This 16 million-pound geodesic sphere is the
architectural symbol of Epcot. This unmistakable sight is 180ft tall, has a diameter of
164ft and is covered by 954 triangular panels.
Inside Spaceship Earth
is a tribute to man and communication through the ages. You travel through the sphere in
small vehicles and examine the 40,000-year evolution of communication in fifteen minutes.
65 animatronic figures depict significant milestones in 
communication from Cro-Magnon Man to the present, with
a special section on the future of technology and global communication. All the figures
were meticulously researched for historical accuracy; even the hieroglyphics in the
Egyptian temple are authentic. The ride is based on a concept developed by science-fiction
writer Ray Bradbury and is narrated by Jeremy Irons. This is an educational ride that kids
usually appreciate. It’s appropriate for all ages, but moments of complete darkness
sometime make some smaller riders nervous.
