Originally envisioned by Walt Disney himself as the “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow,” EPCOT first welcomed guests on October 1, 1982. And since opening day, Spaceship Earth has served as the park’s icon, in addition to being one of EPCOT’s signature attractions.

This beloved attraction explores the history of human communication as you travel through time by way of an Omnimover-style ride vehicle. Beyond that, though, Spaceship Earth is, in many ways, the heart of EPCOT.

We speak here not only in terms of its location front and center of the park in World Celebration, but also because Spaceship Earth is an original park attraction that, for many Disney and EPCOT fans, encapsulates the nostalgia of the original EPCOT Center… which, by the way, has seen its fair share of changes, especially in light of the park’s recent historic transformation!

In August 2024,  Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced a NEW tribute to Spaceship Earth coming to EPCOT: a Spaceship Earth LOUNGE is opening in 2025!

The space’s sleek look is inspired by the “stories, shapes, and enduring legacy” of the park’s icon.

The decor draws inspiration from “the ball’s” unique geometric sphere and hopes to offer a “zen space” to guests, filled with “rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.”

We CAN’T WAIT to share EVERYTHING about this new lounge as it is revealed. In the meantime, find a COMPLETE GUIDE to Disney World’s EPCOT HERE!

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