EPCOT Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

Zak and Wheezie

Zak and Wheezie

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I'll never not find it strange that there's an alternate version of the 2002 Figment ride.



This is from 2002 when the ride first opened, but other 2002 videos on YouTube of the ride show the ride virtually the exact same as it is today. It's so strange. The differences are subtle but still noticeable.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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Moth said:
I'm personally of the opinion that as of right now, it gets demo'd entirely after SSE and Imagination get their due since the previous maintenance on it didn't do much to fix the leaking issues it had and the shape of the building, especially with the attraction layout, does more to limit what they can put in there, than it could benefit ideas (see how PLAY! plans only had the hub area used, not Body Wars or Cranium Command's theater).

I don't WANT WoL demo'd, but I think Disney/urban explorers have gotten everything of note and I'd rather see something all new be built versus reuse a building that's been deuterating slowly since 2007.

I just don't see a way for WDI to fix 'the WoL problem' that isn't 'get the nearest bulldozer'. PLAY! would've been a band-aid on a problem but it'd be a cheap one that peels off within a day or two.
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It would be a shame to lose the building, but if they aren't going to do anything with it they're probably better off tearing it down and then building a replacement that's usable.

I really hope they do something better than Cosmic Rewind, though. Not a comment on the attraction quality -- just that I hope they build a pavilion with multiple activities instead of solely a ride.
 
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MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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Zak and Wheezie said:
I don't see how, considering they show the same 3 shorts 24/7/365.
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Just about ever ride and attraction is exactly the same from the last time you were in the parks. Why isn't the story in SSE a waste of space since it's always the same?

I drop by the Film Festival every time I visit EPCOT. The 3D for Get a Horse is truly outstanding. And made better when the 4D elements are working. Something you can't get watching D+ at home.

Meanwhile, I skip Figment and Nemo every trip.

So, it ain't a waste of space for me. But Figment and Nemo are... for me.
 
Zak and Wheezie

Zak and Wheezie

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MisterPenguin said:
Just about ever ride and attraction is exactly the same from the last time you were in the parks. Why isn't the story in SSE a waste of space since it's always the same?

I drop by the Film Festival every time I visit EPCOT. The 3D for Get a Horse is truly outstanding. And made better when the 4D elements are working. Something you can't get watching D+ at home.

Meanwhile, I skip Figment and Nemo every trip.

So, it ain't a waste of space for me. But Figment and Nemo are... for me.
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Nemo kind of feels "eh it's okay but one and done" sort of thing. While Figment kind of is a thing I ride multiple times, despite knowing the ride isn't technically great.

But there's the opportunity to show more than just three shorts. Unlike Captain EO or Honey I Shrunk The Audience (which aren't the same as experiencing them in person), you can watch these shorts at home and get essentially the same effect, and the 4D isn't enough to make it interesting. At the very least, if they keep it there, why can't they play different shorts each month of the year? It's such an easy thing to do.
 
MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

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Zak and Wheezie said:
Nemo kind of feels "eh it's okay but one and done" sort of thing. While Figment kind of is a thing I ride multiple times, despite knowing the ride isn't technically great.

But there's the opportunity to show more than just three shorts. Unlike Captain EO or Honey I Shrunk The Audience (which aren't the same as experiencing them in person), you can watch these shorts at home and get essentially the same effect, and the 4D isn't enough to make it interesting. At the very least, if they keep it there, why can't they play different shorts each month of the year? It's such an easy thing to do.
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I agree there should be more shorts. That had other shorts that had shown there.
 
Agent H

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MisterPenguin said:
Just about ever ride and attraction is exactly the same from the last time you were in the parks. Why isn't the story in SSE a waste of space since it's always the same?

I drop by the Film Festival every time I visit EPCOT. The 3D for Get a Horse is truly outstanding. And made better when the 4D elements are working. Something you can't get watching D+ at home.

Meanwhile, I skip Figment and Nemo every trip.

So, it ain't a waste of space for me. But Figment and Nemo are... for me.
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I mean I guess you have a point never thought I’d see us so at odds
 
Agent H

Agent H

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Agent H said:
Well this sucks I have to work both of those days
Star Wars No GIF
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Well in a effort to get this thread onto something at least somewhat related to figment I rearranged my schedule so I will be able to meet Tony Baxter now to stress over weather this will be one of the best or one of the worst and most embarrassing experiences of my life
 
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FigmentsBrightIdeas

FigmentsBrightIdeas

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Agent H said:
Well in a effort to get this thread onto something at least somewhat related to figment I rearranged my schedule so I will be able to meet Tony Baxter now to stress over weather this be one of the best or one of the worst and most embarrassing experiences of my life
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Trust me when I say, he is ‘super’ chill, generous with his time & info, and genuinely enjoys talking to fans that are genuinely as invested as he is as a designer and lover of the parks. I can speak from personal experience, meeting him a few times in the past. One of the nicest guys ever 🙂
 
Agent H

Agent H

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Inspired Figment said:
Trust me when I say, he is ‘super’ chill, generous with his time & info, and genuinely enjoys talking to fans that are genuinely as invested as he is as a designer and lover of the parks. I can speak from personal experience, meeting him a few times in the past. One of the nicest guys ever 🙂
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Do you know if he lets people take photos with him because unlike most people I don’t carry around headshots of insert famous person here
 

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