Spaceship Earth in Epcot

[Amydisneyfan]

Inside the ride of spaceship Earth in Epcot what facts did you remember when it takes you a journey behind time?

I think I remember from the spaceship Earth ride that in Egypt a long time ago people used to paint on cave walls them later most probably years later alphabet was created.

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Lt. Uhura is the communcations officer.

 

[ShaneDJ]

If you can read this, thank the Phoenicians.

 

[luvthatduke]

I recall the "breathing" monk, who was writing.
I miss the Spaceship Earth of early 2000's.

 

[_19disnA]

Guess I never looked that closely to remember. Just found it a fun ride.

 

[BrianL]

Well, I've been on it enough that I could describe it scene-by-scene. I love the scent of the burning of the Library of Alexandria, and I love how you can feel the speed of the transition once the machine-age begins.

 

[Simba's Mom]

The beginnings of the computer were started in a garage. If that's wrong, imagine how mixed up I got in school!

 

[MICKIMINI]

Rome burning.

 

[Uk145081]

I always remember the part about the Library of Alexandria and how it was a huge center of knowledge. It's crazy to think about how much was lost when it burned down.

 

[BrianL]

I always remember the part about the Library of Alexandria and how it was a huge center of knowledge. It's crazy to think about how much was lost when it burned down.

Ah, but...

It turns out there are copies of some of these books in the libraries of the Middle East, being watched over by Arab and Jewish scholars. Call it the first backup system. The books are saved, and with them our dreams of the future. - Dame Judi Dench.

 

[Kitty 34]

Rome burning.

.....and the smell.

 

[Amydisneyfan]

The library section I've found some information here about the history of the library like it shows you in spaceship Earth.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Library-of-Alexandria

 

[SnowBeast]

I love the whole ride, I could just sit on there and go round for hours I find it really relaxing. I love the section through Rome, I always say to the wife that I could happily just sit down there, have a beer and chill out surrounded by the sounds and weird (but lovely) smells

 

[Dan Murphy]

I like the chariot riding off into the distance in Rome.

 

[dizneegirl]

Dan, sadly, that chariot ran off down the road for good in their last refresh.

I'm another that could probably talk you through scene-by-scene. It's a must-do for me multiple times a trip. I love the smell of Rome burning...

 

[Dan Murphy]

Dan, sadly, that chariot ran off down the road for good in their last refresh

Darn! It has been awhile since I have been there.

 

[Kitty 34]

I like the chariot riding off into the distance in Rome.

I have a little marble chariot on my dresser that will always reminds me of that part. Michael (our son) bought it for me years ago because he and I would ride Spaceship Earth all the time. My favorite memory.

 

[Communicore1991]

One of the best versions of Spaceship Earth was from the refurb done in 1994 with Jeremy Irons narrating. Years ago someone recorded a Behind the Scenes tour they were given and it is epic to watch:

 

[Suger Mag]

that I had this outfit for when I was in the lab....

 

[TiggerTrigger]

that I had this outfit for when I was in the lab....

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Aside from the smell of Rome Burning, she (Foxy in some circles) is my favorite! I always feel so underdressed and boring in my casual comfy park clothes when we get to her. I love that she's got those boots (even if they are ill fitting) and yellow tights/leggings...BOLD!