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BREAKING: Dreamfinder Will Return to Journey Into Imagination

After a 28-year absence, the character Dreamfinder is officially returning to EPCOT as part of a planned overhaul of the Imagination Pavilion.

By · Published August 16, 2026 at 06:26 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026 at 13:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: ABC30 Fresno · Mickey Visit · Disney Food Blog · TheWrap · Disney Parks Blog · wdwnt.com.

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Questions people are asking

Who is returning to EPCOT?

Dreamfinder is returning to the Journey Into Imagination attraction.

Is the Imagination Pavilion changing?

Yes, Disney has announced that the Imagination Pavilion is scheduled for an overhaul.

How long has it been since Dreamfinder was at the park?

The character has been absent for 28 years.

What happened

Disney Parks Blog has confirmed the return of Dreamfinder to the Journey Into Imagination attraction, marking the character's first appearance at the park in 28 years. This shift coincides with a broader project to renovate the Imagination Pavilion at the Disney park.

While the return of the character is scheduled, the specific timeline for the pavilion's construction and the debut of the updated attraction is not yet detailed in public announcements. Coverage from TheWrap and wdwnt.com notes that this change is part of an ongoing overhaul of EPCOT infrastructure.

Fans and park guests are the primary demographic affected by the update to this long-standing attraction. Future updates will clarify the full scope of the pavilion redesign and the official date for the new installation.

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