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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.

Not Afraid · 08-21-2005, 10:08 PM

YAY!

Drince....got a question?

mousepod · 08-25-2005, 09:09 AM

In honor of the upcoming Batsday celebration, I thought I'd revive this thread.

It's a humorous take on horror, with a decidedly musical bent. It features Paul Frees and has a memorable guest appearance by Thurl Ravenscroft. It debuted in 1959. What is it?

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-26-2005, 09:40 AM

My guess was the "Haunted House" album that came out after the Mansion facade was built but years before the Mansion opened....but Mousepod already informed me that that's incorrect.

Alex · 08-26-2005, 10:00 AM

Spike Jones's Spooktacular in Sound

mousepod · 08-26-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Spike Jones's Spooktacular in Sound

Ding! Ding! Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner.

Not Afraid · 08-26-2005, 11:29 AM

LOL. Alex, you crack me up!

Your question.

Alex · 08-26-2005, 01:24 PM

Why?

In 1918 Walt Disney failed to join the military because they didn't accept his lie about his age (he was only 16). Instead he joined the Red Cross and would go to France as an ambulance driver.

While training to drive ambulances in Connecticut, what other future giant of the business world was in his training class? This person would, during the construction of Disneyland, use this connection in an attempt to get his business a presence in Disneyland.

I have no idea if this is easy or hard. Just something I happen to know.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-26-2005, 03:23 PM

Henry Ford?

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08-21-2005, 08:33 AM	#82
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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08-25-2005, 09:09 AM	#84
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	In honor of the upcoming Batsday celebration, I thought I'd revive this thread. It's a humorous take on horror, with a decidedly musical bent. It features Paul Frees and has a memorable guest appearance by Thurl Ravenscroft. It debuted in 1959. What is it? __________________ "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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08-26-2005, 09:40 AM	#85
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	My guess was the "Haunted House" album that came out after the Mansion facade was built but years before the Mansion opened....but Mousepod already informed me that that's incorrect. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-26-2005, 10:00 AM	#86
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Spike Jones's Spooktacular in Sound
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08-26-2005, 11:29 AM	#88
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	LOL. Alex, you crack me up! Your question.
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08-26-2005, 01:24 PM	#89
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Why? In 1918 Walt Disney failed to join the military because they didn't accept his lie about his age (he was only 16). Instead he joined the Red Cross and would go to France as an ambulance driver. While training to drive ambulances in Connecticut, what other future giant of the business world was in his training class? This person would, during the construction of Disneyland, use this connection in an attempt to get his business a presence in Disneyland. I have no idea if this is easy or hard. Just something I happen to know.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Henry Ford? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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