New Addition's To Disney's Animal Kingdom

[Haymarket2008]

No way.
Zootopia does not fit DAK anymore than bugs bunny. Future World would be the only logical location. IMO.

I don't see the rationale behind putting Zootopia into Future World in any way.

 

[jt04]

I don't see the rationale behind putting Zootopia into Future World in any way.

I remember some scenes with futuristic architecture. So it fits the surroundings of Future World as opposed to the settings found in DAK. That's all.

 

[FigmentJedi]

I remember some scenes with futuristic architecture. So it fits the surroundings of Future World as opposed to the settings found in DAK. That's all.

Zootopia wasn't designed with "City of the Future" in mind. The architecture is all about replicating the natural habitats all the different inhabitants would have called home. Like the giant Desert hotel/casino is a giant palm tree or those buildings meant to evoke the shapes of blades of grass and plantlife.

 

[FigmentJedi]

Would really like to see Dinoland turn into South America, or even 'The Americas'. It would be the best fit to flow with the park. It could be three mini-lands: A North America dinosaur-area which would include a theme update to Dinosaur and Restaurantsaurus, a Brazil-like 'pavilion' in lieu of Epcot with a full-service Brazillian steakhouse, and a Paradise Falls (Up IP) area with meet and greets, a ride and trails.

I feel like Pandora killed the idea of South America in addition to Beastly Kingdom. There's just too much overlap between the Amazon rainforest and the Pandoran jungle.

 

[MaximumEd]

With Pandora just being finished and all the other additions underway/announced for DHS and Epcot, I'd be amazed if DAK got anything else in the next decade.

 

[Kman101]

But it's already been hinted at that they will see something new at AK. Not that it's coming in the next couple of years but clearly something's percolating (and plans can change). I know it may shock some but they seem to actually be investing again. Not exactly everything we want invested in but they are. And it proves they can do more than one or two projects at a time ...

 

[MaximumEd]

I hope you're right. I'm all for new stuff, as long as it's the right stuff, of course.

 

[JenniferS]

I hope you're right. I'm all for new stuff, as long as it's the right stuff, of course.

What constitutes the "right stuff" is in the eye of the beholder; hence the pages and pages of "debate" in the forums.

 

[MaximumEd]

But, of course. There's also the wrong stuff. See Mission: Breakout at DCA for the newest example.

 

[marni1971]

Can you say what the other area might be? It is crazy to think they would add more to Animal Kingdom when they just finished Pandora. That is a good thing if true!

Let me say again no decisions have been made regarding this so far. It's way to early to be saying DAK expansion is coming.

 

[The Duck]

I would like them to do something (almost anything) with the Yeti before they start off on a new major project.

 

[marni1971]

Something is in the wings for MK.

Several things are.

 

[huwar18]

Let me say again no decisions have been made regarding this so far. It's way to early to be saying DAK expansion is coming.

Yeah I understand. It is still crazy to think they are talking about adding more before Pandora is even open.

 

[Kman101]

We're talking about it because we've been told by two insiders that something is going to happen, at some point in the future. This is likely years and years away.

 

[Bacon]

Something is in the wings for MK.

Several things are.

Oh sorry I'm not an insider and never was.

Yep.

No hate for u Martin or Corey just comedy

 

[jakeman]

Someone said this before on another thread, but the only way I would tolerate Zootopia fitting into DAK is if you take the train (update to Harry Potter train-like ride system?) and the area replaces Rafiki's Planet Watch as a secluded area.

Not calling you out specifically, but as this thread progresses, I know Planet Watch seems like prime real estate back there, but there's quite a bit of expensive infrastructure for animal care in and around that building.

 

[raven]

If you have ridden the Indiana Jones Ride, you know how cheesy Dinosaur is. That preshow needs to go, and the narration on ride is very annoying.

Dinosaur isn't going anywhere. They are talking about Dinorama.

 

[Doug Means]

No way.
Zootopia does not fit DAK anymore than bugs bunny. Future World would be the only logical location. IMO.

Animal Kingdom - a movie about animals = Zootopia...where else would it go? MK, yes, but AK = YES!

 

[marni1971]

Not calling you out specifically, but as this thread progresses, I know Planet Watch seems like prime real estate back there, but there's quite a bit of expensive infrastructure for animal care in and around that building.

The long term aspiration is to link the Planet Watch area to the rest of the park by walking routes.

 

[jt04]

Animal Kingdom - a movie about animals = Zootopia...where else would it go? MK, yes, but AK = YES!

By that logic we can expect Donald Duck Land too.

Sorry but the Imagineer who thinks this is a good fit should be traded to Universal.