Which part of Imagination is worse?

Originally Posted By WilliamK99

I think HISTA is underrated. It is still a decent attraction. Outdated but decent.

 

Originally Posted By dshyates

I think both HISTA and Muppets in all the parks should be replaced. They were a lot of fun in their day, but have become not only dated but irrelevant to todays audience. It is a shame that Disney hasn't done more with the Muppet brand. Why not put a new version of the Muppet Show on the Disney Channel and make a new 3-D movie for the parks. As far as HISTA, just make a new movie for the parks. But I have to wonder how long 3-D movies will be cool. I know that when Beowulf opened, my local theater finally got the Silver Screens and the lens required to show the. And we are about to get a slew of 3-D right here in BFE, WV. I think adding all the spritzers and offensive smells you want, won't change the fact the genre has apexed. It is now relagated to an effect in a larger scope attraction like Spiderman and TSMM aka TSM.
So to conclude, my opinion is the only thing worth keeping at the Imagination Institute is what has always been my favorite part of the pavilion is the "hopping Water" fountian out front. I say flatten the place and let those Imagineers imagine us a new "Imagination" pavilion, from the ground up. Seriously, that theater was a showcase for the new 3-D tech Kodak was going to bring to your local cineplex. Well its here, its time to repurpose that real estate. And the ride, well its still cute for those newbies, but its far from anything to cherish. Fun while it lasted Version 3.0. I would really like to see the new breed attempt an EPCOT pavilion. The last "new" pavilion ended up being a 3 min. ride with some "interactive exhibits" aka video games at the exit. Not really a stellar example of "The Future of Space Exploration" pavilion one would usually expect in Disney's FutureWorld@EPCOT.

Why am I now envisioning Stitch and Figment in a 90 sec MMA-style interactive throwdown. Your in a ride vehicle that has the screen right on the front of the car. Then you travel through a dark warehouse on your interactive journey into "Imagination". Sort of like bolting one of those coin operated car games you sit in, to a track and send it off through a dark building.

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

>>>I say flatten the place and let those Imagineers imagine us a new "Imagination" pavilion, from the ground up<<<

Please no, this is my favorite building exterior in all of WDW!

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

^^I agree.

The problem with Imagination isn't the building, it's the lack of imagination inside.

 

Originally Posted By Spirit of 74

Forgot to say that I believe all of the original FW pavilions were built in truly timeless styles.

You may need to update what's on the inside, but the structures themselves can go on and on and on ...

 

Originally Posted By demderedoseguys

If Disney did more to promote Figment in the park, I think the ride would draw more people. It's a fun ride with repeatability for younger kids.

 

Originally Posted By bobbelee9

Did Figment exist anywhere before Imagination? Or was he created for that?

 

Originally Posted By leobloom

^Created for.

 

Originally Posted By FenwayGirl

I personally liked the first version of Imagination. My graddaughter (6)LOVES the ride as it is now and dragged us (literally) on to it over 10 times on our last trip. I am not a huge fan of HISTA, but it is okay.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

The pavilion itself is stunning from the outside. It's only when you go inside that it loses it's charm. I think both the movie, and the ride could use a little work. I really can't say which one I prefer.

 

Originally Posted By christiemarsh88

Several people had said that they thought HISTA might be more enjoyable for someone who doesn't visit the parks on a regular basis: let me just interject that as someone who only goes to WDW once every three or four years and so has only seen HISTA a handful of times, it is still very enjoyable. Yes, it is dated, but my entire family looks forward to it. Not that it couldn't use an update, and it may even be time to replace it--but I think the majority of casual WDW visitors find it fun and unique.

 

Originally Posted By tonyanton

Re: Post 30...the interior used to be beautiful with light pouring in from the pyramids above (via the staircase), a non-maze-like queue, and another of those fab Disney murals.

 

Originally Posted By MPierce

For as long as I can remember there have been rumors of a 4th version of the attraction, and a new film to go with it. Also that the top floor would be opened up again. I am starting to lose my faith that these rumors will ever come to fruition. (Don't you just think that fruition is one of the most elitist sounding words in our vocabulary?)