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October 10th...

Post by BirdandRobot » Oct Fri 10, 2008 4:06 pm

...marks the ten year anniversary of the closure of Journey Into Imagination. If I knew of any good articles regarding the attraction, I'd post some links.

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Post by MetalRage » Oct Fri 10, 2008 9:13 pm

heres a link on it

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_Into_Imagination

Heres a video of the newest version "Imagination Journey Into Imagination with Figment"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g**
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Post by MadEye » Oct Fri 10, 2008 9:14 pm

Jeez, it's been that long already? Time flies!!

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Post by DisBeamer » Oct Fri 10, 2008 10:37 pm

Geez. Hard to believe it's been that long. And we're only a few months from Horizons' 10 year anniversary too. Depressing. :(
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Post by packwingfn » Oct Fri 10, 2008 11:22 pm

I can't believe it's been that long too. Wow I really miss the Original Journey. It was just such a classic attraction and they had to ruin it :(
I know this is probably your first flight...and it's mine too...ha, ha

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Post by BirdandRobot » Oct Sat 11, 2008 12:19 am

1998 was a pretty dark year in Disney history. First there was Take Flight, which closed in January. Then Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in September And then Imagination in October. And of course, as Disbeamer mentioned, Horizons closed two months afterwards.

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Post by jacksparrow » Oct Sat 11, 2008 9:17 am

Wow, it's been 10 years????? I don't care for the new Journey; it really pales in comparison to the original. :(

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Post by boilerbabe » Oct Sat 11, 2008 10:28 am

I didn't realize it had been that long since they changed that attraction. It really needs a face lift. My DH and I went on that when we were there last Oct. I didn't remember it being that bad.
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Post by BirdandRobot » Oct Sat 11, 2008 11:00 am

The rumor is that the Imagination pavillion will close sometime this year and undergo a lengthy rehab that will bring back Dreamfinder and the concept of the original attraction. Hopefully that'll turn out to be true, as the current ride is an absolute abomination (I'd argue that it's even more insipid than the second Figmentless version).

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Post by pixiesparkles » Oct Sat 11, 2008 2:18 pm

I hope Dreamfinder returns! I miss the original.

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Post by aboden » Oct Sun 12, 2008 12:36 pm

Wow no idea it had been that long and the they did all so close to each other. Well I hope to rumor is true about JII, i will enjoy that.
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Post by sherabby » Oct Mon 13, 2008 8:24 am

I hope that rumor comes true as well! I have great memories of the playground after the ride. That was one of my favorites of Epcot.
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Post by rdeacon » Oct Mon 13, 2008 8:30 am

The return of the original JII would be sweet. I heard of this rumor but haven't heard any more details.

My guess is Disney will be very cautious with all and any refurbs, as a result of the current financial markets.

Lets hope that it eventually gets done.

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Post by horizons1 » Oct Mon 13, 2008 11:18 am

I have an idea which might be sacrilege to JII fans but which is growing on me:

Replace JII with an abbreviated version of Horizons.

Now before you revolt, think about it for a few minutes...

...There's not enough space:
Well, not for the whole 20+ minute original, but many key scenes can be fit within the ride layout, especially if you bring back the old load/unload track portions that have been covered up in the recent incarnation. Additionally, the stop/start nature of the current ride could be used to add time to the experience, or have the ride move through some scenes in creep mode and normal speed through others.

...It's the wrong theme:
This has been the challenge with creating a physical manifestation of a theme like Imagination. But it could be argued that Horizons was an imaginative look at future living. Plus the "looking back" segment was all about imagination.

...It's Dreamfinder and Figment's home:
So make them the new hosts. Start the ride with animatronic versions as an introduction, then have Dreamfinder narrate with Figment throwing in comic relief.

...What would you call it?
Horizons. But instead of the former Horizons being its own pavilion this would be a show within the larger Imagination pavilion.

People, I think this could work. What do you think?
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Post by agingerbugg » Oct Mon 13, 2008 3:15 pm

horizons1 wrote:I have an idea which might be sacrilege to JII fans but which is growing on me:

Replace JII with an abbreviated version of Horizons.
Or even better idea (no offense horizons1): restore the original JII in the Imagination Pavilion and put a new Horizons attraction in the abandoned WOL Pavilion. The WOL Pavilion is sitting empty, used maybe a couple times a year. There is more space in the WOL Pavilion (if gutted) then Imagination and would bring attention to a somewhat ignored corner of Future World.
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