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{{Infobox Disney ride || image=Figmentnigel.jpg| caption='''Dr. Nigel Channing with Figment.'''| opened= June 2, 2002| theme= Imagination| duration=6:00| park= Epcot| land=Future World| vehicle_type= Train| host= Dr. Nigel Channing and Figment| custom_label_1= Theme Song| custom_value_1= One Little Spark| custom_label_2= Formally Known As| custom_value_2= Journey Into Imagination (1983-1998) <br> Journey Into Your Imagination (1999-2001)|custom_label_2= Disney Genie +|custom_value_2= Yes}}Journey Into Imagination With Figment is an attraction located in the [[Imagination!]] pavilion, in within [[Epcot]].If you are looking for the attraction that was housed in the pavilion from 1983 until 1999 see: [[Journey Into Imagination]].

The basic idea for the What would one day be known as Journey Into Imagination attraction came , began as an idea from Disney Imagineer, Tony Baxter. The idea Baxter was tasked with working on an attraction for EPCOT Center's Kodak Pavilion, with the character figment only request being that they wanted something that would be "very imaginative". Based on this request, Tony came to him while watching an episode of up with the television series Magnum Pidea of a Dream Catcher (as it is unofficially called); a machine which traveled through space collecting sparks of imagination.I. In  Piloting the episode Magnum had hidden a goat in Higgins' yardDream Catcher, would be Dreamfinder, a whimsical inventor who collected and reused imagination. The Dreamfinder character actually began as the goat had predictably tore host of an unbuilt attraction called the garden upGallery of Illusion. When Higgins suggested that a goat This attraction was ruining his yard. Magnum replied that to be built in the never constructed Discovery Bay expansion of Disneyland, and it was all just a figment to be hosted by an investor named Professor Marvel. In one of his imaginationthe scenes in this attraction, to which Higgins countered "Figments don't eat grass!"Professor Marvel showed how he domesticated dragons, even holding a baby one. This lineWhen work began on Journey Into Imagination, gave Tony Baxter Captain Marvel became the inspiration for Dreamfinder, with Joe Rhode serving as the model for the idea to create a character "that everyone knows about and has never been visualized.

Figment was first sketched by Disney artist Steve Kirk who turned in a rough drawing of The second character created for the characters. Imagineer X Atencio then slightly altered the drawing toJourney Into Imagination attraction, "make the character lovable, in was a way that kids could relate to". The Dreamfinderpurple, Figments creator childlike dragon named Figment. Figment’s creation began when Tony Baxter was designed after Imagineer Joe Rhode, who would later be lead designer watching an episode of Disney's Animal KingdomMagnum P. The Dreamfinder's voice was performed by actors Chuck McCann and Ron SchneiderI. Finding a voice for Figment proved to be much more difficult however. Disney In the episode, Magnum had menhidden a goat in Higgins’ yard, women, boys and girls all try out for the rolegoad had predictably torn up the vegetation. When Higgins suggested that a goat was ruining his yard, but no voice Magnum replied that it was deemed suitableall just a figment of his imagination. EventuallyHiggins’ response that “Figments don’t eat grass!” gave Baxter the inspiration for his new character, they found named Figment. Tony would later explain that Figment's voice in veteran voice actor Billy Barty, who was perfect for the rolea character that everyone knows about and has never been visualized.

It took Taking some inspiration from the Gallery of Illusion attraction, Figment was initially sketched by Disney nearly six months artist Steve Kirk who turned in a rough drawing of the character. Imagineer X Atencio then slightly altered the drawing to come up with an idea for , "make the Journey Into Imagination attractioncharacter lovable, in a way that kids could relate to". To help them with With their understanding of imaginationtwo main characters designed, Imagineers set about finding voices for the duo. Although finding a voice for Dreamfinder was relatively simple (with actor Chuck McCann filling the role) finding a voice for Figment proved to be much more difficult. Disney brought in various scientist had men, women, boys and artistsgirls all audition for the role, but no voice was deemed suitable. Eventually , they came found Figment's voice in veteran voice actor Billy Barty, who was deemed perfect for the role. When talking about the role of Figment, Tony Baxter said:[[Image:Dreamfindermodel.jpg|400px|thumb|The original model of Dreamfinder.]]{{Quotation| "The story needed to describe the conclusion that while every bodies imagination complex process in an engaging, interactive way without seeming like a lecture. A persona was differentneeded to give the process personality, how people get their imagination is but having a human character seemed too selective. A friendly imaginary being that could delight in the samewonders of imagination would be more inclusive. "| Tony Baxter said:}}

{{Quotation| "The story needed to describe the complex process With their characters in an engagingplace, interactive way without seeming like a lecture. A persona was needed it took Disney nearly six months to give come up with an idea for the process personality, but having a human character seemed too selectiveJourney Into Imagination attraction. A friendly imaginary being that could delight To help them with their understanding of imagination, Disney brought in various scientist and artists. Eventually they came to the wonders of conclusion that while everybody’s imagination would be more inclusivewas different, how people get their imagination is the same. Thus they decided to focus on how we gather, store and recombine ideas."}}

Despite originally scheduled as an opening day attraction, Journey Into Imagination With Figment finally opened as simply Journey Into Imagination on March 5, 1983, five months after EPCOT Center’s opening day. Although the Kodak sponsored rest of the pavilion that housed opened with the attraction had been open since Epcot's opening dayrest of EPCOT Center, the pavilion remained nameless until technical issues with Journey Into Imagination gave it it's namesakeImagination’s turntable, loading and unloading mechanisms caused the attraction to be delayed. The original According to Tony Baxter however, the attraction was a dark rideup an running, which helped guests explore their imagination. The ride was hosted by the popular characters Dreamfinder yet Disney executives did not think would be reliable and Figmentthus it was delayed. 71 different special effects were created for the original After opening, Journey Into Imagination, more then tall of the effects created for the opening of the Magic Kingdom. The ride remained essentially the same from 1983 until 1998, when it was closed for refurbishment.

Following a decrease in popularityWith the new millennium approaching, Kodak decided that it was not getting enough bang for their buckdecided that Journey Into Imagination needed to be updated. While the attraction remained popular, when it came had seen a recent decline in attendance and was beginning to look dated. Because of this, Kodak's renewal of their sponsorship of the Journey Into Imagination attraction. Disney told them Pavilion necessitated that to increase attendance, the attraction would need to be updated. A new ride before 2000 (when Epcot was pitchedplanning on having its big millennium celebration). After a series of rejected ideas (including an attraction based on the 1997 movie Flubber, and another attraction that would have guests entering the mind of a celebrity),Walt Disney Imagineering pitched an idea for "must see" attraction, which was sure to renew the pavilions popularity. The attraction was pitched as a that would use special effects based experience, which would to challenge and confuse guests guest’s senses. After hearing the pitch, one executive said:[[Image:JOurneyintoyourimagiantion.jpg|400px|thumb|The entrance to the Imagination! pavilion during the Journey Into 'Your' Imagination era. Photo by Ckramer]]{{Quotation|“If you were in that room hearing the pitch you would have been blown away. You'll be in this dark room and not be able to tell up from down. You will be surrounded by sound and not know the direction. It was all amazing, sounded state of the art and more importantly guaranteed to give the guests a terrific experience."| <Ref> http://www.epcotlegacy.com </ref>}}

{{Quotation|“if you were in that room hearing The new attraction was eventually given the pitch you would have been blown away. You'll be in this dark room blessing of both Kodak and not be able to tell up from down. You will be surrounded by sound Disney, and not know the direction. It Journey Into Imagination was all amazingclosed on October 10, sounded state 1998. Taking its inspiration from the [[Honey, I Shrunk the Audience]] attraction, it was decided that the new Journey Into Imagination would become a part of the art and more importantly guaranteed to give fiction Imagination Institute (which the entire pavilion would now be themed as). Renamed Journey Into “Your” Imagination, the new attraction took guests on a terrific experience. We saw this concept art and tour of the Imagination Institute, where they spoke so enthusiasticallylearned the “effects of sound, color, illusion, dimension and gravity on people's ‘imagination generator.’” Dr.Nigel Channing (Eric Idle), who had appeared in Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, was tapped as the host of new attraction. Imagineer Orrin Shively (who had previously produced Test Track) produced Journey Into “Your” Imagination, and gave the show a minimal plot in order to allow guests to explore their own imagination."}}

The new attraction was eventually given the blessing of both Kodak and Disney. Journey Into Your Imagination's was produced by Imagineer Orrin Shively (who also produced Test Track), who gave the show a minimal plot constructed in order to allow them to explore their own imagination. The entire devolopment and construction of the attraction took only two yearsexactly one year, making it one of the quickest fasted built , modern attractions , in Walt Disney World. The ride reopened in 1999 as Journey Into ''Your'' ImaginationDuring the construction, the attraction’s track length was shortened by 40% and the turntable (which had been a much smaller and less expensive ridesource of maintenance issues since the attraction opened) was removed. Popular characters, Also removed from the attraction, were popular characters Dreamfinder and Figment were removed from (although Figment made a few cameos in the new attraction, along with many of the special effects). The dark ride entire Imagination! Pavilion (as it was now hosed by Dr. Nigel Channingcalled) was dedicated on September 29, head of the 1998, with Journey Into “Your” Imagination Instituteopening on October 1. Nigel now gave guests a tour of the  Following its reopening, Journey Into Your Imagination Institute, which was referenced in the other Imagination! (the new name of the pavilion) bombarded by guest complaints. The attractionwas described as cheap, [[Honeyboring, I Shrunk the Audience]]and condescending. Critics panned the new attraction,and Many fans began further decided to call for a boycott of both the attraction, (and it's sponsor, even Kodak) in order to show their displeasure. Guest complaints bombarded EpcotBesides angering fans, as more and more people rode the new Journey Into Your Imagination also angered Kodak, who felt they did not get an attractionthat was worth their investment. The boycott proved successfulDue to the pressure asserted by fans, as guests complaints (along with pressure from Kodak, and even Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Kodak) led to yet , Journey Into Your Imagination was closed for another (quick) refurbishment in on October 8, 2001.

By mid 2001, Disney and Kodak decided that they needed to fix Following the failure of Journey Into Your Imagination attraction and on October 8th, 2001 it was decided that once again the attraction closedneeded to be significantly changed. Kodak This time however, the budget for the refurbishment was extremely limited. Sponsor Kodak was unwilling to provide put more funds for a new attraction, after money into the disappointment of the previous renovation. Due to thisattraction, and the crippling economic effects of tourism industry as a whole had been devastated by the 9/11 attackson September 11, the 2001. Working with these constraints, Imagineering was given a budget for the new of less than 8 million dollars, and tasked with turning Journey Into Your Imagination was extremely lowinto a respectable attraction. In factBased on guest feedback, Imagineering knew that the needed to reinstate Figment back into the attraction. To do this, Figment Audio Animatronics which had been stored in various offices on Disney property, Imagineers were only given 8 million dollars recollected and returned to renovate the rideattraction. The main goal Furthermore, many of the new attractionshow scenes were reshot, was to reinsert so that Dr. Nigel Channing now interacted with Figment .  Besides just adding the purple dragon back into the attraction, Disney also changed the tone of the ridesignificantly. Guests complaints had made it clear that Figment still had Instead of being a strong followingscientific tour, and his presence was missed on the new version of Journey Into Your Imaginationwas a comical journey through the Institute’s Sense Labs. Due to both time and budge complaints, Dr. Nigel Channing still ran the attraction was not replacedtour, but simply updatedhe was now interrupted by a significantly more troublesome Figment, who argued with the Dr. The plot about the value of Imagination. Although the attraction track remained essentially the same, the show scenes were all significantly changed. More importantly perhaps, the ride still focused on guests getting vehicles now came to a tour stop in most of the Imagination Institutedifferent rooms, however now Figment intervened causing havoc allowing Imagineers to focus guest’s attention on the doctors toura specific scene, and create a more linear story. The original attractions theme Also of note, Disney added the song "One Little Spark" was also returned, although it had to be slightly rearranged and given new verses, to fit back into the attraction, albeit with mostly new attractionlyrics. The renovation was complete in only 236 days and on June 2, 2002Sherman Brothers were once again hired to write the lyrics, with the attraction song being performed by Dr. Nigel Channing and Figment.Journey Into Your Imagination reopened as Journey Into Imagination with With Figmenton June 2, 2002, a mere 236 days after it closed.

==Ride Attraction Plot==

The original Journey Into Imagination attraction, was a dark ride hosted by the Dreamfinder and his creation Figment. On the attraction guests would explore various aspects of Imaginationimagination. Scenes on Journey Into Imagination included, the Dreamport, an art scene, a nightmare scene, a theater scene and a finale. The ride ran from 1983-1998. For a more detailed plot summary visit the [[Journey Into Imagination]] page.

===Journey Into ''Your'' Imagination (1999-2001)===[[Image:Journeyyour2.jpg|thumb|400px|Guests inside the Gravity Lab on Journey Into Your Imagination.]]Journey Into Your Imagination’s plot began in the queue, where guests could see signs for the Imagination Institute. A directory showed that the institute was made up of six different departments: color, dimensions, gravity, illusions, sound, and the [[ImageWorks]]. Dr. Nigel Channing then appeared on the monitors in the queue, to inform guests that besides just touring the lab, they would also be test subjects for the new Imagination Scanner experiment. This video was one of the few places in the attraction where guests could still see Figment.

The second version After entering their ride vehicles, guests moved forward and stopped in front of Journey Into a large mirror. Here the Imagination Scanner would scan them, to determine what they were imagining. Dr. Nigel Channing would then inform guests that there was known as Journey Into ''Your'' Imagination, "Not much going on" in their imagination (with the scanner showing cobwebs and even a “vacancy” sign), which was perfect for the experiment. The focus tour of the ride was to allow labs then began in the Sound Room, where guests were challenged to explore their own "see what you hear". The room was almost completely dark, but inside guests could hear various noises such as: a baby crying, a trumpet, a toilet flushing and finally, a train roaring by. As guests transitioned into the Illusion Lab, Nigel informed them that “"When the laws of physics and common sense are shattered, imaginationtakes over". Due In the Illusion Lab, guests could see a looking glass illusion that seemed to this conceptmagnifying a room, the attraction had minimal plot as well as and a cinder block breaking through a glass table (that actually had no glass). Continuing on, riders based by giant cage which appeared to be empty, after further inspection however, guests could see a camouflaged giant butterfly. Another illusion in the popular characters lab was a fish that seemed to by swimming out of water, although this was obviously not actually the Dreamfinder and Figment were almost completely removedcase.

The attraction's plot began in After exiting the queueIllusion Lab, where guests could see signs for entered the Imagination InstituteColor of Sound room. A directory Here, large screens showed that how imagination relates colors to sound. For example, when the institute screen was made up of six different departments: colorred, dimensionsguests would hear something cooking, gravity, illusions, soundwhen it was green they could hear rainforest sounds, and the [[ImageWorks]]. Drfinally a metallic color allowed guests to hear a space ship blasting off. Nigel Channing then appeared on After leaving the monitors in the queue, to inform Color of Sound guests that besides just touring would enter the labConnection Room, where they would also be test subjects for the new Imagination Scanner experiment. This videowere surrounded by stars, was one which when connected properly, could create images of the few places animals. The final room in the attraction tour was the Gravity Lab, where everything that was supposed to be down was up. In this room, guests could still look on the ceiling to see Figmentupside down rooms, including a bathroom and a kitchen. There were also mirrors located here, which showed guests upside down.

After entering completing their ride vehiclestour, guests moved forward and stopped in front of a large mirror. Here were once again scanned by the Imagination Scanner would scan them, to determine what they were imagining. Dr. Nigel Channing would then inform guests that there wasThis time however, "Not much going on" in their imagination, which was perfect for so strong that they broke the experimentmachine. The tour of After the labs then began machine had malfunctioned, the lights would go out in the sound room. Here, and projections of all the objects that guests were challenged to "see what you hear". The room was almost completely dark, but inside guests imagining could hear various noises such as: a baby crying, a trumpet, a toilet flushing and a train roaring bybe seen above. After exiting the sound room, guests entered the illusion labDr. Here Nigel informed them, that when you defy the laws of physics, imagination takes place. In the illusion lab, Channing would then invite guests could see a giant cage which appeared to be empty. After further inspection however, guests could see a camouflage giant butterfly. Another illusion in visit the lab was a fish who seemed to by swimming out of water[[ImageWorks]], although this was not actually concluding the caseattraction.

After completing their tourLike Journey Into ''Your'' Imagination, Journey Into Imagination With Figment begins with guests were once again scanned by entering the Imagination ScannerInstitute. This time howeverHere, their imagination was so strong that they broke guests see a directory of the machinesix departments of the institute: smell, sight, sound, taste, touch and the [[ImageWorks]]. After In the machine had malfunctionedInstitute's lobby [[Weebo]] the yellow robot from the 1997 movie Flubber can be found. As guests meander through the queue, they can see portraits of the lights would go out in Inventor of the roomYear award winners including: Dr. Nigel Channing, Wayne Szalinski (from the Honey, I Shrunk series) and projects of all Professor Philip Brainard (from the objects in movie Flubber).Continuing through the queue, guests imagination could be seenpass by the labs of the three scientists, before eventually reaching their ride vehicles. After boarding, Dr. Nigel Channing would then invite introduces himself, and welcomes guests to visit the [[ImageWorks]] concluding institute. He informs them that they will be taking a moving, open house tour, which will show how the attractionfive senses affect imagination. Figment then appears, and tells the doctor that he wants to go on the tour too. Although the doctor introduces the purple dragon as one of the Institute’s discoveries, he tells Figment that he cannot go on the tour. When Dr. Channing tells him he doesn't want him out of his sight however, Figment disappears and guests begin their tour.

===Journey Into Imagination With Figment(2002-Present)=== Like Journey Into ''Your'' Imagination, Journey Into Imagination With Figment begins with guests entering the Imagination Institute. Here, guests see the five departments of the institute: smell, sight, sound, taste, and touch. In the queue, guests can see potraits of the the Inventor of the Year award winners. They include, Dr. Nigel Channing, Wayne Szalinski (from the Honey, I Shrunk series) and Professor Philip Brainard (from the movie Flubber). Guests can also see the labs of the three scientists as they they wait ing line. After boarding their ride vehicles, Dr. Nigel Channing introduces himself, and welcomes guests to the institute. He informs them that they will be taking a moving open house, which will show how the five senses affect Imagination. Figment then appears, and tells the doctor that he wants to go on the tour too. When Dr. Channing tells him he doesn't want the purple dragon out of his sight, Figment disappears and guests begin their tour. The first room that the ride vehicles enter is the sound lab. The professor begins his demonstration by playing a series of tones, which shows how people hear out of either their left or right ear. All As the test is going on, all of the sudden, guests here a phone ringing, and . As Figment appears holding a phone, he explains that you do not need to hear with your ears, but with your imagination. The doctor Dr. Nigel Channing then declares that he has "completely lost my his train of thought". With is queue, Figment then replies that he found it“no you haven’t, its right here”, as guests hear a train go roaring by. Figment then begins to sing a new verse to the song "One Little Spark"

your Your ears are hearing<br>a A thousand thoughts<br>can Can start appearing<br>and And each of us imagines different things<br>from From just a sound<br>your Your mind has wings"}}[[Image:ImaginationInstituteLogo.jpg|400px|thumb|The Journey Into Imagination pavilion was transformed to the Imagination Institute in 1999.]]After exiting the sound lab, guests enter the sight lab, here . Here Dr. Nigel Channing alerts guests guest’s attention to a large eye chart in the room. While guests are told to read itthe charts third line, they can see the silhouette of Figment creeping across the screen. Soon, Figment gets rid of all the other letters, and he spells out the word "Figment". Figment says that people sight is a lot more fun when they use their imagnation instead of their eyeshis name. He then sings explains that “"Sure You Can see with your eyes, but imagine what you can see if you use your imagination”, before singing another new verse of "One Little Spark"as guests continue their tour of the Institute.

The next room in the tour is the smell lab. As guests enter itthe lab, Figment and Dr. Nigel Channing argue about whether Imagination imagination should be controlled or set free. Here, guests can see After passing by a giant butterfly which seems to appear out of nowhere, Dr. Inside the smell roomNigel Channing explains that senses (especially pleasant or familiar ones) can spark imagination. At this point, Figment takes control and sets off a slot machinethat features different smells. The machine comes up with three skunks, leading guests to get sprayedby a skunk smell. Different containers As the ride vehicles are set in motion, guests pass by the room hold other smells, including one for a rose. smell containers and Figment then begins to sing "One Little Spark" again.

[[Image:Figmenthouse.jpg|400px|thumb|Figment in his house, which is upside down.]] After this the skunk catastrophic, Dr. Channing decides to skip the touch and taste labs. He also questions whether or not to end the tour altogether. Figment says theythat ending the tour of the Institute is a great idea, and that they should, but he decides to take everybody on a instead tour of his house. Guests then move off the normal track, as they head towards Figment's house. As Nigel then says laments that everything has been turned upside down, which gives Figment gets an idea. He decides that upside down sounds like a great idea! , and decides to turn his house upside down. Before guests enter his house, they see all kinds of upside down surreal signs pointing them in the right direction. Figment can be hear heard singing "One Little Spark" again.

When guests finally reach Figments house everything is upside down, as advertised. The rooms are located on the ceiling where , where guests can see his kitchen, living room and bathroom. Audio Anamatronic Animatronic Figments can be seen here, eating in front of the TV, in the bath, and looking into the refrigerator. Nigel eventually decides that As Figment and Dr. Channing argue over whether imagination should be controlled or set free, and he says, "if you can't beat em', join em'Figment explains that imagination is the brain’s open house. He and This convinces the Dr. that Figment then decided had been right about imagination all along, and he declares that they need to go back to the Imagination Institute as they . As guests take Figment’s shortcut back to the Institute, Dr. Channing and Figment sing another verse of "One Little Spark".

Following their tourArriving back at the Imagination Institute, guests enter the attractions final sceneDr. Here Nigel Channing informs them guests that he has learned it's best to let imagination go free. Figment replies, "yeah imaginations a bang!". At this point, a loud popping sound is heard, and guests enter a room with many Audio Anamatronic Animatronic Figments celebrating, as they sing "One Little Spark". Inside the room, guests can see Figment flying, by a rainbow and hitchhiking on a planet, among other things. Dr. Nigel's face can also be seen here, singing on the moon. After going through this scene, guests are invited to explore the [[ImageWorks]] to further their study of imagination. The final verses to "One Little Spark" which are played in this scene are:[[Image:Fiigment.jpg|400px|thumb|Figment celebrating in the ride's finale.]]