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AreteEirene — A Journey Into Imagination

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Description The Journey into Imagination pavilion at EPCOT.

Poor Imagination, how Disney has mangled you.

You used to be able to go up on the second floor to run around and play with all sorts of awesome stuff. But alas, no more. The view from inside was pretty interesting, out all those triangles.

At least the fountains are still fabulous.
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Comments: 59

AreteEirene In reply to ??? [2013-10-06 18:12:53 +0000 UTC]

I do hope that they revert the pavilion once it shuts down next year. Or just start from scratch. I grew up with the original and I miss it so much.

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stephmala In reply to AreteEirene [2013-10-09 20:52:58 +0000 UTC]

I really don't want them to tear it down. When they tore down horizons, they put up something that was quite ugly in my opinion. Just didnt have the same gravatas. I don't care for buildings that just have a lot of noise in front but the rest of the building is a big square box. To me nothing can replace that beautiful feeling you got when you went up into those pyramids and were surrounded by light, then tucked into the dark neon world of the image works.

Not to mention all the clouds everywhere. thats that "Head in the clouds" feeling I talk about alot.

What I hope is that they can come up with a real sequel to the original ride. I had this idea where they have to face the darkness of their minds (the monsters) and you the rider chooses your ending like horizons. Its the riders "using their imaginations" to defeat the monsters. with todays emv and kuka arm tech it could very well be possible.

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stephmala In reply to ??? [2013-07-29 10:36:31 +0000 UTC]

And the sad thing is Imageworks of yesterday still sits up there lonely and empty

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RecycledHorrors [2013-03-20 21:04:16 +0000 UTC]

One of the best shots I've seen of this fantastic structure. Sadly the same can no longer be said for the inside.

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AreteEirene In reply to RecycledHorrors [2013-06-09 21:08:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

I wish they'd do something with the inside. The second floor was so much fun, and now it's nothing at all. And the ride...

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princessofDisney27 [2012-09-08 18:14:06 +0000 UTC]

awwwwww so pretty on this shot yes i rememebr this ride dearly and love the old imagin works as it was before imagineers screw it up

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AreteEirene In reply to princessofDisney27 [2012-10-22 00:56:03 +0000 UTC]

It makes me sad to think about it. I miss the old ride so much.

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princessofDisney27 In reply to AreteEirene [2012-10-22 03:43:23 +0000 UTC]

yes i miss it too

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DarkFireRaven [2010-01-18 00:19:19 +0000 UTC]

I love the bright colors!

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AreteEirene In reply to DarkFireRaven [2010-01-19 00:02:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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DarkFireRaven In reply to AreteEirene [2010-01-19 01:18:03 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Dragonrider1227 [2009-12-22 00:38:47 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I still like the ride but the new image works SUCKS! I miss the second floor

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AreteEirene In reply to Dragonrider1227 [2009-12-23 22:53:06 +0000 UTC]

That it does. They really need to reopen the second floor.

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Dragonrider1227 In reply to AreteEirene [2009-12-24 01:17:50 +0000 UTC]

Yes! The only thing I like in the new Imageworks are those computers that edit your face. That's about it

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AreteEirene In reply to Dragonrider1227 [2009-12-26 05:21:53 +0000 UTC]

Those are fun, but there aren't enough of them.

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Dragonrider1227 In reply to AreteEirene [2009-12-26 23:41:48 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. They're always full because they're the only fun thing there ><

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AreteEirene In reply to Dragonrider1227 [2009-12-31 04:20:10 +0000 UTC]

So true. So sad and true.

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twistedangel0 [2009-12-20 03:03:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow, super smooth and colotful.

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AreteEirene In reply to twistedangel0 [2009-12-20 17:22:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Kat-vs-Art [2009-12-20 02:46:36 +0000 UTC]

I miss that second floor

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AreteEirene In reply to Kat-vs-Art [2009-12-20 17:23:07 +0000 UTC]

Me too

In fact, I miss everything about the old ride.

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Kat-vs-Art In reply to AreteEirene [2009-12-20 19:38:40 +0000 UTC]

me too!

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oblivion91 [2009-06-27 00:44:26 +0000 UTC]

I remember when all the cool stuff was there, it was awesome . Awesome shot, as usual XD

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AreteEirene In reply to oblivion91 [2009-06-27 03:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

I wish they'd open up the second floor again. It's such wasted space.

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solefield [2009-06-08 02:35:02 +0000 UTC]

Nicely captured!

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AreteEirene In reply to solefield [2009-06-08 22:23:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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thorthunder3 [2009-06-07 18:35:48 +0000 UTC]

The slow shutter speed makes the fountain look nice, and the composition is very good.

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AreteEirene In reply to thorthunder3 [2009-06-08 22:23:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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galleryum [2009-05-05 00:54:28 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Egypt's gotten pretty modern...I knew that they had electricity, but that's a bit much!

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AreteEirene In reply to galleryum [2009-05-07 06:46:49 +0000 UTC]

They moved to Florida, too.

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galleryum In reply to AreteEirene [2009-05-08 07:57:54 +0000 UTC]

Better real estate choice...

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Betnx [2009-04-01 15:12:31 +0000 UTC]

Ace photo!
Didnt go when there was an upstairs, but did go till they turned it into 'its a small figment world'. Not so brilliant now, but wish i cuda seen it with upstairs.

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AreteEirene In reply to Betnx [2009-04-01 21:06:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

I really miss the original ride. They truly ruined it with the new version.

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tdwebb [2009-03-28 02:59:54 +0000 UTC]

I love the colors

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AreteEirene In reply to tdwebb [2009-03-28 03:12:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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Sephy117 [2009-03-21 14:45:27 +0000 UTC]

One of the coolest things about places is the architecture. This picture shows why it can be so cool.

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AreteEirene In reply to Sephy117 [2009-03-22 18:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Epcot has some truly interesting architecture. Everything up front is metallic and shiny and futuristic, everything out back is classic. It's an interesting mix.

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Sephy117 In reply to AreteEirene [2009-03-23 06:11:30 +0000 UTC]

Sweet. I really need to go there.

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AreteEirene In reply to Sephy117 [2009-03-23 13:58:24 +0000 UTC]

Yes you do

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Sephy117 In reply to AreteEirene [2009-03-23 19:37:52 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps I'll just have to get a job that allows me to travel.

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AreteEirene In reply to Sephy117 [2009-03-24 17:50:57 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. Then you can swing by Ohio on your way down and we can go together. You'll need a good guide for your first trip.

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Sephy117 In reply to AreteEirene [2009-03-25 18:37:18 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, good point.

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winterwidow [2009-03-20 23:26:01 +0000 UTC]

amen, amen!!!! i miss going upstairs and going into that tunnel with all the rainbow lights! And of course, i miss the dreamfinder.

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AreteEirene In reply to winterwidow [2009-03-22 18:52:07 +0000 UTC]

I've got a photo of it from ages ago somewhere. I should scan it in so I can load it and whine some more.

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ArtByKassie [2009-03-20 19:06:11 +0000 UTC]

Excellent photo!

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AreteEirene In reply to ArtByKassie [2009-03-22 18:52:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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ArtByKassie In reply to AreteEirene [2009-03-23 01:53:29 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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SPFan2 [2009-03-20 17:59:45 +0000 UTC]

this is just wonderful!!

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AreteEirene In reply to SPFan2 [2009-03-20 18:23:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SPFan2 In reply to AreteEirene [2009-03-20 20:54:01 +0000 UTC]

welcome!

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