Tag Archives: Journey Into Imagination

Whither Figment?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Ron Schneider

The way I hear it, the day after the original Kodak ride closed in 1998 there was a guy wandering around the pavilion asking guests to sign his petition to ‘Bring Back Dreamfinder & Figment!’ Now it’s 14 years later … Continue reading →

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35 – Representin’

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Ron Schneider

Being the only EPCOT Center characters (that weren’t wired to the floor), it fell to us to make the rounds of press and public events before and during opening. We were usually accompanied by a Kodak Representative, but when it … Continue reading →

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32 – Defining Themed Entertainment

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ron Schneider

Here’s the thing about themed entertainment: We deal creatively with operational reality. We have to embrace all the challenges and problems and limitations and use them to create magic. Today I’m going to tell you a story of how I … Continue reading →

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28 – A Window Opens

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Ron Schneider

On my next visit to the Golden Horseshoe I find out that Wally has decided to retire. As sad as this news is to the fan in me, it also means that I could get 2 days a week steady … Continue reading →

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