Spaceship in Spaceship Earth

[zweltar]

Soon this thread can get it's learner's permit to drive a car. This is awesome.

 

[marni1971]

Soon this thread can get it's learner's permit to drive a car. This is awesome.

More to the point, it’s nearly 15 years old

 

[Dragonman]

More to the point, it’s nearly 15 years old

It’s hard to believe how much has been uncovered over the years. It started out as a vague memory and now we have a surprisingly good amount of footage and photos of the “spaceship”.

 

[Bender123]

This thread is younger than my twins by less than three months...They just finished their drivers education courses. It actually outlasted my first marriage by five years.

 

[Figments Friend]

@Figments Friend Do you have any other SSE on ride photos? If so feel free to post them here as well.

Looking at the original film negatives, I see I DO have a nice shot of the antlered standing caveman.....but the print is missing...
Also have shots from scenes in others Attractions, World of Motion and the Original JII.

 

[pumpkin7]

How weird, I've just been looking for old photos of 180 top on Google and its brought me back here! I am a member and have been for 11 years, since my honeymoon reignited my love of Disney. Unfortunately, most if not all of the pictures from the start of this ancient thread don't exist or work any more. Can they be found anywhere else? Funny that you guys only resurrected this thread a few days ago

 

[pumpkin7]

Nevermind, I have been back a page or two and can see you're all talking about it. Exciting stuff!

 

[Figments Friend]

Okay gang, i finally had some time tonight to get those April 1983 photos of mine digitized.

The fastest way i could get these up here for viewing was to just take snapshots of the original paper photo prints, with my iPad.
I am currently not able to devote the time to getting out my scanner and doing this the 'professional way'....so these will have to do for now.
But without further ado, here are just a few of several shots i snapped back during my first visit to EPCOT Center in April of 1983.


First, what ya'all have been waiting for -
@marni1971 , i know you in particular wanted to see these.

Original shot, and then below is a enlargement of the same image featuring the elusive 'spaceship in Spaceship Earth'..!

And now said enlargement, showing more details in the dark.

Yes, i was naughty and used a flash cube ( remember those...? )

 

[Figments Friend]

And keeping on topic, here are a few Spaceship Earth photos from the same roll of film that was shot on my first visit to EPCOT Center in April or 1983.

Let us start with this beauty -

Next, a background view of the original entrance turnstiles.

And now, some vintage signage directing you to the entrance restrooms and kennel area !

And finally, here is a serene scene from April 1983.
I WANT to go and revisit THIS Park....
EPCOT Center was stunning.
Miss it dearly.

That is all i will share for now, to stay on topic.
ENJOY !



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[Dragonman]

Wonderful photos, they came out great for being digitized with just an iPad.

I’d like to point out that the object in the first two photos is actually the smaller satellite which was outside the space station (this was actually one of the first things to be remembered/photos found in this thread) although the lady in the first photo would be looking at the station itself.

 

[muddyrivers]

Thank you for sharing these @Figments Friend ! These are some amazing shots and makes me pine for the days of the original EPCOT Center

 

[Figments Friend]

Wonderful photos, they came out great for being digitized with just an iPad.

I’d like to point out that the object in the first two photos is actually the smaller satellite which was outside the space station (this was actually one of the first things to be remembered/photos found in this thread) although the lady in the first photo would be looking at the station itself.

Indeed, she was definitely looking up behind her to get a better view.

Hopefully these pix weren't a disappointment....for some reason I thought it was the satellite / astronaut that was of interest and not the space station itself.

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[Dragonman]

Indeed, she was definitely looking up behind her to get a better view.

Hopefully these pix weren't a disappointment....for some reason I thought it was the satellite / astronaut that was of interest and not the space station itself.

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Don’t worry, they definitely aren’t a disappointment. We’ve covered many things in this thread besides the space station so practically any original photos of the ride are welcome.

 

[KikoKea]

Nice! I have my father's old slides from decades ago. One day, when I go thru them, I hope to find a treasure like @Figments Friend did.

 

[Wdwsince86]

Are any of the photos from the dead links on the first couple (dozen) or so pages still around? I saw some of them that were reposted later, but the post said it was only a few? This subject fascinates me.

 

[Dragonman]

Are any of the photos from the dead links on the first couple (dozen) or so pages still around? I saw some of them that were reposted later, but the post said it was only a few? This subject fascinates me.

Like these?

 

[Expo_Seeker40]

Did a quick mockup to show how the window looked compared to the vehicles. It's a massive structure.

 

[Dragonman]

Did a quick mockup to show how the window looked compared to the vehicles. It's a massive structure.
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Indeed, the actual animatronic was human sized and only took up a small portion at the bottom. The objects on the sides of the window are spotlights that barely show up in most videos.

 

[Expo_Seeker40]

I can't imagine being the CM or contractor that was responsible in the 1994 SSE refurb for going through the hatch at the top of the window set, hitting the floor and coming face to face with an animatronic that had been sealed behind glass since 1982, only to then remove her costume....and skin....and leave her their as a metal skeleton with eyes and a mouth........

It's eerie knowing she's still up there behind the black paint that's all over the window structure.

 

[Dragonman]

From a May 2018 evac, you can see it in the upper left corner.