THE EPCOT LIGHTNING ROUND
EXCEPTIONAL: THE CREW AT ELLEN’S ENERGY ADVENTURE
My trip was during the time that Andrea was rolling through Florida. I am from California. I have never seen that much rain. Wow. But I digress. I was in Ellen’s Energy Adventure when lightning hit and the power went out. I was in the final room at the time and the film was very close to the end. The CMs did as they trained, made all the right announcements, nobody was concerned. Then the film recycled. This time the audio was off. So two very entertaining CMs reenacted the audio portion of what we had just seen. Yes, they have seen the film a few too many times. People were rolling and most of use really did not want to leave. Brilliant.
REGRETTABLE: SPACESHIP EARTH
Not going to talk about it right now. Just going to remember to bring an iPod with Jeremy Irons or Walter Cronkite next time.
REGRETTABLE: THE SEAS WITH NEMO & FRIENDS
Let’s see. The submarine ride without the water. The cartoon fish at the end are so brightly colored compared to all of the grey fish in the water the contrast is remarkable. Big empty fish tanks.
ACCEPTABLE: LIVING WITH THE LAND
For some reason I just love this ride. My first visit to Epcot was in 1996 so I missed the golden era of edutainment. I would like to think that this is the one glimpse into the past. I am not sure why the raise baby alligators. Could somebody answer that?
EXCEPTIONAL: CLUB COOL
Free cold beverages and Beverly for the inexperienced. What could be better?
EXCEPTIONAL: MY FAVORITE ONE-TWO PUNCH
On every visit to WDW I make a special effort to catch The Voices of Liberty in the rotunda of the American Pavilion and take in The American Adventure. This may be my favorite way to spend one hour in all four parks.
REGRETTABLE: CONSTRUCTION AT MOROCCO
So sad. I can see a future where the only way to have a good seat to see Illuminations (or its successor) is to pay an upcharge for it. Does this mean the restaurant out back goes away? Who is going to make that trek when the new kid opens out front. And do they have to cut down the trees on the little island in the lagoon to improve the view of the fireworks show?
EXCEPTIONAL: IMPRESSION DE FRANCE
My favorite travelog film at Epcot. Canada is funny (I like addition of Martin Short). China is beautiful and exotic. France is just perfect. Incredible music, a new crisp, clean digital print, and wonderful scenery. The movie seems to be timeless. Bill Zanetti suggested to me that you rarely see a car and that helps. Mostly, it is the combination of music and ageless vistas that makes for one of the most pleasant experiences in Epcot.
As you exit, the shop has been expanded to include a much bigger bakery with a much larger selection. Now you can buy sandwiches and other items and sit indoors. There is a new ice cream shop with one of the worst policies. After you pay for you ice cream, you must choose your flavor. Okay. But you cannot have a taste of one of the exotic flavors. Even after you have paid. The ice cream shop was empty virtually every time I passed by.
That is my story. What is yours?
My trip was during the time that Andrea was rolling through Florida. I am from California. I have never seen that much rain. Wow. But I digress. I was in Ellen’s Energy Adventure when lightning hit and the power went out. I was in the final room at the time and the film was very close to the end. The CMs did as they trained, made all the right announcements, nobody was concerned. Then the film recycled. This time the audio was off. So two very entertaining CMs reenacted the audio portion of what we had just seen. Yes, they have seen the film a few too many times. People were rolling and most of use really did not want to leave. Brilliant.
REGRETTABLE: SPACESHIP EARTH
Not going to talk about it right now. Just going to remember to bring an iPod with Jeremy Irons or Walter Cronkite next time.
REGRETTABLE: THE SEAS WITH NEMO & FRIENDS
Let’s see. The submarine ride without the water. The cartoon fish at the end are so brightly colored compared to all of the grey fish in the water the contrast is remarkable. Big empty fish tanks.
ACCEPTABLE: LIVING WITH THE LAND
For some reason I just love this ride. My first visit to Epcot was in 1996 so I missed the golden era of edutainment. I would like to think that this is the one glimpse into the past. I am not sure why the raise baby alligators. Could somebody answer that?
EXCEPTIONAL: CLUB COOL
Free cold beverages and Beverly for the inexperienced. What could be better?
EXCEPTIONAL: MY FAVORITE ONE-TWO PUNCH
On every visit to WDW I make a special effort to catch The Voices of Liberty in the rotunda of the American Pavilion and take in The American Adventure. This may be my favorite way to spend one hour in all four parks.
REGRETTABLE: CONSTRUCTION AT MOROCCO
So sad. I can see a future where the only way to have a good seat to see Illuminations (or its successor) is to pay an upcharge for it. Does this mean the restaurant out back goes away? Who is going to make that trek when the new kid opens out front. And do they have to cut down the trees on the little island in the lagoon to improve the view of the fireworks show?
EXCEPTIONAL: IMPRESSION DE FRANCE
My favorite travelog film at Epcot. Canada is funny (I like addition of Martin Short). China is beautiful and exotic. France is just perfect. Incredible music, a new crisp, clean digital print, and wonderful scenery. The movie seems to be timeless. Bill Zanetti suggested to me that you rarely see a car and that helps. Mostly, it is the combination of music and ageless vistas that makes for one of the most pleasant experiences in Epcot.
As you exit, the shop has been expanded to include a much bigger bakery with a much larger selection. Now you can buy sandwiches and other items and sit indoors. There is a new ice cream shop with one of the worst policies. After you pay for you ice cream, you must choose your flavor. Okay. But you cannot have a taste of one of the exotic flavors. Even after you have paid. The ice cream shop was empty virtually every time I passed by.
That is my story. What is yours?
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