space ship earth

cav · 03-21-2004

I s spaceship earth closed ?A friend of ours said it is closed for the forseeable future.noooooooooooooooooo
caz

Park Hopper · 03-21-2004

No, Spaceship Earth is alive and well and is not closed. What your friend might have been referring to is the AT&T Global Neighborhood area at the end of the attraction. Although I've not checked it out myself, I've heard that the Global Neighborhood is gone and the area has big construction barriers in the center of the room. All the exhibits in the walls are reportedly gone and the windows are boarded up. This no doubt is because AT&T has dropped its sponsorship of the attraction.

**MissDisney** · 03-21-2004

Good golly, no way! It just CAN'T be closed, because my kids have been waiting "a billion years" to ride it, and we leave in less than two weeks to do just that!:nooo:

**BDavis932** · 03-21-2004

Park hopper is right....we were just there on Thursday and rode it several times...just the AT&T Global Neighborhood at the end of the ride was closed...the ride itself is open.

keljen · 03-21-2004

Boy am I glad to hear that as I look forward to riding it when we get there in December

disneyguy · 03-21-2004

I have heard numerous rumors that Spaceship Earth is going to be going under some revamping soon. Is this true and if so does anyone know what it is going to be changed to?

YzmaPapa · 03-21-2004

I thought SSE went through some renovations not long ago:dazed but I get confused a lot!

disneydana · 03-21-2004

I've heard rumors too about Disney replacing SSE. What is the current status on the rumors?

15 mins to wdw · 03-22-2004

well they were talking about replacing it with time racers a high speed attraction however spaceship earth has some structrual support that comes from the track of the ride as I understand it so they revamped time racers into a post show attraction that I have been told is far from a e ride attraction and are putting it where the global community was, the rummors I have heard is it will be open around the begining of the year.

**mickey** · 03-22-2004

The funny thing about the ATT area is that on our first day at EPCOT, it was there, as normal, fully functional. When we returned to SSE 6 days later, it was all gone, nothing left but the walls and a construction area walled up in the middle of the room. The announcement about visiting the area was gone from the ride as well.

It wouldn't surprise me if the rumors were indeed true, and as a new sponsor is brought on, changes were made to the ride. What Park Hopper is talking about may only be a preview of the upcoming ride.

Metalfan · 03-22-2004

I may be the most non observant person, but up until a few years ago I never even knew that it was a ride! lol. I thought you just walked through. I always wondered why there was a long line outside this big ball, when you could just walk around it.

BuzzLightBeer · 03-22-2004

As for the rumours re: SSE, part of project Gemini (an overhaul of Epcot - the twins are Future World and World Showcase) included an re-imagineering of SSE to an attraction called Time Racers.

The thought was to "thrill up" SSE into a rollercoaster attraction, however, the Imagineering team has run into challenges. Most important of which is the structural integrity of the Geosphere. Apparently, the ride track is a integral component of the structure. This means that if the track were removed and replaced with a rollercoaster, there would have to be serious work done inside to maintain integrity. The reports are that the costs are prohibitive.

So it appears that the cat got out of the bag too early on this one. It's important to note that somewhere between 1 in 10 and 1 in 30 Imagineering projects ever sees life (depends on source). I wouldn't count on an overhaul in the foreseeable future.

Park Hopper · 03-22-2004

At one time, too, it was rumored that Microsoft might be the new sponsor, but that speculation hasn't surfaced in awhile, either.

downsouthtigger · 03-22-2004

SE isn't closed from what I can tell, no refurbishments or anything.
I'm Surprised the global network is being taken out? AT&T is a big sponsor for Disney, so whats up with that.
Eisner and Gates did recently established a relationship between the two companies so that can establish Microsoft as being a new sponsor.

I have not heard any rumors about replacing SE. I do see the direction that they are taking with Epcot and it worries me they may ruin it. Slowly Epcot has been adding thrill rides, Test Track, now Mission space.
The next attraction that they are going to open is Soaring over the golden state, a copy of the DCA attraction. Although why a california ride in Fla is beyond me.

I wouldn't be surprised if they did add more thrill rides. In my opinion though, add more to the world showcase, another location wouldn't be bad would it??

BuzzLightBeer · 03-22-2004

There's quite a list of potential refurbs associated with Gemini - the new Soaring attraction is one of them. And given the reception at DCA, I'm really looking forward to it.

There's been some talks about new World Showcase pavillions - Spain is at the top of the list, or so I've heard. I would really, really like to see an update to O Canada! Holy 80's hairdos! And the new movie would have to be a better blend of what Canada really is...I mean "A stone's throw away from any Canadian city is beautiful wilderness."??? I live in Toronto, the 4th largest city in North America. The wilderness is 100 miles away, and that's conservative.

And don't get me going on the trading post...

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cav Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45	space ship earth I s spaceship earth closed ?A friend of ours said it is closed for the forseeable future.noooooooooooooooooo caz __________________

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	No, Spaceship Earth is alive and well and is not closed. What your friend might have been referring to is the AT&T Global Neighborhood area at the end of the attraction. Although I've not checked it out myself, I've heard that the Global Neighborhood is gone and the area has big construction barriers in the center of the room. All the exhibits in the walls are reportedly gone and the windows are boarded up. This no doubt is because AT&T has dropped its sponsorship of the attraction. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse Last edited by Park Hopper; 03-21-2004 at 10:35 AM.

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Good golly, no way! It just CAN'T be closed, because my kids have been waiting "a billion years" to ride it, and we leave in less than two weeks to do just that!:nooo: __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,609	Park hopper is right....we were just there on Thursday and rode it several times...just the AT&T Global Neighborhood at the end of the ride was closed...the ride itself is open. __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 25 days 22 hours 27 minutes

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	I have heard numerous rumors that Spaceship Earth is going to be going under some revamping soon. Is this true and if so does anyone know what it is going to be changed to? __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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YzmaPapa Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 214	I thought SSE went through some renovations not long ago:dazed but I get confused a lot! __________________ All-Star Music...Sept 1999 Port Orleans....Sept 2000 All Star Music...Sept 2002 Pop Century.....Dec 2003 Caribbean Beach....August 2005 All Star Music....August 2006 All Star Music....October 2008

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	I've heard rumors too about Disney replacing SSE. What is the current status on the rumors? __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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15 mins to wdw Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 938	well they were talking about replacing it with time racers a high speed attraction however spaceship earth has some structrual support that comes from the track of the ride as I understand it so they revamped time racers into a post show attraction that I have been told is far from a e ride attraction and are putting it where the global community was, the rummors I have heard is it will be open around the begining of the year.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	The funny thing about the ATT area is that on our first day at EPCOT, it was there, as normal, fully functional. When we returned to SSE 6 days later, it was all gone, nothing left but the walls and a construction area walled up in the middle of the room. The announcement about visiting the area was gone from the ride as well. It wouldn't surprise me if the rumors were indeed true, and as a new sponsor is brought on, changes were made to the ride. What Park Hopper is talking about may only be a preview of the upcoming ride. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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Metalfan Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 848	I may be the most non observant person, but up until a few years ago I never even knew that it was a ride! lol. I thought you just walked through. I always wondered why there was a long line outside this big ball, when you could just walk around it. __________________ Rock Hard! Ride Freeeeee! Like a tiger in a cage, I begin to shake with rage! Nothing else.

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BuzzLightBeer Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 302	As for the rumours re: SSE, part of project Gemini (an overhaul of Epcot - the twins are Future World and World Showcase) included an re-imagineering of SSE to an attraction called Time Racers. The thought was to "thrill up" SSE into a rollercoaster attraction, however, the Imagineering team has run into challenges. Most important of which is the structural integrity of the Geosphere. Apparently, the ride track is a integral component of the structure. This means that if the track were removed and replaced with a rollercoaster, there would have to be serious work done inside to maintain integrity. The reports are that the costs are prohibitive. So it appears that the cat got out of the bag too early on this one. It's important to note that somewhere between 1 in 10 and 1 in 30 Imagineering projects ever sees life (depends on source). I wouldn't count on an overhaul in the foreseeable future. __________________ "He's got more gadgets on him than a Swiss Army Knife!" "Impressive wingspan!!!"

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	At one time, too, it was rumored that Microsoft might be the new sponsor, but that speculation hasn't surfaced in awhile, either. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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downsouthtigger Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 947	SE isn't closed from what I can tell, no refurbishments or anything. I'm Surprised the global network is being taken out? AT&T is a big sponsor for Disney, so whats up with that. Eisner and Gates did recently established a relationship between the two companies so that can establish Microsoft as being a new sponsor. I have not heard any rumors about replacing SE. I do see the direction that they are taking with Epcot and it worries me they may ruin it. Slowly Epcot has been adding thrill rides, Test Track, now Mission space. The next attraction that they are going to open is Soaring over the golden state, a copy of the DCA attraction. Although why a california ride in Fla is beyond me. I wouldn't be surprised if they did add more thrill rides. In my opinion though, add more to the world showcase, another location wouldn't be bad would it?? __________________ OK Where Havent I stayed? Old Key West, Contemporary, Boardwalk, Fort Wilderness, Yacht and Beach, and All Star Sports. Just Easier to Remember that way . Dream It! Do It! Disney! WDWCP Campus Rep WDW College Program! Proud Testee of the first annual Pirate and Princess Party!!!! Lets Make this new Celebration a Success!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: All Star Sports With Dining Plan! At WDW!

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BuzzLightBeer Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 302	There's quite a list of potential refurbs associated with Gemini - the new Soaring attraction is one of them. And given the reception at DCA, I'm really looking forward to it. There's been some talks about new World Showcase pavillions - Spain is at the top of the list, or so I've heard. I would really, really like to see an update to O Canada! Holy 80's hairdos! And the new movie would have to be a better blend of what Canada really is...I mean "A stone's throw away from any Canadian city is beautiful wilderness."??? I live in Toronto, the 4th largest city in North America. The wilderness is 100 miles away, and that's conservative. And don't get me going on the trading post... __________________ "He's got more gadgets on him than a Swiss Army Knife!" "Impressive wingspan!!!"