“For eons our planet has drifted as a spaceship through the universe, and for a brief moment we have been its passengers…” May 25, 1986 was the last day Epcot guests heard the original narration of the Spaceship Earth attraction. Spaceship Earth, the center attraction of Epcot, is an 18-story “geosphere”, that looks like a giant […]
Like a Grand and Miraculous Spaceship: Spaceship Earth
The iconic symbol of Epcot Theme Park is undoubtedly Spaceship Earth, an 18-story sphere that welcomes Guests to the park. Chances are, if you have ever visited Epcot, you have a picture of yourself in front of the “giant golf ball.” When my family and I first visited Epcot shortly after it opened in 1982, […]
Tips on How to Do Disney World with Seniors
Several of our nearly two dozen trips to Walt Disney World Resort have included our immediate family, my mother and other extended family members. Traveling with seniors may require that adjustments be made to your vacation planning but none that I consider to be major. While planning these trips can be a bit “different,” the outcome is greatly rewarding and you’ll have memories that will last a lifetime. […]
If You Can Read This, Thank the Phoenicians!
Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the need for more thrilling attractions at Epcot. I get that many people would rather speed along a track at 65 mph versus crawling past intricate scenes depicting the history of transportation; alas, I wax nostalgic for World of Motion and Horizons. I’d love to have the opportunity to […]
Disney Testing New Opening at Epcot
According to Orlando Theme Park News, Walt Disney World Resort has begun testing a new opening for Epcot. The idea, similar to the recent change at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is to thin the crowds and avoid the 9am bottleneck at the gates. Beginning at 8:30am, Guests may enter the park and proceed as far as the Innoventions […]