Cmdr_Crimson
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Mickeyblog shows the inside of the book..And Huzzah! Dreamfinder is present! Plus a nice nod to the rainbow tunnel on the last page.
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Rumor Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment
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Haymarket2008
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Mickeyblog shows the inside of the book..And Huzzah! Dreamfinder is present! Plus a nice nod to the rainbow tunnel on the last page.
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SPECTACULAR.
yensidtlaw1969
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It has almost nothing to do with the current version and basically everything to do with the original. The bright, buzzing, dynamic version of the character in the original just "did it" for a lot of people. It may have helped that he was one of the most traditionally-Disney elements in the early days of EPCOT, while still being a new character for people to discover and imagine. I'm sure the catchy song helped people grab onto him too.
That said, not everything appeals to everybody - if he didn't endear himself to you in the original ride the character may simply not suit your tastes, which is fine.
_caleb
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Thanks for the responss (and for not taking offense at the question)! I certainly don’t dislike the character, I guess I just didn’t connect like others have.
Yours is a very good explanation.
UNCgolf
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I've honestly never understood it either, even though I think the original was one of the best attractions they've built. I certainly like Figment, but he was never a major draw.
I've pointed out before that (at least for me) Figment really only works well with Dreamfinder (doesn't have to be Dreamfinder specifically; but any similar character). He feels like a complementary character -- a new Imagination attraction that heavily features Figment but doesn't include some Dreamfinder-like figure to help frame Figment will probably be a miss again, although it could still easily be better than what currently exists.
I'm guessing it's just a combination of being a small purple dragon and love for how good the original ride was, although the latter obviously doesn't apply to people who never rode the original.
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Haymarket2008
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The Other Site posted a full breakdown of Figment's Golden Book and it is absolutely stunning in every way.
A perfect blue print for an update to the ride. Various references to past EPCOT and Disney attractions / stories and revamping the original ride experience. I'm so impressed and shocked this was made.
I wonder if there are serious plans afoot...I am genuinely surprised that Disney would allow this specific of merch to be made for a ride that doesn't reflect the experience at the parks.
A perfect blue print for an update to the ride. Various references to past EPCOT and Disney attractions / stories and revamping the original ride experience. I'm so impressed and shocked this was made.
I wonder if there are serious plans afoot...I am genuinely surprised that Disney would allow this specific of merch to be made for a ride that doesn't reflect the experience at the parks.
trainplane3
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When I saw it was Jason writing it and doing the art, I felt it was going to be a good book. The guy has a great art style and an obvious love of the character. Good on him and those that helped out with it. Oh and Tom Morris helped out it seems. That explains a lot too.
The problem is it seems all modern attractions need to have some kind of conflict. Would they actually allow a ride refurb that's just a relaxing ride with a nice ending?
Haymarket2008
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Great point.
I would point towards a ride like Frozen Ever After as an example of a modern Disney ride that is just there to make people feel good and have no genuine story.
I always have the nightmare situation of Disney finally giving us a Dreamfinder/Figement revival and having it be some terrible Toy Story Mania shooter or something. A “careful what you wish for” scenario.
Animaniac93-98
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IMAGINATION 3D: A Figment Adventure
Not gonna lie I had a similar thought, an armchair replacement for Buzz Lightyear Spin where with the help of Dreamfinder and Figment we catch Sparks of Imagination. Highest score wins. LOL
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Earlie the Pearlie
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I never experienced the original, (I wish I had) but I loved Figment before I found out the original existed. I think it’s just that he’s a small purple dragon. Ironically, the skunk scene always bothered me; it just didn’t seem like something Figment would do. I loved Figment despite of the current ride, not because of it.
_caleb
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So you loved the character design, but not the character himself? If everything you know about Figment was from the current ride, how did you come to love him despite that ride? And if you never knew any other Figment, on what basis did you conclude that the skunk scene wasn't in character for him?
Bocabear
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OK that is a brilliant idea...rather than shooting things as the only game that happens on rides, collecting sparks of imagination is wonderful. I love the idea of a game that is not based in shooting or killing... Seriously! Yay!
Cmdr_Crimson
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What I really want to see is this in a new Image works section where you help Figment use your sparks of Inspiration to redecorate Dreamfinder's office..
Rteetz
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The new lounge is in addition to existing ones.
pdude81
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I assume this for the short term, but they would need a replacement in place before shutting down the existing lounge, which I believe is set to run through the end of 2024 at this point (or as long as they keep extending).
Earlie the Pearlie
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I would love to think so
FigmentFan82
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let the man dream!