News 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal Kingdom

[Earlie the Pearlie]

I guess it’s safe to assume the Nemo theater will survive. Does anyone remember the backstory that ties it in with the Dino Institute?

See, it used to be a big roadshow theater. Eventually, however, when they built the freeway it fell by the wayside. Luckily, a group of skilled marine biologist found tons of copies of the hit animated film Finding Nemo, which they then excavated. These biologists partnered with a group of neurosurgeons to build a university to teach both professions. The students were all theater kids so they decided to put on a musical celebration commemorating the movie that allowed them to be there in the first place. We see the tenth anniversary reunion special of this original college performance. This university has a football rivalry with the Dino Institute.
The clues are subtle, but if you look, you'll find them. Truly a marvel of Imagineering.

 

[James Alucobond]

See, it used to be a big roadshow theater. Eventually, however, when they built the freeway it fell by the wayside. Luckily, a group of skilled marine biologist found tons of copies of the hit animated film Finding Nemo, which they then excavated. These biologists partnered with a group of neurosurgeons to build a university to teach both professions. The students were all theater kids so they decided to put on a musical celebration commemorating the movie that allowed them to be there in the first place. We see the tenth anniversary reunion special of this original college performance. This university has a football rivalry with the Dino Institute.
The clues are subtle, but if you look, you'll find them. Truly a marvel of Imagineering.

 

[Brer Panther]

I mean, one could use characters from The Simpsons to teach parkgoers about animals. That doesn't mean The Simpsons belongs in Animal Kingdom.

 

[James Alucobond]

I mean, one could use characters from The Simpsons to teach parkgoers about animals. That doesn't mean The Simpsons belongs in Animal Kingdom.

The Simpsons also don't canonically have a room in their house containing a tropical rainforest pocket dimension filled with animals.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

The Simpsons also don't canonically have a room in their house containing a tropical rainforest pocket dimension filled with animals.

I mean, it could… the layout is very confusing. I think like 3 rooms have vanished from their house over the years.

 

[Coaster Lover]

I mean, it could… the layout is very confusing. I think like 3 rooms have vanished from their house over the years.

 

[MistaDee]

The Simpsons also don't canonically have a room in their house containing a tropical rainforest pocket dimension filled with animals.

The lands for AK are based on continents/biomes, Tropical Americas has diverse and interesting wildlife. I don't think creating a land based on Springfield, (Oregon?) would really fit the park.

Are people are being deliberately obtuse about this thematic issue?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Are people are being deliberately obtuse about this thematic issue?

For some, the obtuseness is inherently natural.

 

[celluloid]

The lands for AK are based on continents/biomes, Tropical Americas has diverse and interesting wildlife. I don't think creating a land based on Springfield, (Oregon?) would really fit the park.

Are people are being deliberately obtuse about this thematic issue?

The attractions themselves are theme to the inspiration connection and sometimes education of conservation. Are we really that naive to say if the geographical location fits, it's within the theme?

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

So this might be a hot take, but I love the idea of a Pacific Northwest area in AK. That area has such cool wildlife, and done right, without the Simpsons, it could be really cool. Kind of like Grizzly Peak, but more nature-focused.

 

[Henry Mystic]

I guess it’s safe to assume the Nemo theater will survive. Does anyone remember the backstory that ties it in with the Dino Institute?

I’ve heard it probably will be changed to a different show and the facade could get updated, but the theater itself is safe. I don’t know what exactly, but I assume it would be Encanto.

 

[JustInTime]

I’ve heard it probably will be changed to a different show and the facade could get updated, but the theater itself is safe. I don’t know what exactly, but I assume it would be Encanto.

The new show is sadly a shadow of its former self. So I’m fine with it changing.

 

[Henry Mystic]

The new show is sadly a shadow of its former self. So I’m fine with it changing.

It’s funny though that everyone knows about it now with all the memes.

 

[JustInTime]

It’s funny though that everyone knows about it now with all the memes.

Yes!! Loved all the memes. But sadly the viral part of the show was cut when it reopened. Its so rushed now!

 

[Henry Mystic]

Yes!! Loved all the memes. But sadly the viral part of the show was cut when it reopened. Its so rushed now!

Yeah the pacing feels off. It’s still worthwhile to catch, but definitely not what it used to be, so I welcome any change.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

See, it used to be a big roadshow theater. Eventually, however, when they built the freeway it fell by the wayside. Luckily, a group of skilled marine biologist found tons of copies of the hit animated film Finding Nemo, which they then excavated. These biologists partnered with a group of neurosurgeons to build a university to teach both professions. The students were all theater kids so they decided to put on a musical celebration commemorating the movie that allowed them to be there in the first place. We see the tenth anniversary reunion special of this original college performance. This university has a football rivalry with the Dino Institute.
The clues are subtle, but if you look, you'll find them. Truly a marvel of Imagineering.

Rereading this, I think that the main problem with this lore is that the neurosurgeon/marine biologist/theater kids have a football team.

 

[FettFan]

Luckily, a group of skilled marine biologist found tons of copies of the hit animated film Finding Nemo, which they then excavated.

It is now canon that Finding Nemo was such a flop that Pixar gave it the Atari E.T. treatment.

 

[celluloid]

So this might be a hot take, but I love the idea of a Pacific Northwest area in AK. That area has such cool wildlife, and done right, without the Simpsons, it could be really cool. Kind of like Grizzly Peak, but more nature-focused.

In another world, that would have been a neat change up for the Camp Minnie Mickey Area. Wyoming/Idaho to Alaska.


As far the Funny theater in the wild connection. Thematically it would fit slightly better with an easy change if Tarzan or this would be a Jungle Book show and set in Asia. The Theater feels more there than Dino anyway.

 

[FettFan]

Btw:
1. The park is themed to Animals
2. The new land is South America

I think I’d rather see a ride based on Emperors New Groove instead of Indiana Jones.

We could even get a restaurant serving Kronk’s spinach puffs and a “llama potion” dole whip float.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

We could even get a restaurant serving Kronk’s spinach puffs

please take my money