bluesword
Registered: March 2012
Posts: 13
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Review Date: Mon March 19, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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short lines even when busy
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Cons:
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old version was better
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its okay and the song is catchy
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Terk-1
Registered: August 1999
Posts: 6821
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Review Date: Fri December 9, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? No |
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| Rating: 1
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment
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Cons:
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Boring
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Other than Figment, this is a boring attraction. Between this & EO, completely bypassed this attraction during my recent visit.
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2wdwfans
Registered: April 2011
Posts: 43
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Review Date: Tue April 12, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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cute ride, fast moving lines
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I think the old one was better but didn't have anything wrong with this version either.
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thetony45
Registered: March 2011
Posts: 89
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Review Date: Thu March 24, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 5
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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short lines
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Cons:
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more about the senses then imagination
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its a cute ride but theres a reason why theres never a long line. it concentrates more on the senses than it does imagination. the original was SO much better.
Please bring back Dreamfinder
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mouse84rdh
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 15
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Review Date: Thu March 17, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Fun
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Cons:
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none
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Having never experienced the old , I love the new but it is interesting that many of you like the old maybe they can incorporate the two and have a really super duper ride. My favorite because the year they were doing the dream fastpasses we recieved them going into figment.
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Dave:Hard Core Fan
Registered: November 2010
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Sun November 28, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 2
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Captain EO is Back!
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Cons:
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Does not remotely compare to the original
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This attraction is one of the biggest flops in Disney history. I remember the first attraction and it was perfect on the first try. It was such a hit with the visitors that the line would go nearly to "The Land" next door. The ride was wonderfull! The "Image Works" upstairs was great as well. Now, the upstairs is just wasted space. I was just there with MY kids, and even they did not think much of the attraction. The first thing out of my kids mouths after the ride was, "Is that it?" That says it all! This is a case were the Disney people will not admit they made a huge mistake and WILL NOT fix it back to what it was.
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disneygirlmass
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 247
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Review Date: Wed September 1, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 9
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one of my favorite rides in disney, and its still good even after they rehabbed it and got rid of the old professor
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ShaggyB
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 56
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Review Date: Tue May 18, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment is the main draw here
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Cons:
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train part may frighten younger guests
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I had never ridden this ride. In fact i dont recall ever seeing it on a map.... though it might be because at age 19 i probably wouldnt have ridden it anyway. But years later, I absolutely loved it. My last experience with figment was when he was found at the exit to spaceship earth. (that was many many years ago.... back before Ellen was in the energy ride. think the 80s) He was my favorite character. This ride just captures everything about him that i loved.
Bring your kids or just relive your childhood... either way its a great ride
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rl34007
Registered: April 2010
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Thu April 8, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 2
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment
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Cons:
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Eric Idle, resorting to television rather than animatronics
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The first thing I noticed was zero lines here. In fact, our family of 7 rode by ourselves during spring break! It was completely deserted, which baffled me because this was my favorite ride growing up and I remember it being busy.
Disney changed this ride to be a scientific sensory experiment rather than its original purpose of exploring with one's imagination. The use of cartoons and television screens rather than animatronics made us feel as though we could be at home watching this ride, why go to the park? There was one or two scenes that glimpsed at the original version.
If anyone actually reads these reviews, please bring back the original Dream Finder or at the very least re-evaluate how you are attempting to achieve the concept of "Imagination". Currently, it is confusing. And we understood immediately why no one was there.
The games at the end all seem to be geared towards you buying a kodak picture for $20. Nothing too playful about this.
The ride attendants all agreed that the original was much better! Please bring it back!
Regardless, Disney is incredible and Epcot holds many great memories for us. Thanks!
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Joolish1313
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 813
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Review Date: Sat February 13, 2010
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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I love Figment
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Cons:
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I loved the old Dream Maker better
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I like the idea, but the old version executed it better.
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Rainkiss
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 259
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Review Date: Fri September 4, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 3
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment
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Cons:
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I can't get past them changing it. :(
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I remembered this one from my trip in high school as my very favorite at EPCOT, and up there with Pirates and the Haunted Mansion from the MK.
This... It was just wrong. Meh, and double meh.
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dwheaton
Registered: December 2006
Posts: 137
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Review Date: Tue August 25, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 5
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment, colorful scenes
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Cons:
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Short duration, Eric Idle
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While the latest version of Journey Into Imagination is a cute ride, it is a pale imitation of the original version. This isn't just because Dreamfinder is gone or Figment is less exciting either. The issue resides with the entire tone, which loses the magic and resorts to tricks. A few scenes did make me smile, particularly with the familiar song. But the rest is easily forgettable.
It's hard to complain too much because there is never a line for this ride. It's a mild, pleasant break from a hot day in Florida. And getting away from the headliners and the big crowds isn't always a bad thing.
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challer
Registered: February 2008
Posts: 1170
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Review Date: Tue August 4, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 2
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Never a wait
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Cons:
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Has to do with senses, not imagination; Figment is a warped version of the playful original; no Dreamfinder
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I know, I know. We always compare this to the original. Is that fair? I say "yes." The original version was a true classic and a gem, and the Dreamfinder & Figment team was the face for Epcot before the other characters got through the gate. The technological marvel that it was was either gutted or built over to make room for some projection screens. Why is the second floor closed? JiI used to evoke such emotion, wonder, and excitement, and this just doesn't evoke anything special. It's a shell of what it was or could be.
The only reason why I recommend it is because there is never a wait, so it's no big commitment. I'd rather wait in a 30 minute queue for the original version that have no wait for this.
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missminniemouse
Registered: September 2004
Posts: 870
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Review Date: Mon July 20, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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usually not a long line
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In it's original version, this was my favorite attraction. After the various changes through the years, it is still a favorite, but not quite as much as before.
Following the character Figment through various tests of the senses is an adventure. The sense of fun that Figment brings to this attraction is a real plus.
There is normally not a long line to get on this attraction, so it's a great place to go when you need to get out of the heat for a while.
Be sure to spend some time exploring the interactive areas at the end of this attraction. Our kids have so much fun in that area.
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Donaldfan81
Registered: June 2006
Posts: 179
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Review Date: Thu June 11, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment and never waiting on a line to ride
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Being that I never had the opportunity to ride the original I can not compare but I really enjoy riding this every time. Figment is one of the best characters ever created and One Little Spark is a great song that I think really makes you feel warm inside. And you really do not have to wait on line to ride.
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miss missy
Registered: January 2005
Posts: 9482
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Review Date: Tue June 9, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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cute, fast fun
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Cons:
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no wait!
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I love Figment! I think it is very cute for little kids. The lil guy is adorable and how can you not love the smells part. very cute ride, but not one you MUST see.
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mr. figment
Registered: September 2007
Posts: 185
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Review Date: Wed June 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 5
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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fun dark ride
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Cons:
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not as fun as the original version
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i liked the original version better. the new version with eric idol doesn't live up to the dream finder. I still like to go on when I can.
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auroralark
Registered: September 2004
Posts: 1013
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Review Date: Wed June 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 3
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There's a reason there's never a line for this ride - there's just nothing imaginative about it. The best thing about this pavilion is the jumping water fountains outside.
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njchris412
Registered: January 2008
Posts: 14
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Review Date: Wed May 27, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Cool ride
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Cons:
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None
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This is a favorite of mine and I like the way they themed it and tied it in with the Honey I shrunk the audience attraction next door, This is a must see I love it.
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Disney Dork in DFW
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 98
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Review Date: Sun May 24, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Return of Figment!
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Cons:
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The fact that Figment left in the first place
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It goes without saying that anyone familiar with the current and original incarnations of this ride will doubtless prefer the original. However, in and of itself, Journey into Imagination is cute, clever and generally quite entertaining. Perhaps even better, it is rare that there is more than a 5-10 minute wait for this air-conditioned attraction.
One thing to be aware of ahead of time is: Disney makes use of its "Smellitizer" in this attraction while the ride vehicle is stationed in the Smell Lab. Unlike the delightful aromas of Soarin', here you are doused with a highly realistic skunk scent. Luckily, it only lasts about 2-3 seconds, but if you have a sensitive sniffer, it can be quite repulsive.
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rzbenson
Registered: September 2008
Posts: 42
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Review Date: Wed May 20, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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my 3 yr old boys loved this
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Cons:
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not for thrill seekers
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I was shocked at how much my twin boys loved this ride. Great for the five senses!
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SheenaXena21
Registered: February 2005
Posts: 1147
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Review Date: Tue May 19, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 10
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Fun ride. Especially for smaller ones.
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kramden88
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 23
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Review Date: Tue May 19, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 5
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At one point an excellent ride, renovations have taken much of the original charm out of it. You can expect to almost never find a line and that's for a reason. Go here if you want to cool off.
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Love2663
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 109
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Review Date: Sun May 17, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 4
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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numerous funny sight (and other senses) gags, figment returns
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Cons:
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not as good as the original
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Better than the second version, but the original was orders of magnitude better, limiting how well this can be rated. Someone who has never seen the original will probably enjoy this more. You can usually see this with minimal lines.
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msc_idiot
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 90
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Review Date: Tue May 12, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Figment is a wonderful character
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Cons:
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Reputation of the previous version holds it back
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I never got to experience the old Figment attraction, so I have no comparison. But I really dig this version. I am a Figment fan so this ride is very cute to me. The scenes are well designed, though the sound does get a bit unbalanced through shifts in the scenes.
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MJ6987
Registered: May 2008
Posts: 368
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Review Date: Sat May 9, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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| Rating: 6
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This is just OK
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JeniferRabbit
Registered: April 2009
Posts: 63
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Review Date: Wed May 6, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 3
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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short line, Figment
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Cons:
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definitely for children
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Some rides are cheesy classic Disney that we all love, but this ride is the bad cheesy, at least for the adults/teens. I love Figment, but this is best left to entertain the wee ones - they will love it!
Even better are the fountains out front - I could watch people playing in those for hours!
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shmedly123
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 566
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Review Date: Tue May 5, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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no lines, fun, cute for the kids
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Cons:
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original was better, a couple of spots need "more"
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The ride itself is fun and there are usually never any long lines, but there are two things keeping this attraction from being more popular. 1) the original was done better. 2)The ride itself although cute feels like it is missing that extra touch in a couple of places.
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cyberbox2
Registered: March 2005
Posts: 883
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Review Date: Mon May 4, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Cute attraction
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May not interest older kids
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We rode this once, we all enjoyed it but have not been itching to get back. This is a very cute ride that will certainly appeal to the younger audience.
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peacelovemickey
Registered: February 2006
Posts: 286
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Review Date: Sun May 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 7
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Rarely has a line
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This attraction never seems to have a wait. It is a great time filler and a good way to beat the heat for a bit.
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