Epcot Universe of Energy - Original Show pt1

From in Epcot Center's opening days till Summer of 1997 this massive pavillion housed one of Epcot's most dramatic an awe-inspiring shows. The Universe of Energy, originally sponsored by Exxon. The splar panels you see on the roof of the building generate electrical power the show, harnessing the energy of the Florida sun's rays. Part one of this show features the original mosaic-style screens which were developed and engineered by Emil Radok. The mosaic sections of the screens pivot to different angles in order to create a kind of a textured effect to the images being projected on them. Later on in the show there are the famous dinosaur dioramas and the spectacular wrap-around screens in the traveling theater. This, in four parts, is the complete and original Universe of Energy show.

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[Tonytambe]

The Ellen version is better.

[century3horizons]

@Tonytambe But what makes the original version stand out and above the Ellen version is that the original version wasn't purpousely trying to be cutesy or somewhat funny all the way through it. When it comes to funny attractions, Ellen's UofE could never compare to the quick-witted and wickedly funny 'Timekeeper' show that was over at the Magic Kingdom back then. Ellen, Bill Nye & Alex Trebeck tried to be funny in the Ellen version of UofE but I'm afraid the comedy just didn't work.

[ajs41]

The original ride closed in 1996 not 1997.

[century3horizons]

@ajs41 UofE operated seasonally in 1997.

[rohirrim11rider]

The current version of Universe of Energy is aweful. I wish Disney would do something about it...

[century3horizons]

Agreed.

[Mrtfarrugia]

This is one of the few rides I rember from 88 when I was a kid. my parents couldn't get me off this ride mainly due to the dinosaurs

[TheSecretCobra]

@century3horizons I was born in 1995 so I never saw the original version. EPCOT was always my favorite park when we flew from Cali, I was always fascinated with technology and ill-faded visions of the future from a past generation.

Tomorrow land by contrast feels Retro and more Nostalgic than anything.

[QuentrixMovies]

I dont know about anyone else, but I LOVE Energy You Make The World Go Round and Universe of Energy!!! Best Epcot songs ever!!!!

[iluvium]

Thanx, fantastic!



[DarkRidePictures]

Thanks. Never got to see it without Ellen. Sounds like Vic Perrin of Outer Limits' control voice fame as narrator. So soothing and surreal. Not annoying like Bill Nye. They should have dialed him way back. If only they'd let one of the dinos take him out. Due for a re-make.

[gutarlozer4]

What ride is replacing this?

[RossEStern]

@rohirrim11rider well, as a 12 year old boy with A.D.D., i say the ellen version is more entertaining