Journey Into Imagination & Captain EO DEEP DIVE! History & Lore + Former Cast Member Memories!

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2024
  • Deep dive into the history & lore of the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT + my personal memories & stories of my time working there as a cast member!
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Komentáře • 65

  • @CristheGirl
    @CristheGirl  Před 3 měsíci +17

    Have a theme park deep dive request you would like me to cover? Let me know below!
    Thank you all for watching! These videos mean the world to me!🖤

    • @jakebuchan5501
      @jakebuchan5501 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Tower of Terror
      ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter WDW Magic Kingdom
      Phantom Manor

    • @craftingzoe
      @craftingzoe Před 3 měsíci

      MK sky buckets

    • @rmartin2819
      @rmartin2819 Před 3 měsíci

      I loved watching the Voyage of the Little Mermaid and seeing the Animation Section at the Old Disney MGM Studios and would love to see you cover it in a deep dive. ❤️

    • @nicolehenninger9874
      @nicolehenninger9874 Před 3 měsíci

      If you could do food rocks, that would be great!

    • @CokerCulture
      @CokerCulture Před 3 měsíci +3

      Personally, I’d love to see you do a dive into the Great Movie Ride. It was always my favorite.

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay Před 3 měsíci +15

    Great talk about preserving history near the end! We are a very nostalgic generation and want knew but not at the cost of our childhood memories

    • @waterhorse5199
      @waterhorse5199 Před 3 měsíci

      I think Millennials are the last of the nostalgic generations. Gen Z and from here on forward will have TOTALLY different memories. Many not so savory. 😳

  • @CokerCulture
    @CokerCulture Před 3 měsíci +4

    This was INCREDIBLE! Ty actually sat with us to watch this because he loves Figment (who doesn’t). Just like your Dinoland deep dive, these are fantastic. Can’t wait to see what you do a dive into next. And I think we need a video of you doing the Captain EO dances. 😂

  • @johnalonzo9945
    @johnalonzo9945 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Happy Easter Cris, hope you and Jay have a great day. 🙂 I'm munching on a lot of chocolate bunnies today, BTW, did you ever finish those boxes of Russell Stover bloopers? God bless Cris, love your videos, you're such a delight! 🥰

  • @JulyMoon82
    @JulyMoon82 Před 3 měsíci

    I love Captain EO!!! I went to Disneyland as a kid in the late 80s with my mom, and we had the Captain EO experience. It's absolutely one of my favorite memories.

  • @GregsGameRoom
    @GregsGameRoom Před 3 měsíci +2

    I remember riding this at Epcot 35... Justin Scarred was with us and he turned to me during the skunk bit and said, "Ew... smells like my grandma!"

  • @martinrivas2880
    @martinrivas2880 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I grew up with cpt Eo at Disneyland. I would do that ride 3 to 4 times during a visit to the park. I was so sad when they got rid of it. I was so happy when they brought it back for a short time in 2013. I wish they would bring it back because I love dancing to this lol. I could listen to you talk about Disney all day

  • @RaveSacks
    @RaveSacks Před 3 měsíci +2

    Now these are my earliest Disney memories right here! I saw the OG Captain EO a few times throughout the mid to late 80s. I still even have my Fuzzball plush somewhere. My Grandparents lived in the Daytona area around that time so I spent quite a bit of time down there during my single digit ages. Great video and great memories you generated for me here!

  • @shanester1832
    @shanester1832 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Saw Captain EO in the 80's and was blown away. Never saw any 3D remotely like that since. Things were floating out by my head, not just a little depth on the screen like modern 3D.
    Did they have some superior 3D technology or did my child's mind see things in a way I can't now?

  • @Rossturnerphoto
    @Rossturnerphoto Před 2 měsíci

    As a fan of theme park history and classic Epcot nostalgia, this one hit close to home for me. It’s been many years since I’ve been to Epcot, but I remember the original Journey into Imagination. It was interesting hearing your perspective of the ride as a former cast member. Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us.

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay Před 3 měsíci +5

    Hate that I missed Captain EO! I would totally rock a “Hooter!” shirt!
    This video is fantastic babe! Great job . Proud of you. I love you

    • @prowrestlingisart6742
      @prowrestlingisart6742 Před 3 měsíci

      You can wear a similar shirt now. It just would have an “S” and orange lettering lol

  • @TampaJay
    @TampaJay Před 3 měsíci +3

    First! ❤❤❤

  • @TwoTicketsToAdventure
    @TwoTicketsToAdventure Před 3 měsíci

    I sadly never got the chance to ride the OG ride but Chad rode all 3 versions. Thank goodness for CZcams and POV videos of old rides. Love Deep Dives and I learned a lot. We should really be preserving these rides instead of slapping some IP on them. Thanks for the shout out as always ❤️ We have that figment shoulder buddy too. He's so cute. I love that the dancing fountains are still outside too. And how the OG music is still in the bathrooms lol. My favorite part about Captain EO besides the music was the hidden Mickey on the ship! Great job on this video and can't wait for more deep dives. :)

  • @kimberlylyerly2207
    @kimberlylyerly2207 Před 3 měsíci

    I'll bet working there was spectacular. But sad when shows changed. That would bother me the most, I think.
    Thank you for taking us on a tour. Hugs 🤗 and God bless
    ❤️🙏❤️

  • @snikies22
    @snikies22 Před 2 měsíci

    Wonderful video! It brought back alot of fond memories for me as well. In Winter-Spring 2005 I was in the Disney College Program and worked both Journey Into Imagination & HISTA. Before that I had not had any history with these rides. During my training I also got to sit under the floor of the pixar shorts (then Honey I shrunk the Audience) theatre. The whole floor is on air bags. It was a wicked cool effect to see from below the floor. Thank you for the video!

  • @ryanreagan9049
    @ryanreagan9049 Před 2 měsíci

    Love the history in the video, especially talking about the old turntable. Also love Yesterworld and Defuctland. Martin’s Vids has incredible POVs and docs of the old rides too.

  • @chrisbrown2191
    @chrisbrown2191 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Eric Idle was asked if he has seen the Journey into imagination attraction and he said no.

  • @MichelleBrown-cy2qu
    @MichelleBrown-cy2qu Před 2 měsíci

    Great history lesson!!! Loved it! I never got to see the original, only on CZcams! It looked awesome! I purchased the Marvel books sold there about Figment and Dream Finder and I wish that Walt Disney World could theme a ride based on that story! Keep the Disney History lessons coming! 😊

  • @thewanderingmermaid5236
    @thewanderingmermaid5236 Před 3 měsíci

    The video I didn’t realize I was going to get but wanted! 😊 I JUST said to my husband two days ago that I wanted to experience Captain EO again.

  • @sherrymichl238
    @sherrymichl238 Před 3 měsíci

    This video hit me hard in the feels! Thank you for this video! We need to remember the history! The original figment was amazing!

  • @DisAmy33
    @DisAmy33 Před 3 měsíci

    Really cool info! As someone who did not start going to the parks until 2014, I appreciate the deep dives, it’s nice to get first-hand experience of those who got to see Epcot in its early days! During our 1st trip in 2014 (before we moved here), my now ex-husband was in shock that Captain EO was still playing because that was on in the 80s when he came as a kid, so I did get to see that before it went out forever... it was…something 😂 He had no real connection with Figment, other than he said that was very different than what he remembers, I would’ve loved to have seen seen the original. It seemed a lot more magical! I will now have to look up the 2nd version that was the abomination though! You have me curious! 😂 This current version of Figment needs a MAJOR update 😩 Dreamfinder needs to return! 🌈💜🫣🎶🌙

  • @RaisedOnFloridaSunshine
    @RaisedOnFloridaSunshine Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! I didn’t know all that but always wondered why they never kept the original ride with the Dream Finder. I remember the upstairs being amazing and was a great place for kids since at that time a lot of Epcot was thought to be more for adults. I wish Disney would bring back at least one nostalgic ride that was beloved and totally redeem themselves!! They could start with this one. I think it would appeal to most everyone….us who love nostalgia would get our beloved childhood ride back and the younger generation won’t know the difference, it would be all new to them. 🤷🏼‍♀️ thx for sharing the memories 😊

  • @nicolehenninger9874
    @nicolehenninger9874 Před 3 měsíci

    Ok…. A few things. First of all, you are AWESOME and VERY informative. I love your nose rings too! They look good on you. Second…, I went with my guy friend to Epcot two weeks ago and we rode this ride. We both loved it but after watching yesterworld and reading the twitter page “remnants of forgotten Disney”, I looked for the track and the circular caourasel in the new image works. I was taking off my sandal and trying to find the track underneath 😂😂😂 I’m sure people thought I was nuts! I told my friend how excited I was about the history of this ride and he told me “ I’m not interested in learning about that”. I was thinking “where did the track go? What parts of the queue were also part if the old track?” I was like “ I wish there was someone to explain this to me” 😂😂😂😂 thank you again so much!!! I’m so interested in Disney history!!! I remember riding superstar limo back in 2001 and that ride was an abomination. Anyway…. Keep up the good work! I love your videos!!!

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 Před 3 měsíci

    Great shout-out for two awesome history channels. I’ve learned a lot from them as well

  • @TheeEclectic1
    @TheeEclectic1 Před 3 měsíci +2

    As we come to the end of the Lenten season (Reflection)...
    Let us all embrace a NEW dawn with God's grace.
    🙏🙏🙏
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    On that note...
    HAPPY EASTER!
    🥚🐣🐰
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    A time of Transformation, Rebirth, and Renewal.☀️
    🙏
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    Wishing all a Blessed and Joyous one!
    🙂
    Love,
    The Bermudez and Frederick family
    💖

    • @CristheGirl
      @CristheGirl  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Happy Easter!

    • @TheeEclectic1
      @TheeEclectic1 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Btw, hang in there and keep up the Great work! One of your biggest supporters! 🙂

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 Před 3 měsíci

    Great talk about your experiences as a cast member Cris that so many people that don't know the things that happen

  • @juliogonzales5441
    @juliogonzales5441 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks CRIS ❤❤HAPPY EASTER YOU AND JAY 😊

  • @kevinpeil6734
    @kevinpeil6734 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Happy Easter cris the girl n Tampa Jay

  • @craftingzoe
    @craftingzoe Před 3 měsíci

    I love these videos from you as it's mostly the disney I remember from my first visit. Plus, I love hearing and reading about disney history. I can't wait for me from you as you can clearly see how passionate you are about it. Thanks Cris

  • @jepagan1
    @jepagan1 Před 3 měsíci

    I just saw a video from Disney of the original ride and i think you are at the end of it.
    Thanks for your work, keep it up, i love it.

  • @RandomlyRandy58
    @RandomlyRandy58 Před 3 měsíci

    Great deep dive!!! I love figment so this was particularly awesome!

  • @Shelly-in-Tampa
    @Shelly-in-Tampa Před 3 měsíci

    I love when you share your memories. These are my favorite videos. When I was a cast member my boyfriend's character was Aladdin. His name was Hugene lol! His name wasn't as cute as he was.

  • @sweethartjen
    @sweethartjen Před 3 měsíci

    Happy Easter, Cris, Jay, and Bella! 🐇

  • @magiccheeseball
    @magiccheeseball Před 3 měsíci

    Happy Easter! Interesting video it's cool hearing about jobs you did at Disney. Did you ever see MJ when you were working there? He showed up at MGM sometimes when I was working there

  • @PSB-900
    @PSB-900 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I agree Cris, Disney butchered the Imagination Pavillion.

  • @allytebow
    @allytebow Před 3 měsíci

    Loved this video! Brought me back ❤

  • @jakebuchan5501
    @jakebuchan5501 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video Love theme park history

  • @user-bn6pw1oy6g
    @user-bn6pw1oy6g Před 3 měsíci

    Happy Easter you and Jay🐰🐣

  • @garfixit
    @garfixit Před 3 měsíci

    So cool

  • @blively38
    @blively38 Před 2 měsíci

    This is your best video, since it truly came from your heart. Disneyland's Tomorrow land needs to be fixed. But Disney adds rides and attractions or tries to improve things.

  • @MichelleMartin-ld6zg
    @MichelleMartin-ld6zg Před 3 měsíci

    Sorry chris the girl for got too say happy easter ❤

  • @chrisbrown2191
    @chrisbrown2191 Před 3 měsíci

    Captain EO also played from 1990 to 1992.

    • @JulyMoon82
      @JulyMoon82 Před 3 měsíci

      Actually, it ran from the late 1980s through the late 90s. It then ran again for a few years starting in 2010 in memory of Michael Jackson.

  • @leearmstrong2743
    @leearmstrong2743 Před 3 měsíci

    Morning Cris!!!

  • @waterhorse5199
    @waterhorse5199 Před 3 měsíci

    🎃🌚🎃Cris, you act like you’re old. Girl, you have your WHOLE life ahead of you. And it’s just now really getting started. ☺️

  • @MichelleMartin-ld6zg
    @MichelleMartin-ld6zg Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hi Chris the girl you and Tampa Jay are a lovely couple 😂😅❤

  • @WAYUPDUDE1382
    @WAYUPDUDE1382 Před 3 měsíci +1

    🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @christines4880
    @christines4880 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video ❤ Just watched Captain EO or what ever it was called. That was terrible 😭

  • @denisematthews6215
    @denisematthews6215 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey, Cris, was Future Corps still there when you worked there? It was a horn and drum unit that generally played jazz pieces, and pretty much rocked! These guys were former members of Drum and Bugle Corps from all over the country. We discovered them when they performed throughout Future World way back in ‘92(?). Anyway, with your percussion background, you would know who I was talking about. I was curious to know if they were still there in 2010.

  • @edwindrood2816
    @edwindrood2816 Před 3 měsíci

    Thats progress for ya

  • @jepagan1
    @jepagan1 Před 3 měsíci

    I will try to send a link of it to you.

  • @user-ue8wo9tx7b
    @user-ue8wo9tx7b Před 3 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @tonyperez3920
    @tonyperez3920 Před 3 měsíci

    I believe it was called honey I blew up the baby. Happy Easter

  • @kayeward2047
    @kayeward2047 Před 3 měsíci

    Honey, I shrunk the kids
    Honey, I shrunk ourselves
    Honey I Blew up the Baby

  • @bandit42268
    @bandit42268 Před 3 měsíci

    REPENT PLEASE KRIS BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!