Decades-Old Disney Animatronic Filmed Swearing, Using Vulgar Language

A decades-old Walt Disney World Resort animatronic was filmed using explicit language, shocking Disney Parks fans. The video, which quickly gained traction online, shows a retired character from EPCOT’s iconic Journey Into Imagination with Figment attraction.

Patrick Spikes (@PatTheThief) shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this year. The footage showed what appears to be a retired Dreamfinder animatronic singing “WAP” by Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, a song that could never have been part of Dreamfinder’s original act.

I’m so sorry about this. 

I’m so so sorry about this. pic.twitter.com/7sNJ8SM7HS

— Patrick Spikes (@PatTheThief) February 11, 2025

Dreamfinder first appeared in the original Journey Into Imagination With Figment in 1983. Decades ago, the character was removed from the ride, and his physical animatronic figure was relinquished to Disney history, long since retired.

The video of Dreamfinder singing an inappropriate song quickly spread across the internet, with over 32,000 views at the time of this article’s publication. Most were thrilled to see Dreamfinder making an appearance in the spotlight—albeit in a much different way than originally intended.

“This is exactly what Walt intended,” @DanRockPro joked.

This is exactly what Walt intended

— Danny Rockwell (@DanRockPro) February 11, 2025

Spikes isn’t just another Disney Parks fan online. In 2019, he was arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft after he and an accomplice were caught stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Disney parks. The stolen goods were sold online, netting the duo over $30,000. After pleading guilty in 2020, Spikes paid restitution to both Disney and the buyers of the stolen goods. As a result, he was sentenced to ten years of probation, 250 hours of community service, and a lifetime ban from Walt Disney World Resort.

How Spikes managed to obtain the Dreamfinder head remains unclear. However, his social media profile picture seems to show him proudly posing with the animatronic head, suggesting that he is now the owner. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Spikes obtained the piece legally, as Walt Disney World Resort occasionally sells or auctions off old park memorabilia.

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