Let's take some time to talk about an attraction that, even if i have never seen, I miss a lot.
I am talking about Horizons, the beautiful dark ride that was built in 1983, a year after the opening of Epcot center. Horizons was the first new addition in Epcot, and was located in the Mission:Space pavilion.
The attraction logo
The entrance (where now you find Mission: Space)
The building was very different than it is before. Indeed, it was very long and had a diamond shape, while now it is a circular pavilion..
The grand opening day, OCTOBER 1, 1983
The building was futuristic for that time
Inside, there were 54 audio-animatronics, with many scenes (24) that depicted the lifestyle in the future...
another scene
The artwork for the attraction theme
The post-show that was never realized..
The pin that shows the logo and the attraction's building
HERE YOU CAN FIND SOME FACTS (courtesy of HORIZONS 1)
Pavilion: 136,835 ft2 Surface Area: approx. 37,000 ft2 Audio-Animatronics: 54 Props: 770 Sets: 24 Video Monitors: 4 Video Projectors: 9 Video Playbacks: 13 Film Projectors: 12 Special Effects: 50 Capacity: 2,784/Hour Show Time: 14:45 Minutes Cycle Time: 15:00 Minutes Maximum Number of Vehicles: 174 Spare Vehicles: 10 Seats per Vehicle: 4 Ride Length: 1,346 feet (410.3 m) Ride Speed: 1.5 Feet/Second (0.457 m/s) Dispatch Interval: 4.8 Seconds Type Load/Unload: Moving belt Queue Capacity: 696 Ride System: Overhead Omnimover
And that's it! I would have really like to see such a wonderful attraction! Well, yes, we have a lot to see in the park... but I still think that was splendid!
ALL PHOTOS: copyright Disney® co.; Disney&More; Horizons1. All rights reserved.
All I have to say is I am definitely blessed to have had the opportunity to not only experience Horizons first-hand but to also had taken opportunity to grab as much video and audio that I could while on board Horizons. I've compiled the best of my captures into a fine video tribute that I would be delighted to share with folks on this blog. Would the author of this blog please give me a shout via E-mail so I could provide further information on that?
ReplyDeleteThank you for creating such a wonderful blog in tribute to what is perhaps the crown-jewel of EPCOT Center!
I really thank you a lot! You are very lucky to have experienced such wonderful attraction, that was one of the signature attractions of Epcot. I would really like to feature your video in our blog, but unfortunately you didn't leave your e-mail address.
ReplyDeleteIf you still would like to share your video, please contact me in the comment section! Thanks again!