Any1 think Siemens will allow for a change to Spaceship Earth?

[crazyj4488]

This week's Meandering Mouse show features a full stereo ride thru of Spaceship Earth. I listened to it with headphones (the only way to enjoy it properly) about 6 times and it got me thinking. Siemens should really get hopping on a refurb to Sapceship Earth. It's in need. Don't get me wrong, I love the attraction as is...I just think it would benefit from an update for EPCOT's 25th. Any1 else think we will see a SE update for EPCOT's big b-day?

Take a ride thru SE with me on this week's show:

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Have fun and Enjoy!

Here's the full episode description...the Spaceship Earth ride thru is towards the end:

*Headphones HIGHLY Suggested* Start by taking an early morning walk
with me down Harbor Blvd. from my hotel into Disneyland. Next, we
explore another Disneyland sound oddity and then take a ride to nowhere
in particular as we experience Toad's Wild Ride. Afterwards, we travel
back to Disney World for an incredible ride through Spaceship Earth.
Our last stop at Disney World is at The Adventurers Club on Pleasure
Island for your initiation. I end the show with the winning answer to
the "you can't get Gingavitis from a mannequin" contest and some
listener comments.

 

[cdpa4d]

A refurb is definately needed. Maybe new rides vehicles and track. I might be wrong about this (not sure), but I believe the actual Spaceship Earth spherical structure is dependent on the track and ride inside. I think it would be difficult for Disney to change the entire ride; however, a refurb could be done. It still squeaks everytime I ride it.

 

[bicker]

My best guess is that Siemens will spend more on dressing up the attractions it is sponsoring than rebuilding major systems within them. The return on such a heavy investment is so small compared to the expenditure that it wouldn't make sense to waste their money that way. As long as the ride does what it is supposed to, they'll probably leave it be, and just spend money on promotion, and on Illuminations.