Some photos of the progress from yesterday
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...xterior-being-restored-to-original-colors.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...xterior-being-restored-to-original-colors.htm
Some photos of the progress from yesterday
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...xterior-being-restored-to-original-colors.htm
I liked the original sign, with its World·Boldy goodness and its prismatic form. But I do like the new sign too, because it is a neat futuristic design, and the orb suspended on the spire, like an olive pierced by a toothpick in a martini, does an admirable job of catching the intensity of the sun's rays and reflecting them out dramatically, yet harmlessly, to the guests walking past beneath. Whatever they want to do with the sign is fine...whether leaving it as is to add some colorful contrast, perhaps painting the orb to match the fiery coloration on the building, or replacing it entirely (which I doubt would occur)...That is amazing.:lol:
Thanks Steve!
Interesting...Now the sign colors do not match. THink they will re-do that too?
I liked the original sign, with its World·Boldy goodness and its prismatic form. But I do like the new sign too, because it is a neat futuristic design, and the orb suspended on the spire, like an olive pierced by a toothpick in a martini, does an admirable job of catching the intensity of the sun's rays and reflecting them out dramatically, yet harmlessly, to the guests walking past beneath. Whatever they want to do with the sign is fine...whether leaving it as is to add some colorful contrast, perhaps painting the orb to match the fiery coloration on the building, or replacing it entirely (which I doubt would occur)...
It almost seems as though the sign (minus the legend "UNIVERSE OF ENERGY") were on the drawing board as the replacement Spaceship Earth main entrance fountain sculpture... And then, someone realized that installing a new sculpture would prevent that fountain from being used as a stage for Flower and Garden Festival topiaries, so the design was repurposed for northeasternmost pavilion in the park.It would be easy to re-letter it red...The orb might prove difficult to change out though.
I also like this sign...It's very Trylon-esque. Especially when lined up with SSE![]()
It almost seems as though the sign (minus the legend "UNIVERSE OF ENERGY") were on the drawing board as the replacement Spaceship Earth main entrance fountain sculpture... And then, someone realized that installing a new sculpture would prevent that fountain from being used as a stage for Flower and Garden Festival topiaries, so the design was repurposed for northeasternmost pavilion in the park.
I like the sign. Colors could be changed to bring back the "warm" scheme, but the spire is cool. It's very 1939 New York Worlds Fair.
I'm confused. Did UoE re-open today or not?
Well it's only 8AM so it's not open yet. :lol: But yes, it's set to re-open this morning.
I like the repain job. I like it a lot.
Yes it's a pain. Stupid Judy will never learn. :lol:
Yes it's a pain. Stupid Judy will never learn. :lol:
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I usually don't have a cravinglookaroun:lol
for UoE of all things, but today, I would LOVE to be there. Must be all the news we are getting.:lol:
Just remember that this was only a cosmetic rehab (paint, carpet, updated ride system technology). So don't expect anything to look different other than the paint outside. I'm sure it will re-open with all the usual fanfair...about 40 guests that have nothing better to do. :lol:
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