Originally Posted By cassiedoodle i read this on myspace today. true? <a href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=54532551&blogID=334785709" target="_blank">http://blog.myspace.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=54532551&blogID=334785709</a> Walt Disney Imagineering announced that the newly remodeled Spaceship Earth will be re-opening in mid-December. The classic Epcot ride had many updates, including a new soundtrack, new technology, a new story overlay and even a new narrator, Judi Dench. The rehab began earlier this year. It originally followed man through the different ages of communication. Now, it will follow man through the ages of innovation. Guests will see a dramatic change in the ride, with new costumes, new lighting and set decorations, as well as some new interactive features for the riders to participate in. While Spaceship Earth, opened in 1982, has undergone occasional updates in the past, this update will be the first major change that the ride has seen. The new soundtrack was composed by 10-time Emmy Award Winning composer Bruce Broughton, who used a 63-piece orchestra and a 24-voice choir. "To have that score transition smoothly as vehicles travel from one time period to the next is extremely difficult," said Walt Disney Imagineering show producer Bob Zalk. "The first time we rode through the attraction accompanied by that music, we were amazed."
Originally Posted By magnet >>>The new soundtrack was composed by 10-time Emmy Award Winning composer Bruce Broughton, who used a 63-piece orchestra and a 24-voice choir. "To have that score transition smoothly as vehicles travel from one time period to the next is extremely difficult," said Walt Disney Imagineering show producer Bob Zalk. "The first time we rode through the attraction accompanied by that music, we were amazed."<<< Music is important, no doubt, and I don't know the source of this summary. However, if Disney thinks that a 63 piece orchestra and 24 voice choir is what will impress guests, a major awakening is in order. Given the less than stellar reviews of the ride refurb so far, I'd have to say that a few others have been amazed too, but not in a good way.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros From what I've heard, the new music is one of the less than stellar parts of the new attraction. The figures for the orchestra are also surprising, but not in a good way. My high school's orchestra had over 100 people in it, and Disney can only afford 63? We could barely fit on the stage (We pulled back all the curtains and had people in the wings where you couldn't see them from the audience and the back row was against a cinderblock wall), and it really helped give it a full sound. I don't think an orchestra that small could really have much comparison, unless they record several tracks and play them at the same time to sound like more instruments playing.
Originally Posted By MPierce It's having soft openings right now. Check the other threads on SSE here, and you will get several reviews of it.
Originally Posted By mousermerf CM-preview is Saturday, which means the walls will be down proably by Sunday with it open to guests unofficially from there on. So much for being "not done yet."
