A Look Back ~ Horizons

Today I take a look back at an attraction that was always a favorite, Horizons at Epcot. Horizons was a journey into the future, and really pulled together of all the themes of Future World. This attraction used communication, energy, transportation, creativity and technology to showcase a better life for all of humanity in the future.

Upon arriving, you find yourself in Futureport, a terminal of the future. Upon boarding your vehicle, you travel past scenes depicting thoughts and ideas of the future from the past, such as Jules Verne’s spaceship. After this whimsical vision of the future, guests are whisked away to twenty-first century living, which focus on quality of life for everyone.

Guests then view desert farms, travel with energy-efficient power, undersea cities and space colonies. My personal favorite is the orange grove of the future. I can almost smell the oranges now. You can actually still smell the oranges in Soarin’, though I’m not sure if this was an intentional nod to Horizons, or mere coincidence.

Before returning to the present, guests are given the option of choosing three modes of transportation, which include a personal submarine, a desert hovercraft or a space flight.

While Horizons has been replaced by Mission Space, which is an excellent ride, I’ll always remember this beautiful structure that once stood prominently in Future World. I’ll also always remember the theme…”If We Can Dream It, We Can Do It”.

Note: I recently uploaded video of the entire Horizons ride to my Youtube page.