You know it was a perfect ride just a perfect combination of fantasy, and beautiful scenery giving you a unique feel. They took all that and practicalized it. made into a warehouse with commentary. its like turning small world into a warehouse ride through where a guy gives you lectures on world relations.
why why why why did they ever change Journey Into Imagination?! i get updating the area after the ride is over, but that ride was wonderful. This is terrible. The current version of the ride isn't much better. I'll just replay the old ride in my head... I really do miss it.
Thanks for posting this though- I never went on this version and am glad to see it.
I think this version is better than the one with figment now, but both suck compared to the original with dreamfinder. The new one is cheap because you're moving on your side 90% of the ride. At least on this one, they want you to look around on both sides of the track.
The newest ride is ok, the only problem is they drastically shortened the track once again. This version isn't as bad as everyone claimed, but it's still false advertising nonetheless. Nothing beat the original ride. Nothing.
Why is it that a lot of the good attractions get fucked up during "refurbishment"? PeopleMover gave way to the Rocket Rods flop at Disneyland, and Alien Encounter turned into Stitch piece of crap. And now Figment went from child-like sprite to OMFG annoying after this.
Seriously Disney, don't fuck around with the good stuff.
Eric Idle, you were great on the Flying Circus; you were grreat in Holy Grail; you were great in Life of Brian; you were great in Meaning of Life; but a replacement for one of the most beloved, and almost forgotten Disney characters of all time, you are NOT.
Dreamfinder was removed because the contract that Kodak made with Disney back when the Pavillion first opened stated that the ride had to change by 2000. For some stupid reason, the decided not to keep that hugely popular ride open, and they replaced it with a more...scientific look at the imagination, and that's where this ride came from.
I must disagree;the current JIYI is the worst,what with its transformation of Figment from childlike sprite to annoying pest.
At least this one had the brick breaking the "glass" table,the fish swimming "out" of the tank,and the upside-down rooms looking like REAL rooms.
I know they'll never bring back the original ride---Imagineers don't like to repeat themselves---but surely they can do better than what they've got now?!?
Actually, they're planning on making a new version similar to the original, complete with Dreamfinder in a few years.
Problem with JIYI was the lack of heart and how it insulted the creativity of the rider. Current version still has its problems, but it's much better then this trainwreck.
Oh come on, this ride wasn't SO UNBEARABLY BAD. I mean, yeah it wasn't a good replacement for the original, but this version of the ride is just okay.
Ok, look guys, you don't need to mark the comment I said above this one bad. I was was being sarcastic when I said "for some reason," I am well aware that Kodak was the sponsor of this ride
(BTW when I said comment above this one, that is only if you guys are looking at the actual comments page)
They Should Name It, Animusic: The Experience in 3-D, The Omnimovers Will Be Yellow,The Props Will Be Animusic Themed,Riders Will Put On 3-D Glasses, The Parts Of This Ride Will Be: Lasers,Robots (Including The Ones From Pogo Sticks and Stick Figures),Flying Instruments and The Finale, Beyond The Walls In 3D, They Can Build That on 2008,Huh Cloud198422?
This had to be the biggest mistake in Disney history. I prefer the Dreamfinder version, but I suppose the current version ranks a fairly close second. As for this version, GOOD RIDDANCE!
Uh there was a reason behind the Universe of Energy renovvation. Aparently, it was more on the "boring educational" side, and reportedly, some people rode it ONLY because they wanted to see the dinosaurs
I grew up with the original one, so when they changed it I was really mad. I think I was either 8 or 9. Then they came up with this and I felt like it had a new theme and it kinda scared with that random burst of air and barely any Figment. Now its a better than the second version
I sure am glad we have this video. Since the ride was open only 2 years 1 week, and the fact it was hated and boycotted, i estimate there are fewer than 20 videos of this ride out there, and even fewer "fans" of this ride.
Oh, this is the first time anyone's ever mentioned this. I am actually a double account; yousayyessayno is a double for when I need to post stuff not Disney. If you want, I can remove the other video. Just say the word (and you'll be free. He-he, a Lennonism :-).
I wonder what it would be like if Dreamfinder and Dr. Channing ever met. They seem to have a lot of the same ideas, just from different angles. I bet they'd have a lot to talk about. You know, if they were real and stuff.
This version of the ride broke my little nine-year-old heart. The original was my FAVORITE ride in all of WDW. I used to ADORE Figment. I went to the soft opening for this version with my family. We rode four times. I swear, I was about to cry...
The upside-down house was better when it looked like a real house{as in this video},and NOT Figment's black-lite-color,cartoon-proportioned house{as it does currently}.
Also---they saved the caged butterfly illusion,but not the cinder-block-"shattering"-the-"glass"-table?
I actually perfered it as Figment's house. Mainly 'cause it gave a sense of what Figments and Channing's worlds are like. Channig's is simple and boxed, Figment's is colorful and weird
This one was hriiable and the cuurent one is preaty bad too. They need to remake it one more time and make it back to the style of the original. Legenth, quality, dreamfinder, open lobby with glass pyramid lighting, and of course MORE FIGMENT!
i like this version.....i think figment is kind of annoying and the old one was tooooo old and much to cheesy....the new one is fine
ctxak98 11 months ago
You know it was a perfect ride just a perfect combination of fantasy, and beautiful scenery giving you a unique feel. They took all that and practicalized it. made into a warehouse with commentary. its like turning small world into a warehouse ride through where a guy gives you lectures on world relations.
aHighschoolloser 1 year ago
why why why why did they ever change Journey Into Imagination?! i get updating the area after the ride is over, but that ride was wonderful. This is terrible. The current version of the ride isn't much better. I'll just replay the old ride in my head... I really do miss it.
Thanks for posting this though- I never went on this version and am glad to see it.
JessGreye 1 year ago
it's not THAT bad
funspot101music 1 year ago
figment is still at the end only this time he is shooed out as if they were trying to destroy all traces
smartguest 1 year ago
How terrible. The current one is an improvement. At least Kodak is gone now.
clj29360 1 year ago
@clj29360 The current model at least brought Figment back...but now he seems more obnoxious.
AdrenalineAddict610 1 year ago
It's like Eric Idle is narrating my nightmare!
mirmat1101 1 year ago
I think this version is better than the one with figment now, but both suck compared to the original with dreamfinder. The new one is cheap because you're moving on your side 90% of the ride. At least on this one, they want you to look around on both sides of the track.
G2red89 1 year ago
The newest ride is ok, the only problem is they drastically shortened the track once again. This version isn't as bad as everyone claimed, but it's still false advertising nonetheless. Nothing beat the original ride. Nothing.
lordbemylight 1 year ago
Its so bizarre to see this and realize how they just painted the house with black light paints and added figent figures to change it. hahahahaha. :]
DavidJMcCarthy 1 year ago
Pause at 3:04, Figment cameo :)
Pinpirate19 1 year ago
but i think the worst one was when they didn't have figment at all that was really bad
Sprintrunner2190 2 years ago
The perfect way to update the ride...completely remove the character everyone loves! Brilliance! :P
supersaver87 2 years ago 6
Why is it that a lot of the good attractions get fucked up during "refurbishment"? PeopleMover gave way to the Rocket Rods flop at Disneyland, and Alien Encounter turned into Stitch piece of crap. And now Figment went from child-like sprite to OMFG annoying after this.
Seriously Disney, don't fuck around with the good stuff.
AdrenalineAddict610 2 years ago
Eric Idle, you were great on the Flying Circus; you were grreat in Holy Grail; you were great in Life of Brian; you were great in Meaning of Life; but a replacement for one of the most beloved, and almost forgotten Disney characters of all time, you are NOT.
frankydman 2 years ago
man disney is so gay why they take out the dreamfinder omfg he was so cool lolz
Sprintrunner2190 2 years ago
@Sprintrunner2190
Dreamfinder was removed because the contract that Kodak made with Disney back when the Pavillion first opened stated that the ride had to change by 2000. For some stupid reason, the decided not to keep that hugely popular ride open, and they replaced it with a more...scientific look at the imagination, and that's where this ride came from.
frankydman 2 years ago
@frankydman thnx
Sprintrunner2190 2 years ago
oh this version is horibble, this probably had to anger a lot of people, the original was awesome
1guitarwiz 2 years ago 2
figments a brat now
bobrobert13 2 years ago
is this the old one or the new one?? (srry never been there)
toslverr 3 years ago
This is actually the second one they made.
GNRfan97 2 years ago
omg has someone been on my account?? i cant remember to have ever seen this vid at all especially not 2 months ago :S
toslverr 2 years ago
yes, we know the answer to that question.
lionhearted76 2 years ago
This ride was awesome, it didn't have Dreamfinder or Figment, but for what it was it was a lot of fun, had good effects, and was nicely surreal.
I loved it!
s8ntmark 3 years ago
I must disagree;the current JIYI is the worst,what with its transformation of Figment from childlike sprite to annoying pest.
At least this one had the brick breaking the "glass" table,the fish swimming "out" of the tank,and the upside-down rooms looking like REAL rooms.
I know they'll never bring back the original ride---Imagineers don't like to repeat themselves---but surely they can do better than what they've got now?!?
ctdsnark 3 years ago
Actually, they're planning on making a new version similar to the original, complete with Dreamfinder in a few years.
Problem with JIYI was the lack of heart and how it insulted the creativity of the rider. Current version still has its problems, but it's much better then this trainwreck.
FigmentJedi 2 years ago 3
As a cast member that worked at the current ride, i honestly would have rather ridden this every 15 minutes when CDS would be on a tasking fit.
But it was still horrible.
sapperdavey 3 years ago
weres that train coming from
hiboy91 3 years ago
Its just sound, you sit in the dark and a realistic sounding train rides past you, with wind and smells and stuff.
s8ntmark 3 years ago
there are is a haunted mansion phrase and a few notes from the haunted mansion song in this =D
wdw1hsm1girl 3 years ago 2
Oh come on, this ride wasn't SO UNBEARABLY BAD. I mean, yeah it wasn't a good replacement for the original, but this version of the ride is just okay.
:/
MrDrProfDrake 4 years ago
Nothing is a good replacement for the original. This wasn't AS bad as everyone claims it to be, but it is still terrible.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
You kidding? this version of the ride was SO bad, it made people boycott Kodak film for some reason.
frankydman 3 years ago
Ok, look guys, you don't need to mark the comment I said above this one bad. I was was being sarcastic when I said "for some reason," I am well aware that Kodak was the sponsor of this ride
(BTW when I said comment above this one, that is only if you guys are looking at the actual comments page)
frankydman 2 years ago
@FigmentsFan
No, it's just a completely stupid concept... and it insults me saying I have no imagination.
JIYLOI
psu52545 1 year ago
Journey Into Imagination With Animusic,Huh FigmentsFan?
cookingmamaloves2me 4 years ago
You're just doing it to annoy me, aren't you?
This stops NOW! One more and I will block you.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
Thanks!,You Like Animusic,FigmentsFan?
cookingmamaloves2me 4 years ago
No. And, even if I did, it should never cross paths with a larger concept of the imagination.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
They Should Name It, Animusic: The Experience in 3-D, The Omnimovers Will Be Yellow,The Props Will Be Animusic Themed,Riders Will Put On 3-D Glasses, The Parts Of This Ride Will Be: Lasers,Robots (Including The Ones From Pogo Sticks and Stick Figures),Flying Instruments and The Finale, Beyond The Walls In 3D, They Can Build That on 2008,Huh Cloud198422?
cookingmamaloves2me 4 years ago
NO WAY!! NO WAY THIS RIDE IS GOING BACK TO ITS PAST VERSION!, You Like Animusic ?, They Should Add This On The Ride! Lasers and Stuff
cookingmamaloves2me 4 years ago
yeah, that'd be cool!
Cloud198422 4 years ago
No. NOOOO!! If this is going to change, it is bringing Dreamfinder back. Not adding lasers and other cheap doo-dads.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
This had to be the biggest mistake in Disney history. I prefer the Dreamfinder version, but I suppose the current version ranks a fairly close second. As for this version, GOOD RIDDANCE!
Cloud198422 4 years ago
No...the biggest mistake in Disney History was Universe of Energy with ELLEN DEGENERES!
joepod 4 years ago
...oh thank you. ya made me remember it.
Cloud198422 4 years ago
Uh there was a reason behind the Universe of Energy renovvation. Aparently, it was more on the "boring educational" side, and reportedly, some people rode it ONLY because they wanted to see the dinosaurs
frankydman 3 years ago 6
i didnt know they ever had this version. journey into imagination isnt journey into imagination without figment.
rollercoastersrock 4 years ago
The New Ride Rocks!, Even the Current Version Is Great!!
cookingmamaloves2me 4 years ago
It Was Great!, LONG LIVE ERIC IDLE!!
cookingmamaloves2me 4 years ago
He's GREAT as a Monty Pythoner, but a replacement for Dreamfinder he is not.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
I grew up with the original one, so when they changed it I was really mad. I think I was either 8 or 9. Then they came up with this and I felt like it had a new theme and it kinda scared with that random burst of air and barely any Figment. Now its a better than the second version
ShellyMatey 4 years ago
I sure am glad we have this video. Since the ride was open only 2 years 1 week, and the fact it was hated and boycotted, i estimate there are fewer than 20 videos of this ride out there, and even fewer "fans" of this ride.
frankydman 4 years ago
Oh, I'm not a fan, don't get me wrong! But, I still needed to get thios up for the abundance of other JII and JIIwF videos up.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
I know, I was joking when i sad fans of this ride
frankydman 4 years ago
HEY! wait a second, why did 2 people post this video, cause yousayyessayno posted this video to.
frankydman 4 years ago
Oh, this is the first time anyone's ever mentioned this. I am actually a double account; yousayyessayno is a double for when I need to post stuff not Disney. If you want, I can remove the other video. Just say the word (and you'll be free. He-he, a Lennonism :-).
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
Lennonism??????? Oh, and by the way, who is the guy with the camera filming this.
frankydman 4 years ago
Lennonism-using a Lennon song quote. I made it up!
It's a friend of mine who let me use his video.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
I wonder what it would be like if Dreamfinder and Dr. Channing ever met. They seem to have a lot of the same ideas, just from different angles. I bet they'd have a lot to talk about. You know, if they were real and stuff.
NotAJackal 4 years ago
They might in the new update.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
This version of the ride broke my little nine-year-old heart. The original was my FAVORITE ride in all of WDW. I used to ADORE Figment. I went to the soft opening for this version with my family. We rode four times. I swear, I was about to cry...
Harikou 4 years ago
The upside-down house was better when it looked like a real house{as in this video},and NOT Figment's black-lite-color,cartoon-proportioned house{as it does currently}.
Also---they saved the caged butterfly illusion,but not the cinder-block-"shattering"-the-"glass"-table?
ctdsnark 4 years ago
I actually perfered it as Figment's house. Mainly 'cause it gave a sense of what Figments and Channing's worlds are like. Channig's is simple and boxed, Figment's is colorful and weird
Dragonrider1227 4 years ago
So how did the cinder block shattering glass illisuion work?
frankydman 4 years ago
Uh, I'm not too sure, but I guess the table was a projected image.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
there was no glass, just sound
Cloud198422 4 years ago
This one was hriiable and the cuurent one is preaty bad too. They need to remake it one more time and make it back to the style of the original. Legenth, quality, dreamfinder, open lobby with glass pyramid lighting, and of course MORE FIGMENT!
thedemonninja 4 years ago
Don't forget about the Upstairs ImageWorks. That's got to come back too.
FigmentsFan 4 years ago
I never rode this version of the ride, and I'm glad!
It's great that they've brought Figment back now, but the original was still the best in my opinion.
I miss DreamFinder. . .
CORNSiLK 4 years ago
Who doesn't?
frankydman 3 years ago