Spaceship Earth, Geodesic dome in EPCOT, US
The white spherical structure rises 180 feet above EPCOT, containing an educational dark ride through the history of human communication.
The attraction opened on October 1, 1982, with science fiction writer Ray Bradbury contributing to the initial storyline and attraction design.
The ride guides visitors through significant communication milestones, from ancient cave paintings to the development of modern digital technology.
The ride system rotates and tilts individual vehicles to direct attention toward specific scenes while delivering synchronized audio narration.
The structure consists of two separate spherical shells with a water collection system that channels Florida rainfall through internal drainage pipes.
Location: Bay Lake
Official opening: October 1, 1982
Part of: World Celebration
Website: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/attractionDetail?id=SpaceshipEarthAttractionPage
GPS coordinates: 28.37528,-81.54944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
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