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 Being
as popular as the parade was, Tapestry of Nations was held over from the Millennium Celebration.
While the puppets, costumes, and percussion units remained exactly
the same, the narration was changed in parts to remove references
to the millennium. This version of the narration began on
January 1, 2001.
Female
Announcer: Ladies
and gentlemen, boys and girls, in just 5 minutes
Epcot will celebrate Tapestry of Nations.
There are many locations to view the show from
Mexico to the United Kingdom. Our opening
ceremony celebrating the human spirit is about to
begin. Come join us as the Sage of Time starts
the heartbeat for our journey as we prepare to
touch tomorrow today. (Due to lower light levels
around the promenade,) please watch your step and
take small children by the hand. Tapestry
of Nations will begin in just 5 minutes.
Thank you.
As the minutes pass, the lights dim around World
Showcase and the background music fades to silence.
Soon, the sounds of clocks ticking and chiming become
more and more audible. Music joins the ticking as
this introduction is made.
The Sage of Time Prologue
(These large blue titles denote
sections of the music.)
Male
Narrator: There is
a great and lasting truth about the family of
man. A truth which separates us from all the
other creatures of the Earth. We can dream.
Through the centuries it is our
dreams that have filled the sails of explorer's
ships, splashed color on artist's paintings, and
brought smiles to children's faces. There is a
dreamer within each of us imagining a greater
tomorrow .. daring to fly, to build, to cure.
Daring to invent, to sing, to love. Daring to
believe in the beauty of the world and the beauty
within ourselves.
Tonight, in celebration of the
dreamer in all of us, we present to you a dream
of a better world ... where this circle of
nations comes together to rejoice ... proclaiming
the great truth that with our vast diversity, we
are all dreamers at heart.
Join us as we celebrate the
visions of tomorrow .... the pageant of human
kind ... the Tapestry of Nations!
 The Sage of Time appears in front of us standing tall, carrying
his staff, and wearing an elaborate costume (featuring the Roman
Numerals MM for 2000 at the bottom). The first of five Millennium
Clock percussion units on which two drummers pretend to drum using
slow motion and exaggerated movements.
Sage of
Time: Peace and
goodwill to all who gather here for this earthly
celebration. May the spirit of humanity bring us
together. May the power of your dreams inspire
the child within your heart. And now, as the drum
beats call us to begin our journey, let us dance
inspired into motion by visions of joy, kindness,
compassion, and love... Behold, the Tapestry
of Nations.
Millennium Heartbeat
This section that was
released on the CD track was cut from show (lasts
about a minute and a half) and replaced with
different transition section (lasts about 50
seconds) that still heavily features drums but adds a
slower version of the theme including lines from the
chorus.
Drummers begin the heartbeat, the giant clock starts
to turn, and the gates open unveiling the first puppets. The Sage
of Time turns and beckons the Millennium Clock and puppets forward.
Aztec Man (5) followed by Disk Man (1), Millennium Clock 2, Hammer
Man (5), Millennium Clock 3, Sprite (6 & 4),
The Great Millennium Walk
Aztec Man is followed by Disk Man
(2 or 3) then the second Millennium Clock unit and
then two more Disk Man.
Sage of
Time: Time is the
heartbeat of the world. The rhythm of our hearts
inspires our drums and the drums call us to
dance. Rise up ... join us ... all nations dance
... together!
 Even though we
may not see him, we can still hear the Sage of Time's narration.
This section contains a brief part of the "Celebrate the Future
Hand in Hand" theme. Shortly after this during a slower part
of the music, the puppets all move and sway in the same directions
to choreographed movements. Approximately 13 minutes pass before
the Sage of Time's next narration. Hammer Man (5), Millennium Clock
3, Sprite (6), and Wiggle Girl (4).
Sage of
Time: Peace covers
the Earth. The torches of our celebration
encircle the world. The Tapestry of
Nations is weaving itself together. Come
... and be a part of the circle ... dance with
us.
Reach for the Stars
At this point, the show is at the halfway point.
All of the performers are onstage forming a
continuous procession from Mexico to the United
Kingdom and stop moving forward. The lights dim, the
torches go out, the strobe lights on the pavilions
flash repeatedly, and the mirror ball atop the
Millennium Clocks are lit up casting stars onto the
puppets, guests, pavilions, and trees all around the
World Showcase Promenade. The large searchlights atop
several of the pavilions light up two by two as the
music builds. The searchlights all meet at one point
above the center of the lagoon. All of the puppets
move in a synchronized dance all swaying in the same
direction or dancing with each other. The drummers
pretend to continue drumming but in slow motion with
exaggerated movements. Before the Sage of Time
speaks, the puppets stop facing straight ahead.
Sage of
Time: Your dreams
will unlock the future and the vision of humanity
will bring us together. Let us reach out and
touch the stars as they light the way to tomorrow
and bring us hope ... for a better world.
As the music builds, the
searchlights lift up away from the center of the
lagoon, the puppets lean forward and then rise up
straight again, the torches are relit, and the lights
come on illuminating the Promenade. Inverted
Marionette (2), Millennium Clock 5, Girl with three
wings (2)
The Great Millennium Walk
The music returns to the theme heard in the Great
Millennium Walk section starting from about 8 minutes
into the show (or CD track) and then is pretty much
the same as the earlier section only several refrains
were shortened. After the Wiggle Girl puppets, the
fourth Millennium Clock rolls by and then Bird Man
(4).
Sage of
Time: Join us as
we dance into a new age. Enter the world of our
celebration.
Passing by is the Inverted
Marionette (2 or 3) and the fifth and final
Millennium Clock unit.
Sage of
Time: The universe
is echoing with joy ... and the sound of our
voices and the beat of our drums and the rhythm
of our footsteps ... as we rejoice together.
The final group of puppets is Angel
Girl (3 or 4). Passing the Sage of Time before
exiting through the gates, each puppet bows to the
Sage of Time and he acknowledges the puppet and
motions toward the gate.
The Human Spirit
 Nearing
the end of the procession, all of the Millennium Clocks and puppets
have exited the promenade leaving the Sage of Time. He circles the
area, turns to the audience, bows, and wishes us well as we go forward.
Sage of
Time: May peace go
with you on your journey ... forever dreaming of
the future ... We Go On!
With his staff held high, the
lights dim with the final drum beat and the Sage of
Time exits the stage. Two of the Angel Girl puppets
remain directly behind the gates so that when opened
for the Sage to exit, all we see are those two
puppets and not the backstage area. The torches
remain lit as the stage has been set for the
evening's finale: IllumiNations: Reflections of
Earth.
These announcements are used for inclement
weather.
Female
Announcer: Ladies
and Gentlemen, due to unfavorable weather
conditions and for the safety of our performers,
this performance of Tapestry of Nations
has been delayed. We thank you for your patience
and we hope to begin as soon as possible. Once
again, this performance of Tapestry of
Nations has been delayed and will begin
as soon as possible.
Female
Announcer: Ladies
and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, due to adverse
wind conditions and for the safety of our
performers, the Morocco to United Kingdom segment
of Tapestry of Nations has been
cancelled. Viewing locations are still available
between Mexico and Morocco. Once again, the
Morocco to United Kingdom segment of Tapestry
of Nations has been cancelled.
Female
Announcer: Ladies
and Gentlemen, due to adverse wind conditions and
for the safety of our performers, we are unable
to present this performance of Tapestry
of Nations. Once again, this performance
of Tapestry of Nations has been
cancelled.
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