Imagination! Being Replaced w. Dr. Doof?

[Beholder]

To clarify, it did look like something was in the works for Imagination, but that was contingent on getting a sponsor. The deal fell through and that means NOTHING is happening there ... no hidden meanings or anything ... just it will continue to rot in its awful 1990s incarnation for
the foreseeable future.

Perhaps you can answer this, but what actually goes into a sponsorship with one of Disney's attractions? I'm really curious as to the reason a company (beyond the advertising) would enter into a sponsorship with Disney. Name association, perhaps some benefit I'm not aware of? And being Disney, it seems as if companies would be lining up to be involved with Disney, unless the partnership is so completely one sided as to not be worthwhile? Forgive my naiveté, but I'm just really curious.

 

[Alien]

Speaking of Imagination, any updates yet as to any sponsers in the running for this attraction now that kodak's out? I saw a while back that Apple and Crayola were possible suitors interested. I'd personally go with crayola as they would be a great sponser.

I heard something about lego

 

[msteel]

The deal fell through and that means NOTHING is happening there ... no hidden meanings or anything ... just it will continue to rot in its awful 1990s incarnation for the foreseeable future.

At least I put that option first on my list.

 

[baymenxpac]

To clarify, it did look like something was in the works for Imagination, but that was contingent on getting a sponsor. The deal fell through and that means NOTHING is happening there ... no hidden meanings or anything ... just it will continue to rot in its awful 1990s incarnation for the foreseeable future.

maybe next gen can sponsor it?

 

[ExtinctJenn]

I heard something about lego

Since Lego has it's own themepark I have trouble believing that one. Sure they have a store on property but it's a ltitle different than sponsoring an attraction. Who knows, anything is possible. Lego is certainly a good sponsor for Imagination!

 

[Alien]

Since Lego has it's own themepark I have trouble believing that one. Sure they have a store on property but it's a ltitle different than sponsoring an attraction. Who knows, anything is possible. Lego is certainly a good sponsor for Imagination!

yeah I forget where I heard that, even with the theme park it could work out

 

[puntagordabob]

If they were to retire Figment I would dare say theyd have a pretty vocal "revolt" on their hands.. Figment is beloved by fans and the average person (adults but also most especially the children) alike...

Whatever they do in there.. I would say it would be safe bet that Figment will still be a major part in it....

 

[TheDisneyMagic]

Since Lego has it's own themepark I have trouble believing that one. Sure they have a store on property but it's a ltitle different than sponsoring an attraction. Who knows, anything is possible. Lego is certainly a good sponsor for Imagination!

Remember, Legoland theme parks are operated by Merlin Entertainments under license with Lego, not actually Lego themselves so I wouldn't see it being a problem if it gets the brand out there even more.

 

[danlb_2000]

Remember, Legoland theme parks are operated by Merlin Entertainments under license with Lego, not actually Lego themselves so I wouldn't see it being a problem if it gets the brand out there even more.

Not to mention that LEGOLAND has a Star Wars section so these sorts of things work both ways.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Captain EO has this odd generational thing going on. I love it but I'm sure I love it because I remember when it opened at EPCOT Center (the first time in other words). My son loves it... he's only 6. It seems like folks in between by about 10 years in either direction hate it though and think it's "lame" like you said. My step-son and his fiance (both 20) didn't "get it" at all.

Well, love it or hate it, wasn't it only supposed to be back for maybe a year? Its now approaching three years.

 

[George]

What next? Nemo and Friends swimming around The Living Seas? The beloved Mexican icon Donald Duck taking over El Rio del Tiempo? Sounds ridiculous to me.

 

[MaryJaneP]

Captain EO is the MSEP of Epcot. Supposed to be temporary, but that was many years ago.

 

[disneysince71]

I am sorry but Hes just creepy!!!

 

[Tom Morrow]

Have you watched the show? He is a hilarious character.

But not good enough to host an Epcot pavilion.

 

[disneysince71]

SAVE

 

[Tom Morrow]

Hey, you know what would be better than Phineas and Ferb?

Portal. The Aperture Science Imagination Testing Initiative.

No, seriously. I mean, I know '74 said nothing is happening, so lets brainstorm. Its unlikely that Dreamfinder would ever return. Figment in his current iteration is not a good character - just annoying. Phineas and Ferb would have been the easiest, laziest, and safest route. The Portal franchise has at least as much staying power and fits at least better than Avatar does with DAK. The games are literally about getting you to think in an abstract way. They have a versatile sense of humor that is easily accessible and can appeal to the masses while still being both family friendly and hip. The games have an aesthetic that would fit right at home in Epcot.

Its the type of risk taking that would totally work if they "went all in," like when they built a 144 million dollar E-ticket based around a somewhat obscure cult status television show from the early 1960's..... but we know that that would never happen.

 

[lego606]

Hey, you know what would be better than Phineas and Ferb?

Portal. The Aperture Science Imagination Testing Initiative.

Welcome to the Aperture Science Epcot Test Center. Obnoxious tour groups, please head to the left for a special test.

 

[KIDLOVESDISNEY]

I like the idea but can figment co-host?

 

[invader]

Imagine all the tech nerds that would geek out over an Arperture ride... It'd be golden.

 

[SoupBone]

To clarify, it did look like something was in the works for Imagination, but that was contingent on getting a sponsor. The deal fell through and that means NOTHING is happening there ... no hidden meanings or anything ... just it will continue to rot in its awful 1990s incarnation for the foreseeable future.

Just like I said last night. Your post had a double meaning. In other words, "nothing" meant both that WDI will just sit back and watch Imagination slowly decay until its leaking pneumatic oil all over the set like Lincoln before the 1964 World's Fair, and "nothing" meaning that the plan to do something with Imagination has been stalled or stopped.

Sad really...