Ellen's Energy Adventure - Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

A colossal and technically challenging project, 12 months in the making. My intention, as always, was to capture every detail of the attraction in the highest audio and video quality possible.
Starting in the mid 1990s, see the proposals for the Energy pavilion refurb. Then take a detailed look at the summer of 1996 Universe of Energy hybrid version and the changes made for Ellen's Energy Adventure.
Fast forward to 2017 for a shot in 4K, mastered in full HD complete tour of the pavilion. Starting outside for a look at the building this is followed by a walk past the entrance mosaic and into the preshow theatre.
The preshow is presented in full, with a source quality audio track, and each screen was tripod shot separately for complete control over placement and alignment and to allow me to composite and position each projection perfectly for the best quality and to cover all the details.
Next, walk into theatre one and board your travelling theatre for the main show, again each screen was tripod shot separately for the best composite positioning and quality. With a source quality audio track.
And so we then travel into the diorama. I make no apologies for the amount of coverage here, I aimed to cover every detail, every effect, every animatronic. Stunning low light 4K video captured this I hope. With a new clean live audio mix.
Moving into theatre two, hear the full KNRG news report in source quality as the travelling theatre re assembles. Watch the whole theatre two film, again each screen was tripod shot for full quality and flexibility. Each screen was also straightened and re composited to achieve their correct appearance that was impossible to shoot from the ride vehicle. With a source quality audio mix.
Finally, travel back into theatre one for a tripod shot finale, and then take in the architecture details as you exit. See the changes made to the pavilion since 1996, and take a lights on walking tour of the diorama during the last public ride. Ride a full locked off time lapse tripod trip through the diorama, and finish with a look at the pavilion at night.
Given the changes ahead I wanted to capture as much of the pavilion and attraction as possible. I hope I achieved this in this 84 minute edit.

[@mickeynerd17]

This sadly proves a saying I like to repeat You don't know what you have untill it's gone, so enjoy what you have while it's still here.

[@leoepcotfan2144]

One of the last edutainment attentions in EPCOT. Besides Living with the Land. It’s sad. Thank you for this tribute. Will forever live on in memory.

[@justimagine2403]

This was SO COOL when it first opened. The moving theater blew our minds and when it started breaking apart and forming a train... Stunning! It was a great show piece and unique.

[@AroundIndiana]

Just Imagine very true. It was one of my favorite things as a kid to go on.

[@rohnerw]

Excellent video production! I am sad though for EPCOT as a whole. year by year, Disney Corp is putting a stake in the heart of Walt Disney's original dream for EPCOT, the Experimental City of Tomorrow. It never did achieve its original goal fully, though in part. That Disney the Company would team with Industry to showcase the ideas, the inventions, the upcoming wonders that were present, and above all, coming. And even though there is a never ending flow of new technology on earth, a renewed zeal for sea and space exploration, it seems Disney Corp is set to turn EPCOT into another amusement part. Something they already have in abundance. Disney Corp really, if that is the goal, needs to change the name of EPCOT to something else. I am glad I got to see EPCOT in the early 90's, a time when I think it was at a peak, or at least a time when it was still closest to Mr. Disney's original goal for EPCOT, IMO. I had thought it would be nice to go back to Epcot. I am not sure there is enough of the technology showcase there to warrant the expense now to do so.

[@ophthodoc]

The Radok screens were definitely memorable. Can recall those clearly from my childhood. That’s one of the big memories that I can easily recall about early Epcot. The screens almost moved while watching. Magical!

[@ThatDreamfinderGuy]

I managed to spot my mom in the final ride segment, but not myself. The pavilion is very missed, thank you for all your hard work Martin!

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Keep up the good work!

[@connorbutterfield]

To me, the Ellen's Energy Adventure theme is the best in Epcot.

[@Stampida1]

It's sad that Disney have to take away these classic attractions. But they have to keep moving with the times I suppose. Although I am pretty surprised they decided to get rid of the Great Movie Ride. I personally think that was a bad thing to do.

[@inuvoxx]

@@Stampida1 yeah, I wish that they saved TGMR! they could’ve updated it a bit to make it more appealing to modern tastes and interests. runaway railway is a pretty great attraction, but it should’ve definitely gone into Animation Courtyard

[@emt49]

I miss Universe Of Energy :(

[@ridlonhd7574]

I never got a chance to ride this on my trip to Epcot back in 2023. As someone who is a fan of dinosaurs and an admirer of the Disney parks and their history, it’s really nice that you preserved this so well with every minute detail in tact. I do hope they kept the dinosaurs in storage somewhere and someday reuse them for the Magic Kingdom’s Railroad which desperately needs something exciting

[@Scrabo]

THANK YOU for this!! and what a GRREAT SCORE BY BRUCE BROUGHTON!!!

[@PanickedTato]

Martin, your attention to detail on these continues to astound me. You are the master. As a side note, I am still convinced that the "battery issue" that resulted in the final ride (obviously filled with die hard fans) being evacuated, was planned. No way could they say they allowed that on purpose but, I like to believe they shut it down to let those fans get an amazing view of the attraction, up and close and personal, before it was demolished. Oh and P.S. - Thanking the carpet on the wall. Again, you are the master.

[@asklouie]

I was on that last ride. They had not used the middle car in years before that last day. They were trying to cram as many of us as possible into those cars.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

I did not get to ride the last ride, but rode Universe of Energy a few hours earlier, around 3-4 pm. Our last ride might have been a few days earlier, but U of E had closed at 7 PM that night and it was a tad bit later when we arrived. Bonus though, Mission Space had a "soft opening" that night and were able to experience the new Mission Space: Green!!!

[@mst311]

RIP chill rides at disney...

[@The321asdfff]

Excellent Martin as usual! Wow. Loved this ride and was able to ride is numerous times this past summer. Will miss it dearly.

[@frankrtwiw]

One of the oldest surviving pavilions in some semblance of its original format - gone overnight... to make way for a Guardians of the Galaxy ride. That really depresses me!

[@theadventuresofdjninigret3684]

I love all of your videos. They bring me back to my younger years going to disney in the 80's and 90's. Keep it up please. My whole family and I are huge fans. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@QuentrixMovies]

I'm going to miss the music from this ride soo much! I hope they still play it at the entrance of Epcot.

[@Stampida1]

Must have been quite a sad day when this classic attraction closed. I know it was very old, but it was still a good ride and will always be part of my childhood memories.

[@guybunce]

I so miss this attraction. Love the music!

[@disneylandguy10]

I will miss this dearly!

[@obviouslyweb]

As a young child at Disney, when given the opportunity to ride this beautifully crafted experience, I never wanted to and often never did. Please forgive me, for I have sinned.

[@Kerplunk_]

Thank you for making these videos of these abandoned pavilions and about them I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@joeldaviswarren]

Thank you Martin for yet another beautifully orchestrated video! Your hard work doesn't go unappreciated.

[@TheChesterKiwi]

I'm a fan of the shots you got with the fireworks reflecting off Universe of Energy. Very nice touch.

[@cjkeating]

Great video as ever. I couldn't face walking over to the energy walls last week... so sad.

[@walruslovex3]

Was literally just thinking this morning "I hope Martin uploads a new video soon." And *poof* like magic a few hours later it happens!

[@MonasticSolace]

You didn't know? He's telepathic.

[@Yensid951927]

A ride that was essentially an extended episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy, starring Ellen DeGeneres. I had every intention of riding it on my next trip to Epcot, but since its so expensive to eve consider it, I waited too long and now its closed.

[@princejoshthemeparksmei-tr4046]

Thanks for Sharing the Office and Worshop Footages that Once the Exon Headquarters. And My Final Energy Adventure was on Early August 2017 (Same with the Great Movie Ride).

[@goldenstate5]

You've outdone yourself, Martin.

[@burneyboys02]

RIP Alex Trebek🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@epcotfan214]

I have to agree with every one that rates your video. A great masterpiece!! This one most of all. It has everything from past to present UOE. This attraction in my number one of all in EPCOT. The last the originals edutainment attractions. You explain everything little detail. Also add the BGM along with it. Thank you for creating such a great video!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@jgkidd82]

At least I can say that this never gave me vertigo. Miss this.

[@MrSlash00r]

Another stunning tribute Martin. Must have taken ages to put this together. Well done sir.

[@jusadude7162]

Wow, this brings me back to being a kid coming to epcot with my parents. I know it’s cheesy but it brought a tear to my eye watching the film with Ellen and Bill Nye exploring different forms of energy. This ride was one of my faves that are now gone along with Horizons and World of Motion. Miss them.

[@MrNickharp]

Yes! Always a treat when I get the notification for a new video of yours! Love it and thank you for putting these together. You made my Saturday better!!

[@taylorshelton3267]

The universe of energy was my favorite ride at epcot. I liked Ellen's energy adventure because it had a better dinosaur diorama and I was a huge fan of bill nye the science guy. Thanks for the memories Martin.

[@ericbiscuit2248]

I love all your videos Martin! Amazing job as always!

[@erinloveswendy]

This is one of the most important Pavillion in located on the eastern side of Future World at Epcot, a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It's called Universe of Energy. But Universe of Energy opened on October 1, 1982 and closed on January 21, 1986.

[@guygrip4303]

No it ran to 1996 i waa on it in October. 1988 and 1993

[@cecfigment]

Best Version of Ellen’s Energy Adventure

[@jaydenchrist6152]

5 dislikes must have been from universal studios or have been a fan of the original universe of energy

[@ashleyneal3312]

Thank you for this production. A major part of my Disney Childhood. I have shown my daughter this and she loves it but sad she will never be able to ride it.

[@Possibility-Productions]

I hope you make a third video on Guardians of the Galaxy cause the technology is really cool on that ride.

[@Chloe4656.]

I'm so glad I got to ride this before it closed for good.

[@Nocturne22]

I'm not surprised they got rid of this: a giant ride dedicated to glorifying fossil fuels was the epitome of the 80s-90s, but would never fly today.

[@skipperevan2243]

Most informative thing to put me to sleep. Love it

[@djtechnoid]

Thanks Martin once again! I especially loved the final run segment. Brill!

[@629Greg]

Nice job!

[@JoshFreilich]

Hearing the 1982 preshow with the then-new audio system brings out some of the hard-to-hear musical instruments! Like those really low bass notes at around 6:32 sounded more like a synthesizer than a tuba (a tuba can be heard more clearly on the Official Albums)! That must have shook the building at the time! (The synth notes sound more pronounced at around the 6:48, around the line "You are profound.")

[@timofeibaranovsky9850]

I really like that Ellen Degeneres(Voice of Dory) had her main role along with Bill Nye as a supporting role in Universe of Energy at Epcot.

[@danielgarcia3825]

1:02:01 I'm beginning to see the light!

[@mikegunthner7040]

It’s sad that Disney making the guardian of the galaxy instead of updating the ride..

[@andrewcleveland6835]

Awesome video, worth the wait! I'll be enjoying this many times again, thank you. My only complaint is that we didn't get to hear the full loading music. It's a great piece of music and I know you have it lol

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

The last time I rode this ride was waaayyyy before Ellen was in it,

[@BillZanetti]

Yay! I'm in this one!

[@tgustafson85]

Great and impressive vid! I was only disappointed to see that your recordings didn't include the Ellen animatronic.

[@marni1971]

tgustafson85 The Ellen AA is included after the main ride through :)

[@tgustafson85]

I stand correct.e! I had watched the whole thing and then was confused where Ellen was when I was trying to show a friend just the ride through. Thanks!!

[@altarush]

Can’t take this ride seriously as before with Ellen in it?

[@aaronlondon3118]

This ride will be replaced by a marvels gaurdians of the galaxy rollercoaster

[@kellyweingart3692]

“Alright universe, you’re cleared for takeoff”

[@MonasticSolace]

What's up with the peephole at 18:24 ? Creepy. I love the digital timer behind semi-transparent tiles used to blend in with the other tiles. Brilliant! I love this building. It's so beautiful. I am saddened that this attraction is being replaced and it's not being replaced by anything innovative. You make fantastic videos. Very informative and interesting.

[@marni1971]

MonasticSolace that dot on the tiles represents the earth, to scale, with the sun being in the Center of the mosaic.

[@justimagine2403]

Fantastic! I thought it might have been that! 1 millimeter is to 1 meter as the Earth diameter is to the Sun. And, if I am not mistaken, the Sun as 1 millimeter is to a 1 meter wide Betelgeuse?

[@robertmendez9045]

For some reason I remember/recall vaguely that like the Scene in the former attraction at Hollywood Studios, Great Movie Ride a Swinging/Tarzan Style Bill Nye Animatronic in the Dinosaur Scene as you entered. It would of been on the right. I remember that I liked it as it complimented the Video Ellen doing the same thing. Oh well. If it not in these videos then it did not happen.

[@larryk8681]

Robert Mendez I vaguely recall that too... maybe it’s the Mandela effect...

[@retrikstudios9025]

YES! A pavilion gone too late, they gave us a chance to get attached and took it away once we got used to it :(

[@retrikstudios9025]

Notice how I DIDN'T say "gone too soon". Maybe you should read before you jump to conclusions.

[@memefinder2528]

lol the other person already deleted their comment, proves they didn't know what they were talking about

[@bradleysnodgrass1449]

Plus the dinosaurs and the other animals of the Mesozoic lived in three different eras during their reign on Earth.

[@bradleysnodgrass1449]

The giant bugs and Edaphosaurus were already extinct when the age of the Dinosaurs arrived.

[@BellhopDrew]

With how good you are at getting good music, is there any way you can find the loop used for DisneyQuest? I've tried contacting the production company but they said they can't :/

[@marni1971]

Drew P I’ve never come across it sadly

[@L8onL8on]

Woo hoo!

[@kellyweingart3692]

“Alright, universe, you’re cleared for take-off”

[@lilbluefoxie]

When did they remove the pavilion name from the smaller signs by the entry doors?

[@marni1971]

Marie the Foxy thank you. I thought I was imagining they used to be there - Martin.

[@aross-hb6jl]

Do you have the audio file for download? It’s amazing!

[@bluedragon9925]

This incarnation of Epcot's Energy pavilion was the definition of a mixed bag. Some parts were better than the original (the film segments being less "boring" by mainstream theme park audience standards) but other parts were worse (significantly less visually impressive pre-show and finale, the film segments trying way to hard to "update" themselves for the 90's only to ironically feel even more dated than the original, etc.)...

[@justimagine2403]

Also, Disney's longest (in minutes) attraction ever? From beginning to end I was thinking it was 34 minutes to 45 minutes? Insanely long. I wonder what the hourly capacity is of this attraction. It did "soak" up the crowds!

[@metropod]

Original MGM studio tour was I want to say about two hours plus, with a rest stop part way through.

[@tysonvilcans2765]

One question. What is that clicking noise at the start of the Big Bang segment?

[@danielgarcia3825]

21:07

[@JorgeRafaelNogueras]

Martin, do you happen to know why the Ellen animatronic was eventually removed?

[@marni1971]

Jorge Rafael Nogueras I could hazard a guess.

[@JorgeRafaelNogueras]

Ha, well, I'm sure we could all hazard guesses (some more charitable towards Disney than others), but I'm hoping Martin may know the actual answer. :-)

[@CODMarioWarfare]

That is Martin.

[@JorgeRafaelNogueras]

Oh, he used a different KZbin account, so I didn't know.

[@spectroman71]

I am still confused about this as well. At first I thought it could no longer be maintained but then I saw the subtitles regarding the elasmosaurus' function being reduced and can only surmise that it was a cost reduction action. I wonder if Ellen was given the animatronic or has it be repurposed elsewhere?

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

May I use this footage in a video I'm making about scary Disney animatronics? I will give your channel full credit.

[@danielgarcia3825]

59:00

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57:42

[@yadlthegamer2852]

Are you going to do The Land trilogy

[@marni1971]

Dook LaRue 82 starting in March yes.

[@danielgarcia3825]

59:51

[@dannygrau2983]

What camera did you use ?

[@nightshardthefanguidebrony847]

*dances to the bill nye theme*

[@danielgarcia3825]

52:56

[@cecfigment]

But In Disney World They Don’t Allow Tripods

[@danielgarcia3825]

1:00:21

[@danielgarcia3825]

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[@alisalverson7321]

Mission Space?

[@broadwaystarr8135]

15:23 ride

[@danielgarcia3825]

1:06:31

[@seizingthefuture6979]

I hate to sound impatient, but when is the new Fantasmic tribute going to be released?

[@marni1971]

Seizing The Future January.

[@jusadude7162]

Why does everything Disney “reimagines” seem less than before.

[@Horizons1]

Because that’s new Disney. The Disney that built EPCOT is long dead. Disney today would never have a place like EPCOT if it had the choice.

[@ethankleinman1067]

​@Horizons1 looking back that's probably a good thing now.

[@Horizons1]

@@ethankleinman1067 About Disney of today building an EPCOT? You are correct.

[@marylenetolentino5825]

Wait a minute, why make way for to Guardians of the Galaxy? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@ronaldlee3537]

I saw this just before it shut down, personally I thought it was kind of boring, the original was much better; but I guess Disney didn't want to spend the money to rebuild the original ride system.

[@cabooseresurrected5183]

Not bad... for a New Orleanean.

[@cabooseresurrected5183]

To the sadness of my mom, who loved the attraction since Ellen Degeneres was her favorite actress, me and my brother can’t wait to see the forthcoming Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming soon.

[@AroundIndiana]

I love Epcot and I love Ellen, but this ride really needed to go. It was great in the 80s when it was the original version, but as time went on it just became pretty boring. The original one was very upbeat and actually entertaining, and you left in a good mood. The newer one just made you tired. The only part that remained interesting was the dinosaur part.

[@TheInflicted]

21:10 is this the first and only gay joke in any Disney park?

[@maddoxcox]

Uhh... not really for long, Disney is just pushing their Gay agenda a lot (like Gaston and LaFu [sorry if i spelled it wrong] becoming married in the recent remake) it is very likely for Disney to have a gay agenda on several rides, i could see a Carousel of Progress gay couple (if they actually renovate it, which wasn't since 1993). To end it short, it would be very likely for a Disney ride with gay animatronics.

[@gissneric]

It's not available to view on mobile. This is the third video.

[@marni1971]

gissneric that’s KZbin I’m afraid, not me.

[@PriestsandParamedics]

Works fine for me using the KZbin app for iPhone

[@gissneric]

Kevin Hitchcock I got it now. It doesn't work for Android. Weird.

[@gissneric]

Pop Films yeah, my bad. I don't know what's wrong. My KZbin app is updated and every video works fine except this. Anyone outside the US be able to watch it?

[@larathydo]

gissneric I live in Canada, and I’m getting a “This video is not available” message. Seems to work fine on my regular computer though, really frustrating.

[@guygrip4303]

When she arived made ride joke nothen like old days. UNIVERSE OF ENERGY WAS BEST GREAT EST TIME WITH MY LATE MOM I WAS 27 AND 33 LAST TWO TIMES. 1988 AND 1993 JUST BEFORE THEY TOOK HEART OUT OF EVERY THING LUMONARTI DONT WANT US TO EXPAND. THEY GOT THERE HANDS ON EPCOT

[@mikeschuler2946]

What a horrible ride

[@jaydenchrist6152]

Thsi ride is super boring I only rode it for the air conditioning glad its getting replaced by guardiand

[@danielgarcia3825]

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