Disney fans have wanted this reunion for years, and it is finally happening. At D23 Expo 2026, Disney confirmed that Figment and Dreamfinder will return together in a reimagined attraction at EPCOT’s Imagination! Pavilion. The announcement was short on specifics, but it answered a question longtime park guests have asked for a long time. Here is what was shared and why it matters.
The Announcement at D23 Expo 2026
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The news came during the closing moments of the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 Expo 2026. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum delivered the reveal to the crowd at the Honda Center, telling attendees that a new journey into imagination is coming to EPCOT with both Dreamfinder and Figment.
Mazloum framed the reveal as a direct response to what fans have been asking for. He told the audience that Disney knows how much the pairing means to guests, and that bringing the two characters back together is one way the company is putting fans at the center of its decisions. For an attraction that has stayed largely the same for years, the confirmation stood out as a moment aimed squarely at the park’s most dedicated visitors.
Who Is Figment
Figment has been a fixture at EPCOT since Journey Into Imagination first opened on March 5, 1983. The small purple dragon was created as a physical representation of imagination itself, and he has carried the pavilion through several versions of the attraction over more than four decades.
Today, Figment ranks among EPCOT’s most recognizable characters while remaining an original creation for the park rather than a figure pulled from a film. Guests can meet him inside the Imagination! Pavilion, and his likeness appears across park and festival merchandise. He has served as the mascot of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts since its first season in 2017, and his popularity grew again in 2022 when a novelty popcorn bucket went viral online.
Who Is Dreamfinder
Before Figment, there was Dreamfinder. He debuted alongside the dragon when the original Journey Into Imagination opened in 1983, playing the role of a whimsical inventor and dream-chaser. In the story, Dreamfinder created Figment as a literal figment of his imagination, and guests followed him as he gathered sounds, colors, and ideas.
Dreamfinder remained part of the attraction for 15 years, from the 1983 opening through 1998, before Disney removed him during a 1999 overhaul of the ride. Even after leaving the attraction, he stayed a fan favorite, which helps explain why his return generated such a strong reaction at the expo. His reunion with Figment gives the pair a shared story again for the first time in decades.
What We Still Do Not Know
For all the excitement, the announcement left many practical questions open. Disney has not released concept art, an attraction name, or an opening timeline. The scope of construction inside the current Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction also remains unconfirmed.
That means fans should treat the reveal as a statement of intent rather than a firm plan they can build a trip around. The heart of the news is clear, but the details that would help with planning are still to come. For now, the reunion itself is the headline.
Final Thoughts
The return of Figment and Dreamfinder marks a meaningful step for one of EPCOT’s founding attractions. With Thomas Mazloum confirming the project, Neil Patrick Harris setting it up in costume, and two beloved characters reunited after years apart, the announcement gave fans something they had long hoped to hear. There is no timeline or name yet, so it is worth keeping an eye on the Imagination! Pavilion as Disney shares more.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
