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

[wdwgreek]

I hope that they include actual new animal exhibits in the Tropical Americas land!!

 

[Bocabear]

I hope that they include actual new animal exhibits in the Tropical Americas land!!

I think that was the exact plan... Make it feel part of the park instead of a nonsensical add-on. I am just hoping this will not be a 5 year build... It would be nice if they could have the entire section completed in 3 years or less....At least with the Chester and Hester area, they can completely wall off the area easily and work without interference.

 

[Aramar]

I hope that they include actual new animal exhibits in the Tropical Americas land!!

I hope so too. If I'm not mistaken, they already have some American animals in the park like macaws, giant anteaters and Galapagos tortoises that maybe could be moved to the new area. Even better if they can get new animals like capybaras. Also, it would be nice to give The Emperor's New Groove some love and put some llamas somewhere.

 

[peter11435]

I hope so too. If I'm not mistaken, they already have some American animals in the park like macaws, giant anteaters and Galapagos tortoises that maybe could be moved to the new area. Even better if they can get new animals like capybaras. Also, it would be nice to give The Emperor's New Groove some love and put some llamas somewhere.

They actually used to have capybaras at animal kingdom.

 

[sedati]

They actually used to have capybaras at animal kingdom.

And the Utilidoors use to have C.H.U.D.S.

 

[SpectreJordan]

Perhaps poachers are hunting a rare species of Tropical American animal(s) and Indy stops them? I dunno, Indiana Jones doesn’t fit Animal Kingdom.

Best way to make it fit is to have Indy going after an artifact based on an animal god. It'd be a way to show how animals have influenced human cultures to the point where we've deified them in our past. Kinda similar to how Everest shows how we've mystified animals and made-up animals as part of our cultures.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Best way to make it fit is to have Indy going after an artifact based on an animal god. It'd be a way to show how animals have influenced human cultures to the point where we've deified them in our past. Kinda similar to how Everest shows how we've mystified animals and made-up animals as part of our cultures.

Or just have it take place in a rainforest....

 

[KDM31091]

It’s just crazy to remove dinosaurs entirely instead of just improving what is already there. Dinosaurs as a concept are popular. They just need to plus the land instead of wiping it out and shoving in IP with very tenuous links to animals, if at all.

It continues the trend of the parks losing their individual identities and just becoming dumping grounds for IP with some weak link to try and make it fit.

 

[KDM31091]

I am gonna miss dinosaur. It deserved a better dinoland surrounding it, that’s for sure. I think it was a massively underrated attraction, but I get that it wasn’t super popular. It’s a shame wdw is losing a lot of their “cult classic” attractions (og bears, dinosaur). What do we have left?

It’s still popular. Gets at least a 30 minute or longer wait daily. I wouldn’t call that unpopular honestly, but apparently Disney doesn’t care

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

It’s just crazy to remove dinosaurs entirely instead of just improving what is already there. Dinosaurs as a concept are popular. They just need to plus the land instead of wiping it out and shoving in IP with very tenuous links to animals, if at all.

It continues the trend of the parks losing their individual identities and just becoming dumping grounds for IP with some weak link to try and make it fit.

I think the problem is, they're never beating Jurassic Park realistically. It's a movie that has spanned generations and any new addition will be compared to Universal. Oh they finally did the boneyard coaster? Universal has Velocicoaster. They want to do a boat ride? Universal has one (although with that one atleast Universal has kept it in an ABYSMAL state for the last few years. Last time I went the animatronics were so stiff and like 25% or so just flat out didn't work correctly)

I think that's also why they aren't going to do a 5th gate anytime soon. They don't want any 1-1 comparisons with their competition especially when the fanbase has been on edge the last few years. It does kinda make sense.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I think the problem is, they're never beating Jurassic Park realistically. It's a movie that has spanned generations and any new addition will be compared to Universal. Oh they finally did the boneyard coaster? Universal has Velocicoaster. They want to do a boat ride? Universal has one (although with that one atleast Universal has kept it in an ABYSMAL state for the last few years. Last time I went the animatronics were so stiff and like 25% or so just flat out didn't work correctly)

I think that's also why they aren't going to do a 5th gate anytime soon. They don't want any 1-1 comparisons with their competition especially when the fanbase has been on edge the last few years. It does kinda make sense.

They built two versions of Spider-Man Midway Mania. I don’t think they care too much about the comparisons.

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

They built two versions of Spider-Man Midway Mania. I don’t think they care too much about the comparisons.

Yeah and look how that's gone for them. Also Web Slingers was always meant to be the "side attraction" to the Main E-Ticket. It's like Smugglers Run Vs Rise.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Or just have it take place in a rainforest....

"Just move Rainforest Cafe and throw Indy hanging off a tree and call it a Day!"***

 

[Biff215]

It’s still popular. Gets at least a 30 minute or longer wait daily. I wouldn’t call that unpopular honestly, but apparently Disney doesn’t care

It’s often quite less though, and even that 30+ posted wait isn’t usually accurate. Its location doesn’t help but it’s also on the scary side for some. Compare it to Indy’s popularity at DL and it doesn’t stand a chance unfortunately.

I truly hate to see it (and the land) go but they clearly gave up on it. While anything new should be an addition, not a replacement, this is the easy way out for Disney. We can only hope it turns out to be an improvement.

 

[DCBaker]

Concept art for Indiana Jones attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

 

[Moth]

IP CAROUSEL LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[DCBaker]

Concept art for Encanto attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

 

[Consumer]

Concept art for Indiana Jones attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

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You Walt Disney Worlders can complain all you want, but this is the best thing to happen to the park since Expedition Everest. Indiana Jones blows Dinosaur out of the water in every conceivable way. I've never been that tempted to go to WDW, but this is the kind of addition that would actually push me over the edge. I'm hyped for this.

 

[DCBaker]

IP CAROUSEL LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

Concept art for Carousel:

 

[HonorableMention]

Concept art for Indiana Jones attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

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Knew it was coming but still sad anyway. Realistically this makes the most sense but I will always love Dinosaur despite its issues and clunkiness.

I personally think it had some unique thrills independent of IJA, and was great for non-coaster folks who wanted something intense. Plus it’s a legitimately scary adventure ride, something I don’t think we’ll see Disney make again.