Spaceship in Spaceship Earth

[Gringrinngghost]

Also the graduation cutouts in the second pic are remnants from the 1994 finale scene:

Tomorrows Child

 

[Dragonman]

Tomorrows Child

No, that was 1986. These are from the 1994 Jeremy Irons version:

 

[Figments Friend]

So, Fun fact.... what I've dubbed the "Matrix" intro to 180 Top has been broken for over a month now it seems and secondly, it's nice to see the stars move, when you are stuck up there. Saw it nicely from the matrix tunnel.

Yes, it was sad to see the 'Matrix' turned off when I was on the Attraction earlier this week, but nice to see the stars through there.

Anyone know why that area has been out of commission for over a month now...?

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[marni1971]

Yes, it was sad to see the 'Matrix' turned off when I was on the Attraction earlier this week, but nice to see the stars through there.

Anyone know why that area has been out of commission for over a month now...?

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I’m not saying it’s the reason, but relying on one projector for one large, story driving moment was a mistake.

Horizons had a whole spare Omnimax projector in 1983. Just saying.

 

[Dragonman]

Idk about you guys but I prefer the 94’ version of the tunnel. It plussed the original version in all the right ways.

 

[Figments Friend]

I liked the original 'neon' tunnel entrance to 180 Top.
The 'moving laser dots' that were added later were okay, but i always noticed the narrow 'screens' between the 'neon' bars.
The original was cool as it was.

I liked the 'Matrix' too...as it 'fit' the story elements being told at that point in the experience.
But if given a choice, it's the original tunnel in glorious pink and blue 'neon' for me purely from a nostalgia standpoint.


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[Dragonman]

In terms of removed animatronics/full size figures over the years I believe this is it:

-1 Scaffolding Egyptian
-3 Greek Theatre Actors
-1 Typekit/Bedroom Boy
-3 Network Communications Center Employees/Paperless Office Lady
-Keiko Girl
-2 Astronauts

(Various are still in the ride but redressed and in new scenes or hidden out of view)

 

[marni1971]

Scaffolding man was just removed I believe (he wasn’t an animatronic as such)

 

[Dragonman]

Scaffolding man was just removed I believe (he wasn’t an animatronic as such)

Yes that’s what I meant by “full sized figures”. The astronauts, right side comms center lady, the background Greek actor, and Keiko were also static figures.

Speaking of which, I believe it was discussed in the 1996 tour video that some of the removed figures and animatronics were just lying behind the show scenes. It has happened before with other attractions so I wouldn’t be surprised if true.

 

[marni1971]

Yes that’s what I meant by “full sized figures”. The astronauts, right side comms center lady, the background Greek actor, and Keiko were also static figures.

Speaking of which, I believe it was discussed in the 1996 tour video that some of the removed figures and animatronics were just lying behind the show scenes. It has happened before with other attractions so I wouldn’t be surprised if true.

Revelation. The comms woman had at least head turns.

 

[Dragonman]

Revelation. The comms woman had at least head turns.

Very interesting, I wish we at least had a good flash photo of her or something.

 

[Movielover]

Very interesting, I wish we at least had a good flash photo of her or something.

Kinky, but I'm pretty sure that would be too hot for this site...

 

[Bender123]

Kinky, but I'm pretty sure that would be too hot for this site...

Hot take...weirdos kept riding the original SE and Disney had to change the scene after one too many "Network Lady Head turn fetishists" had to be ejected from the park.

Thats all true, I heard it from a bus driver.

 

[Dragonman]

That might explain why Window Girl is missing her skin and clothes

 

[Bender123]

That might explain why Window Girl is missing her skin and clothes

Its in the basement of some weird AA version of Ed Gein...


He made lampshades out of the window girl's skin.

 

[Dragonman]

Here’s a great shot of the network ops console from Jeff Lange. I believe this is the 86 version as the man doesn’t have a vest on and the lady was moved already making him the central figure in the scene. It’s always cool to see details that you normally can’t under normal ride lighting.

 

[KikoKea]

I finally saw the spaceship!! So very cool. We rode it several times to see it - even my DH was impressed with its size- and to get another whiff of burning Rome. As much as I love SE, I must admit it is in need of much love. Walking around Epcot, it was depressing. I think Disney waited too long and now "finds itself in a real fix", as my grandmother used to say.

 

[Dragonman]

I finally saw the spaceship!! So very cool. We rode it several times to see it - even my DH was impressed with its size- and to get another whiff of burning Rome. As much as I love SE, I must admit it is in need of much love. Walking around Epcot, it was depressing. I think Disney waited too long and now "finds itself in a real fix", as my grandmother used to say.

Welcome to the club

Speaking of which, how many people here have seen the spaceship/station in its prime back in 82’-94’?

 

[JoeCamel]

Welcome to the club

Speaking of which, how many people here have seen the spaceship/station in its prime back in 82’-94’?

Yes

 

[marni1971]

One from my archive - how AT&T was stuck on to the Network Operations sign. Literally.