Figment (Disney)

Figment
First appearanceJourney Into Imagination (1983)
Created byTony Baxter, Steve Kirk, and X Atencio
Voiced by

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

  1. 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.
  2. Salzburg, Elen (January 18, 2022). "A little dragon created big drama at Epcot". Orlando's Best. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  3. "Meet Figment at ImageWorks". Retrieved 2025-09-12.
  4. "Kodak Ends Sponsorship of Epcot's Imagination! Pavilion — DisZine". 10 September 2010.
  5. Geryak, Cole (October 27, 2016). "Disney Extinct Attractions: Journey into (YOUR) Imagination". The Laughing Place. Retrieved 17 July 2020.