Figment (Disney)
| Figment | |
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| First appearance | Journey Into Imagination (1983) |
| Created by | Tony Baxter, Steve Kirk, and X Atencio |
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Figment is a Disney character. He is the mascot of the Imagination! pavilion at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World.[1]
Figment was created by Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter.[2]
Characteristics
Figment is a small purple dragon. He has large, bat-like wings, a long, curly tail and big yellow eyes.[3] He is often depicted wearing a yellow and red shirt or jacket, representing the colors of Kodak, the pavilion's original sponsor.[4]
Original attraction
On March 3, 1983, Figment made his first appearance in the Journey into Imagination attraction at Epcot.[5] The attraction was designed to showcase the power of imagination and creativity. Guests boarded a "Dreamfinder" vehicle and traveled through a series of imaginative scenes, accompanied by the Dreamfinder and his friend Figment.
Popularity
Figment has become a staple of the Disney brand, and an icon of the Disney theme park experience. He appears in a variety of merchandise (from plush toys and t-shirts to coffee mugs and keychains), media (including books, comics, and even a television special), and attractions.
References
- ↑ Sklar, Marty (2019). "The Kodak Tragedy: Figment Yes, Digital No". Travels With Figment: On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams. Disney Editions. ISBN 9781368045155.
- ↑ Salzburg, Elen (January 18, 2022). "A little dragon created big drama at Epcot". Orlando's Best. Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ↑ "Meet Figment at ImageWorks". Retrieved 2025-09-12.
- ↑ "Kodak Ends Sponsorship of Epcot's Imagination! Pavilion — DisZine". 10 September 2010.
- ↑ Geryak, Cole (October 27, 2016). "Disney Extinct Attractions: Journey into (YOUR) Imagination". The Laughing Place. Retrieved 17 July 2020.