TBT: Journey Into Imagination
Do you remember Journey Into Imagination?
Journey Into Imagination was an attraction at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World that opened on March 5, 1983. The 11-minute ride was a journey into the world of imagination led by the Dreamfinder and his Figment (a purple dragon created by the Dreamfinder’s imagination).
The ride introduced the Dreamfinder and Figment to theme park guests. The dynamic (and imaginative!) twosome had guests visit their Dreamport (where ideas and dreams are collected) and rooms that represent Art, Literature, the Performing Arts and Science. The ride became a fan favorite and featured the classic song “One Little Spark“.
Journey Into Imagination closed on October 10, 1998. The ride has since reopened in two different incarnations. A Figment-less version opened in October 1, 1999 and lasted until 2001. It then reopened on June 2, 2002 with Figment in a larger role.
Here is the original Journey Into Imagination: