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Artist's rendering of the new Epcot entryway, featuring greenery, fountains, and a planet-killing laser. © 2019 Disney.

Just noticed: Spaceship Earth makeover adds planet-killing laser

How did we miss this? WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- The recently-finished D23 Expo gave details on many changes coming to Epcot, including a new P.L. Travers ride, Moana-themed restrooms, and a statue of Walt gazing lovingly at a churro cart. But in all the excitement, we've apparently all missed a pretty significant detail in the concept art. Spaceship Earth is getting a planet-killing laser installed. Disney Parks and Resorts and Spas hung up on us when we mentioned the detail, but we soon ... Read more
The partially dismantled Spaceship Earth. Photo © Disney.

Contractors removing Leave a Legacy stones accidentally dismantle Spaceship Earth

Oops. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL -- As part of "Epcot 2.0," the granite Leave a Legacy markers in the Epcot entrance plaza are being removed to a location outside the gates. However, as the photo above shows, the contractor charged with the job thought he was taking out Spaceship Earth as well. An embarrassed Walt Disney World Resort administration has admitted that "maybe the instructions could have been clearer." Behind schedule There is no word as to when the de-construction will be corrected. An official ... Read more