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

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

Ok so this a thought I've been thinking about for a while and I want to ask, is there any rumors of the "Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!" stage show next to Dinoland/Tropical Americas being rethemed or removed in the future? Because I was thinking maybe they could possibly use that building as a possible expansion plot for Tropical Americas. I think if Disney does decide to expand Tropical Americas in anyway, that could be a good option imo, now for what could there, I was thinking they could either easily replace Finding Nemo with another stage show featuring an IP that's set in Tropical Americas like Up, Encanto, Emperor's New Groove, Indiana Jones, etc. Or they could use the Rio IP (The Blue Sky Studios film) as a ride there where we could fly across Rio de Janeiro or the Amazon rainforest using the same or a similar ride system to Soarin' Around the World. I know the Rio IP is dead and we really haven't gotten any Blue Sky representation in the parks so maybe it won't happen, but I think a Rio ride would be cool as the film is about conservation of the Spix's Macaw (and just conservation in general) and it would be nice to have some Brazilian representation in the parks, so there's that. But regardless, I think replacing the "Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!" show isn't a bad idea in general if Disney does want to expand Tropical Americas in the future.

I'm guessing they put an Encanto attraction there because it is set in the rainforests of Colombia and Encanto is a popular IP that could get more content in the future maybe as a theatrical sequel or Disney+ sequel (Ok, unrelated to anything WDW/TA related here, but is anyone else surprised they haven't done that much with Encanto besides some books, because I'm surprised that he haven't gotten any confirmation of a continuation to Encanto besides Jared Bush wanting to hopefully continue it). But I also think they put it there because there was going to be an Encanto attraction for the now (possibly?) scrapped "Beyond Big Thunder Mountain" expansion before Villains Land took over that.

Nothing, yet. Nemo still puts butts in seats. I wouldn't be surprised to see Nemo go to the "Great Big Toilet Bowl in the Sky" for something Tropicals related at some point but as of now, nothing planned. New Groove would be an ideal choice!

 

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[WorldExplorer]

They've reached the point where Fossil Fueler isn't bothering to display the igaundons on the top. Everything in stock in within arm's reach. They put the remaining Cementosauruses in BrontoScore, so good luck on that Herculean task for anyone that wants one.

I'm really rooting for them to run out. I've worked for places before where if stuffed animals didn't sell they just burned them all and I absolutely hate the thought of it especially when people want them so badly.

I talk to people who are expecting them to just migrate to the Institute store, but I'm not sure if that's in the cards after them being gambling rewards with no set price for so long. I feel like if that was an option they would have kept the games properly stocked through this because they could just sell them afterwards if they didn't run out.

It really does blow my mind that real animals were an afterthought for this land, given its biodiversity. Almost like they were caught off-guard that people would ask about it.

I'm about as shocked as I was this morning when I woke up and found the sun had risen again.

 

[EagleScout610]

I'm really rooting for them to run out. I've worked for places before where if stuffed animals didn't sell they just burned them all and I absolutely hate the thought of it especially when people want them so badly.

Reminds me of working at Chuck E Cheese where we had to destroy merchandise that didn't sell or was no longer in "season" for an event or something because it had Chuck E and his friends on it.

 

[WorldExplorer]

Reminds me of working at Chuck E Cheese where we had to destroy merchandise that didn't sell or was no longer in "season" for an event or something because it had Chuck E and his friends on it.

I worked for Hallmark. Those cute little seasonal stuffies that you get a discount on if you buy multiple cards all go in the incinerator at the end.

It bothered me so much I bought one of each to "save" them.

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

I worked for Hallmark. Those cute little seasonal stuffies that you get a discount on if you buy multiple cards all go in the incinerator at the end.

It bothered me so much I bought one of each to "save" them.

That's truly pathetic but not surprising. Shame they don't get a shot at life as a donated item.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I worked for Hallmark. Those cute little seasonal stuffies that you get a discount on if you buy multiple cards all go in the incinerator at the end.

It bothered me so much I bought one of each to "save" them.

These idiots should donate them to children’s hospitals or soup kitchens. Someone, somewhere needs a stuffed friend.

Morons will be playing “Do They Know It’s Christmas” in the store and burning toys.

 

[WorldExplorer]

These idiots should donate them to children’s hospitals or soup kitchens. Someone, somewhere needs a stuffed friend.

Morons will be playing “Do They Know It’s Christmas” in the store and burning toys.

That's truly pathetic but not surprising. Shame they don't get a shot at life as a donated item.

Yeah, "You mean you don't donate them?" was my response, too.


I know Disney has a cast store or something, so I don't think it's routine for them, but with the circumstances I'm just hoping they make whatever they have left tomorrow easier to get.

 

[EagleScout610]

Yeah, "You mean you don't donate them?" was my response, too.


I know Disney has a cast store or something, so I don't think it's routine for them, but with the circumstances I'm just hoping they make whatever they have left tomorrow easier to get.

Just have Dino-Donald and the Chipmunks stand outside with one of these signs. They'll be gone in minutes.

 

[WorldExplorer]

Cementosauruses are gone!

Only Comet Crasher and BrontoScore have the remaining igaunadons!

Look at those igaunadons barely visible peeking out of the container.

Spoiler: Cuuuuuute

I understand the logic of the game of skill having a longer line than the game of luck...but just from experience I pity everyone in the BrontoScore line more than the Comet Crasher one. Edit: BrontoScore also has less people playing at once, that contributes to the longer line.

(Note moving them all to the single player games so there isn't a guaranteed winner.)

 

[WorldExplorer]

BrontoScore is now the only game with igaunadons (so, any dinosaurs).

It looks like they're down to three. Edit: Two. Edit: One!

Edit: Igaunadons are now igauna-gone.

Let the record show that there were about twenty minutes between edits, so at a pace of about one game every two minutes and four players per game, Disney made 240 dollars off that igaunadon alone.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

just think Dino land USA will be as it was in 1998-2001

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

854 days between the initial blue sky ideas for DinoLand and the first closures.

854 days from the first walls going up would be at the very beginning of summer 2027.

Interesting to think about.

 

[Starship824]

So do the Encanto Walls go up tomorrow?

 

[James Alucobond]

So do the Encanto Walls go up tomorrow?

There will be a ritual killing of an abuelo tonight so than an abuela can summon some generational trauma mountains to conceal the work site.

 

[gerarar]

So do the Encanto Walls go up tomorrow?

Last day of operations for the spinner, carnival area, and gift shop is Sunday January 12, 2025. So walls go up overnight on Monday January 13.

 

[EagleScout610]

So do the Encanto Walls go up tomorrow?

Tomorrow night after park close

 

[Brer Panther]

It really does blow my mind that real animals were an afterthought for this land, given its biodiversity. Almost like they were caught off-guard that people would ask about it.

Probably because Disney's only doing this because they want to sell more Encanto merchandise, not because they want to add something to Animal Kingdom that actually fits the park. Plus, getting live animals is likely too expensive for Iger's Disney.

 

[peter11435]

It really does blow my mind that real animals were an afterthought for this land, given its biodiversity. Almost like they were caught off-guard that people would ask about it.

Probably because Disney's only doing this because they want to sell more Encanto merchandise, not because they want to add something to Animal Kingdom that actually fits the park. Plus, getting live animals is likely too expensive for Iger's Disney.

The south lands of the park were never intended to offer any significant live animal habitats. The park was always designed and intended to have the major animal attractions in the north.

 

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