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View Poll Results: Do you agree that they should take the sign (hand and wand) off of Spaceship Earth?
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I like the wand. I think it would be dull without it.
Moe
1991 CBR, Honeymoon
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2007 Yacht Club
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take it down and add discreet cool lighting
I think they should take down the wand and find a way to add some cool lighting for night. Surely there must be a way to do this discreetly while maintaining the integrity of the sphere's clean lines. Maybe they could do different lighting patterns for 15 minutes every hour or something. What do you think?
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Now I want to ask another question. For those of you that voted 'yes'; what year was your first visit? I am trying to determine how many people remember SE without the wand and how many people still prefer it that way.
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the wand is awesome!!!!!!
Jimmy
Co-Host: The Disney Nerds Podcast
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I like it. Keep it.
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Originally Posted by magic my way
Now I want to ask another question. For those of you that voted 'yes'; what year was your first visit? I am trying to determine how many people remember SE without the wand and how many people still prefer it that way.
Well, I voted 'No' because I think the wand should be kept. My first visit to Epcot was in 1983 and I went three other times before the wand existed. SE is also my favorite ride/structure in all of WDW. I still like the wand and think it adds a lot to SE, especially at night.
Mike
Trips: 1983,1986,1988,1991 - Off-site
Jan 2001 - WL
Nov 2004 - WL
Sep 2005 - AKL
Sep 2007 - Poly
May 2009 - CBR
May 2010 - Poly
Oct 2010 - Pop
May 2012 - BC
Next trip May 2014 - BC
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My first trip was November of '82. We went (as you can see by my signature) every year after that for quite some time.
My problem with the wand, is that it detracts from the natural beauty of SSE. SSE is the worlds largest geosphere, as an earlier post indicated. EPCOT is known by just seeing a picture of SSE. Did they really need to put up a sign to let us know we're in EPCOT???
Spacehip Earth by itself, was an impressive structure. It looks cheapened by the wand.
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Originally Posted by Spaceship Tigger
Well, I voted 'No' because I think the wand should be kept. My first visit to Epcot was in 1983 and I went three other times before the wand existed. SE is also my favorite ride/structure in all of WDW. I still like the wand and think it adds a lot to SE, especially at night.
I'm with you, Mike. I first visited EPCOT in 1985. I liked it fine without the wand, but much better with it.
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Originally Posted by magic my way
Now I want to ask another question. For those of you that voted 'yes'; what year was your first visit? I am trying to determine how many people remember SE without the wand and how many people still prefer it that way.
see my signature....
1981--Too young to remember anything
1986--During the 15th anniversary, offsite
1993(?)--All Star Sports
1995--Coronado
1997--Single Day
1997--Single Day
2000--All Star Sports
2001--Disney Institute
2005--Coronado
2006--Coronado
2007--Port Orleans--Riverside
2009--Boardwalk Villas
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Originally Posted by mcjaco
My first trip was November of '82. We went (as you can see by my signature) every year after that for quite some time.
My problem with the wand, is that it detracts from the natural beauty of SSE. SSE is the worlds largest geosphere, as an earlier post indicated. EPCOT is known by just seeing a picture of SSE. Did they really need to put up a sign to let us know we're in EPCOT???
Spacehip Earth by itself, was an impressive structure. It looks cheapened by the wand.
The following is what I posted in the Rumors/News forum:
Spaceship Earth is the only true geodesic sphere in the world. I am aware of its location, as are millions and millions and millions of other people. In fact, I would venture to say that it is one of the most recognizable structures on earth. I'm pretty sure that the vast majority of people do not need to be reminded of the fact that they are in Epcot. Take the tacky sign down, and restore the beauty and symmetry of Spaceship Earth! That sign reminds me of the giant sombrero at South of The Border. For those of you who drive to WDW on I-95---
Welcome to our Highway In The Sky.....
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Jimmy crack corn and I don't care
I find your lack of faith disturbing
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I'm really torn. Some days, I think they should take it down. Other days, I think it really adds something. My first visit to Epcot was in 1990. I remember it without the wand. I thought it was great in 2000. Now? Maybe they should take it down and do something special and different for Epcot's anniversary. Maybe a really big pair of Mickey Ears right on top of SE. (yes, I'm kidding- please no!)
Sherri
Next: Aulani Celebration 10/2018 (50th)
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1990 August Honeymoon- GF
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I think it would be really funny to add ears to it too.
dm2K
1993 - BC/Cruise; 1996 - BC; 1998 - BC; 2000 - YC; 2002 - FQ; 2004 - Campground/BC; 2005 - POR; 2007 - BWI; 2008 - AKL; Christmas 2010 - BC; 2011 - All Star Sports; 2012 - AKL & WL; 2013 - DL and CSR
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It's actually grown on me and I say to keep it. I wasn't a huge fan of it when it had a GIANT 2000 on it. But I like it better now.
6/85 - Offsite
12/86 - DI
12/91 - CR
11/93 - FWC
1/99 - CSR
9/99 - POFQ
1/01 - CBR/PR
9/02 - OKW
1/03 - BCV
10/04 - SSR
5/05 - Poly
11/06 - POFQ
2/07 - BWV
11/07 - BWV/POR
5/08 - OKW/VB
9/08 - AKL
05/09 - AKL/VB
10/09 - GF
And a few DLR for good measure
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As someone said before, it has grown on me. I personally like the effect, how it's curved to fit on the globe. It really symbolizes in my eyes that moment when you walk up to the gates, see the globe and the magical looking hand, and knowing you're going to have a great time.
"We are not now that strength which in old days, Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are,-- One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will, To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
-"Ulysses" A. Tennyson
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i like it. My first visit was 92 and i remember it w/ out the wand.
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I like the design of it but I have issues with the letters. EPCOT is an abbreviation. when its lowercase it just turns into an odd word. Lets respect Walt, huh!?
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Originally Posted by Speedy1998
I like it, I think it really spiced up an Icon that was looking dated.
Ditto! When DH and I first saw the 2000 up there we thought it was awesome!
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Originally Posted by magic my way
Now I want to ask another question. For those of you that voted 'yes'; what year was your first visit? I am trying to determine how many people remember SE without the wand and how many people still prefer it that way.
I have seen SE with and without the wand, and I like it better with. The pictures I have taken with the wand and other decorations are some of my favorites every trip!
Meg
40 trips (plus two to Disneyland, and one to Disneyland Paris) and counting!
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