Imagination Pavilion News

[Wizzard419]

And what do the companies that stay have in common? Poor business decisions.

[theBIGyowski]

I still stand behind my hopes that WDI could incorporate "Meet the Robinsons" into the Imagination Pavilion. They could do wonders with that theme and could make an excellent attraction. It doesn't even have to rely heavily on the characters...but rather the "future" aspects and theming. A "perfect" future if you will.

[Cardinals314]

Where are you getting this info? I have a close friend from high school that works at the pavilion and she said she hasn't heard anything like that. I can't see them taking Figment out of the park. The backlash they got last time was huge.

Even if there is a year long shut down of the Imagination Pavilion to do some changes, Figment will still be there. Disney did learn last time about getting rid of Figment and will keep him there.

[Wizzard419]

Yes, they learned to first stick the characters into crappy attractions while taking out peripheral characters and icons so that you can take out the central target later on.

[NaCler]

I don't know what to think on this one. If it goes seasonal then there will be times where 2 whole pavilions are closed in Future World. With all of the emphasis they place on F&G and F&W, it seems like they are content with World Showcase being the main draw for this park. With the emergence of Duffy, do you think they are fine just phasing Figment out?

[Wizzard419]

Just for reference, how does CoP run during the slow times? It isn't a perfect comparison since it probably uses less people to operate it for a day than any attraction in the pavilion, but it might at least give an idea of what to expect.

I am somewhat surprised they haven't turned it or innoventions into a showroom for Disney Infinite, since they already have POS stuff in there and lots of display space.

[Cardinals314]

I don't know what to think on this one. If it goes seasonal then there will be times where 2 whole pavilions are closed in Future World. With all of the emphasis they place on F&G and F&W, it seems like they are content with World Showcase being the main draw for this park. With the emergence of Duffy, do you think they are fine just phasing Figment out?

I don't think Figment should be phased out. I have head from inside sources that Figment will stay, but there are changes coming. Thus, I don't believe that Imagination Pavilion is going seasonal. Duffy is very unknown to most people. Heck, I didn't know he existed until I was in Epcot this past March. Figment has only stayed in the Imagination Pavilion and Disney will probably keep it that way. Figment and Duffy are two different mascots that cover different topics. There is no need to phase one out without a replacement for that specific topic.

[Amy]

I don't know what to think on this one. If it goes seasonal then there will be times where 2 whole pavilions are closed in Future World. With all of the emphasis they place on F&G and F&W, it seems like they are content with World Showcase being the main draw for this park. With the emergence of Duffy, do you think they are fine just phasing Figment out?

Yikes!

Just for reference, how does CoP run during the slow times? It isn't a perfect comparison since it probably uses less people to operate it for a day than any attraction in the pavilion, but it might at least give an idea of what to expect.

I am somewhat surprised they haven't turned it or innoventions into a showroom for Disney Infinite, since they already have POS stuff in there and lots of display space.

As I recall, Carousel of Progress opens about 10 or 11 on most days and then closes earlier in the evening than the rest of Tomorrowland. I hope they don't turn it into an Innoventions or showroom. They did that out in DL and it was really cruddy

[theBIGyowski]

I'll be the meanie and say it...

I would rather WDI come up with a fantastic theme and presentation for the Imagination Pavilion than having to stick Figment in a bad pavilion just to keep Figment fans happy.

If they can create something great and still keep Figment...great. But I don't want to sacrifice a great pavilion just to keep Figment there. And I hope you would all feel the same way.

[leblanan]

Personally I think the pavilion needs a complete overhaul. Captain EO needs to go. Honey I shrunk the Audience was better, but a little dated and they could use a new movie. While I don't hate it, the attraction itself is sad compared to the original version. I think they should really take a whole new approach to it. Since Disney is kind of the masters of imagination and creativity, they could really think outside the box and some up with something impressive for this one. Although they should keep figment.

[cy1229]

I'll be the meanie and say it...

I would rather WDI come up with a fantastic theme and presentation for the Imagination Pavilion than having to stick Figment in a bad pavilion just to keep Figment fans happy.

If they can create something great and still keep Figment...great. But I don't want to sacrifice a great pavilion just to keep Figment there. And I hope you would all feel the same way.

When we did the F1gment thing (can't think of the name all of a sudden) last October, I thought it was cheesy but a little cute. If it's supposed to be about imagination they could do sooooo much more, maybe bring in some of Disney's truly imaginative characters like or let the Imagineers have a field day and go all-out imaginative. Kind of like the Jetsons meets Disney. Do you guys know what I mean? Remember those old cartoons that were on Woody Woodpecker in the afternoon that talked about the house, car, whatever of tomorrow, and were completely ridiculous? Something like that.

[Wizzard419]

As I recall, Carousel of Progress opens about 10 or 11 on most days and then closes earlier in the evening than the rest of Tomorrowland. I hope they don't turn it into an Innoventions or showroom. They did that out in DL and it was really cruddy

So, I am guessing, they basically have it open for one shift (including setup/cleanup)? That wouldn't surprise me if they start doing that with the old pavilion.

[theBIGyowski]

I'll be the meanie and say it...

I would rather WDI come up with a fantastic theme and presentation for the Imagination Pavilion than having to stick Figment in a bad pavilion just to keep Figment fans happy.

If they can create something great and still keep Figment...great. But I don't want to sacrifice a great pavilion just to keep Figment there. And I hope you would all feel the same way.

When we did the F1gment thing (can't think of the name all of a sudden) last October, I thought it was cheesy but a little cute. If it's supposed to be about imagination they could do sooooo much more, maybe bring in some of Disney's truly imaginative characters like or let the Imagineers have a field day and go all-out imaginative. Kind of like the Jetsons meets Disney. Do you guys know what I mean? Remember those old cartoons that were on Woody Woodpecker in the afternoon that talked about the house, car, whatever of tomorrow, and were completely ridiculous? Something like that.

Have you seen "Meet the Robinsons"? It has that awesome Futuristic/Imagination/Optimism outlook there in the future. You can tell Walt's vision for EPCOT was at the forefront of the creative minds who made "Meet the Robinsons"

[Amy]

As I recall, Carousel of Progress opens about 10 or 11 on most days and then closes earlier in the evening than the rest of Tomorrowland. I hope they don't turn it into an Innoventions or showroom. They did that out in DL and it was really cruddy

So, I am guessing, they basically have it open for one shift (including setup/cleanup)? That wouldn't surprise me if they start doing that with the old pavilion.

Journey into Imagination already was operating like that when we were there. I don't know if it opened later than the rest of the park, but it did close early. Same with Ellen's Energy Adventure.

[Amy]

I'll be the meanie and say it...

I would rather WDI come up with a fantastic theme and presentation for the Imagination Pavilion than having to stick Figment in a bad pavilion just to keep Figment fans happy.

If they can create something great and still keep Figment...great. But I don't want to sacrifice a great pavilion just to keep Figment there. And I hope you would all feel the same way.

I am one who likes Figment, but I completely agree with you. Something needs to be done ~ with or without Figment.