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

[HMF]

Why is misinformation acceptable when it is something you view as positive? Time and time again a train of speculation starts that an offering is going to open sooner than expected, which just leads to disappointment or questioning as to why they suddenly slowed down. Are you saying it’s equally valid to do the opposite and baselessly claim that an attraction will be delayed due to a lack of noticeable progress?

We are living in the age where objective truth no longer exists and opinions are everything.

 

[maxairmike]

I still don’t understand why excitement is contingent on allowing for inaccuracy. There’s plenty to be excited about without it.

This is a topic about construction progress, so I personally expect accurate information about the pace of the process. It’s not the same as playfully talking about the shape of something, though if there were a topic here seriously asking about the construction of Spaceship Earth, I’d expect a real answer and any sort of joke to be obviously framed as such.

Because nothing here is that serious, and expecting people whose lives don’t revolve around or regularly involve the knowledge or terminology to care enough to involve it in a casual conversation like this is ridiculous. It’s usually pretty obvious when someone is just excited and making a relative observation in layman’s terms versus suggesting some incorrect information that should be corrected.

 

[James Alucobond]

Because nothing here is that serious, and expecting people whose lives don’t revolve around or regularly involve the knowledge or terminology to care enough to involve it in a casual conversation like this is ridiculous. It’s usually pretty obvious when someone is just excited and making a relative observation in layman’s terms versus suggesting some incorrect information that should be corrected.

Theme parks obviously aren’t super serious subject matter, but most wouldn’t be here if they didn’t want to seriously discuss them, get progress updates, help plan their trips, etc. Accuracy is an important component of the reason many come here. Also, no one is asking people to use super technical language, so I’ve no idea why “layman’s terms” are coming up; they’re just being asked to not say that the pace of work is accelerating since, as we’ve seen in the past, that leads directly to baseless speculation about early openings and subsequent disappointment.

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

Because nothing here is that serious, and expecting people whose lives don’t revolve around or regularly involve the knowledge or terminology to care enough to involve it in a casual conversation like this is ridiculous. It’s usually pretty obvious when someone is just excited and making a relative observation in layman’s terms versus suggesting some incorrect information that should be corrected.

Wait so posts on this thread are serious enough that you felt the need to tell people how they should/shouldn’t react to incorrect information, but posts here aren’t serious enough to correct incorrect information?

Serious/not serious wrong information/posts should be correct when talking about facts. If it’s just subjective I like this more than that, sure let people post and have there fun. But when people are posting about facts/information and are ignorant about what is actually happening (innocently or not, as you say some people just don’t know construction) they should be correct

 

[denyuntilcaught]

So what else is it okay to be misleading about?

I didn't say it was okay to be misleading, but I can see the desire to dramatically take it there to habitually stir up drama that isn't there.

 

[denyuntilcaught]

Because nothing here is that serious, and expecting people whose lives don’t revolve around or regularly involve the knowledge or terminology to care enough to involve it in a casual conversation like this is ridiculous. It’s usually pretty obvious when someone is just excited and making a relative observation in layman’s terms versus suggesting some incorrect information that should be corrected.

This is exactly my POV. Folks are taking this conversation way too seriously, in my opinion. To answer JMcMahonEsq's question, I don't think anyone is trying to tell anyone how to feel, but the point is worth making that on these forums, just like anywhere in the online space, the discretion is on the reader to take in the information and determine what to do with it. That said, it's typically pretty obvious what is general enthusiasm versus anything more than that.

My goodness.

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

I'm not exactly sure to whom you're referring, but reading back several pages, the vast majority of posters discussing the construction timeline were just as eager to reject the narrative that the project was significantly delayed as they were to push back against the chatter that things were accelerating. If they just wanted people to be miserable, they wouldn't have addressed the former. I think you're misreading intentions or viewing terse statements as more abrasive than intended.

I’m not misreading at all. I see how these posters behave in every thread they join, and the pattern becomes very clear once you notice it. They enjoy talking down to people, and make a habit of often doing so.

 

[Garyjames220]

It’s nice to see everyone is in the holiday spirit

 

[Nickm2022]

personally excited for Tropical Americas more then any other project at WDI, with a great mix of IP, non Ip, food, rides, shops, and a fully fleshed out idea

 

[HMF]

personally excited for Tropical Americas more then any other project at WDI, with a great mix of IP, non Ip, food, rides, shops, and a fully fleshed out idea

I don't see one aspect of this new area that is not tied to IP in some way. Also, I don't see how the new attractions relate to animals which is what I thought the theme of DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM was.

 

[Nickm2022]

I don't see one aspect of this new area that is not tied to IP in some way. Also, I don't see how the new attractions relate to animals which is what I thought the theme of DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM was.

were getting an entire South American village without IP with a fountain, zero IP besides the rides which 1. is about mythical animals and 2. is about communicating with animals. It beats the MoanaZootopia idea and I think is the future of the park. A park about animals, nature, and conservation. Told thru disney stories now. which im fine with, esp given that this land makes more sense then zootopia and moana for this park

 

[HMF]

were getting an entire South American village without IP with a fountain, zero IP besides the rides which 1. is about mythical animals and 2. is about communicating with animals. It beats the MoanaZootopia idea and I think is the future of the park. A park about animals, nature, and conservation. Told thru disney stories now. which im fine with, esp given that this land makes more sense then zootopia and moana for this park

I understand your point but the things you describe are superficial to the attractions which are both IP-driven and really don't have much to do with animals. Also being less thematically intrusive than another idea does not make it less thematically intrusive. As with EPCOT and DHS before it DAK is on the road from being a themed experience to instill guests with a message to becoming just another billboard to shill Disney IP. No more unique or special than Universal or Six Flags.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

The Last Thematically Consistent Disney Park.

vocal.media

 

[mattpeto]

I still don’t understand why excitement is contingent on allowing for inaccuracy. There’s plenty to be excited about without it.

This is a topic about construction progress, so I personally expect accurate information about the pace of the process. It’s not the same as playfully talking about the shape of something, though if there were a topic here seriously asking about the construction of Spaceship Earth, I’d expect a real answer and any sort of joke to be obviously framed as such.

It’s not enthusiasm that everyone is jumping over. Nor enjoyment for this phase (because it is enjoyable). It’s the misleading part that construction has suddenly decelerated or accelerated, particularly being pumped out by influencers who should know better.

Which cuts both ways. We’ll probably hear from many for the better part of next year that the Magic Kingdom project is moving too slowly.

That said the full project cycle on Tropical Americas has been fast, even if this phase is typical. It was all in the pre-construction phase that the project came along quickly.

There may have been a few here that said “wow things are ahead of pace” but I honestly think most people just enjoy this phase more than dirt being moved or the footers being poured.

 

[HauntedPirate]

So, according to several posters, we’re only allowed to post things akin to sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows. Because otherwise you’re raining on the parade of those celebrating steel beams being bolted together because “it’s a visual indication construction is progressing!!1!!”. This feels an awful lot like a bunch of 20-something’s who were handed participation trophies throughout their life and thought they were special because of it and are now the arbiters of what can and cannot be said, pointed out, etc.

“They keep inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity” - Mr Incredible

 

[Chi84]

So, according to several posters, we’re only allowed to post things akin to sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows. Because otherwise you’re raining on the parade of those celebrating steel beams being bolted together because “it’s a visual indication construction is progressing!!1!!”. This feels an awful lot like a bunch of 20-something’s who were handed participation trophies throughout their life and thought they were special because of it and are now the arbiters of what can and cannot be said, pointed out, etc.

“They keep inventing new ways to celebrate mediocrity” - Mr Incredible

You’re supposed to build a snowman, not a straw man.

 

[DisneyLeo18]

This thread

 

[James Alucobond]

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It was literally only four pages ago that most pushed back against the narrative shown in the first panel too. For the millionth time, people are asking for accuracy, not negativity, and inaccurate negativity will get a similar response.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Anyway, excited for DAK to get a family friendly indoor dark ride

 

[HauntedPirate]

Anyway, excited for DAK to get a family friendly indoor dark ride

Some may not care for the IP (), but I think we can all agree on this.

 

[Gremlin Gus]

Personally, I'm perfectly fine with the Encanto being in Tropical Americas, Encanto does have pretty good potential for a ride and seeing as AK really does need a family friendly indoor attraction and Encanto would do a good job at filling in that void, I'll take it.