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

[DCBaker]

Model photos via Scott Gustin:

 

[the_rich]

Is it me or does that encanto show building look huge?

 

[cdunlap]

I still stand by that it will be Quetzalcoatl..Indy hates snakes! And now Serpents..

Looks like this to me...

Quetzalcoatl is an Aztec god and this Indy ride specifically takes place in a Maya temple, so I don’t see Quetzalcoatl being featured!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

While I 100% think this will be a very successful transition, they're reeeeaaaalllly doing very, very little to the existing structures. The Institute's facade mostly remains just behind the new temple weenie, and Restaurantosaurus survives with just about everything but the Quonset hut. Also, it's difficult to find the "garden" animal exhibits in the model... that's a bit concerning.

 

[cdunlap]

along with a tusked being at the base...

Those are the jaws of Xibalba, the Maya underworld!

 

[Brian]

 

[McMickeyWorld]

I still stand by that it will be Quetzalcoatl..Indy hates snakes! And now Serpents..

Looks like this to me...

It could be Kukulkán. I'm not sure of the technical term, but it could be said that it's a similar deity. I might ask my sister for more information or sources about Kukulkán later.

 

[McMickeyWorld]

Model photos via Scott Gustin:

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I like that path between Encanto and Indy. I had been thinking that in the future there's no way to expand the land, but that gives me hints that they might have a plan.

 

[James Alucobond]

While I 100% think this will be a very successful transition, they're reeeeaaaalllly doing very, very little to the existing structures. The Institute's facade mostly remains just behind the new temple weenie, and Restaurantosaurus survives with just about everything but the Quonset hut. Also, it's difficult to find the "garden" animal exhibits in the model... that's a bit concerning.

Minus the animal comment, I honestly think that's good. The bones have always been fine in the areas that weren't Dino-Rama. Efficiency is a good path forward with this.

 

[natatomic]

Also we would be losing the Boneyard which is an excellent area for the younger set.

I know this isn’t a big deal to everyone, but this really bums me out. This is a favorite of all my kids, and it wasn’t unusual for us to spend a couple hours there each visit.

And I’m still salty they removed the HISTK playground.

Anyway, it always seemed busy…I can’t imagine it had low guest satisfaction scores. Guess you can’t monetize a playground though….

 

[rezzyk]

While I 100% think this will be a very successful transition, they're reeeeaaaalllly doing very, very little to the existing structures. The Institute's facade mostly remains just behind the new temple weenie, and Restaurantosaurus survives with just about everything but the Quonset hut. Also, it's difficult to find the "garden" animal exhibits in the model... that's a bit concerning.

Are there going to be animal exhibits? Doesn't seem like there are any on the model and no one has talked about it.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Are there any ideas on Nemo musical’s fate? Can the building be tied into the Encato attraction?

 

[Big_Shakalaka]

Model photos via Scott Gustin:

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that Encanto show building is HUGE

 

[alexdisney]

I wish they would still put a playground in that area, I think they could do so much with a themed playground with Encanto or even tie it in with all the animal characters from the carousal

 

[MoonRakerSCM]

Someone get a top view shot of that model! We can look at things and estimate sizes.

 

[EagleScout610]

My cousin is asking me if he'll be able to ride Dinosaur when he goes to WDW in January. Could the 'Fall 2024' start date mean a close for Dinosaur or just land work? Sorry if this has been answered, been working and will catch up on the thread later

 

[Rhinocerous]

Model photos via Scott Gustin:

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Why does Casita look so much larger than Indy’s temple?

 

[JKick95]

My cousin is asking me if he'll be able to ride Dinosaur when he goes to WDW in January. Could the 'Fall 2024' start date mean a close for Dinosaur or just land work? Sorry if this has been answered, been working and will catch up on the thread later

I think Dinosaur will be the last thing to close. They said construction will start in phases. It makes me think we will see walls go up in Dinoland with a pathway leading to Dinosaur.

 

[doctornick]

This makes me feel a bit better about its cohesiveness with AK.

The presentation was very clear and direct in how it addressed the criticism about IJ and Encanto not fitting DAK. They went out of the way to mention the animal aspects for the rides.

 

[GoofGoof]

The concept art for Indy is for sure the same vehicle as Dinosaur. I know we already know all this, but how ridiculous that they cannot come up with something new, and are just doing a reskin. What's the point? Is that really going to draw that many more people than Dinosaur?

Hopefully, it is executed very well. But I'm scared of a bare minimum reskin.

The Indy ride at DL is one of the most popular rides in the park still and that’s a park with a whole lot more attractions than AK. This ride won’t be a clone of that one but the IP is still very popular.