Journey Into Imagination Butterfly

[Doodlyday]

Does anyone know how the disappearing butterfly illusion in Journey Into Imagination works. I've been informed it is done with mirrors, but I still do not really understand.

 

[Doodlyday]

Sorry I meant to put a question mark on that first sentence.

 

[dhslxop]

It's a pretty simple effect. Basically, the side you first see of the cage has half a butterfly and a mirror. Because a butterfly is a symmetrical animal, the reflection in the mirror makes it look like the butterfly is a complete animal. Once you pass the cage, you are looking at the other side, which has only half a bar and a mirror. The mirror reflection looks like it is still the complete bar, but without the butterfly. The two mirrors are back to back. Because the outside cage is continuous, you don't notice that there are actually two back to back mirrors, giving the illusion that the butterfly disappears. Additionally, both of the bars are moving at the same speed, so your brain really sees it as one image.

Hopefully that makes sense.

 

[ChrisFL]

The above explanation is pretty spot on. Honestly it took me a few ride throughs to realize how it worked also, but now its obvious to me.

 

[Figments Friend]

Probably the only 'neat' thing in the current ride-through attraction there.....

 

[disney4life2008]

Probably the only 'neat' thing in the current ride-through attraction there.....

As much as people complain (though I do not remember the loved attraction)) Figmen is a must do. I love it.

 

[marni1971]

Probably the only 'neat' thing in the current ride-through attraction there.....

And shockingly it's from the even-worse version two!

 

[Doodlyday]

It's a pretty simple effect. Basically, the side you first see of the cage has half a butterfly and a mirror. Because a butterfly is a symmetrical animal, the reflection in the mirror makes it look like the butterfly is a complete animal. Once you pass the cage, you are looking at the other side, which has only half a bar and a mirror. The mirror reflection looks like it is still the complete bar, but without the butterfly. The two mirrors are back to back. Because the outside cage is continuous, you don't notice that there are actually two back to back mirrors, giving the illusion that the butterfly disappears. Additionally, both of the bars are moving at the same speed, so your brain really sees it as one image.

Hopefully that makes sense.

Thanks! I'll see if I can spot it next time I ride.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

I was always so amazed by this until my husband told Me how they do it he's a fun killer lol

 

[marni1971]

If you really want to spoil it for yourself look at the ceiling of the box. You can make out the edge of the mirror.

 

[ChrisFL]

The slot machine would have been cool too if it was randomized....so its not always skunk

 

[Goofyernmost]

The slot machine would have been cool too if it was randomized....so its not always skunk

Wouldn't that mean that the whole script would have to be changed?

 

[Matt_Black]

Wouldn't that mean that the whole script would have to be changed?

Well, all you'd really need to do is get Eric Idle and whomever does Figment to come in and record a few extra lines to switch it up, and then plug 'em in as needed.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Well, all you'd really need to do is get Eric Idle and whomever does Figment to come in and record a few extra lines to switch it up, and then plug 'em in as needed.

I guess, but, would it have the intended message of Figment being a little mischievous critter? Before you say anything that is a bad personality they gave him and directly in contrast to the original Figment.

 

[Matt_Black]

I guess, but, would it have the intended message of Figment being a little mischievous critter? Before you say anything that is a bad personality they gave him and directly in contrast to the original Figment.

 

[Goofyernmost]

What is your point. Everything in WDW is fictional. That doesn't mean I have to like everything does it?

 

[Matt_Black]

What is your point. Everything in WDW is fictional. That doesn't mean I have to like everything does it?

People get so worked up over this. "Oh, Figment is slightly different than how he used to be! It's AWFUL!" By that logic, do you boycott the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, because Pete the Cat is portrayed differently than he traditionally is?

 

[bethymouse]

We just miss the old Figment paired with the old guy. I guess most people don't care for the "senses" lab part of the ride.

 

[AllyInWonderland]

My logic for this type of argument:

Can you see this Figment? Is he really there?

If you were allowed out of the vehicle, could you touch him and feel that he is really there? And is his name Figment.

Yes.

Therefore, Figment is real.

 

[Goofyernmost]

People get so worked up over this. "Oh, Figment is slightly different than how he used to be! It's AWFUL!" By that logic, do you boycott the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, because Pete the Cat is portrayed differently than he traditionally is?

Worked up? Seriously? I am hardly worked up over it. I just stated that they changed his personality from a lovable, innocent to a sometime obnoxious, smart a$$. I'm to old to care personally, but, Figment was a really good image for kids and now not so much. That's all! His wide eyed innocence was one of the reasons for his popularity amongst kids of all ages.