HomeWalt Disney WorldDreamfinder Returns (Kinda) in a New Cici's Pizza Ad

Dreamfinder Returns (Kinda) in a New Cici’s Pizza Ad

Published on

spot_img


Disney fans have long clamored for the return of Dreamfinder to the Journey Into Imagination attraction in Walt Disney World, and now he’s finally back.

Well, okay, so it’s not at Epcot.

And, no, it’s not Disney bringing him back.

And, well, it’s technically not even Dreamfinder.

A new commercial for Cici’s Pizza features a top hat wearing man on a flying machine that looks an awful lot like Disney’s Dreamfinder. Check it out for yourself below.

The character is an inventor called C.C. Pazzini, and the pizza joint seems to be trying to scratch that itch Disney refuses to scratch.

The similarities between Pazzini and Dreamfinder are pretty uncanny, right down to the design of the flying machine. This does seem a bit intentional.

Despite the return of Dreamfinder to the Imagination pavilion being one of the most requested things ever by Disney Parks fans, Disney only trots the kindly inventor out for special events and nostalgia-bait retro merchandise.

Dreamfinder’s Dream Mobile sat in the Mouse Gear merch store for years, prior to its recent closure.

The closest we’ve gotten to a proper return of this theme park icon in recent years was a well-received 2014 Marvel Comics series called Figment.

It’s possible that Disney was testing the waters for Dreamfinder to return to the parks, but given how long it’s been since the comic’s release, I wouldn’t hold your breath.

At least we didn’t lose Figment. That was reportedly on the table at some point. And it’s a good thing, too. Disney made a ton of money on Figment popcorn buckets.

Maybe Dreamfinder needs a bucket of his own to get his ride back?

For those of you who’ve never seen the original Journey Into Imagination, check out the ride through video below.

[Hat Tip: Mike P.]

 

 

 


Pirates & Princesses (PNP) is an independent, opinionated fan-powered news blog that covers Disney and Universal Theme Parks, Themed Entertainment and related Pop Culture from a consumer's point of view. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover.



Latest articles

Marvel Studios Head of Television Teases Possible “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Return

During a recent interview with Agents of Fandom, Marvel Studios Head of Television, Brad...

New Disney Hydrangea Loungefly Mini Backpack and Minnie Ears Are Now Available

Disney fashion fans get ready because Disney has once again teamed up with Loungefly...

Alice In Wonderland Dooney and Bourke Pieces Are Now Available

It's Monday so that means it's time for new merchandise on the Disneystore.com! Today...

Wish Disney+ Release Date Has Finally Been Announced

Finally, after months of speculation, Disney has given the Disney+ release date for "Wish."...

More like this

Marvel Studios Head of Television Teases Possible “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Return

During a recent interview with Agents of Fandom, Marvel Studios Head of Television, Brad...

New Disney Hydrangea Loungefly Mini Backpack and Minnie Ears Are Now Available

Disney fashion fans get ready because Disney has once again teamed up with Loungefly...

Alice In Wonderland Dooney and Bourke Pieces Are Now Available

It's Monday so that means it's time for new merchandise on the Disneystore.com! Today...