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Phew, it was quite the stretch without hearing Dame Judi Dench urge us to "thank the Phoenicians!" Disney's Spaceship Earth in EPCOT was temporarily closed for some refurbishments (unfortunately, not the major overhaul we’ve awaited for years).
When Disney World closes a ride, the changes are often subtle upon reopening - maintenance updates, new paint, or updated tech. But you savvy folks might notice even the tiniest changes, like a shift in the ride's aromas!
Spaceship Earth’s recent closure mainly involved routine maintenance. Although they kept things under wraps, improvements were noticeable with smoother animatronics and subtle updates. Followers on Facebook noticed these refreshing changes too!
In terms of the ride's essence, much remains unchanged. Some enthusiasts noted less dust and slightly altered scents, with tweaks to animatronics and sound systems. Interestingly, there's mystery around a newspaper boy who’s less prominent now due to a missing spotlight.
Despite hoped-for story changes from a 2019 announcement, the storyline and narration haven’t shifted, as Disney chose to focus elsewhere in EPCOT.
A funny comment from a reader joked that Spaceship Earth sped up to 50mph—let's be thankful it wasn’t true! If you're a fan of this ride, do check it out on your next visit and share your thoughts!
What's your take on these subtle updates? Are they enough, or were you hoping for more? Let’s chat in the comments!
When Disney World closes a ride, the changes are often subtle upon reopening - maintenance updates, new paint, or updated tech. But you savvy folks might notice even the tiniest changes, like a shift in the ride's aromas!
Spaceship Earth’s recent closure mainly involved routine maintenance. Although they kept things under wraps, improvements were noticeable with smoother animatronics and subtle updates. Followers on Facebook noticed these refreshing changes too!
In terms of the ride's essence, much remains unchanged. Some enthusiasts noted less dust and slightly altered scents, with tweaks to animatronics and sound systems. Interestingly, there's mystery around a newspaper boy who’s less prominent now due to a missing spotlight.
Despite hoped-for story changes from a 2019 announcement, the storyline and narration haven’t shifted, as Disney chose to focus elsewhere in EPCOT.
A funny comment from a reader joked that Spaceship Earth sped up to 50mph—let's be thankful it wasn’t true! If you're a fan of this ride, do check it out on your next visit and share your thoughts!
What's your take on these subtle updates? Are they enough, or were you hoping for more? Let’s chat in the comments!
