Hold on to your purple imagination, folks! EPCOT just dropped a bombshell at D23, and it’s something fans have dreamt about for years. Get ready, because Dreamfinder and Figment are officially reuniting!
Imagine this: tiny wings, big yellow eyes, and the horns of a steer – but don’t worry, he’s the most lovable fellow around. From head to tail, he’s a royal purple pigment. Yes, you guessed it – we’re talking about Figment!
During the thrilling closing moments of the Disney Experiences showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a wave of excitement swept through the crowd. EPCOT is embarking on a brand new flight of fancy into imagination! Our beloved purple dragon, Figment, isn’t just staying; he’s finally back with his old pal, Dreamfinder!
This reunion means a lot to long-time fans. It shows Disney truly listens to its community, bringing back characters we cherish and putting us, the fans, right at the heart of the magic. It’s a dream come true for many who grew up with these iconic characters.
Unless you’ve been living under a geodesic sphere for the last few years, you’ve definitely seen Figment around EPCOT. He’s been doing meet-and-greets in the Imagination! pavilion and adorning tons of EPCOT and festival merchandise. Figment has even been the focal point for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts since its very first season back in 2017. His most recent resurgence really kicked off with that viral novelty popcorn bucket in 2022. He’s been a park staple since 1983 when the first version of Journey into Imagination opened, becoming one of EPCOT’s most recognizable and enduring icons.
Figment embodies imagination itself, and that’s what makes him so special and uniquely EPCOT. His curiosity and playful nature truly represent the park’s identity.
But before Figment, there was Dreamfinder! He’s the whimsical dream-chaser who originally helped bring imagination to life. Introduced in the very first Journey Into Imagination attraction at EPCOT in 1983, Dreamfinder guided guests, encouraging them to “collect sounds, colors, ideas, anything that sparks the imagination.”
This cheerful inventor and storyteller was not only Figment’s creator but also his mentor and friend. He constantly encouraged guests to stay curious, reminding us all that it only takes one little spark.
For 15 years, from 1983 to 1998, Dreamfinder was at the heart of Journey into Imagination, inspiring generations of EPCOT fans with his boundless optimism and sense of wonder. Even decades later, fans still hold Dreamfinder close to their hearts, not just for the adventures he shared with Figment, but for the powerful feeling he inspired: that imagination is something truly worth holding onto, no matter your age. This is fantastic news for everyone who loves the history and spirit of EPCOT!
