Fans of Figment might have a reason to get excited!

Currently, EPCOT is finishing up its massive transformation, or so we thought! Just as CommuniCore Hall is about to open, taking down some of the last walls in EPCOT, it was announced that Test Track will be re-imagined and closing on June 17th, meaning that construction at EPCOT is far from over. Now, Disney just filed for a new permit for the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT!

We know that we said Figment fans might have a reason to be excited; the keyword here is might. There have been no announcements of what this permit could entail, but we have some theories.

First, the permit was filed for the Imagination Pavilion’s address, but the Pavilion is home to more than just Journey Into Your Imagination With Figment. It also includes ImageWorks, the Figment and Joy meet and greets, the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, the Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge, and the Photo Spot. Since all of these share the same address, the permit could have been filed to work on any one of these things listed.

The permit is also listed for “general construction,” which is pretty broad, and it could mean so many different things, either minor or major. The permit also lists the contractor as Poli Construction Inc., which has done work at both Disney World and Universal.

The permit expiration date also caught our eye. Most permits last a year, but this one expires on November 28th, 2025, which means that the work going on here could take a long time.

So, what could this permit mean? While we do not have any confirmation, we have a few ideas.

We hope Journey Into Imagination With Figment gets a much-needed upgrade. While we love that our favorite purple dragon still has a ride, it could use some love, and with over a year on the permit, it is possible that the ride could see some upgrades.

Another scenario could be that ImageWorks is being updated. The technology in the “What If” Labs is very outdated and sometimes does not work. ImageWorks has recently seen some changes as the Figment meet and greet replaced the Wreck it Ralph meet and greet.

Poli Construction Inc.’s recent work includes Trail’s End improvements at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. In the upstairs area of the Imagination Pavilion, Disney Vacation Club Members can enjoy an exclusive lounge with stunning views of EPCOT and free snacks and drinks. Since Poli Construction Inc. recently worked on a restaurant, maybe they would be a good fit to work on the Disney Vacation Club Lounge.

Over at the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, the theater could be being refurbished. As we mentioned, this area is still part of the Imagination Pavilion, so it is entirely possible that the construction might not be in the same building. 

You can also meet Mickey in the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Theater, but you can also sometimes meet him elsewhere nearby. The Imagination Pavilion is also home to the Photo Spot, where Disney Visa Cardholders can meet certain characters with little to no wait. When CommuniCore Hall opens on June 10th, it will also be home to the Mickey and Friends meet and greet. Maybe Disney will move the Disney Visa Cardholder meet and greet spot to CommuniCore Hall as well as Mickey’s meet and greet here, leaving the Photo Spot open for construction. 

While these are all “what ifs,” Disney does have an earnings call on May 7th, and the D23 fan convention is coming up in August. Both of those events are times when Disney often drops big news, so maybe this permit is the first step in a big announcement! We will make sure to keep you updated about any other news pertaining this permit at the Imagination Pavilion!

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What are you hoping comes of this permit? Let us know in the comments!

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