I'm a huge fan of the original Journey into Imagination. It was one of my favorite rides at Epcot during the 90's (when i was little). I was unaware that it had changed before i went on it recently last year for the first time since 1997. So i got an unfortunate shock when i rode it, expecting it to be like the original.
What i'm requesting is a little bit of brief facts on WHY they changed it. I have researched the various forms it has taken since it was changed, and i'm aware that there were plans for a fourth version that was rumored to bring back Dreamfinder and make it a lot better (maybe even bring back Tony Baxter), but i've yet to see anything tangible.
I have a hard time seeing how anyone could possibly see how this current version (or the previous one) was better than the original. It's terrible. I'm mad about Horizons and World of Motion of course, but i can see that they were exploiting thrill seekers there. I don't know WHAT they were thinking with Imagination. I see nothing wrong with the original that a little maintenance wouldn't fix (and surely that would have been cheaper to do than what they did to it).
Can anyone provide some facts or links to facts on some information-
- Why was it changed?
- What was wrong with the original that made them change it?
- Whose idea was it to change it? Disney's or Kodak's?
- Is there any news at all on that rumored fourth refurb people are always teasing?
Oh, and am i the only one who feels that being sprayed with skunk flatulence comes off as a middle finger from the Disney corporation saying "What's that Disney-goers? You want the original ride back do you? Well tough, have some skunk **** ya losers, that's all you get, HAHAHA!" Plus there are numerous teases hidden over the park and even in the ride itself (like a door with the name Dean Finder, Dream Catcher in Mousegear, and pins/vinylmation with Dreamfinder).
Not trying to irritate people, but this REALLY got on my nerves. I'm just requesting some info or whatever, and sort of making this my rant space if you don't mind. I'm trying to come to terms with these changes. I've ridden the new one 4 times, and i just can't get used to it (i use it as a chance to sit down, but can't help but feel bitter when i do ride it). Even when judged on its own merits, it's horrible and seems vacant. In fact, riding the thing feels like they got 10% into designing the new ride and ran out of ideas or money (or whatever). All the rooms feel vacant and bleh. Went from being among the best rides in Disney World to one of the worst.
What i'm requesting is a little bit of brief facts on WHY they changed it. I have researched the various forms it has taken since it was changed, and i'm aware that there were plans for a fourth version that was rumored to bring back Dreamfinder and make it a lot better (maybe even bring back Tony Baxter), but i've yet to see anything tangible.
I have a hard time seeing how anyone could possibly see how this current version (or the previous one) was better than the original. It's terrible. I'm mad about Horizons and World of Motion of course, but i can see that they were exploiting thrill seekers there. I don't know WHAT they were thinking with Imagination. I see nothing wrong with the original that a little maintenance wouldn't fix (and surely that would have been cheaper to do than what they did to it).
Can anyone provide some facts or links to facts on some information-
- Why was it changed?
- What was wrong with the original that made them change it?
- Whose idea was it to change it? Disney's or Kodak's?
- Is there any news at all on that rumored fourth refurb people are always teasing?
Oh, and am i the only one who feels that being sprayed with skunk flatulence comes off as a middle finger from the Disney corporation saying "What's that Disney-goers? You want the original ride back do you? Well tough, have some skunk **** ya losers, that's all you get, HAHAHA!" Plus there are numerous teases hidden over the park and even in the ride itself (like a door with the name Dean Finder, Dream Catcher in Mousegear, and pins/vinylmation with Dreamfinder).
Not trying to irritate people, but this REALLY got on my nerves. I'm just requesting some info or whatever, and sort of making this my rant space if you don't mind. I'm trying to come to terms with these changes. I've ridden the new one 4 times, and i just can't get used to it (i use it as a chance to sit down, but can't help but feel bitter when i do ride it). Even when judged on its own merits, it's horrible and seems vacant. In fact, riding the thing feels like they got 10% into designing the new ride and ran out of ideas or money (or whatever). All the rooms feel vacant and bleh. Went from being among the best rides in Disney World to one of the worst.
