Spaceship Earth 1982 & 86 Martins Complete Ultimate Tribute

[@davidkrzeszewski4561]

The music was truly the best part of late 80's early 90's Epcot. I was 5 in 89 when I first rode Spaceship Earth and I will never forget the music

[@GenGamesUniverse]

I went to Orlando in 1993 and I was five when I rode Spaceship Earth and it was the Walter Kronkite version, then went back in 1994 when they had changed it to Jeremy Irons version and then back in 2010 when they changed it to the Judi Dench version.

[@neilengel3715]

Great job! I was the production designer for the last rehab in 2008. Love seeing the history of the building. Very cool.

[@marni1971]

Neil Engel thank you. I have "your version" coming at the beginning of May with hopefully some of the best quality audio and video available in the fan community.

[@coltonandgen2353]

Neil Engel Nope

[@joesmith389]

Neil Engel you the man! Thanks for your great work!

[@rocketrodlover]

Nothing tops the 1994 Jeremy irons version. In 2007 all the magic and inspiration was taken away. It truly is missing its former glory

[@enquarsports9687]

You basically provide a time machine for anyone to enjoy their favorite Disney Era. Thank you so very much!

[@CurtisCOT85]

I love the rampant optimism of EPCOT Center. Thanks for more great history, Martin!

[@zfoxfire]

A time machine ride about time machines. Thankyou for making this.

[@nathanstout8063]

I just know in my heart of hearts that all of these versions have source audio masters sitting at Disney and one day they will see daylight! I bet they have ride-through video masters too.

[@Pifase]

Now, we have a small clip of the source audio from the original 1982 Vic Perrin narration. It was heard in "The Imagineering Story" on Disney+

[@ericlozen9631]

My first time at EPCOT was in May of 1983; just seven months after opening. What a memory! 😊

[@rogermoore52]

the most well informed Disney historian I've ever found. great work!! appreciate your time and trouble

[@acethedreamliner8426]

Neil Pratten epcot center is my favorite!

[@ResortTV1]

This is an amazing video. Great work as always! Can't wait for your next update!

[@joesmith389]

ResortTV1 your vids are amazing too Josh! Much love.

[@sherlock5001]

Thank you Martin. Always a pleasure. What makes me even more disheartened is knowing EPCOT was never meant to be a theme park via Walt's imagination but an urban cityscape community. (hence the COT, city of tomorrow).

[@marshagrimminger4161]

I love this video! The 86 version is my all time favorite ride. Thanks again for sharing!

[@MrSlash00r]

Awesome work Martin. I first went to Epcot in 1985 and was awestruck at SSE. Ok, i enjoyed the boxes of lemonheads you could get in the gift shop probably more than the ride, but my fascination has only grown over time. This is a great tribute and fantastic to watch.

[@newsveteran4466]

Thanks for this. The music was the opening theme for when the park would open each morning. I took a lot of the documenting video of the park construction especially The Living Seas and Morocco. It's a tragedy what they've done to this magnificent park. Used to be NO Mickey, no Disney characters at all and totally unique. Now, just another kiddy park.

[@gdawg1585]

Dear Martin I'd like to say I've watched your videos for years especially about 1980s Epcot I was born when nearly all the 1982 attractions were replaced. Your videos have inspired me and I'm happy to say I've been working on a manga series called EPCOT the plot is about a teenage girl who works at Epcot in 1984 one day while on a break a teenage boy on what looks like a flying futuristic snowboard looking device crashes into her not knowing the portal device he used to go back in time fell on the ground causing it to open being startled she runs to go tell another cast member but she trips and falls through the portal and starts falling thousands of feet to the ground the boy saves her and they now are in the boys time period in the year 2034 in a futuristic utopia called Epcot City ive been working on this since the pandemic

[@bigcityreporter]

You have outdone yourself sir! I eagerly await the rest of your "Future World" series!!

[@aortaplatinum]

I absolutely friggin adore how you time things to the background music. I've been obsessed with this park and it's history since I first saw Spaceship Earth on one of those America's Funniest Home Videos special vacation episodes back in around 2006, so I was either 6 or 7 at the time. I've only ever been once, my summer vacation of 2018. I had just graduated from high school, so my parents let me pick where we went. I chose Florida specifically for EPCOT, and I intentionally scheduled it for the second to last day. I remember waiting in line under the sphere in the Florida humidity, so excited to go on such a historic ride. When we got to the top though, I was really creeped out. I had no idea about the scrapped moon landing sequence, and thinking I knew everything only to be greeted with the wooden cutouts that were once moon rocks, now painted black, was terrifying and unnerving to say the least. But for me, that only added to the experience. It was the first and only time I've ever stayed at a theme park to closing, and IllumiNations was gorgeous. It started to sprinkle as we left, and seeing my beloved park just wet enough to cast beautiful reflections from the neon lights of the empty remains of the Communicore/Innoventions buildings, was enough to make me cry. And yeah I did cry, smiling as I quietly sang along with Promise on the way out. It's cheesy but bitch it was beautiful. The last of my childhood, now forever engraved on my mind.

[@DisneyEscapadeswithTim]

Great Job!! I feel like the people at Disney need to see your videos. Maybe they could learn a thing or two from them.

[@maxmarta]

...was just in the mood for this today...thanks again for all of your work!

[@epcotman32]

If Epcot does get a haul over, please, please, I beg you, keep it the way it is, inspiring and motivating, something that kids and adults can enjoy.

[@pradden04]

This tribute is amazingly done. Very powerful. SSE really did set the tone for EPCOT Center.

[@silvereagle2061]

Thank you so much for making an EPCOT video. RIP Horizons and all who are no longer around.

[@PanickedTato]

This was the first time I've heard the original audio from SSE since I visited in 1983. I'd never found/seen a recording of it in such great quality! I had forgotten just how dry the original narration was... it was almost unnerving as well. I don't remember feeling that way as I rode it for the first time, rather I remember being in awe of it all, but wow it was very odd to hear it today. As always, another amazing video!

[@AroundIndiana]

your attention to detail in your videos is amazing and well appreciated. I always enjoy them thank you!

[@LieutLaww]

Another excellent video Martin, didn't realise Disney had got the cast from Buck Rogers to help open it with a musical number :P

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@kellyweingart3692]

1:56 massive Hidden Mickey

[@kingofrapture]

I never clicked on anything so fast in my life, holy shit I love you Martin!! Thank you so much for this!

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

WOW!! Another amazing video from Martin!!! Lots of photos I had never seen before in the construction part. I hope parts 2 & 3 come out soon!!!!

[@Wig4]

Thanks for this lovely piece of hard labour ! :-) (I'm a theme park concept consultant, in Europe)

[@christalbot210]

Thanks again for these videos. I'd forgotten how dry the original spiel was. I was very happy when they had Walter Cronkite doing the voiceover and added the song (which, once again, I can not get out of my head :-) ). I did miss the mist they had at the beginning, but I understand that it wasn't really needed. I actually do like the updates they've made to this ride (one of the few rides whose updates I approve of). One thing: if memory serves, they had to drop the steam engine in while it was under construction because they couldn't get it in otherwise. I don't know how true that is; I just remember hearing or reading that somewhere official-ish.

[@omgbarth]

Excellent work! I enjoy all your posts. I continue to look forward to what informative awesomeness you have for us next. 👍

[@michelleheafy]

Thank you, Martin! Excited to enjoy every bit of this video.

[@joesmith389]

You should be at a million subscribers. Every one of your vids is extraordinary. Brings me back to childhood. Thank you thank you. 🙏🏼

[@PeteC75]

35:03 - I wish this played every time you walked into Epcot.

[@joesmith389]

Amazing. So many memories. Thank you.

[@porterredkey948]

So many memories of the 86' version for me. Another great job Martin! Can't wait for the Irons version!

[@SmithP77]

wow!!! just amazing Martin... I always save your videos and watch them frequently. These attractions and their history remind me of the past & the time of when I was truly motivated abt my future. Many of the extinct disney attractions are what inspired me as a youth. Over time I've lost site of many of those inspirations, dreams and of myself.. thanks to your videos, I start feeling that motivation and inspiration... hope, that I once felt... the old me coming back, as silly as that may sound....so I'm very grateful for your posts! a boost that I need! keep it up my friend! truly amazing job!!!!

[@brainysmurf74]

What was also inspiring was the people who worked there also believed in the dream. The cast members help bring to life something that inspires generations. They are the masters of the vessel that take us on our personal journey towards self discovery.

[@roseybrown]

totally made my day. can't wait for parts two and three, thanks!

[@lestatdelc]

I was there opening week, and I vividly recall a very cool ambient music track while going up the Spaceship Earth entrance ramp. Wish I could find that audio somewhere. It was very evocative and almost un-Disney like. It was amazing.

[@alexandradangelo6459]

Just found these videos and I'm obsessed ! Subbed!!

[@cup_and_cone]

Brings back a lot of memories. Thank you!

[@The321asdfff]

Thanks Martin! Excellent job as usual!

[@Scott-bf8km]

Perfection as usual!

[@kayoz9018]

My how things have changed, and what an amazing and wonderful tribute, thnaks for your efforts, keep up the great work. KO

[@Strazman]

This was the version that I grew up with, having visited Epcot for the first time in the late 80's, and I loved every second of it. But wow, seeing it now, seems like Kronkite phoned it in.

[@micksplace]

41:59.....thank you Martin! (my personal favorite)

[@DarMar106]

I had a moment a glee when you included the model from D23. I remember seeing this and thought "Aww this would be perfect for Martin's videos" They also had one for the original Land pavillion so I hope you got that for the future

[@ThomasAnthony1979]

It's here!!!!! Gonna watch now

[@specter2451]

Wow, I wish there was more footage of that interactive touch screen map of future world.

[@ToastmanTom]

Martin, your new video is excellent as always.

[@adambaritot625]

Magnificent, as always. Thank you, sir!

[@dannymandebo9507]

Great - thanks for the memories!

[@thegeorgiantouristtraveler2290]

This would be my favorite EPCOT documentary

[@rwinger2481]

What is the music heard in 0:49 and 1:54. I can't seem to find it. But it sounds amazing. Great video by the way. I love it. Another note, I had a family member who once worked for AT&T/Western Electric during the 80s.

[@Kirbyfan87827]

What's the name of the track you used at 33:24? Is there any chance I can find a full version somewhere? Because holy CRAP, that is epic.

[@marni1971]

Kirbyfan87827 that's from the 1982 entrance plaza loop. It's available on mid 80s park CDs that seem to be available in various places nowerdays.

[@AXander1978]

Cannot wait to see the new Epcot vids...

[@RTCMAHL]

Love it!!

[@djtechnoid]

Magnificent!

[@AdamJ617]

The song from 12:00-15:05 reminds me of something I would see in a Klein& promo.

[@MeredithSims]

Where is the animatronic located at 49:30? A long time ago I heard there was once an animatronic of a small girl looking out a space station window, is this it?

[@ColeWalker]

Meredith Sims Yup that's her. She's located today where the tubes of lights are once your vehicle turns around. She's still there although boarded up and missing her skin and clothing

[@redfive1300]

Once again, great work, old friend! Ever considering upgrading to 4K?

[@brockvead2688]

What is that scene between the boy and his home computer and the woman in her office with her computers? It looks like it is to to the right of the track with a woman behind some kind of counter with computer screens on the ceiling? I don't remember that in the old ride. They appear at 46:38 and 46: 57. Does anybody have pictures of this scene?

[@ColeWalker]

Brock Vead She’s supposed to be the other side of the global communication scene. Unfortunately no good images exist of the scene.

[@Thedisneylandgeek]

I love the animated and musical loop they have when you get of of spaceship earth starting at 55:39. It's like an overture for all of future world.

[@jupiter9099]

This is incredible, dude.

[@carolmiller7633]

Great memory...

[@ajs41]

Thanks Martin. I'm sure that someone must have recorded the 1982-86 version of Spaceship Earth on video camera in its entirety but it just seems to be difficult to find anyone who has the footage. There's plenty of other footage on KZbin of EPCOT Center in 1983 and 1984 but maybe the cameras in those days didn't work properly in the dark conditions of the ride. For example I was recently watching some excellent footage of the EPCOT monorail system which had been recorded in 1984.

[@madpistol]

It's amazing to think that my smartphone now has more technology in it than all of Communicore West. The advancement we have made in the last 35 years is CRAZY!!!

[@gamemiser8329]

I knew you would do Epcot eventually.

[@BurdBurd-nv4td]

Where did you get the version of Tomorrow's Child that plays at 34:08?

[@JoCox4048]

I like watching the little animations that start on 55:34

[@lionelraoul]

EPCOT was always a very strange park. There's a reason World's Fairs are not permanent. It was a late 1970's vision of the future. It was obsolete by the end of the 1980's. I loved it when it first opened. I was inspired and awed. A decade later not so much.

[@AdamJ617]

Want to know something I liked about going to Epcot and the Magic Kingdom in the 1980's? I loved those polyester outfits the workers wore.

[@Palidor19]

14:50 like the famous EPCOT commercial with Mickey on top of spaceship earth

[@michellescalhoun]

I didn't notice this in the 82 version, what was between the family watching TV and the guy with the big map in the 82 version? In 86 they have the bedroom scene and the office scene. I don't remember seeing anything other than the big map with the guy and lady in the 82 version, was it just a lot bigger?

[@ColeWalker]

It was a big blinking mainframe computer behind a pane of glass from what I’ve heard.

[@SamuelVOWilliams]

The 80s and 90s are what made Epcot special from the other parks. I don't like what Epcot has become with some of the changes made. Some of changes made are good...aka Guardians of the Galaxy and the other changes have been bad...aka Communicore Hall. Thank you for sharing these historical moments of Epcot with us.

[@EM-ec4jo]

I won't lie. As much as I love Spaceship Earth, the models earlier into the video show a version of the ride that would have been way more interesting.

[@brainysmurf74]

Tomorrows child ending was the greatest

[@mastromjm]

this is the best video on youtube. wondering if you could share the source of the pieces of music at the beginning?

[@MKM_2002]

7:36 Music please?

[@stephcurry3793]

Is this video for sale?

[@Bobby10241]

I love your videos, they bring back many memories. I would like to see your videos with narration, you get distracted by reading the words then trying to watch the video otherwise it was great

[@sherlock5001]

Bobby Mangano I respectfully disagree. Too much audio narration can be heard on many other uploaders videos. It's worse. Inevitably most are filled with rhetoric that is mind numbing to say the least. I'd rather hear only the audio of said theme rather than someone's opinions or superficial interpretations any day.

[@daviddavenport1485]

This is Granada Television, broadcasting at full power from our Independent Broadcasting Authority transmitter in Bolton.

[@ajs41]

Has anyone worked out who the narrator was on the original version of the ride? I know there's confusion about it.

[@VinnytheSeeker]

Do you think you could do a new Ultimate tribute to WDW Fantasmic?

[@marni1971]

It`s almost finished for possibly a Christmas release.

[@kuluke2002]

What's the name of the piano music that used to play in the Cinema scene?

[@michellescalhoun]

I never realized how much the first part of the ride has changed, I thought most was still the same until we get to the garage scene. I'll need to pay attention again next time.

[@goodolgranite8247]

Why the heck is the Granada Television startup music from 1979 playing at the beginning at the video?!

[@marni1971]

Harvie Richards you’re the only one who noticed it! Seemed to fit the mood and the era perfectly.

[@goodolgranite8247]

I'm sorry if I sounded a bit abrasive in the original comment.

[@planetpihl660]

this is part 1 of the spaceship earth trilogy

[@IsItModern]

Great video as always, but it desperately needs a narrator in place of sometimes hard to read white text.

[@nikeo02]

Question: you mention the scrapped moon scene, and that parts can still be seen today. Is this referring to the art, or is there physical structure remaining? Great video btw!!!

[@marni1971]

nikeo02 you can just about still make out today cut out black "cloud" shapes on the railings next to the ride path.

[@JohnDoe-sg1pd]

Anyone else miss the guy at 41:57 ?

[@AXander1978]

Are you planning anything for New Fantasyland's 35th next year?

[@marni1971]

Alex R a lot of the details of the history of DL are beyond my area of.... expertise.

[@Ariel_Alcazar.34]

why did they wrap up the epcot ball in waterproof membrane?

[@BellhopDrew]

yesssss. how often will these new ones come out?

[@marni1971]

Drew Isaderp once a month :)

[@oswaldandmickey40]

whats the song they're singing at the spaceship earth dedication?

[@LindaKey]

"We've Just Begun to Dream" Emily Edmiston. Hope that answers your question.

[@jagiraldo2004]

Part 2 is blocked in the US 😭😭

[@marni1971]

jagiraldo2004 hopefully not now.

[@toyaliens]

I assume no footage exists of SSE 82?

[@marni1971]

A little, but nothing showing the differences between it and 1986 aside from the AT&T Network signage.

[@memethyst]

49:26 is that the "window girl" everyone talks about

[@ColeWalker]

memethyst Yep

[@kellyweingart3692]

🎵Tomorrow’s child(tomorrow’s child)🎵

[@maddoxcox]

Request: Tomorrowland Complete Ultimate Tribute (because i remember the old one and liked it on KZbin)

[@citizenofcorona8783]

51:34 - ever wondered what those strange triangles were when you ride this nowadays? There's your answer.

[@janinestrahan4844]

Wow! Even the voice of the pharaoh is still the same after all these years. I just wish they didn’t give us the cheap futuristic city ending they have today