208: Figment, Dreamfinder & the EPCOT Center That Almost Was: Rare Imagineering Stories from Wayback WED Part 2 | Distory Nite Shift
From Distory with Kate & Kirk · 01:51:43
Show by Kate (Disney Cicerone) & Kirk (Walrus Carp)
Who was Figment before he was Figment? And what two other characters was Dreamfinder before he became the imaginative fellow we know and love?Before Figment became EPCOT Center’s beloved purple dragon, he was just a little spark of an idea in the minds of the Imagineers. But the story of how he and Dreamfinder came to life is full of unexpected twists, fascinating creative decisions, and a few surprises that even the biggest Figment fans may not know.In this episode of Distory Nite Shift, Kate, the Disney Cicerone, and fellow Disney historian Joshua L. Harris of E82 | The Epcot Legacy return to Wayback WED for another collection of rare Imagineering stories, concept art, and historical treasures shared by the people who helped create EPCOT Center.We’ll explore the evolution of Figment and Dreamfinder, take a closer look at the original Journey Into Imagination, and uncover some of the ideas that almost became part of EPCOT’s most imaginative pavilion.Along the way, we’ll hear firsthand stories from legendary Imagineers, see some rare early concept art for The Land, and visit a few pieces of an EPCOT Center that might have been.Resources referenced in this episode:Recommended Disney History Book List Journey into Imagination & EPCOT Instrumental SoundtracksJourney into Imagination RetrospectiveKate's books & SubstackShow Merch: Distory T-shirts and StickersMany thanks to Disney Dave for the historical footage of Journey Into Imagination for this episode! You can watch the full original video on his channel here--Join us LIVE on YouTube every week for Distory! Be notified by subscribing to Kate’s Youtube: @disneyciceroneYou can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter X, and also at disneycicerone.com & epcotlegacy.comView full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast.
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