HMF
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Then they would not even be entertaining the idea of removing Figment, again.
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There are proposals for a new theme for the pavilion, yes. But I'm only aware of distant proposals.
HMF
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You would think the damn comic book would tell them something.
FigmentJedi
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I'm just wondering when the hell they announce Figment 3 or whatever the next Kingdoms book will be. It's been a few months since Tiki Room ended and no word on park comics beyond the Mission Breakout tie-in oneshot.
Journey into Imagination is why that imprint even survived long enough to do other stuff. That's proof of it's potential for a film right there.
Haymarket2008
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I'd assume and hope that there are proposals to keep the theme as well. Even if Dreamfinder doesn't came back (an enormous missed opportunity, if so) I would think they'd at least shine the spotlight brighter on Figment in any future iterations.
Kman101
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I guess Figment merchandise that still seems to sell and the comics that sold well means nothing to them (and it doesn't stop them from using him to sell merch at F&G). LOL. I don't get it. That's why I'm glad they don't seem ready to touch the ride yet. Because it probably means Figment is evicted for good.
That twitter account knows as much as any CM working in the characters department as any other CM working in the characters department. We're still waiting for their Jan 18 proclamation that Zootopia characters will be coming to Epcot. Perhaps they will, but once three months have passed... it would be hard to claim a scoop.
So, what would they know about Figment? Nothing.
IanDLBZF
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Same here, it's been nearly three months and no announcement, yet. He did say it may be awhile before one is made. Remember that rumored third character? Well, @dcharacternews said that Miguel Rivera from Coco could also be doing M&Gs at Epcot starting in November - so that's who I think will be the third one!
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IanDLBZF
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That CM actually works in the Disney Events Group, but does have knowledge of character news too! But I bet he was making a joke about the passenger removed from the United flight.... Lol
IanDLBZF
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It'll happen eventually, I suggest everyone keep watch to that topic regarding that rumor for further details. http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...l-from-coco-could-be-meeting-at-epcot.923815/
Stripes
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@marni1971 I know you answered this back in October, but was wondering if you'd heard anything about a D23 announcement for Epcot's changes. If not, are you expecting one?
I know of no specifics. I guess Rat is far enough along it could be mentioned but everything else is still too fluid to go into detail.
HauntedMansionFLA
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Will anything be ready to go when SWL opens up in 2019??? EPCOT will have crowds heading over there after their time at DHS or frustrated with the crowds at DHS. @Magic Feather
There does seem to be a gap between the update to Mission:Space this late summer and 2020. Maybe the Gondola station and whatever simple ride UK might be getting.
HauntedMansionFLA
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2019 will be a nightmare. Disney has no clue the crowds SWL will bring in.
Don't worry. Toy Story Land will have just opened the year before and that will draw all the crowds to DHS!
aladdin2007
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I think they know they just don't care, it's going to be scary when hollywood blvd is gridlock and you can't even get down the main path, the park was not built or designed for the amount of people who will be cattle herded in. Another reason why the mickey ride should have been a new build, not a replacement. They really aren't adding capacity at all, everything is a replacement in a sense, depending on how one looks at it.
wdwfan4ver
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It will bring in crowds, but not like Star Wars will. Star Wars franchise has a bigger fan base than Toy Story franchise does.
The best way to look at it is think what Harry Potter did to Universal when those lands first opened. Harry Potter changed Universal in terms of crowds big time and that was franchise that didn't exist before the first book came out 20 years after the first Star Wars Movie.
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brb1006
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Prepare to be disappointed.We are going on Imagination for the first time in a LONG time this upcoming trip. I haven't been on it since Journey into Imagination. That ride with World of Motion and Horizons made my childhood.I always go on LwtL and Space Mountain almost religiously. Not sure when the last time I went on Energy was. I just find it hard to sit through that one for some reason...
Since it is rumored to be going away soon I would like to ride Energy this trip, but only if there is time. Not stealing time away from WS for it.
brb1006
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What wait?