New Epcot blog...

mousepod · 06-24-2007, 04:51 PM

Since Disney isn't doing anything to celebrate Epcot's 25th this year (I hear that Spaceship Earth will be down on the actual anniversary), I figured I'd start an Epcot appreciation blog.

I launched it yesterday, 100 days before the birthday, with the idea that I'd post one cool Epcot thing per day, whether it be a photo, a podcast, a memory, a factoid... whatever.

Today's post is a memory from our very own flippyshark.

You can check out the site here.

If you want to contribute, you know how to find me.

Stan4dSteph · 06-24-2007, 05:04 PM

Cool. My parents might have some old photos from our family trips. I have this way-80s painter's cap. Ch-ch-check it out.

Ghoulish Delight · 06-24-2007, 05:28 PM

Oooh, I'll have to dig up my old Figment hat.

DreadPirateRoberts · 06-25-2007, 09:13 AM

Quote:

"And Conventioneers' favorite NFFC Legend Dave Smith will celebrate Epcot's 25th anniversary. "

taken from the NFFC schedule for the July convention

mousepod · 06-25-2007, 09:54 AM

Cool... If I can get down there, I'll record Dave...

By the way, today's post is a podcast from The Meandering Mouse - it's a great retrospective on Horizons and Spaceship Earth.

...and Steph, I want a big picture of that hat (and any memories that go along with it) - PM me if you're game.

innerSpaceman · 06-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Ooooh, I am the most excited.

I will likely dig up several -to- many contributions.

I heard yesterday that Spaceship Earth might open November 1 - - one month too late.

blueerica · 06-25-2007, 10:06 AM

Ooh, I'll be in Florida in time to catch that - however - I doubt I'll have the time to head to Orlando.

ETA: I'll have to see if/where I have any pics... though I don't think I have them anymore.

BarTopDancer · 06-25-2007, 10:42 AM

Spaceship Earth was so cool. I have bunches of photos from my trip that I am still sorting through.

And I suppose I'm the only one who liked the magic Mickey wand over Spaceship Earth.

flippyshark · 06-25-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

And I suppose I'm the only one who liked the magic Mickey wand over Spaceship Earth.

You are certainly in a smaller demographic. I know a few others who like it (and who were around before it went up, so they are favoring the wand even though they remember SE pre-1999) But by far the majority of Disney-phans I know are looking forward to its disappearance. (as am I)

I'm just wondering where they plan to store the darned thing.

mousepod · 06-25-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flippyshark

You are certainly in a smaller demographic. I know a few others who like it (and who were around before it went up, so they are favoring the wand even though they remember SE pre-1999) But by far the majority of Disney-phans I know are looking forward to its disappearance. (as am I)

i'm just wondering where thry plan to store the darned thing.

I wonder how big John Stamos' back yard is...

06-24-2007, 04:51 PM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	New Epcot blog... Since Disney isn't doing anything to celebrate Epcot's 25th this year (I hear that Spaceship Earth will be down on the actual anniversary), I figured I'd start an Epcot appreciation blog. I launched it yesterday, 100 days before the birthday, with the idea that I'd post one cool Epcot thing per day, whether it be a photo, a podcast, a memory, a factoid... whatever. Today's post is a memory from our very own flippyshark. You can check out the site here. If you want to contribute, you know how to find me. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Cool... If I can get down there, I'll record Dave... By the way, today's post is a podcast from The Meandering Mouse - it's a great retrospective on Horizons and Spaceship Earth. ...and Steph, I want a big picture of that hat (and any memories that go along with it) - PM me if you're game. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ooooh, I am the most excited. I will likely dig up several -to- many contributions. I heard yesterday that Spaceship Earth might open November 1 - - one month too late.
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