News Spaceship Earth Refurb - 2 Year Closure

[DisneyJayL]

I like what I see here. No complaints from me.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Curious as to @marni1971 ‘s opinions on V5

 

[Sped2424]

They would’ve said Moana if it was Moana. It could easily just be a Polynesian scene meant to evoke it but it’s not exactly it.

Bingo^

 

[Walrus from Paris]

Why would they reveal everything they have planned at a media preview ?

Why did they do it 2 years ago? And 4 years ago?

They didn't even announce 1 new ride. Marvel Land looks terrible, fans should riot. Meanwhile in the swamps... Hey festival center ooo aaaa.

 

[Rider]

I do appreciate that they went back to the original theme of communication for this update. It fits much better with the original Epcot themes than the more general technology/progress it is today.

 

[Dunston]

"the history of storytelling" LOL here's where we advertise our new MOOOVVVIIIIEEESSS

 

[matt2394]

"the history of storytelling" LOL here's where we advertise our new MOOOVVVIIIIEEESSS

Quoting for accuracy. I can't wait to see Olaf, Groot and Darth Vader as part of mankind's great storytelling figures, side by side with Don Quixote and Odysseus.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Maybe they’ll finally bring back the “actor” scene instead of replacing it “math”

 

[larryz]

I'll withhold judgement for now. But, I'm cautiously optimistic.

That's better than being caustically optionistic.

 

[George]

Imagine where the back of the tip board is now. That area will be higher than where the pin station and fountain currently are. You’ll have to walk left or right and downhill to get to Showcase.

It’s an outdoor balcony in essence.

A place to dream of love, life, Disney....the essence of humanity will course through your veins. What’s that? You yearn for a wishing tree? Wish granted. More magical indeed.

 

[DCLcruiser]

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Was this manta-ray from the Journey of Water, or is this part of the new SSE "story light?"

"The iconic Spaceship Earth will remain a voyage through time as the journey transforms to reflect the power of storytelling to unite the human experience. New narration and an entirely new musical score will focus on the moments and ideas that define our story. You will follow a magical 'story light' that brings the entire experience to life in dynamic ways, giving each scene energy and beauty that ties the entire journey together." (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...f-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/)

 

[Horizons1]

I do appreciate that they went back to the original theme of communication for this update. It fits much better with the original Epcot themes than the more general technology/progress it is today.

It’s not about communication, it’s now going to be about “storytelling”. Just follow the magic light.

 

[ppete1975]

“You will follow a magical 'story light'”
Tinkerbell???
Or at least that effect?

Wishing tree is kind of cool. Nod to walt.

 

[begood524]

Was this manta-ray from the Journey of Water, or is this part of the new SSE "story light?"

"The iconic Spaceship Earth will remain a voyage through time as the journey transforms to reflect the power of storytelling to unite the human experience. New narration and an entirely new musical score will focus on the moments and ideas that define our story. You will follow a magical 'story light' that brings the entire experience to life in dynamic ways, giving each scene energy and beauty that ties the entire journey together." (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...f-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/)

Well I guess there is going to be IP in Spaceship Earth now

 

[ppete1975]

Imagine where the back of the tip board is now. That area will be higher than where the pin station and fountain currently are. You’ll have to walk left or right and downhill to get to Showcase.

It’s an outdoor balcony in essence.

Sounds like a choke point??

 

[Clamman73]

Was this manta-ray from the Journey of Water, or is this part of the new SSE "story light?"

"The iconic Spaceship Earth will remain a voyage through time as the journey transforms to reflect the power of storytelling to unite the human experience. New narration and an entirely new musical score will focus on the moments and ideas that define our story. You will follow a magical 'story light' that brings the entire experience to life in dynamic ways, giving each scene energy and beauty that ties the entire journey together." (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...f-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/)

Part of the SSE presentation.

 

[KikoKea]

A place to dream of love, life, Disney....the essence of humanity will course through your veins. What’s that? You yearn for a wishing tree? Wish granted. More magical indeed.

Will it overlook the beer garden??

 

[trainplane3]

I think the biggest question here is why did @marni1971 change his avatar?
Before:

After:

If you're going to change it then you need to include the storytelling light.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Part of the SSE presentation.

Thank you. So an energy "spirit" (too soon?) will guide us along and take the form of whatever the scene requires?

 

[DCLcruiser]

I think the biggest question here is why did @marni1971 change his avatar?
Before:
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After:
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If you're going to change it then you need to include the storytelling light.

I never understood what the pink "D" was supposed to be.