Rumor Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

[Homemade Imagineering]

I don't think JIIWF was his doing though? I think it was a late-Eisner thing.

Yeah it was an Eisner thing, Bob even makes this clear in the video, but this is the clip I’m referencing. I may be reading too much into it but at least at that point in time, he seemed perfectly content with the current version. At 4:29 he discusses it

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

While plans can change at any time of course, the current one remains a new Imagination by EPCOT's 50th. We're looking at an SSE rehab beginning within the next few years (creative work is already underway), and then god willing Imagination afterwards.

 

[Moth]

While plans can change at any time of course, the current one remains a new Imagination by EPCOT's 50th. We're looking at an SSE rehab beginning within the next few years (creative work is already underway), and then god willing Imagination afterwards.

You've been hearing SSE coming before Imagination?

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

You've been hearing SSE coming before Imagination?

Yes, SSE is next. I would expect it to be a next D23 announcement, but I could even see it as soon as Destination D. As soon as Test Track reopens it'll be all eyes on SSE.

 

[UNCgolf]

Yes, SSE is next. I would expect it to be a next D23 announcement, but I could even see it as soon as Destination D. As soon as Test Track reopens it'll be all eyes on SSE.

This is mildly terrifying, only because they have to potential to completely butcher it.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

This is mildly terrifying, only because they have to potential to completely butcher it.

Trust me I know that feeling. It's not gonna be the low budget temp fix many of us have speculated about over the last few years, it'll be proper and extensive. That could be really good or really bad and the thought of it being the latter petrifies me.

 

[UNCgolf]

Trust me I know that feeling. It's not gonna be the low budget temp fix many of us have speculated about over the last few years, it'll be proper and extensive. That could be really good or really bad and the thought of it being the latter petrifies me.

"We're going to be shutting it down to replace the track anyways... while we're in there, why not just turn it into a Wall-E ride?"

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

Trust me I know that feeling. It's not gonna be the low budget temp fix many of us have speculated about over the last few years, it'll be proper and extensive. That could be really good or really bad and the thought of it being the latter petrifies me.

Well I remember some saying it won’t be an IP fest so that’s at least reassuring. But I completely agree, if SSE gets screwed up we’ll be left with that & JIIWF in the same park. Nightmare scenario.

On the other hand, both are properly redone and Epcot retains a very solid attraction lineup, reeeally hoping for the latter…

Been feeling very pessimistic about Epcot lately but TT 3.0 is bringing me alot of optimism right now

 

[Moth]

Yes, SSE is next. I would expect it to be a next D23 announcement, but I could even see it as soon as Destination D. As soon as Test Track reopens it'll be all eyes on SSE.

Hmm. I guess that hits the "by EPCOT50" quota! I've heard good things about the direction SSE is headed right now. Excited for TT3. Excited for SSE 5.

Imagination 4...

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

Hmm. I guess that hits the "by EPCOT50" quota! I've heard good things about the direction SSE is headed right now. Excited for TT3. Excited for SSE 5.

Imagination 4...

Bad pitches for the pavilion or not enough information on the matter? Truly mind boggling JII & Wonders are constantly sidelined when they’re the absolute No. 1 priorities. At least in our eyes. Glad things are looking up for the rest, just feels like we’re so close to a huge win & the universe won’t allow it

 

[Loose Pebble]

I guess the silver lining is that hopefully Iger will be out by the time they announce this stuff? So maaaaaaybe we have a shot at something great that isn’t shoehorning Inside Out in?

 

[Brer Panther]

I've said this before, but should we even trust Iger's Disney to do a fourth version of the attraction?

 

[Moth]

Bad pitches for the pavilion or not enough information on the matter? Truly mind boggling JII & Wonders are constantly sidelined when they’re the absolute No. 1 priorities. At least in our eyes. Glad things are looking up for the rest, just feels like we’re so close to a huge win & the universe won’t allow it

Not enough information. I expect Iger is out by the time Imagination's ticket is called at this point.

 

[Streetway]

Not enough information. I expect Iger is out by the time Imagination's ticket is called at this point.

to any new parks fans who want to become a fan of figment: NO YOU DONT.
I suspect they are waiting for the 50th for it to be the “big Epcot 50th gift to the park” or whatever

 

[KDM31091]

Given the recent track record I’m inclined to want to keep the Imagination we have for fear of them ruining it further.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Trust me I know that feeling. It's not gonna be the low budget temp fix many of us have speculated about over the last few years, it'll be proper and extensive. That could be really good or really bad and the thought of it being the latter petrifies me.

SSE needs TLC and a restored descent. It does not need a big budget “reimagining”. I fear they are once again going to mutilate a classic, replacing highly detailed physical sets & beautifully painted backdrops with flat projection mapped “canvases” and OLED screens.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

Not enough information. I expect Iger is out by the time Imagination's ticket is called at this point.

That’s a relief, I’d be more concerned if they were still considering shoving in a blockbuster film IP. I mean, I suppose anything could happen between now and then, but still, rather this than those old rumors circulating again.

I suppose a new CEO could potentially get the ball rolling on some of these projects including JII. FWIW, “insiders” throughout the whole community directly place the blame for this sort of neglect directly on Iger.

Brayden, despite his questionable reputation as an insider, has made a few claims that Iger is directly responsible for some unsavory decisions, including cutting an announcement for new Tomorrowland last minute (twice now). Whether that’s true or not, I think most of us are willing to take a gamble on this new CEO over Iger in hopes there will be some positive shifts.

Anyways I’m getting off track here, but yes, I agree. I expect we’ll hear something in 2026 at the earliest.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Trust me I know that feeling. It's not gonna be the low budget temp fix many of us have speculated about over the last few years, it'll be proper and extensive. That could be really good or really bad and the thought of it being the latter petrifies me.

Great news. Despite me really wanting an Imagination redo ASAP, Spaceship Earth is far more pressing an issue. It deserves to be at the head of the line.

 

[OptimusPrime]

Great news. Despite me really wanting an Imagination redo ASAP, Spaceship Earth is far more pressing an issue. It deserves to be at the head of the line.

SSE as is, is a good ride. Figment isn’t.

However, I’d much rather see SSE get done first so that by the time figment is done, Inside Out will probably already have an attraction and will stay away from the pyramids

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

SSE as is, is a good ride. Figment isn’t.

However, I’d much rather see SSE get done first so that by the time figment is done, Inside Out will probably already have an attraction and will stay away from the pyramids

I am BEGGING for WoL

Another thing that popped into my head that’d be an easy win with fans in the meantime, would be a Dreamfinder & Figment 4D film for Magic Eye. Something they could announce at Destination D alongside an SSE redo, as an obvious tease they’ve got bigger plans for the pavilion.