Trivia thread - - Page 8

Not Afraid · 08-16-2005, 08:16 PM

Question marks don't photograph well, or I'd prove it to you.

mousepod · 08-16-2005, 08:31 PM

Not quite there yet.

Here's another clue: perhaps our newest member has heard the answer more than most of us...

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-19-2005, 04:38 PM

So. It has to do with Muppet Vision 3D in Florida. I know nothing about Florida. My google searches are proving fruitless.

What the hell is "Screwball"?

Not Afraid · 08-19-2005, 04:43 PM

Someone that know WDW and more info about the Muppets has to answer it. Meanwhile, do we want an easier question to chew on until this one gets solved?

mousepod · 08-20-2005, 11:17 AM

Here are some more clues:

- It has nothing to do with MuppetVision - in fact it has nothing to do with that theme park.

- Screwball is the name of a character in the one Tom Cruise movie that goths will admit to enjoying.

- The reason the answer is so cool is that it's an example of Disney listening to the fans.

Big Clue:

Spoiler:

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-20-2005, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousepod

Big Clue:

Spoiler:

Babe, I think you're posting this question to the wrong board.

Unless Flippyshark, MatterCOT fan, HTH or BDK want to give it a shot.

mousepod · 08-20-2005, 01:02 PM

wrong board? no such thing. Anyone who went to WDW at least twice (once between '83 and '98, and once since June 2002) should have experienced the answer first-hand.

(was that a massive clue? you bet.)

Drince88 · 08-21-2005, 06:26 AM

I'm not sure how much of this I should put in spoilers, so I'll put it all in - I don't have the answer, but maybe someone who's actually SEEN said Tom Cruise movie might be able to figure it out from my thoughts...(This WAS a group assignment, wasn't it?)

Spoiler:

BigDaddyKyle · 08-21-2005, 07:42 AM

I am thinking the same thing Drince...

mousepod · 08-21-2005, 08:33 AM

Drince88 - you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!

Here are the details:

In March '83, five months after the opening of EPCOT, the attraction "Journey Into Imagination" debuted in EPCOT's Futureworld. The ride featured the song "One Little Spark" written by the Sherman Brothers and featured the characters Dreamfinder and FIGMENT (Figment of Imagination, get it?). It was a silly and fun Omnimover ride that was initially very popular, and Figment became the mascot for EPCOT. Figment was dreamed up by Tony Baxter, and drawn by Steve Kirk and X. Atencio.

His voice was provided by veteran actor Billy Barty, whose career stretched back to 1928, when he was four years old. People from my generation probably know Billy best from his appearances in Sid and Marty Krofft shows like 'Pufnstuf' and 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters'. In 1985, Billy played "Screwball" in the Ridley Scott fantasy classic "Legend", which also starred a young Tom Cruise (sorry - I forgot all about "Interview with a Vampire" - didn't mean to create a red herring there).

In October 1998, Journey Into Imagination, which while still a fan favorite had become a walk-on attraction, was closed.

A year later, in October 1999, a new version of the attraction opened, called "Journey Into Your Imagination". It was a completely new ride, which was totally rethemed to work with the "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" movie that now occupied the theater in the Imagination Pavilion. While crowds flocked to the 3D movie, they hated the new ride, and hard core Disney fans bemoaned the loss of the Dreamfinder (a little), and Figment (a lot). There's even a story that Eisner himself thought that the attraction sucked. This version of the attraction was closed in October 2001.

Imagineer David Mumford was charged with creating a new version of the attraction that would include the Imagination Institute from v2 of the attraction but would bring back Figment. Less than year later, in June 2002, a brand-new version of the ride was opened, and Figment was back! The new attraction was called "Journey Into Imagination with Figment" just to make sure everybody knew. Unfortunately, Billy Barty has passed away, so they had to find a new actor to voice Figment. They chose David Goelz, who was a Muppeteer since the 1970's and is possibly most famous for being the voice of The Great Gonzo.

...and that's the story.

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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	So. It has to do with Muppet Vision 3D in Florida. I know nothing about Florida. My google searches are proving fruitless. What the hell is "Screwball"? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Someone that know WDW and more info about the Muppets has to answer it. Meanwhile, do we want an easier question to chew on until this one gets solved?
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08-20-2005, 11:17 AM	#5
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Here are some more clues: - It has nothing to do with MuppetVision - in fact it has nothing to do with that theme park. - Screwball is the name of a character in the one Tom Cruise movie that goths will admit to enjoying. - The reason the answer is so cool is that it's an example of Disney listening to the fans. Big Clue: Spoiler: Think EPCOT! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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08-20-2005, 01:02 PM	#7
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	wrong board? no such thing. Anyone who went to WDW at least twice (once between '83 and '98, and once since June 2002) should have experienced the answer first-hand. (was that a massive clue? you bet.) __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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08-21-2005, 06:26 AM	#8
Drince88 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481	I'm not sure how much of this I should put in spoilers, so I'll put it all in - I don't have the answer, but maybe someone who's actually SEEN said Tom Cruise movie might be able to figure it out from my thoughts...(This WAS a group assignment, wasn't it?) Spoiler: I believe we're talking about the re-addition of Figment into "Journey into Your Imgination" - but I have no idea how he's connected to either Gonzo OR with "Interview with a Vampire"
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BigDaddyKyle Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trenton, GA Posts: 42	I am thinking the same thing Drince... __________________ Its me, Its me! It that K-Y-L-E!
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08-21-2005, 08:33 AM	#10
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Drince88 - you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! Here are the details: In March '83, five months after the opening of EPCOT, the attraction "Journey Into Imagination" debuted in EPCOT's Futureworld. The ride featured the song "One Little Spark" written by the Sherman Brothers and featured the characters Dreamfinder and FIGMENT (Figment of Imagination, get it?). It was a silly and fun Omnimover ride that was initially very popular, and Figment became the mascot for EPCOT. Figment was dreamed up by Tony Baxter, and drawn by Steve Kirk and X. Atencio. His voice was provided by veteran actor Billy Barty, whose career stretched back to 1928, when he was four years old. People from my generation probably know Billy best from his appearances in Sid and Marty Krofft shows like 'Pufnstuf' and 'Sigmund and the Sea Monsters'. In 1985, Billy played "Screwball" in the Ridley Scott fantasy classic "Legend", which also starred a young Tom Cruise (sorry - I forgot all about "Interview with a Vampire" - didn't mean to create a red herring there). In October 1998, Journey Into Imagination, which while still a fan favorite had become a walk-on attraction, was closed. A year later, in October 1999, a new version of the attraction opened, called "Journey Into Your Imagination". It was a completely new ride, which was totally rethemed to work with the "Honey I Shrunk the Audience" movie that now occupied the theater in the Imagination Pavilion. While crowds flocked to the 3D movie, they hated the new ride, and hard core Disney fans bemoaned the loss of the Dreamfinder (a little), and Figment (a lot). There's even a story that Eisner himself thought that the attraction sucked. This version of the attraction was closed in October 2001. Imagineer David Mumford was charged with creating a new version of the attraction that would include the Imagination Institute from v2 of the attraction but would bring back Figment. Less than year later, in June 2002, a brand-new version of the ride was opened, and Figment was back! The new attraction was called "Journey Into Imagination with Figment" just to make sure everybody knew. Unfortunately, Billy Barty has passed away, so they had to find a new actor to voice Figment. They chose David Goelz, who was a Muppeteer since the 1970's and is possibly most famous for being the voice of The Great Gonzo. ...and that's the story. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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