Unlocking Figment: Past, Present, and Future
Figment is a fictional dragon who is the star of the Journey Into Imagination attraction at EPCOT. The story begins in Disneyland as Figment was originally intended for the proposed but never created Discovery Bay expansion. During the creation of EPCOT, Kodak signed on to be the sponsor of the attraction and characters were reimagined by Tony Baxter and Steve Krik to make their debut, Journey Into Imagination. In the attraction, Figment is the imaginary friend of a boy named Dreamfinder. The two travel through time and space, exploring the world of imagination.
Many fans recall that In 2002, the Journey Into Imagination attraction was closed for major renovations. When it reopened in 2003, Figment was no longer the star of the attraction. Instead, the attraction was now focused on the Dreamfinder character. However, Figment remained a popular character and was eventually brought back to the attraction in 2016.
Today, Figment is the star of the Journey Into Imagination attraction once again. He is a beloved character by guests of all ages. If you are visiting EPCOT, be sure to say hello to Figment! He is sure to make your visit even more magical.
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Here are some interesting facts about Figment:
- Figment’s name is a portmanteau of the words “figment” and “imagination.”
- Figment was even in schools! Disney Educational media created films for schools all over the country.
- Figment’s color is purple because it is the color of imagination but original renderings had him painted green!
- Figment’s tail is shaped like a corkscrew because it represents the twists and turns of the imagination.
- Figment’s eyes are blue because they represent the vastness of the imagination.
- Figment’s horns are shaped like a crescent moon because they represent the dreams and aspirations of the imagination.
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