Time FrameUnknown |
Rumor StatusBlue Sky |
Specific Details
With changes and additions expected at Epcot, updates to Spaceship Earth may also be included. The attraction's current sponsor (Siemens) is expected to terminate the contract at the end of 2017. While no attraction updates have been confirmed, a new sponsor would likely mean show changes.
Rumor Timeline
August 2, 2017: WDWNT.com is reporting that Siemens has abandoned the corporate lounge inside Spaceship Earth ahead of the conclusion of their contract.
June 29, 2017: BlogMickey.com is reporting that Siemens employees have been notified that their contract with Disney will not be renewed after it expires at the end of 2017. Siemens currently sponsors Spaceship Earth and Illuminations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot. It is unknown what change (if any) this will have on those attractions.