Ellen/ Bill Nye ride?

At this point, U of Energy is not on the close schedule. However, it is generally accepted that it will be closing for some construction at some point this year, just with no timeline. That's been the heavy gossip lately.

According to DFreak's post this morning in the news/rumor forum, we may have an answer today after D23.

thanks for the replies. Will cross my fingers that we get to ride it one more time.

Yeah DF reports that it'll be closed mid August.

I love Bill Nye though. I think I'm the only one who even likes the UoE attraction! :mickey:
I do wish they would incorporate some Bill Nye into something hands on at EPCOT Future World.
My sons especially love him.

Can't stand the OoE, Nye can fade away. Ellen's voice should be labeled a wmd. I will miss a good place to take an hour long nap in air conditioning. That is what most people will miss. Between that and France, not enough places to take an air conditioned nap. That will be what is missed most.

Terra;2504435 wrote: I love Bill Nye though. I think I'm the only one who even likes the UoE attraction! :mickey:
I do wish they would incorporate some Bill Nye into something hands on at EPCOT Future World.
My sons especially love him.

You're not alone. Yes, the movie was outdated, but I always loved the retro feel and edutainment factor of UOE. I was sad to hear it's closing so soon and that my kids won't get one last chance to see the dinosaurs. They also enjoy watching Bill Nye's old shows.

texas211;2504458 wrote: Can't stand the OoE, Nye can fade away. Ellen's voice should be labeled a wmd. I will miss a good place to take an hour long nap in air conditioning. That is what most people will miss. Between that and France, not enough places to take an air conditioned nap. That will be what is missed most.

Are you normally this cranky in life or are you just irritated with me from the other thread? ;)

Fusillejerry;2504463 wrote: You're not alone. Yes, the movie was outdated, but I always loved the retro feel and edutainment factor of UOE. I was sad to hear it's closing so soon and that my kids won't get one last chance to see the dinosaurs. They also enjoy watching Bill Nye's old shows.

Yeah, I actually show my science students some of the old episodes, many very revelant still.

No, just like good rides. Hate bad ones. I like the idea and UoE. But the broken animatronics and Bill/Ellen, yeah, it can go/ I'd prefer for a non GotG ride, but something along the energy side of things. I think someone had suggested a Walle type ride.

..... actually ....love the ride. It's relaxing ....... informative .....comical ....and Jamie Lee Curtis ......is a "hottie".

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texas211;2504467 wrote: No, just like good rides. Hate bad ones. I like the idea and UoE. But the broken animatronics and Bill/Ellen, yeah, it can go/ I'd prefer for a non GotG ride, but something along the energy side of things. I think someone had suggested a Walle type ride.

I do love Wall-E and think it would be a good addition, especially in light of its message and relevance!

texas211;2504467 wrote: No, just like good rides. Hate bad ones. I like the idea and UoE. But the broken animatronics and Bill/Ellen, yeah, it can go/ I'd prefer for a non GotG ride, but something along the energy side of things. I think someone had suggested a Walle type ride.

Yes, replacing UOE with GotG is the true sin here IMO. I can see GotG in Hollywood Studios, but not Epcot. That said, at least it appears that the UOE building will remain intact. I really like the look of that building.

Replacing Ellen with GotG sounds like a win/win to me! It was a great way ot relaxt but the show was definitely outdated. This weekends announcements with GotG and Ratatouille in France were nice but Epcot definitely needs more love!

Jamie Lee Curtis and 40 minutes in AC makes this a mid-afternoon must do.