Podcasts about imagination pavilion

Get ready for a packed week of spooky Disney magic! Halloween is in full swing, and the legendary Headless Horseman haunts Disney's Fort Wilderness! We spotted Muppet Ghosts, and Cake Bake Shop is now serving sweet treats on the Boardwalk. Over at EPCOT, the Ocean Explorer kiosks at The Seas with Nemo bring an extra splash of fun, while the DVC Member Lounge nears completion at the Imagination Pavilion. New holiday merchandise is filling shelves in the parks, and we spotted fresh pavement at Hollywood Studios and new MagicBand+ magic at the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration. Disney Springs is getting into the holiday spirit, too, as the Star Wars Trading Post makes room for Santa! And don't miss the jaw-dropping new giant cheese stick at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. To top it all off, the Grand Floridian is starting construction on its iconic 25th annual gingerbread house. Stick around for a nostalgic look at the 1983 Disney Halloween Treat holiday special to round out a truly magical week! Youtube https://www.youtube.com/live/VSCCMx7lXPM?si=OMBmAtudWjyJkJYu

Sit back and relax as DW:60 brings you more news from Disney World. This week we'll discuss Cirque Du Soleil, Smellephants On Parade, a permit filed for construction at the Imagination Pavilion, and more!

In the 202nd episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn and Dave are celebrating National Bucket List Day!  This leads to a discussion about the things, mostly travel related, that are on both their bucket lists... places they'd like to visit, cruises they'd like to take, ground they'd like to set their feet upon, and theme parks to fly to. First though, Jenn is getting ready for a huge travel summer, while Dave is putting a Cap on his wall. Then, a little news -- Epcot's Food & Wine Festival dates have been released, and we speculate on why the festival time period is shorter... and if it has to do anything with the upcoming CommuniCore opening.. and of course, speculation of what we might see in there. Then, Disney filed permits for work on the Imagination Pavilion, so we also make some wildly off base yet fully educated guesses as to what Disney might be doing next in this area. And, is Figment so popular that he still needs his own attraction?  Hollywood Studios has a 35th anniversary coming up... Smellephant is brand new in Magic Kingdom... new experiences require pre-payment (and why Mace Windu's lightsaber is purple)... and Jenn's joy that her favorite restaurant just got one huge award.  Then onto the Bucket List chat, which really just devolves into a travel discussion about places we want to go, but it's always entertaining. 

You're Hired! Join us for new hire orientation with two mentors you already know and love. Find out what the Imagination Pavilion would look like with a little help from our friends from Disney/Pixar's Inside Out.Did this episode spark any emotions for you? Let us know on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads (@idiotsimagineering).

The Imagination Pavilion serves as a timeless reminder of Epcot's original spirit. While far from what it once was, it remains a testament to the park's original intent, resonating with the essence of the initial Epcot Center model and retaining much of that pure, undiluted Magic. --------- Want More Here With The Magic? Choose Your Own Adventure! Watch Our Show: Here With The Magic More Videos: YouTube Visit The Website: https://herewiththemagic.com Join the Café: Become a Member Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herewiththemagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herewiththemagic/

Episode 329: Jim Sarno.  Join host Cody with Justin, Jamie, Joe and our amazing guest Jim Sarno, Walt Disney Imagineer.  We chat about his time with Imagineering and working on Epcot.   Happy 40th EPCOT!   Jim Sarno was a Walt Disney Imagineer working on the opening team for Epcot. He worked in the model shop with Harriet Burns, Joe Rohde, and many more classic Imagineers. Working on many of the pavilions we know and love at Epcot - including The Land Pavilion, Imagination Pavilion, Communicore, and Spaceship Earth - Jim was responsible for creating SMRT-1, the fountain that once lived in the center of the Land Pavilion, and much more.   Twitter Info: @JennLovesDisney (Jenn), @InsideDisney407 (Cody), @HatboxMouse (Jared), @justinkoehn (Justin), @tmkbradio (Joe), @doubleoh_kevin (Kevin) Instagram info: @lilo_thelostprincess (Jamie) Contact us via email at cast@tmkbpodcast.com  

Soundscapes: Future World Grand Tour ----- Want More Here With The Magic? Watch the Show: https://www.herewiththemagic.com/show Visit The Website: https://herewiththemagic.com Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/HereWithTheMagic Connect on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/herewiththemagic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herewiththemagic/ -- Today we take a stroll around Epcot's Future World. While Walt's dream for Epcot was never fully — or even close to fully realized, it's still a remarkable tribute to his original ideals; his spirit of discovery, his fascination with the future and its endless possibilities, and the invitation to celebrate that future together. And it happens to be my favorite Disney park. So I'm excited to have you come along with me for this first of two episodes where we explore and appreciate the Soundscapes of this wonderful place. Listen closely for the sounds of your own favorite areas. No on-attraction music will be featured in this episode, but I think you'll be able to place the location of most of what you hear. If not, you can always check the show notes which include time-stamps for the various areas we wander through. Now, Epcot is always evolving and, at the time of this recording, undergoing its biggest transformation. So, the Future World that you hear today is but a moment in time. And I'm thrilled to be able to share that moment with you right now. Welcome to Epcot. 2:30 Entrance Plaza 5:45 Passing under Spaceship Earth 7:25 The Seas Pavilion 9:45 Walking to The Land Pavilion 12:52 Awesome Planet 16:34 Soarin area 18:51 Leaving The Land Pavilion 19:40 Imagination Pavilion 25:13 Walking to Creations 26:10 Creations 31:22 Walking out of Creations / over to JAMMitors 33:20 Connections Cafe 39:00 Cosmic Rewind 42:32 Mission: Space 44:00 Test Track 46:22 Walking towards World Showcase

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Journey Into Imagination opened at EPCOT in 1983 and has been a part of Walt Disney World ever since. As part of the Imagination Pavilion conceived by Walt Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter, Journey Into Imagination took guests aboard a whimsical flight into the imagination, with Dreamfinder and Figment reminding guests that "One Little Spark" (a song written by Richard and Robert Sherman) can lead to an unlimited number of ideas. In this podcast episode, we discuss the history of Journey Into Imagination, including its replacements, Journey Into Your Imagination and (currently) Journey Into Imagination with Figment, along with some speculation as to what might be in store for this attraction's future. This episode includes fun facts and some audio recordings of the attraction. What do you love most about Journey Into Imagination with Figment? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imagineerpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@imagineerpodcast  Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Email: matt@imagineerpodcast.com  Sponsors and Partners: Magical Park Vacations: plan a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, or any other Disney (or Universal) destination. These services are complimentary. WDW Park Planners: work with a concierge vacation planner to create a personalized Disney itinerary for you and your family. Magical Park Tours: hire an in-person guide to help your family navigate the parks and mitigate crowds. Get Bonus Content If you want to take your love of Imagineer Podcast to the next level and help support the show, definitely consider joining us on Patreon for virtual events, bonus content and episodes, exclusive access to our private Passholder communities and more.  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Special thanks to our Deluxe Passholder Patreon members! Thomas N Devan L Katelyn F Jason K Jordan J Dani S Enjoy the show!

Ron Schneider joins us in this episode to discuss his long career in themed entertainment, including being the original Dreamfinder when EPCOT Center opened and some of the iconic roles he has played such as Walt Disney. He also shares his views on the future of Figment, Dreamfinder, the Imagination Pavilion, and EPCOT! This was a blast as always! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/l9ygS71zHPg. You can engage with Ron on Facebook @RonSchneider. You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!

Epcot is home to many iconic Disney structures. Spaceship Earth, The Imagination Pavilion, and the buildings of World Showcase all add to the visual storytelling that Disney is so well-known for. Join us this week as we discuss two abandoned projects that would have forever changed the visual landscape of Epcot.

Join us this week as we take a look at the history of one of Epcot's most iconic locations, the Imagination Pavilion. We'll revisit its former and current attractions and discuss what could be in store for the future of the pavilion.

Epcot is one of the greatest theme parks in the world… But some parts of it have not stood the test of time as well as others. One section in particular certainly could use some help… And the boys are here to talk about how! Listen in!   Check out our Social Media and download the podcast! https://linktr.ee/mainstreetmusings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetMusings Twitter: https://twitter.com/msm_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/main_street_musings/

In today's world of immersive lands and high-tech thrills, sitting down for a 3D movie could sound quaint. Back in the mid-'80s, creating even a 17-minute attraction represented the cutting edge of what was possible. Disney Imagineers collaborated with Michael Jackson, George Lucas, and Francis Ford Coppola on Captain EO.… Read more... The post 142. Rick Rothschild on Captain EO and the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

The 2 Men and The Mouse Walt Disney World World Tour is back! For our ninth installment of this ongoing series, Kevin and Pete are picking things up in Future World West, exploring the Imagination Pavilion and everything around it. We then hop over to Future World East to discuss Test Track and its surrounding area! All this plus the latest and greatest Disney news of the week!

"Two tiny wings, eyes big and yellowHorn of a steer, but a lovable fellowFrom head to tail, he's royal purple pigmentAnd there, viola! You've got a Figment!"This week we cover the Imagination Pavilion with special guest from Clamshell Case Files: Quintin! We start with the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival, along with a few meet & greets, including: Mickey, Ralph and Vanellope, and Joy. And for the main event: we talk about the classic (and beloved) Journey Into Imagination, followed by its successors: Journey Into YOUR Imagination and the current Journey Into Imagination with Figment. And what about ImageWorks and the gift shop? Well we cover what's left of that, too.Do you have a favorite attraction in this section of Future World in Epcot? Let us know!- Email: worldofcommotion@gmail.com- Twitter: @worldcommotion- Facebook & Instagram: @worldofcommotionDon't forget to leave a review and rate us 5-stars if you enjoy listening.

Season 2, Episode 10 - WDW 50th Anniversary Changes WDW 50th Anniversary Changes Hey everyone, I'm Mike, she's Sophie, and that's Brenda, and We're on the Road with Mickey! This is Season 2, Episode 10 for March 8, 2021, and our feature topic today is the WDW 50th Anniversary Changes! This week, we're talking about some of the changes that we can expect to see in time for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World! We hope that this gets you excited about a possible trip to Walt Disney World for the 50th Anniversary! Grab a drink, relax, and join us as we talk about all the things that we came up with! Here's our rundown of what we talked about: Cheddar from the Big CheeseMike: Over at Disneyland, on March 13th there is going to be a “Reopen Disneyland” rally. It will start at 8AM outside of the Disneyland Resort. Safety guidelines to be followed include masks on at all times, six feet social distancing, and sanitizing your hands frequently.Sophie: As we reported back on December 28th in our podcast “Looking ahead to 2021”, Blizzard Beach reopened yesterday, March 7th! Looking at the website, one day tickets for Blizzard Beach run just $69 dollars, so if you are interested, the pricing isn’t terrible for a day of water park fun! Blizzard Beach was open yesterday from 11AM - 6PM.Brenda: Over on Instagram, Zach Ridley shared a video and some images of the nighttime lighting for the Main Entrance Plaza for Epcot, including imagery of Spaceship Earth. It is so cool looking, check it out! https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-jVVKhajk/Sophie: The Flower and Garden Festival started last week on March 3rd, and there is some really awesome merch to go with it! It looks like there are four five main themes to the merchandise:Hello Sunshine featuring the Orange BirdGrow Imagination featuring FigmentGrow Kindness featuring Minnie MouseCan You Dig It featuring MickeyCool as Can Bee featuring Spike the Bee.Mike: As part of the Flower and Garden Festival, the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt is returning to Epcot starting on March 19th! Purchase a map for $7.99 plus tax, then hunt for hidden eggs featuring Disney characters. When you find them all, return the map for a “sp-egg-tacular surprise!”Brenda: Lastly, over at the Imagination Pavilion you can find creatively placed fountains. They are known as the “Jumping Fountains” because they jump from one to another periodically. Well, since the closure in March 2020, they have not been working -- until last week! This is a small detail, and easily overlooked, but if you are looking for a place to just relax for a bit, this little section might be just the spot for you!Connect with us! Here’s how: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OnTheRoadwithMickeyYouTube: On the Road with Mickey (Don't forget to subscribe, like the videos, and comment!)Instagram: On the Road with MickeyEmail: info@ontheroadwithmickey.comPhone Voicemail: 919-799-8390Feature Topic: WDW 50th Anniversary ChangesWhen is the AnniversaryOctober 1st, 2021 is the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World with the first park, the Magic Kingdom.Disney has announced that the celebration of the 50th Anniversary will start on October 1st, and continue for 18 months. This is big news because it means that the celebration will continue for a good while so that those that can’t get to Walt Disney World right now will still have an opportunity to celebrate in the future. If Disney sticks to the 18 month timeline, that would take the celebration until March 31, 2023.Changes coming to EPCOTMain Entrance changesThe music -- it’s uplifting, it’s energizing, it reminds me in some ways of the incredible music you find in attractions like Soarin’, like it’s taking you into areas you never thought of. It makes the blood flow. You can listen to it over on YouTube: NEW EPCOT Entrance Area Loop (2021 - Present) - YouTubeThe Light Ribbon -- incredible! More information from Imagineering: “At more than four football fields long,

In this episode of “Confessions of a Disney Cast Member” we are joined by Rachael White who worked at Walt Disney World in the Imagination Pavilion at Disney's Epcot . Listen to her Disney journey here. This podcast is not affiliated by The Walt Disney Company. Just cast members who love celebrating other cast members and reminiscing. Follow Us & Rachael on Instagram: @TheDisneyConfessionist @rachael_kw

In this episode, I go over some of the history of the Imagination pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World. This includes past films in the theater in the pavilion, previous versions of Journey Into Imagination With Figment, as well as the phases that ImageWorks went through. If you want to see more, make sure to subscribe to my podcast on either Anchor or Spotify, and tune in every Saturday. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkscast/message

Jim Sarno was a Walt Disney Imagineer working on the opening team for Epcot. He worked in the model shop with Harriet Burns, Joe Rohde, and many more classic Imagineers. Working on many of the pavilions we know and love at Epcot - including The Land Pavilion, Imagination Pavilion, Communicore, and Spaceship Earth - Jim was responsible for creating SMRT-1, the fountain that once lived in the center of the Land Pavilion, and much more. In this episode, I interview Jim as we discuss how he came to work at Walt Disney Imagineering, the projects he worked on, and advice he has for those looking to work for Walt Disney Imagineering in the future. Which of Jim's creations at Epcot do you love most? Send me your feedback via email or through direct or public message at any of the following and [with your permission] I'll include your message in a future show: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImagineerPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/ImagineerPodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImagineerNews Facebook Group (ImagiNation): https://www.facebook.com/groups/imagineerpodcast/ Share your feedback via voicemail: 516-406-8376 Huge thank you once again to Jim for being my special guest on this podcast episode! Disney news and travel tips: Be sure to visit our Disney news partner, The Kingdom Insider: Website: https://thekingdominsider.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/KingdomInsider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekingdominsider/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tkidisneynews YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNy6LP8uPSjsktoPBr5JTQ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TKIDisneyNews/ Vacation Planning: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, or another Disney destination? Visit our trusted partner, Academy Travel:  Walt Disney World: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/waltdisney/IP Disneyland: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneyland/IP Disney Cruise Line: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/disneycruise/IP Aulani: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/Aulani/IP Adventures by Disney: https://apps.itams.com/AcademyCRM/form/DisneyAdventure/IP How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imagineerpodcasts-podcast/id1244558092 Join the Imagineer Society - https://www.patreon.com/imagineerpodcast Purchase merchandise - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/imagineer-podcast?ref_id=8929 Enjoy the show!

The total experience. Three little words that have so much meaning, but are so often overlooked. When Guests visit location-based entertainment offerings, they usually know what they are going to get. Maybe rides, probably stores and restaurants, places to sit and places to walk, things to see and do, and always plenty of ways to be relieved of their hard earned cash. But the total experience isn’t just important at that scale, total experience needs to be considered on smaller and more macro levels. A ride can exist in a vacuum. Board the ride, ride the ride, leave the ride. But the truly great attractions, the ones that people remember, are the ones that provide the total experience. What would the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey be without the expansive Hogwarts Queue or eclectic Filch’s shop at it’s coda? Sure, it’d be fun, but what takes Guests out of Florida, California, or Japan, and into the Scottish Highlands is the full immersion and the use of multiple elements to make a full entertainment composition. Let’s look at another way this was done. At the heart of Epcot Center, nestled sweetly near the threshold of Future World and World Showcase are beautiful and uniquely designed pyramids. These crystals of imagination are the home to a legendary extinct attraction, the original Journey into Imagination. While we’re certainly going to talk about that famous experience in a future talk, today, let’s look at how this pavilion was designed to provide the total experience. Much like a film, this attraction was not just designed to entertain riders, the very architecture itself is enticing and memorable. You’d be hard pressed to find a visitor who didn’t consider snapping a photo of these magnificent glass structures. It’s no wonder the original sponsor of the place was Kodak. Introducing you to the concept and exploration of the imagination was the original ride, a Journey into Imagination featuring your hosts Dreamfinder and his lovable purple dragon, Figment. Throughout your journey, Figment demonstrates all the ways you can use your imagination to create wondrous things. Music, literature, science, our little dragon friend was the perfect ambassador to the possible. But even at the end of the attraction, when Guests were feeling the drive to go out and create, this pavilion offers more. On the second floor lived the Image Works, a magnificent playground where Guests could let that imaginative momentum translate itself into real, tangible expressions of fancy. It would have been so easy to lead Guests through their fantastic voyage and set them loose in the park, but no, this total experience provided the appropriate coda to their trek. Reinforcing it still, Guests could then head over to the Magic Eye Theater, home to Magic Journeys, followed by Captain EO, finally hosting Honey, I Shrunk the Audience. Here, they could expand their inner eye and see images of wonder and whimsy. These three experiences together were not just an attraction or pavilion, they were a symphony, a complete expression of imaginative power and exploration. A visit to the Journey into Imagination Pavilion was an expedition all its own. Even the grounds were an extension of this adventure. Guests could meet Dreamfinder and Figment and play among dancing, jumping fountains. Among all of the opportunities for discovery and exploration the original Epcot Center cultivated, it was always good to know there was a little oasis for introspective exploration and fantastical fun ready to delight and entertain. It’s no mystery why upon the closure of the original attraction and Image Works there is such a nostalgic yearning for these experiences to return. There aren’t many documented cases of Guest fervor bringing back a beloved character, but the triumphant return of Figment stands as a testament to the power of imagination and, of course, the total experience.

What is Imagination? How can it be expressed in park form? The Donicas give their thoughts on the future of the Pavilion Check our TeePublic! - https://www.teepublic.com/user/partyoftwo Subscribe, tell your friends and follow us on Twitter @PartyOfTwoPod! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/partyoftwopod/message

This is the very first episode in a brand new podcast all about the Orlando theme parks, specifically Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando. Our very first guest is a big Disney nerd who has something to say about the news this week and Imagination Pavilion itself.

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this episode by wondering if John Lasseter’s luck is starting to run out at Skydance Animation. Largely because of that open letter Emma Thompson sent to the Los Angeles Times last week (in which Emma explained why exactly she was exiting Alessandro Carloni’s “Luck”). Drew & Jim then go on talk about how animated series like Netflix’s “Race to the Edge” & the Disney Channel’s “Hotel Transylvania: The Series” now factor into studios’ decisions to greenlight sequels like “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” and “Hotel Transylvania 4.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew Taylor & Jim Hill start off this episode by wondering if John Lasseter’s luck is starting to run out at Skydance Animation. Largely because of that open letter Emma Thompson sent to the Los Angeles Times last week (in which Emma explained why exactly she was exiting Alessandro Carloni’s “Luck”). Drew & Jim then go on talk about how animated series like Netflix’s “Race to the Edge” & the Disney Channel’s “Hotel Transylvania: The Series” now factor into studios’ decisions to greenlight sequels like “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” and “Hotel Transylvania 4.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk the latest Disney news with Wreck-it-Ralph and Vanellope’s meet and greet moving to the Imagination Pavilion, leaving Innoventions, and the first Frozen 2 trailer is released! This is your Mickey Views Daily News for 02/14/19! Amazon Echo: http://bit.ly/MVDailyNews Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2Gsp15v Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iah3q5cnfya73uyfxw6jmzo2qci Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71ZCNiGidEDSMskJlibxSh?si=aCf7U-ZWT66S7Vecz-waMQ The post Epcot Innoventions Soon-to-Be Extinct? 02/14/19 – Mickey Views Daily News appeared first on Mickey Views.

This week, after a quick discussion of Scottye's recent travel and Jim's ideas for the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot, we set about giving the Mysterious Kingdom some epic water-based attractions. First up, Jim sends his guests on a search for silver and gold through treacherous mines and a potentially dangerous guided tour on Calamity Cliff's Cavern Cruise as they attempt to complete the Metal Detector Quest. Then, Scottye finds a tavern (of course) where an old wizard sends guests to acquire the Magno Sword and defeat an ancient evil in The Cave Of The Leviathan as they look to finish the The Quest For The Pisces Crystal.

It’s easy to decry the loss of attractions we loved from Walt Disney World’s past. I spend a good amount of time remembering classics like Horizons, If You Had Wings, and World of Motion that have been gone for quite a while.… Read more... The post 58. Brian P. Miles, Retro Disney World Podcast and Lake Buena Vista Historical Society appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Dana Snyder and Guy Hutchinson are joined by comedian and actress Lisa Corrao to talk about the history of Imagination Pavilion. They discuss the disastrous Journey Into Your Imagination, discuss the Figment educational film Would You Eat a Blue Potato and revel in a shared love of Billy Barty. Recorded at Animate Miami.

http://www.attractionchecklist.com - Let's take a Journey Into Our Imaginations with the lovable Figment as we ride EPCOT'S Journey Into Imagination With Figment.  Along for the ride is John B. deHaas who actually worked the original incarnation of this attraction.  How does he feel about the current version?  You'll have to listen to find out!  Audio recorded on October 28, 2016. Bonus content for this episode is available on the FREE Saturday Morning Media App. App Store (iOS) - http://apple.co/1RJFiN8 Google Play Store - http://bit.ly/25HsrEJ Amazon.com - http://amzn.com/B00RW7AHGQ Intro Bumper by Paul of the Window to the Magic - http://www.windowtothemagic.com INTRO TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Attraction Checklist. Today we are going to visit the open house at the Imagination Institute as we ride Journey Into Imagination with Figment located in EPCOT’s future Word west at Walt Disney World in Florida.  The guide map describes this attraction by saying ‘Follow Figment in this whimsical open house tour of the Imagination Institute’.  This is a Dark, slow ride according to the the Thrill Level and it is open to guests of all ages and heights.  Fastness plus is offered. Before we meet up with Dr. Nigel Channing, here are five fast facts about Journey Into Imagination with Figment. 1. Journey into imagination with Figment opened on June 2, 2002.  This attraction is the third version of the attraction housed in Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT.  The original Journey Into Imagination opened on March 5, 1983.  It closed on October 10, 1998 for renovation and reopened on October 1, 1999 as Journey into Your Imagination which only lasted two years before it was closed on October 8, 2001 to make way for the latest incarnation. 2. For the ride, Eric Idle reprises his role of Dr. Nigel Channing from the Honey, I Shrunk The Kids Franchise.  The original voice of Figment, Billy Barty passed away in 2000 so Dave Goelz was hired to portray the new Figment.  If Dave Goelz’s name isn’t familiar, you certainly know of one of his other alter egos, Gonzo from The Muppets. 3. Journey Into Imagination with Figment marked the return of the Sherman Brother’s song One Little Spark.  This song featured prominently in the original Journey into imagination attraction but was removed for Journey into Your imagination which drew a lot of criticism from fans. 4. There are several references to other Disney movies in this attraction including The Absent Minded Professor, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and Honey I Shrunk The Kids. 5. The ride also features some tributes to the classic Journey Into Imagination attraction.  Many animatronics and figures of Figment feature prominently in the ride and the reapperaing/dissapearing butterfly from the original can be seen as well.  There’s also a brief tribute to The Dreamfinder, the ride’s original host. Now, lets visit the Imagination institute and take a ride on Journey Into Imagination With Figment.  John B. deHaas is along for the ride today and after the ride audio, we’ll discuss our thoughts on this attraction.  This is a binaural recording so if you have headphones, put them on now as we set our imaginations free on EPCOT’S Journey Into Imagination with Figment. FOLLOW US http://www.facebook.com/attractionchecklist http://www.facebook.com/saturdaymorningmedia http://www.twitter.com/SaturdayMMedia https://plus.google.com/+Saturdaymorningmedia https://www.linkedin.com/company/saturday-morning-media http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com http://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/user/SaturdayMorningMedia?sub_confirmation=1 Sources: WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_into_Imagination_with_Figment DISNEY WORLD WEBSITE https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/journey-into-imagination-with-figment/ Show ©2016 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

We look for the top 3 places to still find the future in Future World. Then we each give our vision for reimagining the Imagination Pavilion. Finally we wrap up our comparison of Disneyland versus Disney World attractions.

We look for the top 3 places to still find the future in Future World. Then we each give our vision for reimagining the Imagination Pavilion. Finally we wrap up our comparison of Disneyland versus Disney World attractions.

Welcome to Episode 95 of the Disneybrit Podcast for Wednesday 5th June 2012. We start the show with all the latest news and rumours from Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris and the UK Disney scene. Kez and Adam also share their experience of the Jubilee Family Festival and Disney's part in that event. Next up is the return of our Around the World in 80 segments as we take a look at the Imagination Pavilion and what is has to offer guests. We discuss which is better, Honey I shrunk the Audience or Captain EO and just what we think they future may hold for this pavilion. Don’t forget you can contact us via email at podcast@disneybrit.com and now on our new Voicemail. Call us from the US on 407 545-7980. Why not call us from the parks if you are out there! So, without any further ado, sit back, recline your seat, relax and enjoy this episode of the Disneybrit Podcast.

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) Episode theme: Journey Into Imagination   Before we delve into this episode’s theme, we take in part three of three of a very special feature.  Back in 2006, yours truly sat in on a Walt Disney World Audition Workshop.  It was an intense couple of hours of enthusiastic performers needing a reality check and casting directors there to provide it, all in the spirit of better preparing those auditioning so they could earn one of the coveted performing spots.  Whether you’re a performer a not, enjoy an inside glimpse at what it takes to audition for Walt Disney World.   Next I’ll introduce you to Shawn and Katie, hosts of the popular, Waltcast.    Next, learn about the history and rumored future of one of Epcot’s most beloved and missed attractions, Journey Into Imagination.   Next, from D23s Destination D in May 2011, composer Richard Sherman is joined by none other than the Dreamfinder from the original Journey Into Imagination for a delightful sing-along.   Then, from the Attraction Audio Archive we enjoy the full ride-through of the original Journey Into Imagination! In from the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, Disneyland Record.   On Epcot Center’s opening day, October 1st1982, NBC Today Show hosted a live special covering opening day.  Bryant Gumble was on hand to interview the one and only Dreamfinder, portrayed by Ron Schneider, and Imagineer Barry Braverman!   Each show we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East or a Disney Park West.   This week take in a live version of the current version, Journey Into Imagination with Figment.  I think you’ll find the comparison rather striking… and maybe just a little disappointing.  But don’t take my word for it! Listen for yourself then join me on Facebook and post your comments!   We close the show with song played in the other Imagination Pavilion attraction on opening day, the 3D film, Magic Journeys.  Like One Little Spark, Makin’ Memories and Magic Journeys were written by the Sherman Brothers.  Makin’ Memories was part of the pre-show to the film, and Magic Journeys served as the films theme music.   Gary Chambers (805) 270-5785 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323     The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice.  All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act.  Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.  

(((HEADPHONES STRONGLY RECOMMENDED))) With Mouse Lounge Martini in hand, I'm your host Gary Chambers. Welcome, to the Mouse Lounge. To voice your comments, ask a question, or make a request, send an email to mouselounge@gmail.com or leave voicemail at 805-215-0277 for later playback on the show. Lastly, if you like the show, be sure to post a review for the Mouse Lounge Podcast on iTunes. Visit Mouselounge.com anytime for detailed show notes, theme park blog, and multimedia downloads that accompany each show. This week, the Mouse Lounge sees spots and goes to the dogs. Also on the show, a full docket of Disney News from departments Entertainment, Theme Parks East, Theme Parks West, and Business. Each week, in From the Vault we sample a clip from a classic Disney film, short, television or radio program, or Disneyland Record: This week, the Mouse Lounge takes a trip to Hollywood. Not Disney's Hollywood Studios, but rather the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood California to see 101 Dalmatians on the big screen. The film has been beautifully restored, but what really made the evening of January 18th special was the unique panel discussion prior to the picture's screening. Join host Leonard Maltin and animator Eric Goldberg, actress Lisa Davis, animator/sculptor Blaine Gibson, and Imagineer, Alice Davis as they reminisce and comment about this sleeper Disney film. Each week we present a high definition ride-through from a Disney Park East and a Disney Park West. This week from Disney Parks East we head over to the Imagination Pavilion in Epcot and take a ride with Figment on Journey into Imagination. Then take a trip back in time by going to the multimedia section of Mouselounge.com and download the original incarnation of Journey Into Imagination. From the Disney Family Museum: With the country spiraling headlong into a near certain recession, it's refreshing to hear Walt share his thoughts about money. In Disney Parks West we head north into Fantasyland for a ride on Snow White's Scary Adventures. Each week we feature a unique take on Disney music. On this podcast, you knew it was comin', two very different versions of Cruella de Ville. First, from Disneymania 5, Payden Panettiere gives us a very smacking good bubblegum dance track, followed by a salubrious arrangement by the incomparable Dr. John. Now, please keep your head, arms, feet and legs inside the podcast at all times. Driver you're clear! Gary Chambers 206-909-7427 The Mouse Lounge http://www.mouselounge.com Subscribe to our write a review about the Mouse Lounge Podcast: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=180696323 The Mouse Lounge is a fan-based podcast and is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. Non factual statements made by the Mouse Lounge hosts, Gary Chambers and his guests are their current opinions only and are subject to change without notice. All copyrighted material used with permission or under the Fair Use Doctrine in Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. Although the information in this program is believed to be reliable, Mr. Chambers, and Mouselounge.com do not make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy or completeness, nor do they assess, verify or guarantee the suitability of information.