Am I the only one who likes the current version of Journey into Imagination?

[Matt_Black]

Last Christmas, I go down to WDW for my first time in approximately 15 years, and I ride JII. And I liked it. It was fun. It helps that Eric Idle is in it, as I'm a sucker for Monty Python and it's members.

So imagine my surprise when I join this board and see the flat out loathing people have for this version. I mean, I get that this is different from the original version (which I've ridden), but I wouldn't necessarily say it's worse. Not as good certainly- it's like comparing Die Hard 2 to Die Hard. But I just don't see it as the "KILL IT WITH FIRE" attraction that others seem to.

 

[Occasional Guest]

I never rode the original. JII certainly isn't the worst ride I've been on. It's cute and has a story that is easy to follow. Not my favorite but we always ride it.

 

[Marc Gil]

Well, when you compare the majesty of the original, others might turn this version away.

IMO, the ride is just strange. It makes no sense. No climax, no story. I've ridden all three versions, and the current version is probably the worst. Heck, I still go on it to take a break from walking and to get some AC, other than that, the ride's pointless.

On a side note, I love visiting the pavilion and seeing Captain EO. I know it's corny, but I like corn

 

[Master Yoda]

My kids actually like it, but they never got to see the original outside of Martin's tribute video.

 

[Disney Shib]

SPOILER ALERT!

I always seem to find myself riding it every trip. I think it's cute and the song is catchy... could pass on the skunk smell and the explosion at the end though LOL.

 

[ChrisFL]

It's not horrible, but it's just incredibly disappointing...although i will say the short lived 2nd version was much worse

 

[ed_66503]

I like it. My wife LOVES it. I think it's nostalgic for her. You can't wipe the smile off her face while riding it.

 

[Since1976]

The original JII was an attraction you didn't realize was good until it was gone. While most people left the ride humming the theme song, at the end of a day of touring, it was just one part of the enjoyable mosaic of dark rides at EPCOT Center.

Without the Horizons and World of Motion tentpoles, the new JI(Y)I sticks out like a sore thumb, especially when compared with what was there before. Not a horrible attraction, not a great one, either.

 

[Yankee Dale]

It's my daughter's favorite ride and there's never a line so we ride it many times each trip. However, I do miss the original and would love to see them plus the ride up a bit.

 

[wdwmagic]

Well the current version isn't even worthy of comparison to the original in my opinion.

 

[rkelly42]

Yes, yes you are. At least for those that remember the original.

 

[awoogala]

Yes, you are.

 

[marni1971]

So there you have it. If it weren't for the original it'd be an okay C-D ride and if it were maintained well.

 

[bgraham34]

I would have said yes but I remembered riding it with a friend and he loved it.

Oh and we are not friends anymore because of that.

 

[networkpro]

The ride vehicles on the current implementation are much better, however the content displayed is lesser quality and less dense in detail. In comparison the whole environment feels like an open warehouse where the previous version had tightly controlled sight lines from entrance to exit.

 

[Weather_Lady]

I think the current version is fine. I do. However, it's difficult to avoid mentally comparing it with what it used to be like, and to find the current version a woefully truncated and watered-down echo of how terrific the first incarnation was, both of the attraction and the lively imagination stations (not sure what precisely the area was called) that followed.

 

[Matt_Black]

Well the current version isn't even worthy of comparison to the original in my opinion.

Neither is Die Hard 2, to go back to my earlier analogy. However, will I watch it if it's on TV? You bet your backside I will.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I ride it all the time..The only thing I absolutely hate in that entire ride is this..

It has no purpose, I still do not see it as a "Tribute" To the moon from Horizons many say it's doing, Just hearing him sing would be find and that's it...Any time I see it now I think of the Little Caesars moon...And he's as creepy as this..

 

[Susan Savia]

When making the rounds of the Future World attractions we always visit Imagination! Gotta admit tho, the first version of it was better.

 

[rsoxguy]

You may not be the only one to like this current version, but I personally would light the match.