Dreamfinder Returns: A New Version of Journey into Imagination is Finally Coming to EPCOT

EPCOT fans, especially those who have frequented the park since its early days, have dreamed of a new version of Journey into Imagination – one of the park's earliest attractions, which over the years became a shell of its original self. Now, those dreams have finally been answered.

What's Happening:

• Just announced at the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a brand-new version of Journey into Imagination is FINALLY coming to EPCOT.
• And yes, Dreamfinder is making his long-awaited return to the attraction as well – the character appeared on stage with an adorable puppet Figment, similar to how he appeared in the park.
• At this time, no further details, concept art or timeline for the updated attraction have been announced.
• Rumors surrounding Figment come and go every D23, but a post earlier this week by Thomas Mazloum, the current head of Disney Experiences, hinting at this idea finally becoming a reality.

• Journey into Imagination first opened in 1983 at EPCOT, with the original, beloved version featuring Dreamfinder and Figment running until 1998.
• The following year, Journey into Your Imagination opened, a version leaning into the Imagination Institute theme, with no Dreamfinder and minimal Figment. This version was panned by guests and only lasted two years.
• Then, in 2002, the current version of the attraction opened, known as Journey into Imagination with Figment.
• Figment himself has been a huge part of EPCOT in recent years, being all over the park's merchandise and even returning as a meet & greet character in 2023.

Be sure to follow along with us all weekend long for continuing coverage from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

More Disney Experiences News from D23:

• Some acclaimed actors will lend their talents to the updated Carousel of Progress.
• A few Disneyland favorite entertainment offerings are making a comeback.
• Leslie Iwerks revealed that another season of The Imagineering Story is on the way.
• Disneyland Paris is bringing back the classic version of its Space Mountain.
• The Yeti in Expedition Everest is getting fixed!
• Spaceship Earth will receive an update (maybe for real this time).
• New concept art for Marvel attractions coming to Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland was revealed. 
• We also got updates on the Avengers Campus rides coming to Disneyland Resort.
• The name of the carousel coming to Tropical Americas was announced.
• Details on the highly-anticipated Encanto attraction were revealed.
• The real Indy is going to be in the new ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
• Go un poco loco for new Coco ride details.
• More details about the Lion King ride coming to Disney Adventure World have arrived.
• We learn a lot more about the Cars attractions in Piston Peak.
• Villains Land will be called… Villains Land — and we know what (or who) the attractions will be themed to.
• Monstroplis (or at least part of it) is opening earlier than we thought.
• The Disney Believe’s grand hall, stern, and bow characters have been confirmed.
• Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is finally getting an update.