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

[BrianLo]

There would be some strong justification to rethink this general area.

 

[Gusey]

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There would be some strong justification to rethink this general area.

Isn't that where the Cretaceous Trail is now? I feel like something will go there, whether it's an animal exhibit or something else?

 

[McMickeyWorld]

I see a path there, but I'm not sure if it's the same design as Cretaceous Trail

 

[JD80]

We'll find out quickly when construction begins how things shift around vs. concept art/modelling.

 

[lentesta]

If only @lentesta were around here to perhaps offer more information at some point

The current plan includes a large play area.

 

[Rockishcoco]

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There would be some strong justification to rethink this general area.

Feel Like Cretaceous Trail would be the perfect location for a few small animal exhibits. Capybaras etc etc. Though a jungle themed play area here would also be nice.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Is Encanto even still a boat ride at the original art showed? Omnimover? Individual cars on tracks, buried guide wire or LPS?

Will the car be in the shape of a capybara?

 

[dennis-in-ct]

I think so too…. But as a concept it’s pretty weak for a Disney park and does clash with the rest of DAK. That was partially intentional but it still makes the theme tricky.

There is a lot of potential for that area to be very fun and alive…. They used to have jugglers and lucky the dinosaur for example.

I remember meeting Lucky the Dino in Central Park, NYC before it debuted at Animal Kingdom.
It was very impressive!! There was an Imagineering exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt

 

[Gusey]

Is Encanto even still a boat ride at the original art showed? Omnimover? Individual cars on tracks, buried guide wire or LPS?

Will the car be in the shape of a capybara?

The Original art conveniently didn't show the ride system right? It's just people sat in rows of 2, so could be an omnimober or rows in a boat

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Will the car be in the shape of a capybara?

Do not tease me!!!!!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I wonder if Charita could have created any art for Tianas instead of spending money on the mural. Maybe we could have had 1 more limited motion AA?

When I insist that Joe, Tony and Kevin were the last of the true Imagineers this is what I mean.

 

[Bocabear]

The comparison to the team with Charita is not really fair though....seems like an entirely different management system now, more "by Committee and budget" and less by creativity and good ideas... We were lucky to have seen the work of the truly greats in the industry... Sad they don't seem to have the creative leadership they once did....

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

The comparison to the team with Charita is not really fair though....

It’s not fair because it’s a totally different level of talent.

That’s like saying it’s not fair to compare Tom Hanks with Greg from accounting at the studio who was moved over to be an actor. Ummm no…. That is the problem…. Hence the comparison haha.

 

[Bocabear]

It’s not fair because it’s a totally different level of talent.

That’s like saying it’s not fair to compare Tom Hanks with Greg from accounting at the studio who was moved over to be an actor. Ummm no…. That is the problem…. Hence the comparison haha.

I was trying to be kind.....and not blame an individual... It does seem like the whole idea of "Imagineering" is in a different place now...Completely different culture than it was decades ago...

 

[Loose Pebble]

I was trying to be kind.....and not blame an individual... It does seem like the whole idea of "Imagineering" is in a different place now...Completely different culture than it was decades ago...

Also it isn't just Charita who has led teams that have been creative misses. Or have we already forgotten about the whole epcot redesign? I get the feeling that she's almost become a bogeyman when there are plenty of other imagineers who have led projects that aren't loved.

 

[Bocabear]

Also it isn't just Charita who has led teams that have been creative misses. Or have we already forgotten about the whole epcot redesign? I get the feeling that she's almost become a bogeyman when there are plenty of other imagineers who have led projects that aren't loved.

OMG The EPCOT redesign.... LOL Didn't that guy create that spectacular expensive failure and then get promoted? That is why I think the problem really starts in another department and trickles down...

 

[lentesta]

Is Encanto even still a boat ride at the original art showed? Omnimover? Individual cars on tracks, buried guide wire or LPS?

Will the car be in the shape of a capybara?

El chisme is that two vehicles are connected to each other in a train. On a track. Allegedly.

 

[The Leader of the Club]

El chisme is that two vehicles are connected to each other in a train. On a track. Allegedly.

So, similar to Journey into Imagination?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

So, similar to Journey into Imagination?

Description sounds more like midway mania. But instead of back to back seating - it’s traditional dark ride style seating

 

[Timothy_Q]

I know a lot of people are tired of trackless at this point, but Encanto would be such a perfect fit for that tech
Feeling like the house is the one pushing you from one place to the other
It'll be a shame if this ends up on a track imo