Who has been to disney world this year (in flordia)?

Question

if you have been, have you gone on the epcot ride? (you know, the big ball) what did they do to it? cuz last time i was there is was all boarded up and no one was allowed in

Answer 1

To start, the narration has changed slightly.  A new narrator, Judy Dench, replaced Jeremy Irons.

Most, if not all, of the audio-animatronic figures have been replaced.  Most are in the same costumes, but these new figures move much better.

The beginning scenes (up to 50s/60s) haven't been modified much.  However, there are new scenes depicting the 50's, 60's & 70's.

As soon as you begin your ride, you'll notice a view screen in your car.  A picture is taken of each person, and it's used later on.

Once you've reached the top, and you begin your way back down, you'll be asked a series of questions about your ideal future, which you answer using the touch-screen.  Near the end, they use your picture (assuming it took) to show you your cartoony-future.

All-in-all, I was underwhelmed.  Judy Dench's narration seemed uninspired and forced.  I loved the updated audio-animatronics, but the ending is blah.

edited to add:

The ride, and the "big ball", is called Spaceship Earth.  :-)