Changes Coming to EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth

As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary, Walt Disney World is busting out a series of special events. Among these, many changes include a unique lighting display on Spaceship Earth. The iconic geodesic dome structure is visible from nearly all of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. Through the years and many celebrations, it has undergone past enhancements (some controversial). These changes included the addition of a Mickey Mouse arm with a wand in 2000 and its subsequent removal in 2007.

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A New Look

But the new lighting display shared by Walt Disney World to coincide with the company’s 100-year celebration looks like a completely new nighttime experience. According to Jason Read, lighting designer principal for Walt Disney Imagineering, “You may see homages to everything from the ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ television show opening to Mickey balloons that we sell on Main Street, U.S.A.” Disney fans can only hope!

NEW: Walt Disney World shared a first look at a new lighting display coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT later this year as part of #Disney100. pic.twitter.com/Cudcv1M1BN

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The new display also coincides with new platinum outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at EPCOT, premium popcorn buckets in the Magic Kingdom, and more surprises to come!

It will no doubt be a big year for The Walt Disney Company as Guests visiting either World Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort will have the chance to experience unique memories.

A Classic Attraction

The classic Disney Park symbol houses an Omni-mover ride system that has been in operation since the park opened in 1982. Although it has undergone multiple changes and refurbishments through the years (as with many Disney Park attractions), the theme of communication across time and an optimistic view of the future has remained consistent. It has also seen a variety of narrators through the years, including Vic Perrin, Walter Cronkite, Jeremy Irons, and Judi Dench (currently).

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Check back often as more details about the 100th anniversary and new nighttime show emerge!