If you ask someone to name their favorite ride at Epcot, most will say "Test Track," "Mission Space," "Soarin'," or one of the other newer, popular attractions. But others, like me, remember when none of those things were there, or when they were something totally different, less thrill and more chill. Classic attractions like "Horizons," "Body Wars," and the original "Journey into Imagination" have all gone and been replaced by the technological wonders you can experience today. But there is one that still remains a wonderful tribute to the Epcot of yesteryear, and it is my absolute favorite there: "Spaceship Earth." (What? Did you think that big golf ball was hollow? :)
Attraction Quick Facts
• The SSE is a slow-moving, dark ride that lasts about 16 minutes.
• There is no height requirement.
• FASTPASS is not available. (Not that you'd need it anyway.)
• The ride is an omni-mover. It is in continuous motion, even as you board, so the line is always moving.
• You're picture will be taken at the beginning of the ride. This photo is later used in the new interactive element Disney added a few years ago. Smile pretty, because everyone will see it later!
Spaceship Earth takes you on a time travel adventure through the history of communication. Narrator Dame Judi Dench guides you through each scene of the story, from the caveman's first spoken words to the creation of the very first home computer.
The ride takes you all across the globe, from ancient Egypt to Rome to California. The sets and animatronics are amazing here! You really feel like you've gone straight into the history books. One of my favorite scenes is during the Renaissance sequence. You pass by master painters and sculptors, until finally finding yourself with Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
This is one of those attractions where you walk away both entertained and educated. I know for me, whenever we learned about a certain event or era in school, like ancient Egypt for example, I could always picture myself sitting right there in the pharaoh's throne room with all the hieroglyphics and paintings because, well... because I'd already been there :). That's one great thing about Disney theme parks: you play, you laugh and you learn.
I'll leave you with some of the photos I've taken inside Spaceship Earth. I've got a LOT of favorite scenes. What are yours?
The ride takes you all across the globe, from ancient Egypt to Rome to California. The sets and animatronics are amazing here! You really feel like you've gone straight into the history books. One of my favorite scenes is during the Renaissance sequence. You pass by master painters and sculptors, until finally finding yourself with Michelangelo painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
This is one of those attractions where you walk away both entertained and educated. I know for me, whenever we learned about a certain event or era in school, like ancient Egypt for example, I could always picture myself sitting right there in the pharaoh's throne room with all the hieroglyphics and paintings because, well... because I'd already been there :). That's one great thing about Disney theme parks: you play, you laugh and you learn.
I'll leave you with some of the photos I've taken inside Spaceship Earth. I've got a LOT of favorite scenes. What are yours?
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