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It's time to move on and move forward.
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This is going to be my little rant for the day!!!!!
When I visited Epcot (Centre as it was!) in 1992 I was delighted by the Journey into Imagination ride and fell in love with the little purple beast who I'd never encountered as a Disney character before.
Imagine my disappointment when the ride changed (for the better many say???) a few years ago (don't remember exactly when) but still, Figment was there and still up to his antics.
In 2006 I took my DD (then 2) on the ride and (surprise, surprise) SHE fell in love with the wee purple beasty too! Which I thought was cool! She was doubly pleased when she had the opportunity to actually MEET Figment just outside the exit to the ride. So far so good!!!!!
In 2008 we visited WDW again, and as soon as we got to Epcot, I was dragged to "see Figment make the skunky smell again!!!". So we went on the ride, explored the experiences just after the ride, and went to look for Figment. And we looked, and we looked. BUT NO FIGMENT!!!!
My DD was pacified with a "he must be hungry and has gone to get a snack" excuse but we were quite disappointed! We were subseguently told Figment has been "retired" as a "live" character, with no immediate plans to bring him back!
Oh the injustice! I've considered tabling an Amendment to the US Constitution demanding the right to meet Figment, but seen as I'm a British citizen I don't think I'll get very far with that!!!!
So what can be done to bring Figment back? I don't want him to be a figment of my imagination, I want him to be THE Figment who LIVES in Epcot!!!!
I totally agree! He was still out in June 2007, but shortly thereafter was as you said 'retired'. I've heard of people telling Guest Relations at Epcot they want Figment back, but I don't know if it did or will do any good.
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That is very sad news!!! I am now so happy that DS and I got our picture with Figment in Oct. 07. That must have been one of his last appearances! I don't understand...they had a whole rainbow-painted room and everything where he would wait for people to come meet him, and the day I was there, there were LOTS of people who wanted to see him. Hopefully he will come back.
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OOOOHHHH, wew, I never knew he was a live character I never saw him I guess I miss him every time lol. But good because I like the theme song as he changes and dances around. I got a pair of glowing drums stick for my step father in that store. He was very like "WOW" when I gave it to him for Christmas. I love being in the future for the day or so it sooo cooool.
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Julian...I'll sponsor your amendment to the Constitution for you!!!!! I may live in the UK but I am an American citizen!!! You are exactly right though! Thank goodness we got to see him in 2006, but my kids were so disappointed this past summer when we went. They even got rid of some of the Figment stuffed toys. DD wanted one of him dressed as a skunk.
I'm glad so many people think the same way I do about Figment!
I found this site today, totally dedicated to Figment! Has audio from both the original (yay!!) and the current (booo!!) rides along with some great photos.
I know when they redid the ride and figment was gone lots of people complained so they redid the redo over again putting him back in. Wish they had dream finder back in it as well I miss him. I have a figment I got years ago and now the Grandkids love him when they are here. They want me to put my hand in and make him talk. I dont know if they even have that anymore I will look in April would make a good gift since they all love him.
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WHAT????? No more Figment? This is the saddest news I've heard in a long time! One of my favorite pictures is one of me and my BFF with Figgy. I can't believe they retired Figment. That's it, cancel the Disney trip!!!!
(Ok, I was just kidding about that. But I'm still mad)
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I hope someone hears your pleas & brings him back!!!!
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