Starbuc71 162 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm sure this hasn't been reported, but last week while at Epcot, we rode the universe of Energy. My kids enjoy this ride and Mom and dad enjoy the air condition and sometimes a few zzzzzzz's. My daughter noticed that the animatronic Ellen who is fighting with some dinosaur or snake has been removed. Could this be the start of better things to come for the universe of energy? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm sure this hasn't been reported, but last week while at Epcot, we rode the universe of Energy. My kids enjoy this ride and Mom and dad enjoy the air condition and sometimes a few zzzzzzz's. My daughter noticed that the animatronic Ellen who is fighting with some dinosaur or snake has been removed. Could this be the start of better things to come for the universe of energy?While surveying the ride for her wrecking ball....Miley used Daniel Laruso's crane technique and knocked Ellen's head off. She then hip-checked....errrrr......twerked into the headless body and knocked it over like the cheap crap piece of plastic it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Forty-five minutes of my life I will never get back. On more than one occasion (not my choice). Maybe Bill had enough of her and fed her to the dinos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Ellen was gone when I last went into Universe of Energy several months ago. I assumed it was replaced. Bad assumption. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Forty-five minutes of my life I will never get back. But it's good for napping - especially since it's usually not busy and you can just stretch out on a bench. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 The yeti got her! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 But it's good for napping - especially since it's usually not busy and you can just stretch out on a bench.They should cut the volume down by oh 99% and it would be better for napping. That said, any time someone says Judy, I usually follow with, "stupid Judy, stupid Judy!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I don't think I've ever visited Ellen. If I have I don't remember. Doesn't sound like I'm missing much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 They should cut the volume down by oh 99% and it would be better for napping. Ear plugs That said, any time someone says Judy, I usually follow with, "stupid Judy, stupid Judy!" Me too. Every single time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Based on subject line, I had to check that this wasn't Dave's MSB Cinnamon roll thread... keith_h 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Troll 67 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I don't think I've ever visited Ellen. If I have I don't remember.Doesn't sound like I'm missing much. The ride itself is not bad. That is, the animatronic dinos are pretty cool, especially considering they were built in the early 80s. The ride is a relic from the early Epcot vision, when Epcot was EPCOT Center, and the rides were exhibits rather than, well, rides. I can do without Ellen in it, though. I just don't think she's funny. But I know I'm in the minority on that. But the presentation as a whole is badly dated and needs a refurb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My sources tell me that Disney has cut its ties with Ellen, and will be replacing all signs of her in the ride with Elsa. Changing the name of the ride will be easy, as they only need to adjust a few letters. They are adding some narrative to the last scene about how global warming from fossil fuels is melting Arendelle's glaciers and causing massive flooding along the fjords. Riders will now also get wet, as they pass underneath a giant melting Olaf. Travisma and keith_h 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My sources tell me that Disney has cut its ties with Ellen, and will be replacing all signs of her in the ride with Elsa. Changing the name of the ride will be easy, as they only need to adjust a few letters. They are adding some narrative to the last scene about how global warming from fossil fuels is melting Arendelle's glaciers and causing massive flooding along the fjords. Riders will now also get wet, as they pass underneath a giant melting Olaf. OK, that was good. Bad... but good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Troll 67 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My sources tell me that Disney has cut its ties with Ellen, and will be replacing all signs of her in the ride with Elsa. I approve. Elsa is smokin'. Ellen? Not so much. Actually I do have to say that I'm surprised the climate change theme hasn't made bigger inroads into that attraction yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I approve. Elsa is smokin'. Ellen? Not so much. Actually I do have to say that I'm surprised the climate change theme hasn't made bigger inroads into that attraction yet. Another profession of your undying love for Elsa. That woman is going to need a Troll Restraining Order. Climate Change? What's that? Our Governor says there's no such thing, and even if there was, we mustn't talk about it: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article13576691.html TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wendinator 109 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My Mom wanted to go on this when we were there last week so I went for the first time in years. I'm glad you said it was missing. I noticed it wasn't there but thought I must have fallen asleep and just didn't see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 The ride itself is not bad. That is, the animatronic dinos are pretty cool, especially considering they were built in the early 80s. The ride is a relic from the early Epcot vision, when Epcot was EPCOT Center, and the rides were exhibits rather than, well, rides. I can do without Ellen in it, though. I just don't think she's funny. But I know I'm in the minority on that. But the presentation as a whole is badly dated and needs a refurb.Seconded. I don't like her either. She ranks right up there with Oprah as my least favorite TV people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Another profession of your undying love for Elsa. That woman is going to need a Troll Restraining Order. Climate Change? What's that? Our Governor says there's no such thing, and even if there was, we mustn't talk about it: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article13576691.html TCDYup no such thing as Global Warming... Gov. Scott must be correct, just look at Boston! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Troll 67 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Another profession of your undying love for Elsa. That woman is going to need a Troll Restraining Order. Hold the phone. I am *not* the 40-something (50-something?) middle aged dude who gets a FAST PASS to see Elsa! I am not the middle aged dude who cross body checks 8 year old little girls out of the way to see Elsa. I am also not the middle aged dude who thinks it's a good idea to kill time in between Fast Passes by standing in the Elsa Meet and Greet standby line. I am also not the middle aged dude who bought the deluxe, limited-edition Elsa Magic Band. Also, there is not and never will be a photo of me like this one: Oh, I can hear it now: "Shut up, Troll! That was for the twins! The twins wanted to see her, not me! The twins wanted that Magic Band! Not me!"Uh huh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Hold the phone. I am *not* the 40-something (50-something?) middle aged dude who gets a FAST PASS to see Elsa! I am not the middle aged dude who cross body checks 8 year old little girls out of the way to see Elsa. I am also not the middle aged dude who thinks it's a good idea to kill time in between Fast Passes by standing in the Elsa Meet and Greet standby line. I am also not the middle aged dude who bought the deluxe, limited-edition Elsa Magic Band. Also, there is not and never will be a photo of me like this one: Oh, I can hear it now: "Shut up, Troll! That was for the twins! The twins wanted to see her, not me! The twins wanted that Magic Band! Not me!"Uh huh. Very good, Norm. For the record, it is definitely 50-something. And, is there a limited edition Elsa MagicBand? I don't think there is, or else I- err I mean someone in the TCD gang would probably have one. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.