Spaceship Earth and Wand!

[moe513]

I like the wand. I think it would be dull without it.

[mom*3]

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?

[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.

[KAJUNKING]

the wand is awesome!!!!!!

[Shugoondola]

I like it. Keep it.

[Spaceship Tigger]

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.

[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.

[Disnamic Duo]

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.

[disneynorth]

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....

[magic my way]

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---

[MickeysDad]

Jimmy crack corn and I don't care

[SBETigg]

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!)

[disneymom2000]

I think it would be really funny to add ears to it too.

[#1Dduckfan]

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.

[MushuMulan]

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.

[Donald Duck 224]

i like it. My first visit was 92 and i remember it w/ out the wand.

[Thumper03]

We never saw Spaceship Earth (live) without the wand...our first trip ever to WDW was 2003. We didn't mind it then.
But now that we're more familiar with EPCOT, and what the vision for EPCOT was, we think the wand needs to go.

The wand itself isn't a problem, but it doesn't belong on Spaceship Earth. It takes away from the elegance of the structure, and the spirit behind the icon of EPCOT.

[mainstreet1997]

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!?

[ktflisa]

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!

35 more days!

[Dopey's Girl]

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!