Jungle Cruise Re-Imagining

[Magic Feather]

Just bc it wasn't totally clear in the video, Jungle is getting a narrative story that is comparatively linear.

This is a different narrative than what Tokyo got, but will share *some* elements. Wondering if we'll get the onboard audio with this update.

 

[Surferboy567]

To be honest, the Jungle Cruise has never really been on the top of my list when visiting the parks. Not sure why, I get the point but only would do it once or twice.

This update may give it the love it needs.

 

[WEDway Inc & Company LLC]

So, yes movie theme or no movie theme?

 

[JoeCamel]

So, yes movie theme or no movie theme?

Eggs, no movie theme

 

[Surferboy567]

So, yes movie theme or no movie theme?

Appears no movie theme

 

[NelsonRD]

So let me see if I got this right - Disney gets rid of ABC Family in favor of Freeform so they can broadcast more adult content containing sex and bad behavior directed at teen and pre-teen girls, but becomes sensitive for adults regarding a few props on a ride?

 

[Magicart87]

So, yes movie theme or no movie theme?

I guess it depends if the "AA skipper" mentioned will be a character from the movie or if the new monkey scene will be directly lifted.
No mention of Trader Sam either which if I remember correctly IS* in the movie. It'll be interesting to see how that figure is incorporated.

 

[JoeCamel]

So let me see if I got this right - Disney gets rid of ABC Family in favor of Freeform so they can broadcast more adult content containing sex and bad behavior directed at teen and pre-teen girls, but becomes sensitive for adults regarding a few props on a ride?

Parks meet Broadcast, does not communicate - ever!

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'm seeing a SEA logo. Safe to assume the Chimps will replace the dancing natives / headhunter sequence?

 

[Brer Oswald]

No movie stuff, just original updates? This is genuinely great! And the fact that they have a former Skipper who’s now an Imagineer on the project? A suitable choice for a well targeted experience.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

I don't understand how anyone can see a monkey scene and have their first thoughts be "bad update".

Nothing with monkeys has ever been bad. Nothing.

 

[Brer Oswald]

I'm seeing a SEA logo. Safe to assume the Chimps will replace the dancing natives / headhunter sequence?

No doubt.

 

[Kram Sacul]

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"The Jungle Cruise rides at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will undergo major storytelling updates to remove “negative depictions of native people” as Disney continues to address diversity and inclusivity issues in its theme park attractions.

Walt Disney Imagineering will update Jungle Cruise scenes featuring shrunken head dealer Trader Sam and a rhino chasing a safari group up a tree while adding a new scene with a half-sunken boat overrun by chimps.

“Imagineers are constantly looking for opportunities to enhance experiences, and when it comes to updating classic attractions, they employ a very careful and thoughtful approach,” Disney officials said in a statement. “In this particular case, Imagineers created a storyline that builds upon what people love the most while addressing negative depictions simultaneously.”

Imagineering has not yet determined when work will begin on the Jungle Cruise attractions at Disneyland in Anaheim and the Magic Kingdom in Florida. The reimagined rides are expected to open later this year. Disneyland won’t begin work on the Jungle Cruise attraction until after the theme park reopens following an extended coronavirus closure.

Disneyland is unlikely to return to full operation until spring or summer under COVID-19 health and safety reopening guidelines issued by the state."

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Disneyland to remove ‘negative depictions of native people’ from Jungle Cruise ride

Walt Disney Imagineering will update Jungle Cruise scenes featuring shrunken head dealer Trader Sam and a rhino chasing a safari group up a tree while adding a new scene with a half-sunken boat ove…

t.co

Sounds as exciting as the last POTC update that everyone loved. Can’t wait.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Jim Hill was right

When did Hill say this?

 

[PorterRedkey]

I don't understand how anyone can see a monkey scene and have their first thoughts be "bad update".

Nothing with monkeys has ever been bad. Nothing.

So this is one of the 50th upgrades that’s stayed on the budget? I’m glad.
I hope the temple gets some upgrades too.

 

[HairyChest]

I hope they stop all the skippers from talking and play low Adventureland/50’s music as you take a scenic ride around Junglecruise.

 

[JustInTime]

Any word on removal of Sam?

 

[Surferboy567]

When did Hill say this?

A couple of shows back I believe it’s the one that recaps what is coming to WDW in 2021.

 

[Mat Cauthon]

I hope they do some upgrades to the boats as well. Our last trip I couldn't understand anything the skipper was saying because the engine was so loud it drowned her out.

 

[Brer Oswald]

A couple of shows back I believe it’s the one that recaps what is coming to WDW in 2021.

For what it’s worth, WDWPro had it on his list last June. I called hypocrisy over last year’s “event” if they decided to leave in Jungle Cruise’s offensive elements (which are inarguably the most overtly offensive in any of the Disney parks). And the Rock dropped a tip about a possible update a few years ago.

There was no question a Jungle Cruise update was in the pipeline. I wouldn’t call this a victory for Hill...unless of course he called the specific changes and vignettes.