Why did they change Journey Into Imagination?

Why did they change Journey Into Imagination?

Due to sponsorship issues with Kodak, a new version titled Journey Into Your Imagination opened in 1999. In this version, Dr. Nigel Channing replaced the Dreamfinder. Tragically, Figment’s presence was reduced to only a minor appearance at the end of the ride.

What was the original Figment ride?

Journey into Imagination
The original attraction opened on March 5, 1983 and was the creation of Tony Baxter and Steve Kirk….1983–1998: Journey into Imagination.

Journey into Imagination
Music One Little Spark
Vehicle type Modified Omnimover
Riders per vehicle 7 (3 in the front, 4 in the back)
Duration 11 minutes

What year did Journey Into Imagination change?

1999
It has been through three incarnations over the years, being replaced by Journey Into Your Imagination in 1999 and the current Journey Into Imagination With Figment in 2002, though the original is considered the best of them.

Why did they get rid of dreamfinder?

Dreamfinder and Figment were an integral part of EPCOT Center until their attraction was closed in October of 1998 when corporate sponsor Kodak decided it was time to remove the aging attraction rather than update it.

Is Journey Into Imagination with Figment still open?

Is Journey Into Imagination with Figment still Open? Yes, as of now the Journey Into Imagination with Figment attraction is still open in EPCOT.

Is a figment of my imagination?

Definition of a figment of one’s imagination : something that one has imagined He insists that these dangers are real and not just a figment of his imagination.

Is Journey Into Your Imagination with Figment closing?

There are no plans right now to get rid of Figment, though some rumors say they will. Figment remains one of Walt Disney World’s most treasured characters and best-sellers of merchandise, so if we had to guess, Figment will remain a part of EPCOT no matter what Disney does moving forward.

When did Journey Into Imagination with Figment open?

June 2, 2002
Journey Into Imagination With Figment/Opened

The overwhelmingly negative response to Journey Into YOUR Imagination led its closure in 2001 and subsequent revamp into Journey Into Imagination With Figment, which opened on June 2, 2002.

How long is Journey Into Imagination with Figment?

6 minutes
Journey Into Imagination With Figment/Duration
Journey Into Imagination With Figment is located in the Imagination! Pavilion in Future World West at Epcot. The duration of the ride is about 6 minutes.

Who is the dragon at Epcot?

Figment
Figment, a small purple dragon, occasionally seen sporting a yellow sweater, is the mascot of the “Imagination!” pavilion at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. He is extensively seen in Epcot merchandise.

Is Disney replacing figment?

Is Disney changing figment?

Disney StudioLAB Redesigning Figment from EPCOT for Undisclosed Project. You’ll notice the designs are a stark departure from Figment’s usual look, although the dragon has taken on a number of shapes as seen on merchandise over the past couple of years.