A lightning bolt effect from the 1994-2007 version of Spaceship Earth has returned to the attraction, after seemingly being non-functional for several years.

Lightning Bolt Effect Returns to Spaceship Earth

The effect can be spotted just after the reveal of Earth toward the end of the ride.

On your backward descent to unload, the lightning bolt flashes for a few seconds off to the right side of the ride vehicle.

This effect’s return was first spotted by Zach Halteman, who reported his finding via a post on X (formerly Twitter):

In the replies to his post, Halteman also remarked that this effect is originally from Jeremy Irons’ narrated version of Spaceship Earth, which was present from 1994-2007, before being replaced with the current narration by Judi Dench.

You can see the restored effect in action in the video below:

This isn’t the first long-lost effect restored to Spaceship Earth in recent memory. In November 2023, the “Thank the Phoenicians” water reflection effect was restored to the attraction after being gone for 15 years.

Spaceship Earth was an opening-day attraction at EPCOT in 1992. The original version was narrated by Vic Perrin and only lasted for four years. After that, it was updated to a new version with narration by Walter Cronkite, which operated for eight years. 1994 saw the update with Irons’ narration before Dench’s narration replaced it in 2008 with other updates.

The classic attraction was previously slated to get another new update, transforming into Spaceship Earth: Our Shared Story. The ride was scheduled to close for over two years for this update, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused the reimagining to be delayed. Spaceship Earth ultimately reopened with the rest of EPCOT in July 2020. Disney has not made any official announcements regarding the proposed update since.

What do you think of the restored effect, and have you spotted it on a recent ride-through? Let us know in the comments and on social media.

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Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 began on August 25. The event will run on select nights through October 31. With the event now in full swing, we compiled a list of all of the trick or treat trails, their locations, and the characters you can see along the way.

Buena Vista Street Trick or Treat Trail

The first trick or treat trail at this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash is the Buena Vista Street Treat Trail. This is the first location where guests can pick up candy, even though there aren’t any characters to see here.

After grabbing some sweets on Buena Vista Street, head into Hollywood Land to spot some new and familiar villains.

Dr. Doofenshmirtz Trick or Treat Trail

Dr. Doofenshmirtz from “Phineas and Ferb” is a new addition to this year’s character lineup at Oogie Boogie Bash. He is greeting guests inside the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land. His “lab” is full of plenty of high-tech equipment.

His location is a treat trail stop, so make sure to have your treat bag ready.

Oogie Boogie Trick or Treat Trail

Guests wanting to see Oogie Boogie can stop by the Animation Academy in Hollywood Land. The host of the event stands on a stage with a chain around it.

Hades Trick or Treat Trail

Like Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Hades is a new addition to the cast of characters at Oogie Boogie Bash.

Guests can travel the Hades treat trail to the Hollywood Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land to meet the “Hercules” villain and pick up some candy.

Ernesto de la Cruz Trick or Treat Trail

Dressed in all white with his white guitar, Ernesto de la Cruz performs for guests at the Hyperion Theater Courtyard in Hollywood Land. Ernesto has been making appearances during Oogie Bogie Bash since 2022.

Agatha Harkness Trick or Treat Trail

After Ernesto’s performance, it’s time to leave Hollywood Land and head to Avengers Campus. Guests can visit the Ancient Sanctum to see Agatha Harkness in her new costume and pick up some candy in the land’s only treat trail.

Madam Mim Trick or Treat Trail

After seeing Agatha, guests can head to the Performance Corridor where Madame Mim is appearing yet again. The villain from “The Sword in the Stone” has been greeting guests since debuting alongside Mother Gothel in 2022. Mother Gothel is not at this year’s event. She is located in Bountiful Valley Hideaway.

Also in Performance Corridor, guests will find Pain and Panic. They must have been sent to accomplish a dastardly task by Hades, because they’re nowhere near his hideaway.

Radiator Springs Racers Trick or Treat Trail

The Radiator Springs Racers Treat Trail leads guests all the way through Cars Land to the attraction. There are no characters on this trail, but guests can still enjoy all the decorations in Cars Land and pick up candy at the trail’s end.

Yokai Trick or Treat Trail

Yokai is greeting guests on the Yokai Treat Trail at San Fransokyo Maker’s Market in San Fransokyo Square. Also known as Robert Callaghan, this “Big Hero 6” villain made his Oogie Boogie Bash debut in 2023.

His backdrop advertises Krei Tech Industries, where his daughter was a test pilot in the animated film. She disappeared during a test of teleportation technology, which caused Callaghan to snap and create the Yokai alter ego.

Sid Trick or Treat Trail

Sid is once again greeting guests near Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Pixar Pier. He is back on his stage in front of “The Sid Show Circus” trifold.

World of Color Trick or Treat Trail

This treat trail is located in Paradise Gardens Park. Here, guests can encounter Mickey, Donald, or Goofy in their “Kingdom Hearts” attire.

Judge Doom Trick or Treat Trail

Judge Doom is back once again this year, following his Oogie Boogie Bash debut in 2023. His trick or treat trail is located near Soarin’ Around the World in Grizzly Peak. If you’re lucky, you might catch him with a cartoon shoe friend (before they take a swim in the nearby vat of dip).

Also in Grizzly Peak is Bruno from “Encanto” who can be found meeting guests outside Grizzly River Run. He first began meeting at the event in 2022.

Check out the event’s map to see where all the treat trails are located and everything else Oogie Boogie Bash 2024 has to offer.

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It’s almost that time of year once again, as Universal Orlando Resort has released the Halloween Horror Nights 33 official map for Universal Studios Florida.

Halloween Horror Nights 33 Official Map

The map was shared on the official website for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, and includes all locations for this year’s haunted houses, scare zones, entertainment, and attractions available during the event.

The corresponding key for the map above includes:

Haunted Houses

A. Monstruous: The Monsters of Latin America

B. A Quiet Place

C. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

D. Insidious: The Further

E. Triplets of Terror

F. Major Sweets Candy Factory

G. Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines

H. Goblin’s Feast

I. Slaughter Sinema 2

J. The Museum: Deadly Exhibits

Scare Zones

K. Duality of Fear

L. Torture Faire

M. Enter the Blumhouse

N. Swamp of the Undead

O. Demon Queens

Live Entertainment

P. Nightmare Fuel: Nocturnal Circus

Rides & Attractions

1. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

2. Revenge of the Mummy

3. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4. MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack

DE. Death Eaters Encounter

Keep in mind that both Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts and Death Eaters Encounter close before the event’s end. All attractions are subject to change without notice.

Not on the list of attractions this year is Transformers: The Ride-3D, which was available for Halloween Horror Nights 32.

Halloween Horror Nights 33 begins earlier than ever this year, with Premium Scream Night kicking things off on August 29, just one day before the event officially starts on August 30. The screams will continue through November 3.

What do you think of the event layout shown on the Halloween Horror Nights 33 official map? Which haunted house or scare zone will you visit first? Let us know in the comments.

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