Dragonman
Well-Known Member
Honestly I consider the original Journey Into Imagination a timeless classic up there with Haunted Mansion and Pirates. It’s a shame Disney/Kodak didn’t see that.And that’s the saddest part about all of this.. the fact they even ‘considered’ retheming it that way is absolutely ludicrous. Who on earth thought that a sterile tour through, essentially a warehouse, doing experiments on you via cheap carnival style illusions hosted by some actor that really only adults would appreciate from works that I’d argue aren’t the most family friendly, was “a huge improvement” over a whimsical, colorful ride a ride that showcased & promoted, perfectly, the very quality & realms of creativity/Imagination that Disney was founded upon & excelled in hosted by a lovable Santa-like professor & his exuberant purple dragon full of childlike innocence & curiosity (something nearly all come to Disney with.. hence why he connected with all of us on the Journey) a catchy, distinctly Disney theme song. The thing that was selling the most merchandise in the park and was a sure, entire family pleaser in the park. You can’t get anymore short-sighted than that. The most idiotic decision made in Disney theme park history, by far.
Really the only things that needed updates were the lighting and screen/projection technology throughout the ride and Imageworks.