News Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom

[MisterPenguin]

"While the project has not yet been given a (public) green light, Animal Kingdom will need a shot in the arm to prevent it from becoming the least-attended Disney theme park in the United States."

I like BlogMickey, but I just want to point out that one of the four parks has to be "the least attended" by definition.

What matters is by how much and how it's doing now compared to its past. Being "the least attended" isn't a cause for alarm unless it represents an unusual drop.

 

[Unbanshee]

I like BlogMickey, but I just want to point out that one of the four parks has to be "the least attended" by definition.

What matters is by how much and how it's doing now compared to its past. Being "the least attended" isn't a cause for alarm unless it represents an unusual drop.

I clicked through to another article about attendance and it looks like there was a considerable drop for Animal Kingdom (although not clear in the original dino article)

2022 Theme Parks Attendance Report: Lower Attendance, Higher Guest Spending Strategy in Action at Disney World

The 2022 Global Attractions Attendance Report has been published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) + Disney World attendance

blogmickey.com

 

[SpectreJordan]

I like BlogMickey, but I just want to point out that one of the four parks has to be "the least attended" by definition.

What matters is by how much and how it's doing now compared to its past. Being "the least attended" isn't a cause for alarm unless it represents an unusual drop.

I misread the article a bit, I thought it said DAK was already last place in the US even below DCA. That would be pretty sad for DAK; none of the WDW parks should dip below DCA lol.

 

[FigmentFan82]

I misread the article a bit, I thought it said DAK was already last place in the US even below DCA. That would be pretty sad for DAK; none of the WDW parks should dip below DCA lol.

I mean, Cars Land is pretty rad

 

[FigmentFan82]

but yeah, both these things need to happen ASAP. I love AK but it really feels like there isn't a whole lot to do (even though I know there are lots of smaller things all over the place, you know what I mean)

And dino is hidden enough that its Zootopia makeover shouldn't really kill any existing aesthetic within the rest of the park

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

And dino is hidden enough that its Zootopia makeover shouldn't really kill any existing aesthetic within the rest of the park

That’s not the point. Hidden or not Zootopia does not belong in AK at all. Dinosaur does.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I misread the article a bit, I thought it said DAK was already last place in the US even below DCA. That would be pretty sad for DAK; none of the WDW parks should dip below DCA lol.

Yeah, discussion of this came up in the TEA thread.

I think most agreed that the loss of nighttime entertainment and rides hurt DAK by reverting it back to a 'half day park.'

It definitely needs more. A lot more.

 

[SpectreJordan]

I mean, Cars Land is pretty rad

Cars Land looks awesome. But it's still DCA lol

Yeah, discussion of this came up in the TEA thread.

I think most agreed that the loss of nighttime entertainment and rides hurt DAK by reverting it back to a 'half day park.'

It definitely needs more. A lot more.

It's annoying that they have so much expansion space but continue to just rip out & replace. Use some of that extra room first!!!

 

[FigmentFan82]

That’s not the point. Hidden or not Zootopia does not belong in AK at all. Dinosaur does.

You're shouting at clouds. Zootopia is coming.

 

[doctornick]

You're shouting at clouds. Zootopia is coming.

True, but it should be a new build not replacing Dinoland USA

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I misread the article a bit, I thought it said DAK was already last place in the US even below DCA. That would be pretty sad for DAK; none of the WDW parks should dip below DCA lol.

Unfortunately, once the new San Fransokyo overlay opens at DCA, Animal Kingdom will have no hope.

Not sure if part of the concept is to keep everything closed.

 

[Brer Panther]

Zootopia is coming.

That doesn't mean we have to like it.

I don't recall anyone who complained about Guardians of the Galaxy in EPCOT being told "It's coming, get over it."

 

[ToTBellHop]

I like BlogMickey, but I just want to point out that one of the four parks has to be "the least attended" by definition.

What matters is by how much and how it's doing now compared to its past. Being "the least attended" isn't a cause for alarm unless it represents an unusual drop.

On the other hand, DAK has tremendous room to expand its yearly attendance. Plus better rides allow them to charge more on Genie+ there!

 

[BlakeW39]

That’s not the point. Hidden or not Zootopia does not belong in AK at all. Dinosaur does.

pro-tip: if you have to "hide" zootopia from the rest of DAK, so that it doesn't actively detract from the rest of the park....chances are it doesn't belong there in the first place

 

[SpectreJordan]

I just hope they can try to put some educational elements into whatever they do with Zootopia.

I wouldn't be surprised if that movie has gotten a lot of kids into animals, so I bet they'd like to learn more. I got into animals & animal documentaries because of how much I loved Lion King as a kid. It's been a lifelong love & fascination.

I think movies can be a great gateway into learning about the real world. As a kid I was able to get into history because I was able to relate it to Star Wars & Indiana Jones.

 

[FigmentFan82]

True, but it should be a new build not replacing Dinoland USA

Not up to me. I don't think they'd listen if I asked

 

[FigmentFan82]

That doesn't mean we have to like it.

I don't recall anyone who complained about Guardians of the Galaxy in EPCOT being told "It's coming, get over it."

I didn't say get over it. By all means shout at the sky your displeasure. But it seems like, unless you can make it not happen?

 

[BlakeW39]

Zootopia is coming.

like the play pavillion?

 

[Bocabear]

hopefully just like the Play! pavilion it will quietly go away....

 

[BlakeW39]

hopefully just like the Play! pavilion it will quietly go away....

what do some folks say around here? "trust only the shovels?" yeah, that.