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Ride
Spaceship Earth
at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park
Spaceship Earth
 Located
inside Epcot’s signature structure, the massive ball located at the entrance to
the park, the ride defines the purpose of Epcot.
The ride takes approximately 16 minutes allowing you to experience every
bit of the rides cultural, historical, and monumental influence.
You sit on “time machines” where you are taken through a series of
showcases, each room depicts a scene in history; acted out by over 20
animatronics throughout the ride.
Experience historical changing
points for the world as we know it, witness scientific breakthroughs right
before your eyes. Each room has
narrative explanations of the era and location that you have arrived.
Each exhibit is an automated animatronics scene that explains the
critical point and its relationship to our modern time.
Be there for the evolution of
mankind; witness the first words to come out of his mouth and his progression
through the ages. Stair in awe at
the Egyptian hieroglyphics as you view ancient architects created and restored
to their original form by Epcot’s finest.
Explore the Roman advancements in road systems and experience technology
as it develops through the ages.
One of Epcot’s prized possessions is the end of the ride, where you witness the
future of the world based on revolutionary breakthroughs in modern technology.
 Throughout
the ride you will be asked a series of questions, select the answers on the
screen in front of you and see what you will look like in the future.
The computer uses state of the art facial recognition to recreate your
future self, and apply clothing and characteristics based on your profession of
choice.
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