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Friday, September 16, 2011

Sept. 15, 1996 - Ellen’s Energy Adventure opens at Epcot


In a playful update to the signature attraction at the Universe of Energy pavilion, Ellen DeGeneres welcomes Guests into her nightmare: a “Jeopardy!” match where the clues are solely about energy - something she knows nothing about -against Albert Einstein and her genius college roommate, Judy (Jamie Lee Curtis).

Fortunately, neighbor Bill Nye (of “Bill Nye, the Science Guy”) jumps in to teach her everything she needs to know. As Guests follow Bill and Ellen in moving theater cars, they travel back in time to the beginning of the universe, through the world of dinosaurs and back to the present, where humans confront the energy challenges looming in the future. Returning to her nightmare, Ellen mounts an impressive comeback, but the outcome hinges on Alex Trebek’s final Jeopardy clue: What is the one source of power that will never run out? Think hard - although the theater cars are partially powered by the 80,000 photovoltaic solar cells mounted atop the pavilion, it’s not the sun.



General Information:
Location: Epcot Theme Park
Universe of Energy Pavilion
Height Requirement: Any Height
Category: Fun for Everyone
Mild but Wild Rides
Indoor

Fun Facts
Michael Richards from "Seinfeld" plays a caveman in Ellen's Energy Adventure

During the transition from Theatre II to Theatre I, Johnny Gilbert, the Jeopardy! announcer, first announces that "If you'd like to have your own energy nightmare, place a self-addressed stamped envelope under your pillow, or, check us out on the web at www.energynightmare.game." (a fictional website) Then, in traditional game show style, he mentions that as a consolation prize, “Some contestants on Jeopardy! 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)."

Hidden Mickey
There is one Hidden Mickey towards the beginning of the Theatre II film; it is only on-screen for 3 seconds.

Handicapped accessibility: Guest remains in wheelchairs (up to 6 wheelchairs are ramped onto ride vehicles), guests in EVCs (with joystick) may also remain in chair, guests in motorized scooters must transfer to a traditional wheelchair

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