EPCOT goes thru rehab

And, no, I'm not talking about the type of rehab immortalized in that catchy tune by Amy Winehouse.

Rather, I refer to Spaceship Earth . . . you know, the big "golf ball" at your favorite Disney theme park.

Ye socks who have visited lately have no doubt noticed the "communication thru the ages" theme was more than a bit outdated.

Well, fear not!

The ImaginEars have come up with a new theme: Inspiration and Innovation.

Ye traditionalist socks need have no fear, either. They've kept all the old vignettes leading up to the moon landing . . . if, indeed, you conspiracy buffs are willing to accept that as historical fact.

But, from the 1960s, the ride changes with a portrayal of the invention of the first computer mainframe in some dude's garage.

Then, as you reach the crescendo and the ride starts to wind you back down the sphere a new voice (Dame Judi Dench replaced Jeremy Irons) peppers you with a bunch of questions like "Do you prefer the journey, or the destination?" Hmmmmm . . .

Well, at least it's a step in the right direction. And, more modifications are expected in the near future--including allowing each passenger to listen to the narrative in the language of their choice.

There is also talk of allowing folks to pinpoint where they live as they disembark, so everyone can get an idea just how powerful the Disney magnet is.

But, we don't need an amped-up globe to see that, do we?!