News Spaceship Earth Refurb - 2 Year Closure

[Marc Davis Fan]

If it's supposed to be a "two-year closure" beginning within a few months, should we expect it open by around fall of 2021? Or is that too optimistic?

 

[HauntedPirate]

If it's supposed to be a "two-year closure" beginning within a few months, should we expect it open by around fall of 2021? Or is that too optimistic?

I believe late-2022-ish was mentioned in another thread.

 

[Mainahman]

ID imagine, that they would do everything they can to be open by peak season of the 40th park anniversary. but hey its disney, where timelines are made up, and everything doesnt make sense.

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

ID imagine, that they would do everything they can to be open by peak season of the 40th park anniversary. but hey its disney, where timelines are made up, and everything doesnt make sense.

History would indicate that's not a concern. SSE was closed on Epcot's 25th anniversary, though that big milestone was so utterly botched by management that it may not be useful as a point of reference. At least the wand was down in time (fond memories).

 

[Mainahman]

History would indicate that's not a concern. SSE was closed on Epcot's 25th anniversary, though that big milestone was so utterly botched by management that it may not be useful as a point of reference. At least the wand was down in time (fond memories).

good lord the wand!!!! i have photos from my trip in 02 that has the wand everywhere. I got to see the EPCOT Parade that didnt last long, but that wand.....

 

[marni1971]

If it's supposed to be a "two-year closure" beginning within a few months, should we expect it open by around fall of 2021? Or is that too optimistic?

Too optimistic at the mo. Although at this rate it would have been built from scratch faster.

 

[Figments Friend]

History would indicate that's not a concern. SSE was closed on Epcot's 25th anniversary, though that big milestone was so utterly botched by management that it may not be useful as a point of reference. At least the wand was down in time (fond memories).

Thank goodness a dedicated group of fans set things right for the 25th.
Managment came around, eventually..!


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[DDLand]

Very very sad. Ray Bradbury, the famous science fiction writer, helped shape Spaceship Earth. It was a journey from forum to forum throughout world history. Knowledge would come together and be shared. That knowledge might be in cave, in a port, or through libraries.

Destroying the last vestiges of a great American writer's creation hits me a little harder than some of the other decisions. This was the most intellectual attraction at Walt Disney World. It also had amazing DNA. Everyone will agree that the new version will be better because of updated effects and presentation. But what about an update to this attraction that honored the creation of Epcot?

Epcot really is gone. It goes to show that theme parks aren't just a collection of buildings. Spaceship Earth will be the same building it is today (albeit with updates). But the story is gone. Replaced by something else.

Really odd.

 

[DisneyCane]

Too optimistic at the mo. Although at this rate it would have been built from scratch faster.

How on Earth are they going to make it take that long? Will there just be 2 workers spending 8 hours a day? Movie crews build enormous sets much faster.

 

[Mike S]

How on Earth are they going to make it take that long? Will there just be 2 workers spending 8 hours a day? Movie crews build enormous sets much faster.

Movie sets for the most part aren’t built to last.

 

[Rich Brownn]

Movie sets for the most part aren’t built to last.

And apparently neither was EPCOT

 

[DisneyCane]

Movie sets for the most part aren’t built to last.

That's more about the materials used not how long it takes to put the set together. It's not like something outdoors that requires more structural support to survive high winds.

 

[WDW862]

History would indicate that's not a concern. SSE was closed on Epcot's 25th anniversary, though that big milestone was so utterly botched by management that it may not be useful as a point of reference. At least the wand was down in time (fond memories).

The 35th anniversary was a great day. Already excited for the 40th.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

The updated attraction will conclude with a demonstration of Disney+, the greatest medium for storytelling in human history.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

Really? I can see a lot of the current scenes easily working with this new scene, and some returned to the original (e.g. Greek Theater)... The DPB talked about it being about story telling and our story (of humanity). I don't see it as a fundamental change but rather a revert back to the original with a different emphasis.

In the social and behavioral sciences, it is theorized that language makes us human. If this reimagined version of Spaceship Earth centers on language and, specifically, the power of oral narrative, then it may present an informed perspective of the common thread that unites us as humans.

I do not know if WDI was informed by this perspective, however, a return to the power of communication and language, instead of technology, is a more fitting celebration of what makes us uniquely human.

 

[Horizons '83]

How on Earth are they going to make it take that long? Will there just be 2 workers spending 8 hours a day? Movie crews build enormous sets much faster.

Uniqueness of the building being refurbed, track replacement, having to move every single piece in and out of that building is no easy task, having to work in an area of the park that is not off stage which presents many challenges, the building is nearly 40 years old. Shall I go on?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Uniqueness of the building being refurbed, track replacement, having to move every single piece in and out of that building is no easy task, having to work in an area of the park that is not off stage which presents many challenges, the building is nearly 40 years old. Shall I go on?

Old Hall of Presidents facial masks just don't get applied to new AA's themselves!!

 

[montyz81]

And apparently neither was EPCOT

Correction.... "And apparently neither was EPCOT Center"

 

[Mainahman]

i have to say i like that look alot. As much fun as weve had as a family in project tomorrow, im happy to see the update.

 

[marni1971]

Here’s a better look at Earth Station:
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Fixed that for you. It`s one of the more interesting images from the presentation.

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