Horizons takes guests on a fascinating journey through the world of the 21st century. First,
take a look back at what past visionaries dreamed the future would be like from Jules Verne to
sci-fi 1920s and 30s comic books to a futuristic 1950s. Then, two giant OmniSphere screens show what scientists and explorers are
discovering now, which will be the basis for the future. Next, guests
enter the 21st century and view a typical city apartment, a desert farm complete with the scent of
fresh oranges, an underwater city and a space colony. In order to return home to 20th century earth, guests
chose the method of travel: on land, undersea or through space. Upon
arriving, guests are left with a final thought, "If we can dream it, we really can
do it. And that's the most exciting part."
General Electric's contract as sponsor of the pavilion ran out on September
30, 1993. Even though GE decided not to continue sponsorship of
Horizons, Disney continued to operate the attraction until late 1994 when it
closed. Horizons did not reopen until December of 1995 to fill in for
Universe of Energy and World of Motion (which both closed in January,
1996). It is expected that Horizons will continue to be open until the new
Test Track opens. After that, it will probably close. Someday, it appears
that a pavilion dedicated to Space will replace Horizons. Disney has not
officially announced their plans for the pavilion, so nothing is definite.
Here is the coo littil script to the theme song, Horizons...
If we can dream it, then we can do it.
Yes we can, yes we can!
If we can dream it, then we can do it.
Yes we can, yes we can!
Have you ever looked beyond today into the future,
Picturing a world we've yet to see?
The wonder of finding new ways
That lead to the promise of brighter days.
Have you ever dreamed the dreams of the children?
Just imagine the magic their minds can see!
Horizons, all shining and new (shining and new).
Horizons, where dreams do come true (they do come true)!
And it will be,
A future filled with care
For you and me,
A world we long to share.
For today holds the challenge
To make this world a better place to be.
New Horizons for you and for me.
(If we can dream it, then we can do it....)
[repeat until fade]
