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Universe of Energy
The Universe of Energy is a pavilion located in the eastern half of Future World at Epcot. The pavilion contains
one attraction, its second since its 1982 opening, entitled "Ellen's Energy Adventure." Universe of Energy was previously
sponsored by ExxonMobil (formerly Exxon) from opening day October 1st, 1982 through 2004.
Universe of Energy pavilion itself was an innovation in energy technology, as the entire roof was covered in
photovoltaic solar panels that partially powered the ride vehicles. Visitors were transported through the pavilion in large
battery-powered "traveling theatre cars" that followed guide-wires embedded in the floor as opposed to riding along
conventional ride tracks. The original attraction featured numerous films that presented information on the subject of energy
in a serious fashion as well as a ride through a primeval diorama complete with animatronic dinosaurs.

Pre-show Theatre Film (audience standing) - The original pre-show featured a unique eight minute film presentation known
as the "Kinetic Mosaic," which was invented by Czech film director Emil Radok (see link below for video). The mosaic screen
arranged in a twenty five wide by four high array. These flip screens rotated under computer control and were synchronized to
a live-action motion picture that was projected onto their surface. Each flip screen contained three sides with white projection
surfaces on two sides and a matte black surface on the third. The combination of the film and the screens' rotation created
undulating, sometimes three-dimensional-appearing images. During the conclusion of the pre-show, the song "Energy (You
Make The World Go ‘Round)" was played.
Theatre I Film (audience seated) – Upon entering the theatre, guests were seated in one of six seating areas. Here, they
viewed a four minute hand-animated film that depicted the beginnings of life on earth and the formation of fossil fuels.
Primeval Diorama (audience seated) - At the conclusion of the film, the entire theatre seating area moved into the primeval
diorama. Here, the theatre seating broke up into six multi-passenger vehicles that took guests on a five minute journey
through the diorama, which was populated by numerous animatronic dinosaurs and even featured an erupting volcano.
Theatre II Film (audience seated) - Leaving the diorama, the vehicles entered the EPCOT Energy Information Center where
they reassembled back into their original theatre seating formation. Here, guests viewed a twelve minute live-action film that
took them on an in-depth look at various current and future energy resources around the world.
Theatre I Finale Film (audience seated) - At the conclusion of the film, the entire seating area moved back into Theatre I
where guests viewed a two minute computer-animated film of laser-like images that were reflected off of mirrored walls
within the theatre. The film was accompanied by an upbeat song entitled, "Universe of Energy."
original show, though during the rehab to the Ellen's Energy Adventure show, several animatronic figures were added along with a musical score to help tie it into the new films.

Pre-show Theatre Film (audience standing) - Guests view an eight minute film in which Ellen DeGeneres falls asleep and dreams that she is in an energy-themed version of
Jeopardy!, playing against an old rival Judy Peterson (portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis) and Albert Einstein (played by Detroit's Benny Wasserman b.April 2, 1934).
It was not possible to film using the actual Jeopardy! set, so the crew built a replica, which is why the set seen in the attraction varies slightly from the way viewers would have
recognized the 1996 set. One of the most notable differences is the lack of a vane display for the scoreboards - instead, light bulbs similar to those used in eggcrate displays form
the seven-segment formation used in vane displays.
Theatre I Film (audience seated) – Upon entering the theatre, guests are seated in one of six seating areas. Here, they view a four minute film in which Bill Nye takes Ellen back
billions of years in time to witness the Big Bang and then into a prehistoric jungle where he explains the formation of fossil fuels.

Dinosaurs in the Universe of EnergyPrimeval Diorama (audience seated) - At the conclusion of the film, the entire theatre seating area moves into the primeval diorama. Here, the
theatre seating breaks up into six multi-passenger vehicles that take guests on a five minute journey through the diorama, which is populated by numerous animatronic dinosaurs
and even an animatronic Ellen.
Theatre II Film (audience seated) - Leaving the diorama, the vehicles enter a second theatre where they reassemble back into their original theatre seating formation. After listening
to a brief broadcast from KNRG News Radio, guests view a twelve minute film in which Ellen and Bill Nye take an in-depth look at various current and future energy resources. Actor
Michael Richards also makes a brief cameo as a caveman.
Theatre I Finale Film (audience seated) - At the conclusion of the film, the entire seating area moves back into Theatre I where guests see the two minute conclusion of Ellen's
Jeopardy! dream.
During the transition from Theatre II to Theatre I, Johnny Gilbert, the Jeopardy! announcer, in traditional game show style, mentions that as a consolation prize, “Some contestants will
receive a year's supply of energy. Energy, You Make The World Go ‘Round." This line is actually a tribute to the original attraction, whose pre-show film featured a song titled, "Energy
(You Make The World Go ‘Round)."
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