Spaceship Earth Pavilion

Pros: Relaxing, educational ride through time
Cons: Slightly dated, long lines during the first part of the day

For years as a child, I had seen the “Giant Golf ball” behind Michael Eisner as he would introduce the Wide World of Disney’s Sunday night movie. I had always been intrigued, so when I finally made it to Walt Disney World as an adult, ...

Pros: Relaxing, visually appealing, interactive
Cons: While still a classic at almost 30 years old, some recent updates are questionable. 

The icon emblem for Walt Disney World's EPCOT, is the giant silver sphere often referred to as ‘the giant golf ball'.  If you have visited the EPCOT Center, then you also are aware that there is a gargantuan ride through attraction ...

Pros: good info, cool temperature, beautiful sights, and you get to sit down!
Cons: audio needs to be turned up a notch

During our visit to Disney World last October, we visited EPCOT Center three times. Of course, the first thing that people think of when they think of EPCOT is the huge geodesic dome that is both the symbol of the park and an attraction in its’ own...

Pros: Gentle, educational ride; Jeremy Irons narrates
Cons: Some may not like the dark, second half not as impressive as the first half

My 3 year old is not a fan of going on any amusement park ride that she can't see before boarding. Sometimes we just drag her on, as when we road Spaceship Earth. The Basics Often referred to as "the big golf ball" Spaceship Earth is ...

Pros: Great for all ages, and a great relaxer!
Cons: Steep Decline.

"Spaceship Earth" brings together the history of communication with the magic of Disney. It is the icon of Epcot and is best known as "That big old golf ball looking thing." It is located right inside the park's gates and can't be...

Pros: Grand narration, enormously visually impressive from both outside and in.
Cons: Slightly ethnocentric viewpoint, drawn-out ending

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Pros: interesting, educational, fun, air-conditioned
Cons: long line

As odd as it may sound, Spaceship Earth was my favorite attraction at Epcot center, and is among my favorite of all of Disney World's attractions.

Spaceship Earth, as you probably know, is the large geodesic dome located right at the entrance...

Pros: Fun, great special effects, sitting down
Cons: Nothing is perfect

Pretty much the first attraction that catches your eye as you start to explore Epcot is this big ball. I hear if you come very early it's possible to run to the far end of the park where the lines will be very small because everyone else is near the...

Pros: breathtaking scene at the top, fantastic look at the history of communications, post-ride activities
Cons: second half of the ride isn't worthy, some audio leakage

Spaceship Earth is in the final stages of a major refurbishment. The previous incarnation was one of my favorite rides at Epcot during my last trip to Disney World. Spaceship Earth is the ride inside the famous Epcot silver dome and has always focused on ...

Pros: It's interesting, informative, relaxing, and one of Epcot's best attractions.
Cons: None, really.

One of the things about Disney World that has always impressed me, is the centerpiece of its Epcot t ...

Pros: A fun, yet educational ride!
Cons: nothing

For the EPCOT naïve, who are like what is Spaceship Earth? It’s not to be confused with Mission Space. You that geodesic sphere AKA. The golfball, EPCOT ball, etc.? Well Spaceship Earth is housed in that location. Spaceship Earth is the first ...

Pros: Good for all ages
Cons: Ads o' plenty

I recently completed a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. I stayed off-site with a friend (at no cost). I visited all the (non-water) parks but took no children with me. All of my Disney World reviews will be written from this perspective....

Pros: One of Disney's best dark rides, interesting, relaxing and entertaining, short lines
Cons: Some of the newer elements are not on par with the rest

The Spaceship Earth ride is a slow-moving dark ride that showcases the development of human communications from the stone age to the present day. It is located inside the park's icon, the 180 ft tall "golf ball" right at the Epcot's main entrance.
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Pros: Remarkable audio-animatronics, educational message, very impressive exterior
Cons: Could use an update to final sequence and new post-show

When Walt Disney envisioned EPCOT, he imagined a utopian city that would incorporate all of the latest technologies and change the world. While his vision was never realized following his death, the company did create a second theme park that presented ...

Pros: educational, relaxing, see the future
Cons: long lines, little kids could be scared

Located in Epcot, Spaceship Earth is a not to be missed, hard to be missed attraction! It can be found inside the giant golf ball in Epcot! You won’t have any trouble getting there because you can see the Epcot Golf Ball from all around the park! This ...