Rumor Inside Out to Replace Journey into Imagination with Figment?

[geekza]

If you look at it from the Joy angle, sure. But the movie wasn't about the imagination. It was about Riley's emotions. But I could see why you and others think it could work in Imagination.

But, I mean, Cranium Command was the inspiration, in a lot of ways, for the movie! lol. It's the perfect replacement.

I think Cranium Command was definitely an influence. I think we need to give up on the WoL pavilion returning in any sort of meaningful way, though.

 

[Kman101]

I think Cranium Command was definitely an influence. I think we need to give up on the WoL pavilion returning in any sort of meaningful way, though.

Probably.

But it could and Inside Out and BH6 gave them exactly what they needed.

CC was definitely more than an influence. Pete Docter and all that ... Do people think it belongs in Imagination because he and someone else said it does?

It seems so simple to me and makes complete sense for Inside Out to go into Wonders of Life. I'm kind of surprised it doesn't feel as obvious to some.

 

[brb1006]

I think Cranium Command was definitely an influence. I think we need to give up on the WoL pavilion returning in any sort of meaningful way, though.

The area music is still missed dearly.

 

[WDWTank]

What was done was a comic that was well received even the suits in CA took notice. They could have done a Figment movie.

They don't have to recreate the original (which never should have been gutted to begin with) but they can still create a new ride that captures the spirit of the original. But unfortunately we live in a "must be IP" universe now so even I have a hard time seeing them do a new Figment ride, as much as I want them to.

Inside Out doesn't need a dark ride. I really don't need one at all. It could work for a simulator or a theater (ya know, what it was inspired by, Cranium Command ...)

But Figment is an I.P.! Do you mean massive two hours long commercials in theaters?

 

[Kman101]

But Figment is an I.P.! Do you mean massive two hours long commercials in theaters?

He's not an IP in the way they view IP's currently. I'm not saying he's not but it's not the same thing to them, IMHO. It SHOULD be. But it doesn't appear to be. Just because they market him as the mascot and take advantage of those who love him to sell plush .....

I mean a massive two hour long commercial in theaters. The comic book was a good start. But they don't seem convinced to go all in on Figment. Again, just because he's the mascot and is on merch and sells plush. That's not really a big wig thing, Iger hasn't demanded Figment be the park mascot . That's merchandise designing what sells. I think it all matters and Figment should be viewed as a successful IP, but I don't think they view him that way. It sucks but it's just how I see it. I don't think they value him enough right now to devote a new ride to him. But they should. And I hope beyond hope I'm wrong in how they view him.

 

[geekza]

CC was definitely more than an influence. Pete Docter and all that ... Do people think it belongs in Imagination because he and someone else said it does?

I think it's just that those "in the know" have said that was being discussed, so we're bandying about ideas of how it could work. I agree that the film probably is a better fit for WoL, but nothing has really come out that Disney is even considering redoing the pavilion. I think at this point, they've kind of given up on a cohesive theme for Epcot and are simply using it as Magic Kingdom 2 with World Showcase. Frozen and GotG have made that pretty clear.

 

[trainplane3]

The area music is still missed dearly.

The best smooth jazz, muzak, new age-ish loop ever made.

 

[MatheusPG]

According to Toontown polling data, Figment has a very low approval rating and a very low recognition rating as well. It's obvious that the people want Stitch as he goes through the roof on the cute and fluffy index.
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So why do they keep selling so much merch?

 

[montyz81]

So why do they keep selling so much merch?

Not to mention, the really poor ride might have something to do with is low recognition rating. Just sayin.

 

[brb1006]

But Figment is an I.P.! Do you mean massive two hours long commercials in theaters?

The only reason I want that to happen is for Disney to finally understand how important the original version of the ride is and find a way to keep the spirit of the original version if they ever make a new version.

 

[FigmentJedi]

Probably.

But it could and Inside Out and BH6 gave them exactly what they needed.

CC was definitely more than an influence. Pete Docter and all that ... Do people think it belongs in Imagination because he and someone else said it does?

It seems so simple to me and makes complete sense for Inside Out to go into Wonders of Life. I'm kind of surprised it doesn't feel as obvious to some.

Figment has a cameo in the trash in the movie. Also, people making a lot out of the idea of "Imagination Land", even though it was a very reductive take on creativity in just being "Floor is Lava Games" and a Husbando Generator.

 

[Phil12]

So why do they keep selling so much merch?

As Rizzo knows, there's no accounting for the stuff tourists buy.

 

[pdude81]

Bing Bong is the only part of Inside Out other than the Figment reference that belongs in the Imagination pavilion. He should get the theater.... or better yet, he should get Bing Bongs Rocket Roller Coaster in DHS

 

[WDWTank]

I think it's just that those "in the know" have said that was being discussed, so we're bandying about ideas of how it could work. I agree that the film probably is a better fit for WoL, but nothing has really come out that Disney is even considering redoing the pavilion. I think at this point, they've kind of given up on a cohesive theme for Epcot and are simply using it as Magic Kingdom 2 with World Showcase. Frozen and GotG have made that pretty clear.

I’ll fix that!.....bbbuuuuuttt I need to finish school first

 

[WDWTank]

As Rizzo knows, there's no accounting for the stuff tourists buy.

LOL, but he was kidding!

 

[RSoxNo1]

Inside Out's best fit is clearly the Imagination Pavilion. Should it replace Figment? Highly debatable. The current attraction is nothing worth saving, but Figment is iconic.

Inside Out should definitely take over the theater, though.

Inside Out's story is more in line with Cranium Command than Imagination.

 

[RSoxNo1]

He's not an IP in the way they view IP's currently. I'm not saying he's not but it's not the same thing to them, IMHO. It SHOULD be. But it doesn't appear to be. Just because they market him as the mascot and take advantage of those who love him to sell plush .....

I mean a massive two hour long commercial in theaters. The comic book was a good start. But they don't seem convinced to go all in on Figment. Again, just because he's the mascot and is on merch and sells plush. That's not really a big wig thing, Iger hasn't demanded Figment be the park mascot . That's merchandise designing what sells. I think it all matters and Figment should be viewed as a successful IP, but I don't think they view him that way. It sucks but it's just how I see it. I don't think they value him enough right now to devote a new ride to him. But they should. And I hope beyond hope I'm wrong in how they view him.

It's true, but Disney needs to start recognizing that park attractions are IPs and should be treated as such. I'm willing to bet that "it's a small world" has more name recognition than Inside Out.

 

[Kman101]

It's true, but Disney needs to start recognizing that park attractions are IPs and should be treated as such. I'm willing to bet that "it's a small world" has more name recognition than Inside Out.

Agreed with you. On both.

 

[RobotWolf]

Inside Out's story is more in line with Cranium Command than Imagination.

And Cranium Command originally was meant to have multiple physical characters inside the head directing everything. And they were more alien looking than what we ended up with.

 

[Dayma]

uggg I wish they would keep Figment and rehab the ride.