EPCOT Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

[WorldExplorer]

Apparently the "interactive" element of the Fab 50 statues will be that the characters will talk to you after you scan your band. Curious to see if they're going with Dave Goelz for Figment, reusing lines from the original attraction, or if they're just going with a new voice actor altogether.

I'll place my bet on splitting the difference; reuse lines from the current attraction. There's enough lines they could make work out of context.

"Imagination is a blast!"

"Let the good times roll!"

"One little spark...of inspiration..."

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Has Orange Bird ever actually been voiced??? I've never heard any voice acting for Orange Bird before.

Nope, as shown in his educational short...


Other than that..They could play the Orange Bird song Anita Bryant sings..

 

[Brer Panther]

I see no reason why they COULDN'T get Dave Goelz (or Corey Burton, for that matter) to record some new lines. They've got him on the payroll as Gonzo.

But I wouldn't be surprised if they just took the lazy route and used recycled dialogue from the ride.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I see no reason why they COULDN'T get Dave Goelz (or Corey Burton, for that matter) to record some new lines. They've got him on the payroll as Gonzo.

But I wouldn't be surprised if they just took the lazy route and used recycled dialogue from the ride.

It's not like they did it during 2nd incarnation of the ride..

 

[Brer Panther]

I thought one of Figment's lines for the second version was recycled audio ("Can they imagine too?" to be specific) and the other ("You're very clever. All of you!") was Corey.

 

[kalel8145]

Apparently the "interactive" element of the Fab 50 statues will be that the characters will talk to you after you scan your band. Curious to see if they're going with Dave Goelz for Figment, reusing lines from the original attraction, or if they're just going with a new voice actor altogether.

Very cool. I can't wait to try this out with all the statues I find. I wonder what interactions will be there after the 50th is over. Does anyone know if the statues are staying after the 50th?

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

Apparently the "interactive" element of the Fab 50 statues will be that the characters will talk to you after you scan your band. Curious to see if they're going with Dave Goelz for Figment, reusing lines from the original attraction, or if they're just going with a new voice actor altogether.

I’d personally love to hear Billy Barty but if they’re gonna get anyone else. I say, get Corey Burton in if he can still do that great Billy Barty impression he did for the pick-up lines for Figment’s cameos in JIYI.

Love Dave Goelz, don’t get me wrong.. but not a fan of his performance as Figment in the 02-current attraction. Granted, perhaps better direction would help.. but I’m not sure.. suppose only time will tell. We’ll see what happens.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Very cool. I can't wait to try this out with all the statues I find. I wonder what interactions will be there after the 50th is over. Does anyone know if the statues are staying after the 50th?

They'd Probably be auctioned off..

 

[22FLknight]

Disney will never update this ride as long as Bob Chapek is around. I guarantee you the ride system and everything will eventually end up out of service. This is the worst Disney attraction in my opinion. It’s outdated and it must be replaced. #FixEPCOT

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Rewatching this 99 version and It appears Figment also did appear within the preshow video that doesn't show anymore in the queue area where he teases the logo..Shame they couldn't have kept it..But, then again some of the rooms don't exist Nigel talks about...

 

[Tha Realest]

If you scan the Figment statue it says, “Kill me…put me out of my misery”

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

At this point I can’t see Figment himself being evicted from his attraction no matter what happens. Even with that said however, who knows what synergistic antics current management has up their sleeves.

 

[Rodj]

Looked through a bunch of the new Epcot concept art this past week and couldn't help but notice that every single piece is facing in a direction that keeps the Imagination pavilion out of sight. Wonder if it was intentional? Are they hiding something?

 

[Tha Realest]

Looked through a bunch of the new Epcot concept art this past week and couldn't help but notice that every single piece is facing in a direction that keeps the Imagination pavilion out of sight. Wonder if it was intentional? Are they hiding something?

WDI has turned its back on imagination, metaphorically and literally.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

WDI has turned its back on imagination, metaphorically and literally.

But, they sure as heck love making merch for him don't they..

 

[DoleWhipDrea]

The former Imagineer that had listed a few storyboard images on eBay listed another one from Journey Into YOUR Imagination.

 

[Anteater]

The former Imagineer that had listed a few storyboard images on eBay listed another one from Journey Into YOUR Imagination.

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Poor figment, he looks like something from a 90's CGI attempt!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Poor figment, he looks like something from a 90's CGI attempt!

I think it's suppose to be an inner thought..While it's rarely scarce to find a full version of the 99's queue preshow video he's probably explaining what happens after you go through the scanner to "set your Imagination's free"

 

[Dragonman]

I think it's suppose to be an inner thought..While it's rarely scarce to find a full version of the 99's queue preshow video he's probably explaining what happens after you go through the scanner to "set your Imagination's free"

@marni1971 has a good recording in his video. That storyboard looks like a mock-up to me.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

The former Imagineer that had listed a few storyboard images on eBay listed another one from Journey Into YOUR Imagination.

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Surely this will be remembered as one of the great art pieces of our time.