Spaceship Earth is all about the exploration of the stirring
history of human communication -- from the primeval to the
21st century's New Global Neighborhood.
It is a Time Machine
trip ride from the unknown epochs to the further reaches
of the solar system and onto the magnificent moments of
the past, present and future.
But to most fascinated visitors, it is
about the experience of stepping into the world-renowned
180-foot-tall geosphere.
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The impressive structure has become one
of Epcot's more recognizable icons affectionately referred
to by most as the giant golf ball. Disney World is not minding
even advising that “If you wanted to use Spaceship
Earth as a golf ball, you would need to stand 1.2 miles
tall.”
Include the Sorcerer Mickey's hand and
wand then Spaceship Earth’s incredible architectural
achievement achieves a 240' high feat.
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This trivia will fascinate you even more:
three pairs of 15’ support the structure steel legs;
the ‘golf ball’ measures 165' in diameter, and
weighs a whooping 16 million pounds; the surface of the
geosphere is covered with 11,324 triangles; and, there are
250,000 metallic eye-catchers creating the glistening effect
in the letters that spell out “Epcot.”
The interior space is a sphere within a
sphere.
You board your vehicle and you're off on a journey
through the periodic innovations in communication. |
Heavy discounted tickets for Spaceship Earth. A
travel in a sphere makes for a reclining car ride –
just about another thrill to experience.
As you pass through the different eras, the voice of Jeremy
Irons is heard narrating the educational story: from the
cave paintings of Cro-Magnon man, onto the Egyptians and
hieroglyphics, the Phoenician merchants, the Greek dramas
and the role of the Roman Empire. The sights of sober Monks
painstakingly reproducing ancient manuscripts as well as
the amazing re-enactment of Michaelangelo's painting of
the Sistine Chapel are palpably gripping.
You will know it is ‘the future’ when you reach
the apex of the sphere and the ride car slowly reverses
for a descent, with you reclining backwards. Here, take
note of the cosmic experience as the most soothing music
plays.
Spaceship Earth enlightens the senses.
You can purchase Spaceship Earth tickets online. True enough, you will detect a brief whiff of scent
in the air -- the most pungent is the smell of burning wood
-- it’s because Disney used "smellitizers."
You may want to ask Jeremy Irons why.
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