Rumor Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

[Cmdr_Crimson]

One thing that bugs me in the queue line is after the 02 refurb they never made a new queue intro with Nigel Channing in what to expect on the new version of the "open house." All it does is show Figment tampering with the light bulb logo while you wait in the line..I do wonder if they we're intending on adding a new introduction before you entered the ride but, was cut due to budgeting...Shame they could have just reused some clips since some rooms are still the same..But, if your not sure what I'm talking about here's @marni1971 video timestamped to the part in the queue line I'm referring to..

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Found a recent upload of the ride..Looks as the 2 Figment AA's movement look.....Better?

Maybe better, but still not good. The Sound Lab one is still looking down, and the other one is randomly jerking around as you approach him.

 

[Figments Friend]

Found a recent upload of the ride..Looks as the 2 Figment AA's movement look.....Better?

When I was there last week, the first figure in the ‘Sound Lab’ was in poor condition.
The second figure before the detour to Figment’s House looked okay, but I have seen him operate better.

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[Disgruntled Walt]

Did anyone ever figure out why the Sound Lab one looked like he was melting a month or two ago?

 

[Bryan_the_Imagineer]

Was on JIIWF right now. Surprisingly, Both Figment AA were working great (And the opening doors worked too!)

 

[Inspired Figment]

Did anyone ever figure out why the Sound Lab one looked like he was melting a month or two ago?

My best guess would be either the latex was deteriorating from heavy usage ‘or’ it could simply be it wasn’t fastened on properly, which can effect his appearance. It happens sometimes. But good to hear he looks & animates better atm.

 

[Rodj]

If only they can fix the doors to the unload area, they’ve been stuck open for around a year.

 

[EagleScout610]

Am I the only one slightly worried about how current WDI would handle a Figment overhaul after seeing the results of Bayou? With the current track record we'd get "Figment needs to find sparks...oh wait. They were you the while time!"

 

[Moth]

No. The goals and team for an Imagination 4 would be completely different.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

No. The goals and team for an Imagination 4 would be completely different.

Yup. Completely different situation, lower stakes, etc… although they still have to get this one right because whatever it might be will remain for decades to come. We’ve waited long enough for a proper rectification of their past mistakes and have been left in the dust these past 2 decades. If anything, TBA’s lukewarm reception should be used as a jumping point/motivating factor to make Imagination happen alot sooner, in order to win over fans who’ve felt like they’ve been betrayed. It’s a smart marketing move & Figment remains as popular as ever. I certainly hope we hear something at D23, Disney needs to at least commit to multiple things in time for Epic and this is an ideal time for that

 

[Haymarket2008]

Am I the only one slightly worried about how current WDI would handle a Figment overhaul after seeing the results of Bayou? With the current track record we'd get "Figment needs to find sparks...oh wait. They were you the while time!"

I wake up in a cold sweat about them announcing “Dreamfinder returns with his old pal Figment…..with the Toy Story Mania ride system and a shooting gallery!!!” and thinking that is even remotely a good idea.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Am I the only one slightly worried about how current WDI would handle a Figment overhaul after seeing the results of Bayou? With the current track record we'd get "Figment needs to find sparks...oh wait. They were you the while time!"

You do realize that that was the 2nd incarnation sans Figment ......

 

[Moth]

Yup. Completely different situation, lower stakes, etc… although they still have to get this one right because whatever it might be will remain for decades to come. We’ve waited long enough for a proper rectification of their past mistakes and have been left in the dust these past 2 decades. If anything, TBA’s lukewarm reception should be used as a jumping point/motivating factor to make Imagination happen alot sooner, in order to win over fans who’ve felt like they’ve been betrayed. It’s a smart marketing move & Figment remains as popular as ever. I certainly hope we hear something at D23, Disney needs to at least commit to multiple things in time for Epic and this is an ideal time for that

Inner team knows whatever they do for TT, SE and Imagination is what is being there for EPCOT 50, which reportedly will be "big".

 

[Haymarket2008]

Inner team knows whatever they do for TT, SE and Imagination is what is being there for EPCOT 50, which reportedly will be "big".

I hope all 3 are in glorious shape by 2032……..

Promising to hear though.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Inner team knows whatever they do for TT, SE and Imagination is what is being there for EPCOT 50, which reportedly will be "big".

Will Seas get any major work too?

Will Wonders of Life still be empty?

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

Inner team knows whatever they do for TT, SE and Imagination is what is being there for EPCOT 50, which reportedly will be "big".

Well that gives me some optimism at least. Having all three of those at their best by the 50th given each update is faithful will do this park a huge favor. If it all comes to fruition then the park would be in far better shape than it has been in the past 2 decades. Seriously hoping we get some more info on one of these updates following TT at D23

 

[Moth]

Will Seas get any major work too?

Will Wonders of Life still be empty?

I didn't hear anything about Seas.

Epic Games might have something to do with a revised Play! Pavilion if what I heard awhile back is true.

Well that gives me some optimism at least. Having all three of those at their best by the 50th given each update is faithful will do this park a huge favor. If it all comes to fruition then the park would be in far better shape than it has been in the past 2 decades. Seriously hoping we get some more info on one of these updates following TT at D23

I feel confident in saying SE or Imagination may pop up at D23. I feel a Certain Ride that's opening soon and it's reception with the general public/passholders may affect who goes first.

 

[UNCgolf]

Really wish they'd let Tony Baxter loose on Imagination, but I don't see that happening.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

Really wish they'd let Tony Baxter loose on Imagination, but I don't see that happening.

Actually I wouldn’t be surprised to see them wanting to make this happen after the reception of TBA… bringing in Tony and allowing him to have full hands on this project would win alot of people back who’ve been turned off from TBA. Naming him as a creative supervisor on TBA only for fans to find out that was barely the case isn’t a good look, even if it was due in part to his own decision to leave. I don’t know if Tiana has Tony feeling any more jaded with the company than he already is, but I would imagine with enough convincing from Disney and a healthy paycheck, they could work something out. In the end everyone wins, I sincerely hope this will be the case

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Really wish they'd let Tony Baxter loose on Imagination, but I don't see that happening.

@Figments Friend Do you think there's a realistic chance of this happening?