Walt Disney's Epcot Center by Richard R. Beard

Leaving your symphony-hopefully not unfinished-you wander about like a child in an enchanted toyshop.Ĭhoose the elements to create a gargantuan image in a kaleidoscope: with a turn of knob, change the pattern, pick out a swirl of color for a liquid effect. With a wave of your hand, you can control the volume of the strings section, the brasses, the woodwinds, the percussion-and watch magical notes flow from the instruments. Have you ever had a secret yen to conduct and orchestra? Move over to the Electronic Philharmonic, take your place on your own private podium, and face the music. The harder you press, the thicker the line, and if you slip up, dip your brush into “ease”, which will wipe it out, and start all over. One “ink” gives the impression of Cubism, another of circular candy strips. There’s a pot of rainbow colors, another of Cheshire Cat tails. Paint anything you like, in “colors” you’ve never seen before.

Just grab, for example, a “paintbrush” in one of the consoles of the Magic Palette and let fly on your individual screen. And, of course, once you dive in, you’ll be hooked. The Warm and welcoming atmosphere is designed to overcome any hesitation caused by the sight of all that electronic wizardry. Immediately ahead is a magic hall called Image Works, where we may try our hand at a wondrous array of creative tools of the future, inspired by our Journey into Imagination. This reaction is spontaneous, but it is naturally provided for by the canny show planners. The Ride is so delightful and engaging that, when it ends, we are left with a compelling urge to create something.

Walt Disney's Epcot Center by Richard R. Beard