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

[TheMaxRebo]

The one way this would not be cost cutting is if they only close this for like 6 months to do the changeover, then use walls and such to get it opened back up with the exits. But, I'm not sure that is in any way feasible with where the exit is, especially if the muppets store needs demo. So I guess there is an extremely slight possibility it's not a cost savings measure and they are just trying to get it back open as soon as possible. But considering the total lack of details on the show, the placement of the building, and how WDW generally operates, I'd be SHOCKED if it's not.

It also could be more than on thing - there could be some cost savings - especially as the are opening two new(ish) shows and could transfer staff, etc

But also they found that they couldn't do the expansion construction effectively and efficiently without being too close to where guests exit the current show. Could they build/reroute that? Sure but figure easiest and best path is just close it and get going in fullness on the work

 

[rle4lunch]

The current figment ride is similar to what is being described I think. It’s actually a really good ride system in my opinion.

one would hope that it would be a vast upgrade from that janky jerky clunky ride. it may have been smooth 20 years ago, but there is nothing impressive about it now.

 

[Agent H]

one would hope that it would be a vast upgrade from that janky jerky clunky ride. it may have been smooth 20 years ago, but there is nothing impressive about it now.

I would imagine it would be smoother

 

[Ichabod Crane]

If the ride vehicles don’t end up being connected at all then you’re actually looking more at a classic fantasyland dark ride type deal like Pooh Alice or Pinocchio with Encanto moreso than a Figment.

 

[rle4lunch]

I would imagine it would be smoother

In my minds eye, I can't imagine a ride built in the year 2025 that should even closely resemble the utter failure that JII is.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

In my minds eye, I can't imagine a ride built in the year 2025 that should even closely resemble the utter failure that JII is.

Ride system. Mermaid and Mansion have the same ride system.

 

[Agent H]

In my minds eye, I can't imagine a ride built in the year 2025 that should even closely resemble the utter failure that JII is.

You’re talking about the latter 2 right? Right? In any case as @TrainsOfDisney said I was talking ride system not the actual quality of the ride

 

[rle4lunch]

You’re talking about the latter 2 right? Right? In any case as @TrainsOfDisney said I was talking ride system not the actual quality of the ride

yep.

 

[Agent H]

yep.

Okay phew

 

[TheMaxRebo]

If the ride vehicles don’t end up being connected at all then you’re actually looking more at a classic fantasyland dark ride type deal like Pooh Alice or Pinocchio with Encanto moreso than a Figment.

I think it will be like trains of cars, so like 4 cars, each that hold up to 6 people that leave the loading area together/connected and then in each show scene can be slowed down or even stopped to let the action/story unfold for those ~24 people at a time

Vs the classic dark ride which are just one car and then continuously move through the ride with no pausing for show

So in that way more like Figment

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Just saw about this new patent - wonder if it could be used as part of the Encanto ride to make it more immersive and help hide the track and other cars from you

 

[Agent H]

Just saw about this new patent - wonder if it could be used as part of the Encanto ride to make it more immersive and help hide the track and other cars from youView attachment 844409

Kinda reminds me of the little mermaid ride

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Kinda reminds me of the little mermaid ride

Yeah, just throughout the ride and hopefully just a test out more effective lol

 

[Gusey]

Just saw about this new patent - wonder if it could be used as part of the Encanto ride to make it more immersive and help hide the track and other cars from youView attachment 844409

The actual article

Disney Patent: Projector-Based System to "Conceal" Other Ride Vehicles

Disney has published a patent that would allow for the concealment of ride vehicles using a projector-based system

blogmickey.com

 

[Mike S]

Until they create projectors that can match the natural light around them it would be way too bright for this to work in a ride as dark as something like Haunted Mansion.

 

[Agent H]

Until they create projectors that can match the natural light around them it would be way too bright for this to work in a ride as dark as something like Haunted Mansion.

With the exception of a Bruno scene it probably won’t be that dark

 

[ToTBellHop]

With the exception of a Bruno scene it probably won’t be that dark

We do not talk about that scene!

 

[Gremlin Gus]

 

[EagleScout610]

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

Just saw about this new patent - wonder if it could be used as part of the Encanto ride to make it more immersive and help hide the track and other cars from youView attachment 844409

Cool idea but seems cost-prohibitive and not at all practical.