Rumor Figment, well, to be replaced by Figment

[gustaftp]

Would the Imagination Theater have not been a better place to have put the EPCOT Revitalization presentation... Imagining the future of EPCOT... Seems like that would have been a better venue than the old restaurant....

No, it's supposed to be something more experiential and less passive. It's done in a similar fashion to when other parks received overhauls.

Plus, I don't think Disney wants to draw attention to the fact that they have nothing planned for the Imagination Pavilion at this stage of the overhaul.

 

[Bocabear]

I was thinking the angle of Re-Imagining EPCOT... The Imagination Pavilion....where the Imagineers live... Make it a sort of Imagineering Pavilion of sorts...

 

[jt04]

I was thinking the angle of Re-Imagining EPCOT... The Imagination Pavilion....where the Imagineers live... Make it a sort of Imagineering Pavilion of sorts...

This works. Figment could easily be incorporated. Plus virtually any IP. Everyone is happy at the end of the day.

 

[TJJohn12]

Would the Imagination Theater have not been a better place to have put the EPCOT Revitalization presentation... Imagining the future of EPCOT... Seems like that would have been a better venue than the old restaurant....

Wouldn't using this as a static exhibit hall ala the Odyssey necessitate pulling out the theatre's motion base? Having people standing on a floor intended to shake and shudder seems... less than safe. Personally, I'd rather see the theatre space reserved for gutting and incorporating into the attraction/Imageworks proper.

 

[marni1971]

Agreed. But hopefully they don't lose focus on the long term vision for Disney Nature at Epcot.

 

[jt04]

LOL

 

[Demarke]

Now this is a RUMOR take it with a grain of salt and all that. This applies both to the Redo of Imagination as well to Epcot Forever but it matters more for imagination and that’s why I’m posting it here. As everyone knows in Epcot Forever children and NOT Dreamfinder or Figment sing “One Little Spark” in the show. According to Jim Hill and Len on the latest edition of the Disney Dish this was a very hard decision and basically as Len said it the reason why the children were chosen is “Don’t make promises we cannot keep”. Apparently Imagination is in Phase 2 of Epcot’s re-do and they aren’t sure what they are going to do. Including how big of a role Figment will have as well as if Dreamfinder will even appear. I know this has been said by some insiders over the course of time, but I found these little more tidbits to be interesting.

So, the rumor is that Disney was worried that Figment and Dreamfinder would be too popular and they decided not to include them in the show because they didn’t want to have to give their patrons elements in a ride that would have by that point been proven to be wildly popular and generate huge positive buzz for a park that most desperately needs it?

It’s sad that I could totally see Chapek and the gang using that logic. Passing on a virtual sure thing in hopes that a mildly popular IP will be a slam dunk seems about like if the Lakers decided to trade Lebron for a second round draft pick to be named later.

 

[MTBaymax]

Maybe they are still searching for a new voice actor to provide the voice of Figment in the future.

Oh Bobby M? This is your opening.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Don't let the boss know that I'm telling you this, but that was me in the costume. Epcot was understaffed and I felt like putting in some overtime...

You made pretty good money working over time ( time and a half) at your current salary. Thank you for being a team player.

 

[Texas84]

Figment has been annoying guests with skunk scent for 17 years. 18 years if they don't close the ride past 2020.

Skunk scent was even working on my last visit. Thank goodness.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Any more updates regarding Figment?

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Any more updates regarding Figment?

I don't get it whats so funny?

 

[SplashJacket]

I don't get it whats so funny?

That theme park fans want a new experience surrounding the beloved Figment so badly that they crave any information regarding the Lil' purple dragon that could lead to hope.

Just made me smile. Maybe I'm crazy.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

That theme park fans want a new experience surrounding the beloved Figment so badly that they crave any information regarding the Lil' purple dragon that could lead to hope.

Just made me smile. Maybe I'm crazy.

I was just curious if there were any updates regarding a new figment ride or inside out coming to the imagination pavilion. I'm not obsessed over Figment at all bro. I was just wondering if there were any updates. Sorry for asking something about theme parks on a theme park forum.

 

[SplashJacket]

I was just curious if there were any updates regarding a new figment ride or inside out coming to the imagination pavilion. I'm not obsessed over Figment at all bro. I was just wondering if there were any updates. Sorry for asking something about theme parks on a theme park forum.

No no! It was by no means my intention to ruffle feathers! In hindsight definitely could have worded it better.

I was simply pleased to see Figment getting attention. Brought a legitimate smile to my face.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

No no! It was by no means my intention to ruffle feathers! In hindsight definitely could have worded it better.

I was simply pleased to see Figment getting attention. Brought a legitimate smile to my face.

Oh ok! My bad! I'm sorry. I totally take that back.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

I hate to say it. With current tends, I'm almost more hoping for more merch and silence on the attraction. I don't know that a proper replacement would necessarily get greenlit in today's management. So I'm hoping for a bit later (as much as I would love to see it today).

 

[marni1971]

I was just curious if there were any updates regarding a new figment ride or inside out coming to the imagination pavilion.

Come back in a few years.

 

[seggerman]

I hope Eric Idle did his voice over a while back - I read that his former Monte Python cohort and soon to be knighted Michael Palin is heartbroken over his friend's mental deterioration

 

[lazyboy97o]

I hope Eric Idle did his voice over a while back - I read that his former Monte Python cohort and soon to be knighted Michael Palin is heartbroken over his friend's mental deterioration

Eric Idle would almost certainly not be in a new version of Imagination. Also, are you sure you are not thinking of Terry Jones, who has dementia and is no longer able to speak?