Old EPCOT

Originally Posted By mstaft

A piece of old EPCOT was removed long ago. It summarized what the park was all about: sharing of information, technology, and how our lives could be made better. The Information Fountain. Posted concept art today on the site. www.insightsandsounds.blogspot.com Enjoy.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

Oh man, I so miss old school Epcot (like so many things I miss old school Disney). Is this what it is to get older?

 

Originally Posted By mstaft

^^ I think so1

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

^^^^^^^^^^^

wait another 10 years or so, your memory will become even more selective - I know. While I indeed miss some of the old things - I think at times my memories are clouded with viewpoints that only remember the very best and forget the rest. I do believe the service and park maintenancewere better - I don't think that is clouded - but rides and attractions my judgement likely not real clear. There are rides I miss at DL from very very long ago, but truth be told they would be standing near empty today also -

 

Originally Posted By nats 31

I remember in 1984 there was a round building where you could get information about the park. It was air conditioned and when I went back in July 1988, the doors were wide open and no air.
Now the maintenance is terrible all through the world.

 

Originally Posted By Disneydanny

Old school Epcot Center died when:
Universe Of Energy became Ellen's Energy Adventure
Horizons became Mission:Space
World of Motion became Test Track
JII got it's first revamp (YUCK!)
the big blow (for me at least) was when Oh Canada got it's makeovver. True the film did need an uppdate but did they HAVE to ruin one of Epcot's most beautiful soongs like that? NO while I am American I really loved that filmm ,ainly for the song.

 

Originally Posted By mstaft

I like alot of the "new" Epcot, but, yes, Disney could have chosen to add instead of just change- especially in Future World.

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

I want a new country in World Showcase, goshdarnit!

 

Originally Posted By leobloom

^^Not likely, unless it's Pixar Nation.

 

Originally Posted By aquamoptop

I miss Horizons!!!!

 

Originally Posted By sharon2

Oh I love that song!

 

Originally Posted By mickey_ring

I kind of remember the information fountain... I think there were boxes that cascaded in a vertical loop. It's on a home videotape somewhere.

Remember when videotape was a new idea?

 

Originally Posted By libertysquare76

It would be nice if they had a retro screening of Captain EO and if the World of Motion was back, albiet for a short time. Disney could open up a retro park for old nostalgics like myself featuring, Horizons, Communicore East and West, Walter Cronkite on Spaceship Earth et al.

 

Originally Posted By mrkthompsn

I'd like to hear Spaceship Earth voiced by Gene Simmons

 

Originally Posted By DOGWITKEYS

I miss splashtacular!!!

 

Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey

<<I'd like to hear Spaceship Earth voiced by Gene Simmons>>

He'd only do it for lots of cash

 

Originally Posted By sharon2

Gene Simmons gives me nightmares!! I would rather have Johnny Depp wisper in my ear!!

 

Originally Posted By bobbelee9

What was splashtacular?

 

Originally Posted By brotherdave

I'd prefer James Earl Jones, personally. Of course, the Star Wars jokes would abound...

 

Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1

One thing I really miss when I go to EPCOT is the music that originally played at the entrance. Composed by Buddy Baker, it was so dramatic and just put you in the right mood. I use to enter and just sit for a while and listen. So glad I have this on a record...yes, vinyl!