a calming cacophony of thunderstorms bearing down on a lush deciduous forest has replaced the original “ symphony of the seed ” section . Crickets and rainfall make for an almost meditative experience as the leaves of the plants sway gently in the breeze .
This languid , slow-paced ride ( which lasts for 15 whole minutes ) continues
LIVING WITH THE LAND : MERRY AND BRIGHT NIGHTS HOLIDAY OVERLAY | EPCOT THE DIS through a tropical rainforest and then into a scorching desert ( which still , though appearances may deceive you , teems with life ) and a vast and fertile American prairie . All the while , the narrator — a prerecorded voice , these days , as opposed to a live Cast Member — explains how both natural and human
LIVING WITH THE LAND , ALL YEAR LONG
As you visit Walt Disney World , keep an eye out for seasonal changes and enhancements at Living with the Land . For example , during the winter months , when EPCOT hosts its International Festival of the Holidays , the ride is all dressed up in sparkling lights and open for evening cruises . ABOVE : During the holidays , Living with the Land gets a festive makeover . PHOTOS BY RICH RAMOS