WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
Well, there is a Figment movie in the works (unless it's been cancelled), so maybe sooner rather than later (and by later I mean "never.")
-
Welcome to the WDWMAGIC.COM Forums!
Please take a look around, and feel free to sign up and join the community.
Rumor Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment
- Thread starter Walrus from Paris
- Start date
FigmentFan82
Well-Known Member
Seth Rogen (love him or hate him) seems to actually get his projects made, as opposed to some other producers out there (cough jj abrams cough)
I hope he does actually make it!
FigmentFan82
Well-Known Member
Figgy looking good on this medal
FigmentJedi
Well-Known Member
Also because a Haunted Mansion Wiki assumed that "Mister West" was a Tokyo exclusive variant of Gracey and not just something copied from that old Disneyland tombstone.
ElectricCenter82
Member
Recently I was watching an old Imagineering documentary (Circa 2002) and found what looked like a rare behind the scenes look at the designing process of the 2002 version of Journey into Imagination. As bad as the current and 99 versions are, I’m beyond fascinated with finding more about how they were designed and built. There’s absolutely nothing regarding any kind of backstage look at how they made these two versions (and the only ones I could find are either on old sketchy websites or home movies from the late 90s)
Inspired Figment
Well-Known Member
Ah yes, Kathy Mangum… not a fan of her at all. (Nor of that iteration of the ride for that matter) ‘but’ I would definitley be interested to hear/find out more stories about the creation of that travesty and why/how it ultimately ended up the way it did regardless. I feel like I pretty much know, but it would be interesting to hear more details specifically to see how it matches up with what I’ve discovered/figured out over the years. Truthfully they should just go back to the original one w tasteful enhancements & spfx added, period.
Epcot82Guy
Well-Known Member
Google the world "relevance" in corporate culture from that time, and you'll have your answer. That was the killer of traditional Disney theme park design then in a similar way to how the IP mandate and DVC creep are today. (Though I'll give them there is a more definable audience for today's version vs what companies tried to create back then to be in sync with the kids.)
ElectricCenter82
Member
I feel that if Disney really wanted to give the pavilion and ride an overhaul, I can definitely see them making it something truly special. What I think they should do is do a remake of the original, but also using modern technology to really make it cutting edge and timeless. They can easily make the flight into Imagination be a preshow (much like the rotating one from Rise of The Resistance) and utilize the rest of the space for the main ride.
They also need to get rid of the Imagination Institute theme ASAP. It only worked back then because it tied the 4D show to the rest of the pavilion. Now it’s just a weird dated reminder of two cheap and tacky rethemes.
Inspired Figment
Well-Known Member
I don’t see much point in changing the original format though. Why make it a preshow when they have most of the track there. It wouldn’t even be hard to put back in/repair the old parts of the track. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Enhance the show scenes with new spfx & tech but don’t change the core show scenes, audio.
Last edited:
SaveDinosaur
Well-Known Member
Better than the cartoonish garbage that they have being transforming him into
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
agree, the magnets were appalling. thats not figment.
Bocabear
Well-Known Member
This pavilion more than any other deserves a proper makeover and refurbishment... Build a "Tower of the 4 winds" on the upper plaza for some kinetic interest, Bring Back Dreamfinder and Figment, Add an additional spinner or smaller type ride attraction in addition to the main ride...really, Imagination should be an entire expanded land, not just a pavilion...
brb1006
Well-Known Member
Sad news everybody, Disney Historian and Writer Jim Korkis has passed away this morning. In his memory, I would like to share this article Korkis wrote on MousePlanet talking about the lesser-known shorts starring Figment ("Language Arts Through Imagination") from March 2016.
https://www.mouseplanet.com/11360/The_Forgotten_Films_of_Figment
https://www.mouseplanet.com/11360/The_Forgotten_Films_of_Figment
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
very sad, have always enjoyed his books.
Rodj
Well-Known Member
Permits 2023
Been away on vacation so this is a larger then usual list of permits... 7/10/2023 BLIZZARD BEACH 1570 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD BEACH DOUBLE DIPPER WATER SLIDE) - General Construction 1588 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD BEACH SLUSH GUSHER) - General Construction 1574 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD...
I wonder if one of these is for the Figment Meet and Greet?
Cmdr_Crimson
Well-Known Member
Let's hope this is the removal of Vanellope and Joy in the area since they have no reason to be there in the first place...View attachment 734563Permits 2023
Been away on vacation so this is a larger then usual list of permits... 7/10/2023 BLIZZARD BEACH 1570 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD BEACH DOUBLE DIPPER WATER SLIDE) - General Construction 1588 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD BEACH SLUSH GUSHER) - General Construction 1574 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD...forums.wdwmagic.com
I wonder if one of these is for the Figment Meet and Greet?
ElectricCenter82
Member
Ok so I recently got back from a Disney trip not too long ago. When I went to the Imagination pavilion it was….interesting. The animatronics were kind of hit or miss in terms of their movement (varying from ride to ride). The sight lab lighting effects were actually back after years of being deactivated. The moon projection was broken on one of my rides (unfortunately wasn’t able to get it on video), and the ending lighting effects was just straight up deactivated on some rides. Also this was the state of the unload area
Dragonman
Well-Known Member
IMO the Moon being broken is an improvement. I’ve never liked that…thing