Ellen's Energy Adventure

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User ID: Proud APH   Thrill: 3  Theme: 4  Overall: 3 (5/8/2008)
Ok , Personally I thought this was very interesting , If all people want to do is complain on how boring this attraction is , then don't ride it ! I'll definitly experience it again the next time I go to WDW , and me and the wife will stay there two weeks like we always do!

User ID: disneyguy333   Thrill: 2  Theme: 2  Overall: 2 (11/25/2007)
This ride used to be fascinating - now it's the best place in Epcot to catch a nice long nap in a cool place (too bad the seats aren't more comfortable). This attraction needs some serious improvements and/or retheming...

User ID: danzin2it   Thrill: 2  Theme: 3  Overall: 3 (5/22/2007)
A pretty cool attraction but it seems to be showing its' age a bit more these days. Definitely go if the line isn't too bad, which it rarely is.

User ID: temp   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (2/23/2006)
check your brain at the door, suspend any critical reasoning capability you might have, pretend it's not funded by the huge global capitalistic company, and maybe even take some powerful cold medication and you'll just LOVE it!!!

User ID: mrsrandytaylor   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/5/2006)
its fun

User ID: spaceshiphorizons   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/5/2006)
this Redone classic is amazing funny entertaining and eductional. not to mention long. it is timed so well that there is almost never a wait as the pre show is an integral part of the ride itself. one of my alltime favourites, feel the glow.

User ID: Splashlover   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (10/3/2005)
The reason no one else is Disney. Informative, fun, and themed perfectly

User ID: MrToadWildRider   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/21/2005)
A true Edu-tainment attraction in the tradition of Epcot's past. The original version was very educational but lacked on any entertainment. To illustrate this, this was THE dinosaur ride at WDW before DAK and as a child I always loved dinosaurs....but I always asked not to go on this because it was sooooo boring through the 75% of the ride where there are no dinosaurs. Atleast now it's more entertaining with Bill Nye and Ellen although I'm not a big fan of Ellen, she just seems too cheesy :-p Still a good attraction I gave it a 3 but I think it's still very "Missable" to families that don't havethe luxury of seeing everything.

It's very long so it eats up a big chunk of time ( I think it's like 30-45 minutes long or something....there's like three movies that although I haven't timed them probably last around ten minutes plus the dinosaur area which is another five minutes or so?

It's really cool in there, and really dark and if you're tired and need a nap but your family doesn't want to leave the park and some are still alert enough to want to see an attraction this is the spot (with SSE as second although I think SSE is much more enjoyable and shouldn't be slept through ;-) )

User ID: DEREK422333   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (7/17/2005)
This ride is very outdated and the Ellen / Bill Nye thing is past it's prime. I go on this ride solely to sleep. When it first opened it was amazing, now it's time for a new attraction to take it's place, if it was gone tomorrow, I wouldn't miss it!

User ID: thebarefootone   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (7/7/2005)
Actually, I like this ride alot. It's more than I expected its actually educational AND fun.

User ID: figment2004   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/4/2005)
i love this ride, and Ellen is great in it

User ID: jsfra209   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/27/2005)
Starts off fun and interesting, but the show is seriously looooong, and gets really boring, really fast. Especially when you realize that test track is like, ..right ..next..door..

User ID: roadrunner06479   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/13/2005)
Ellen makes the show!! Her and Bill Nye The Science guy make learning about Energy fun!! You learn about Dinosaures Solar Power and much, much more!

User ID: thunderman   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (12/12/2004)
Entertaining ride through the history of energy. Bill Nye the Science guy teaches Ellen the values and importance of energy while entertaining the audience. A fun learning adventure.

User ID: chrisandginny   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (9/19/2004)
Lot's of fun, entertaining and somewhat educational. Ellen is very, very funny. It is a long ride thats takes a big chunk of your day. We all thought it was worth it.

User ID: YellowMan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (7/20/2004)
The fun mix between educational and entertaining that defines Epcot, in my opinion. Too bad not everybody eats this kind of "theme park edutainment" up the way I do.

User ID: karina12345   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (7/17/2004)
one word. Boooooring!

User ID: dms24gg   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (6/1/2004)
Three words-OH MY GOD! This ride is so incredibly long and so incredibly boring I can't stand it. I've gotten a headache any time I've gone on it. Ofcourse now I avoid it like the plague! Can't wait till they replace this! IT NEVER ENDS!

User ID: ridermage   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/30/2004)
Ellen is great! I love this attraction! Informative and entertaining; just what Epcot is supposed to be.

User ID: tonebone16   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/13/2003)
A classic Epcot Center show...and I might add that it is one improvement on a former attraction that has succeeded (unlike the horrid Journey Into YOUR Imagination). I love it... and the theme music is great. The kind of music that gets stuck in your head but you will like it. This is just plain old fun and worth the wait, if any.

User ID: TIGGERLOVER91   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (11/9/2003)
This is a great ride if you just want to cool off and relax! Ellen is pretty funny too!

User ID: wdwfanva   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/5/2003)
Wish they'd get rid of Ellen and replace her with someone BETTER !!!

User ID: treelo   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (9/5/2003)
I've seen both the original show and the re-vamp. the re-vamp is much more entertaining. Ellen is hysterical and the plot of the attraction is more fluid. The original made me feel like they wanted to showcase the same dinosaurs seen on Disneyland's railroad trip. The dinosaur segment is now a bit more of an integral part of the storyline. This is a really fun attraction and not to be missed!

User ID: PeterAlt   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/27/2003)
The 'Ellen' update to this attraction made an okay (but boring) attraction into one worthy of a 4 rating. This, Mission: Space, and Test Track make this side of the park nearly perfect (Wonders of Life is the exception).

User ID: wdwfanva   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/30/2003)
Disney needs to revamp the
show and get rid of Ellen!!!!!!!!!!

User ID: thumpersgirl85   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/6/2003)
Way fun. And I don't know why. Must go.

User ID: miamimickey72   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (5/30/2003)
Better with Ellen. I just think they need to change the Dinosaur area or add more of them...make it more exciting. But overall i love the ride.

User ID: markedward   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (5/29/2003)
One of my EPCOT favorites. If you are into rides, you have to experience this for the sake of the technology of the ride itself. Disney would never spend the money to build something as complex as this theater/ride now days. Instead, we get the Mission Tortilla Factory. Ellen rules!

User ID: AprilDecember   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/5/2003)
I miss the old theme music.

User ID: SuperFoxtrot   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/17/2003)
Wonderful Attraction!! Does anyone know where I can find the song played when you enter the theater/ride vehicles?

User ID: leetazhand   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (1/6/2003)
I don't think I have ever been in this attraction,SO i Will check this out next time I go.

User ID: DDMAN26   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (10/22/2002)
The previous show was so bad it was scary. The revamped show is much more entertaining.

User ID: Roo719   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/22/2002)
Much better with Ellen, believe it or not.

User ID: BuzzLightyear84   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/10/2002)
The pre-show movie and Dinosaur segments are very well done, but after that, the show seems to stumble. Pretty good overall, though.

User ID: lfigment   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/30/2002)
Great show/ride. Even has some educational value that is taught in a humorous way.

User ID: TimC   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/12/2002)
Great ride. Like the way they make everything so oversized on this ride. The waiting can be a nuisance though.

User ID: Falcon1275   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/20/2002)
I was really impressed by the technology behind this attraction. Ellen was the best as usual, Jamie Lee Curtis was a riot, and Bill Nye made it fun as well. I loved this ride!!

User ID: tagboy   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/13/2002)
Ellen is perfect for this attraction-very funny. Some of the dinosaurs are very good, but others aren't so great. A good time overall.

User ID: mercurywaxing   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/28/2002)
This is just a blast. Corny humor, great animatronics, entertaining films.

User ID: shawnp0001   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/19/2002)
One of the best things in the park. The wait can be unnerving at times though.

User ID: tmarrone   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/22/2002)
Awesome when viewed from the tour!

User ID: 1313WEBFOOTWLK   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/21/2002)
Very improved w/ Ellen. Dinosaurs are thrilling. But unfortunately slows down alot at the end. Nice time for a nap.

User ID: WDWEC   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/9/2001)
a great disney original type ride, we need more like them (HINT>>HINT>>HINT!!)
I do miss the preshow with the spinning cubes, it was so neat, but I would like to watch TV on a wall that big at home...

User ID: fairy_princess10   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/9/2001)
ok, but to loud!

User ID: Goofster987   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/9/2001)
Really neat, a little long, but still really cool.

User ID: Eltonfan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (4/9/2001)
The preshow is very funny. The rest bores me.

User ID: Coheteboy   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/9/2001)
Fun but occasionally slow look at "ENERGY". What did I learn? That energy began with cavemen! CAVEMEN!!! 3/4

User ID: Superjosiah   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (4/9/2001)
I think they need to re-do the animatronics in the ride portion of the attraction. However, I do love the Idea of Moving seats.

User ID: tikibears   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/9/2001)
I really miss the original show, more magical...

User ID: brazil   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/9/2001)
The technology behind this ride is pretty amazing, and the film is fun, but I'm not sure exactly what the "message" is.

User ID: 11640   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (4/9/2001)
TO LONG

User ID: tonyanton   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/9/2001)
Vast improvement over the original...it doesn't put me to sleep anymore. I do miss the songs though

User ID: hosewater   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/9/2001)
Rehab = Good idea! It's not boring anymore!!!

User ID: slp87   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/9/2001)
This pavillion is much more entertaining since its rehab, but I do miss the previous preshow.

User ID: Futurist   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/9/2001)
I only know of the "Pre-Ellen" version, and thought it was totally awsome. Large scale entertainment using multiple medias. Ride-through, and Film-based concepts combined to create something worth writing home to!

User ID: ninafeliz1   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/11/2001)
I do miss the old Energy show, even though the new one is much more entertaiing. I miss the preshow on the rotating triangle screen and the old universe of Energy song. Ellen and Bill Nye do have some funny scenes, especially the first time you see the show. It was one update that I believe made an improvement on the old version.

User ID: shancock   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/8/2001)
I used to love the presentations and music in the original. The new theme is cute and educational, but seems to leave you empty at the end, unlike the original attraction.

User ID: ric   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/7/2001)
The (new) show is entertaining ( I'm surprised Disney didn't cancel it when Ellen came out), but I miss the old awesome multi-image show.

User ID: kirbysloan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/1/2000)
6 year old dinosaur lover was overjoyed. (Only thing better for her was Dinosaur ride in Animal Kingdom) Spitting dinosaur was the favorite. She liked the movie as well.

User ID: kirbysloan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (11/1/2000)
5 year old was scared of the dinosaurs but liked parts of the movie.

User ID: kirbysloan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/1/2000)
Outstanding. The Best attraction I experienced in Future World.

User ID: halninek   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/4/2000)
Part of my rating it the best was our time of vacation. In early September we could choose any seat in the ride vehicle we wanted. So we were able to slide all the way over to a side and get a good view of the scenery. Great stuff!!

User ID: Omaha   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (10/3/2000)
Perhaps our least favorite ride. It's long and a little too pro-oil for our tastes.

User ID: Sketch105   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/3/2000)
I have to say I love this new version of the ride. Although the dino audio animatronics are still a bit outdated, this attraction has evolved from its boring predecessor. I came, I saw, I laughed my...head off.

User ID: maxybrett   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (9/27/2000)
Ok, this ride is "Disney" hoakey...but hey....that's why
we all love Disney! After riding this after the first time my allusion with
this ride dulled slightly, but nevertheless, this is still a
classic Disney ride that I love to death just because it's Disney
all the way through. I recommend to try it at least once!!!!!!

User ID: irishfan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/27/2000)
I would place this as one of the most entertaining of Epcots Future world pavilions.

User ID: koobar   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (8/7/2000)
my dislike for this ride has nothing to do with Ellen being gay, nor Ellen herself. I just happen to find this ride dull

User ID: sjdimon   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (8/7/2000)
Although I love this ride (no matter who hosts it), I miss the Kinetic Screens during the preshow. I am glad, that they no longer pay tribute to the Exxon Valdez....

User ID: MINNIE-CUTIE   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/7/2000)
I love this ride. But, I do have to say that the dummy model of Ellen fighting off the dinosaur while your moving is very lame. Where is the Disney Magic on this model. FIX IT! Other then that, very awesome. The movie is fun, captive, and educational. Don't miss this one!

User ID: Galapagos Jim   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/7/2000)
Bill Nye the Science Guy... Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill Bill... Bill Nye the Science Guy... Science Rules

User ID: Jim in Pasadena CA   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (8/7/2000)
The new make-over was a welcome change, and Ellen is REALLY funny. Also think using the "Jeopardy" aspect helps frame the entire experience -- more of a beginning, middle and end.

As for koobar, who attempts to make a connection between the rainbow colors on the Energy pavillion, and Ellen -- get over it -- she's gay. Do you complain about Jeremy Irons in Spaceship Earth? How about Nathan Lane in the "Circle of Life" film in The Land?

User ID: GuvnorDisney   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (8/7/2000)
As a regular attraction it is still very enjoyable and even funny at times. The Ellen AA is one of the best there is! However, as a naptraction it gets a 4! I love coming in here to cool off and get out of the sometimes brutal Floridian sun and humidity.

User ID: ChipDale   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/7/2000)
Very enjoyable attraction - watch for a brief cameo by Kramer from Seinfeld.

User ID: irishfan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/7/2000)
Such an improvement. One of the most enjoyable Future World pavillions.

User ID: RPK4444   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (8/7/2000)
100% better than before. This is now the best informative attraction in Epcot. Ellen makes learning about energy fun.

User ID: koobar   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 1 (6/3/2000)
awful and especially boring. if i wanted a snooze, i would have stayed in my hotel room... and what's with painting the building rainbow colors after the ellen degeneres makeover? ;)

User ID: UnclPumbaa   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/3/2000)
This is a Great show. The original attraction was a bit boring, but this new one with Ellen is up to date and a lot of fun.

User ID: Phillip   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/3/2000)
Very enjoyable! One of the most humorous and informative Disney attractions.

User ID: WayneG   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/3/2000)
Entertaining, and informative, with a nice variety of media to tell the story. Time flies on this one.

User ID: rollerstan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/3/2000)
Great ride, message gets across the easiest over Living with The Land or Living Seas. Ellen, Jamie, Alex and Bill make a pleasing, funny storyline.

User ID: psboy713   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/3/2000)
vastly improved...!

User ID: Sapphire   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/19/2000)
A big improvement, and possibly even more educational than the original!

User ID: Fortune Red   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (5/11/2000)
Better than before, but could have been improved even better.

User ID: RPK4444   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (4/5/2000)
The animatronics are great and now that the opening movie is with Ellen, the attraction is complete.

User ID: jpcommons   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/26/2000)
nice ride entertaining and a good message.

User ID: sharpeipup   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (3/26/2000)
I truly enjoy the live action sequences, it's the audio-animatronic scenes that tend to detract from the overall experience for me.

User ID: LaffnStock   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/12/2000)
Much improved over the old Exxon commercial it used to be. Ellen is very good. The dinosaur theme fits better now too

User ID: Jeremiah   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/5/2000)
An amazing attraction. Good movies O.K. AA's [Ed Note: Audio Animatronics] amazing ride.

User ID: Disneylad   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/12/2000)
Walt would be proud--education through entertainment

User ID: TPA_RickWest   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/6/2000)
Ellen does a fantastic job both during the preshow and the attraction itself, as does Bill Nye. Very funny and hip - a nice update from the solemn, somewhat sleepy original version of the attraction. One of the other Disney attractions that features a scent in one of its scenes.