Originally Posted By Admin This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Blogs/Rebekah/View-ID71.asp" target="_blank">7/9/07 8 Things I Fondly Remember About Spacesh</a>
Originally Posted By FanBoy I love the column. So many times as Disney fans we get wound up about every little detail. Its great to read something that makes us take a step back and focus on the little details that made us fall in love with Disney to begin with. I look forward to reading more in the series
Originally Posted By irishfan I agree, a very enjoyable read, thanks Rebekah. For me you nailed it with number 3, that chariot is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Spaceship Earth, I have no idea why.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 For me it's always been the buringin or Rome.... the smell and for a brief moment it's like being transported in time. I took a few Roman History classes as electives in college ( took Latin in HS - maybe that's why the interest) - and that scene has always been very poignant for me.
Originally Posted By cassiedoodle i, too, love the smell of "the dark ages." i have no idea why. i can't wait to ride it again in the spring! i just hope it doesn't change too much...
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo These are many of the reasons why I love SE. Disney at it's best can entertain, educate and inspire. SE does that on every level for me. It makes me proud of the ingenuity of humanity.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 okay, now I am missing it even more -- well I miss HM and SSE this trip -- I guess the upside is it gives me more to look forward to for my 2008 trip...
Originally Posted By gmaletic Nice post. The animated chariot is my favorite part of the ride too, though I couldn't possibly tell you why. It's not a terribly convincing effect. Style-wise, it doesn't even look like the rest of the ride. But there's something hypnotic about watching it cycling over and over again. One thing I hope they fix that has plagued the ride since Day One: the general creakiness of the ride mechanism. Any chance the ride has at seeming profound or moving always gets undermined for me because of this.
Originally Posted By SFH I miss the original Spaceship Earth, with Walter Cronkite narrating and the dramatic crescendo of orchestral music when reaching the top and seeing the Earth as a "spaceship", and even the lyrical version of "Tomorrow's Child". Ahhhh. "For eons, our planet has drifted as a spaceship..." SFH
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Long live Walter Cronkite's narration! If I had to pick 8 favorite...most of those would be on my list too. (I'm glad I'm not the only nutjob who gets excited about the chariot!)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo You're not wahooskipper, I too thought I was wierd fixating on the chariot, it is so cool. Does anyone else feel misty eyed during the communication scenes during your decent?
Originally Posted By imtigger2 Rebekah... you ARE killing me with this, truly. Laura and I LOVE Spaceship Earth and can't imagine a trip without making it our very first attraction we visit. When we heard about the remodel, during a podcast (uhhh... YOUR podcast of course) Laura immediately said "oh no, it better not be closed during our annual trip..." Our trip dates?: Sept 1st till the 15th. We love Spaceship Earth sooo much, we may change our dates. We just can't imagine a trip without it. As well, we both hope they don't change the anything in the incline. Historically, they've only changed (dramatically) the apex and the decent, so let's hope.. Oh, my favorite part? Walking up the queue. I get goose bumps just anticipating what's to come, and standing under that geosphere is very humbling. Thanks for the article. Loved it. .. and let's get together this Sept! 8) Dan B Carlsbad, CA
Originally Posted By doctbs Great topic and I agree 100% with your top 8, I enjoyed reading all of them. BTW, I think it is the sleeping scribes desk that has a great hidden mickey on it. It looks like the ink from the ink bottle has made 3 rings that looks very familiar. I not sure if it is the sleeping scribes desk but it is in that scene. Anyone else know for sure?
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Cronkite: "Behold the Cistine Chapel." THAT gives me goosebumps. "Tomorrow's Child" makes me want to cry.
Originally Posted By SFH Original EPCOT Center music, while dated today, was very inspiring and upbeat. Universe of Energy: "...through the Universe...of Energy..." "...you make the world go 'round and 'round" Horizons had good music, too. But Spaceship Earth had some of the best use of music in Future World, right up there with JII. "One tiny spark..." SFH
Originally Posted By WDWFreak92 How funny, I enjoy the chariot racing in the background too. I thought I was the only one. I really enjoy the music on the ride, especailly when you're at the top of ride and on the decent. They're my favorite. I love Spaceship Earth, it gives you such a cool perspective about our world. In a way the ride kind of pulls everything at Epcot together. Bridging gaps and communicating with one another and sharing our ideas, that theme plays out durig your whole day at Epcot. I always enjoy that aspect about the ride.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Cronkite: "Behold the Sistine Chapel."< Didn't he actually say "Behold, the Sistine Ceiling? It should also be noted that Walter wasn't the first narrator. Vic Perrin was the narrator from opening until 1986. I know I heard this version, as my first Epcot visit was during its first week of operation. But I have no memory of his voice - Walter is still to me the definitive narration! Thanks much for the 8 Things, Rebekkah!
Originally Posted By danyoung I'm thinking ceiling cuz I used to say it (quietly)with him as we rounded the corner.
Originally Posted By BeautysBeast SInce the depiction was of just the ceiling id imagine ceiling was the proper term.NOt sure tho because i didnt ride it when Cronkite narrated..
