Rumor Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

Inspired Figment

Inspired Figment

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I’ll give em credit where it’s due though.. the recent “Get a Horse!” Mickey short that was shown before Frozen along with some of the recent Goofy shorts; “How to Setup Your Home Theatre” and the “How to Stay at Home” series were done incredibly well. The only complaints I have, again, is basically poor support from upper management as I believe, for some reason, that is not the style of Mickey & Friends they want to support. Why, that is? I have no clue… but my guess is a strange inner company political reason.. it’s bizarre to say the least.
 
Inspired Figment

Inspired Figment

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Speaking of which, that very much is the reason Journey Into Imagination has been in the turmoil it’s been in for the past decade or so.. all inner company political reasons. It’s nothing to do with the actual business sector. Iger & Chapek legitimately believe that they fixed the ride already when they didn’t.. and for some reason they don’t see the incentive in restoring it back to it’s original from with the enhancements spfx & updated tech, though I think pretty much all of us could say, the great quality ride would sell a lot more product than it currently does with the ‘02 ride still operating.
 
Inspired Figment

Inspired Figment

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It also could be said for EPCOT as a whole. That is very much the reason it’s going in the direction it’s in. I think it’s actually little to do with simple business and more to do with what Iger & Chapek believe is “More Timeless & More Disney” basically.
 
pdude81

pdude81

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Inspired Figment said:
The whole point of Journey Into Imagination, is it’s about the real-World creative process & how our sparks of inspiration effect the mediums they’re utilized in. Not neccesarily Dreamfinder & Figment as characters themselves, though they certainly fit the role of a guide & an example of a creation come to life (along with the childlike sense of curiosity & unbridled sense of discovering our creative abilities that we all share) very well to compliment that journey/creative process.
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I agree to a certain point, but don't go too far down the rabbit hole. The characters conveying the narrative are important and popular. See Eric Idle as an example of why a popular and talented replacement doesn't fit. They should do more of a reboot than a rework here
 
Inspired Figment

Inspired Figment

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pdude81 said:
I agree to a certain point, but don't go too far down the rabbit hole. The characters conveying the narrative are important and popular. See Eric Idle as an example of why a popular and talented replacement doesn't fit. They should do more of a reboot than a rework here
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Oh yeah, I agree with you 100%. That was the point I was trying to make actually. In that the characters were created for that ride & fit their roles well. Unlike the current iteration. Though, I say instead of a “reboot”. It ought to be simply an enchanced version of the OG ride. Think like how again, they upgraded Great Moments with Lincoln, American Adventure and some of DL’s Fantasyland rides.
 
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Mickeynerd17

Mickeynerd17

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Well, in regards to which neighborhood Imagination belongs, we STILL don't have a clear answer. 🤣

In this park map, it's shown as part of World Celebration:

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But in this info board, it's listed as World Nature.
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IDK about you guys, but I find this funny.
 
trainplane3

trainplane3

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Mickeynerd17 said:
Well, in regards to which neighborhood Imagination belongs, we STILL don't have a clear answer. 🤣

In this park map, it's shown as part of World Celebration:

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But in this info board, it's listed as World Nature.
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IDK about you guys, but I find this funny.
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It is World Celebration but it's funny they still can't get it right on signage. At least the digital sign is quick and easy to correct. The ride name isn't even right.
 
Sharon&Susan

Sharon&Susan

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Mickeynerd17 said:
Well, in regards to which neighborhood Imagination belongs, we STILL don't have a clear answer. 🤣

In this park map, it's shown as part of World Celebration:

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But in this info board, it's listed as World Nature.
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IDK about you guys, but I find this funny.
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Kinda off topic, it's interesting that GOTG is on the map and listed as coming soon, but not the Play Pavilion. I haven't been keeping up with it, but I assume it's not going to open for at least another few years?
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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Sharon&Susan said:
Kinda off topic, it's interesting that GOTG is on the map and listed as coming soon, but not the Play Pavilion. I haven't been keeping up with it, but I assume it's not going to open for at least another few years?
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I think there's a chance it's been cancelled, although delayed is probably more likely. It's not on the map and it was not mentioned in the recent press release about EPCOT but Guardians was.

Ideally it would be cancelled. Then there's a chance they'd actually put something worthwhile there; if the Play Pavilion actually opens we're stuck with it for 10-15 years or more.
 
ImperfectPixie

ImperfectPixie

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Mickeynerd17 said:
Well, in regards to which neighborhood Imagination belongs, we STILL don't have a clear answer. 🤣

In this park map, it's shown as part of World Celebration:

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But in this info board, it's listed as World Nature.
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IDK about you guys, but I find this funny.
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Those two greens next to each other...I swear they're letting kids fresh out of design school do stuff with no oversight...that should never have made it to print.
 
Phicinfan

Phicinfan

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UNCgolf said:
I think there's a chance it's been cancelled, although delayed is probably more likely. It's not on the map and it was not mentioned in the recent press release about EPCOT but Guardians was.

Ideally it would be cancelled. Then there's a chance they'd actually put something worthwhile there; if the Play Pavilion actually opens we're stuck with it for 10-15 years or more.
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With due respect - they wouldn't pay out for a modified spinner for England, what possible expectation is there that something more will end up here?
My guess is its delayed because with Covid, why have a indoor playground for kids with lots of interaction?
 
pdude81

pdude81

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Phicinfan said:
With due respect - they wouldn't pay out for a modified spinner for England, what possible expectation is there that something more will end up here?
My guess is its delayed because with Covid, why have a indoor playground for kids with lots of interaction?
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And until they see if this mutates further and becomes a recurring/seasonal issue, they may end up starting from scratch at WoL.
 
aladdin2007

aladdin2007

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who is going to care or keep up with these silly neighborhood area names, they should have just renamed the entire area Discovery World or World of Discovery. Wouldn't that have been easier? Its too confusing for guests and all the placement of this stuff is so botched up as it is. Management acts like its suppose to make up for the destruction of the park, just makes it worse.
 
pdude81

pdude81

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aladdin2007 said:
who is going to care or keep up with these silly neighborhood area names, they should have just renamed the entire area Discovery World or World of Discovery. Wouldn't that have been easier? Its too confusing for guests and all the placement of this stuff is so botched up as it is. Management acts like its suppose to make up for the destruction of the park, just makes it worse.
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I'm thinking it might have to do with navigation. It's the only guess I have
 

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