Jungle Cruise Re-Imagining

[WDW Pro]

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.

And this isn't the end. More attractions are going to be altered.

 

[tallica]

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.

Not monkeys, they are chimps which are apes.

 

[begood524]

As the comments have pointed on YouTube...is that a SEA logo on Kevin’s jacket?

Society of Explorers and Adventurers

Also to give my opinion on this excited for this I always thought the Jungle Cruise needed some love.

Now that you mention it, I saw a crate near the exit of the ride that had S.E.A. written on it when I was there two weeks ago!

 

[The Pho]

Maybe they’ll bring the King Louie scene back!

 

[the.dreamfinder]

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.

Broken clock is right twice a day.

 

[Magicart87]

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.

Speakers definitely need work! Sound like busted fast food drive-thru boxes but a lot of that could also be poor CM training. I've seen many a Skipper practically eat the mic while speaking. Plosives! Couldn't understand a thing! I think it's because they feel they have to yell above the engine noise. Either way hopefully with this new re-imagining it'll all be worked out.

 

[Brer Oswald]

Broken clock is right twice a day.

That is often used to describe him, isn’t it? Some things are safe bets in life. A Jungle Cruise update is one of them. The question is, where’s the bad news?

 

[Marden]

Long overdue and quite welcome.

Also: Perhaps this is sacrilege to some, but I hope they follow this up in the near future with something new in the Treehouse space. Adventureland needs to keep getting love.

 

[WEDway Inc & Company LLC]

Ok, from D23- I’m excited about the movie, and having Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt be a part of that film. But these adjustments are really focused on enhancing the existing attraction storyline and addressing some areas that needed refreshing along the way. I’m sure the film is fantastic and we’re very excited about it, but integrating the film into our classic Jungle Cruise is not part of this effort. Does that mean that as Imagineers we won’t put Easter eggs in there? We’ll definitely do that. But we are not adding a major storyline or character from that film.

Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals Exciting Enhancements Coming to the Jungle Cruise - D23

We sat down with Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Portfolio Executive Chris Beatty to get all the details on everything coming to the Nile.

d23.com

 

[WDW Pro]

That is often used to describe him, isn’t it? Some things are safe bets in life. A Jungle Cruise update is one of them. The question is, where’s the bad news?

Depends on if you're Trader Sam or not.

 

[JoeCamel]

Depends on if you're Trader Sam or not.

Sam lost his head?

 

[Brer Oswald]

Depends on if you're Trader Sam or not.

I meant company wide. Usually, when they post a Parks update that appeals to the clueless Twitter activists that rarely visit the parks, it’s to distract from a company scandal or a separate unpopular revelation. This one also appeals to (most) actual fans of the parks.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Adding story without adding in IP.... looks fine to me!

 

[Rescue Ranger]

I'm very content with this. Actually, I'm relieved it's not a movie tie-in. I'm excited!!

 

[Surferboy567]

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.

Pro definitely did have it on his list.

This is an instance of what I believe is a positive change.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

@WDW Pro Do you have any updated info on any of WDI’s plans to alter the other attractions on your diversity list besides HoP and JC, and what those changes may entail?

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Not monkeys, they are chimps which are apes.

Okay, nothing with apes has ever been bad. Except for that terrible Planet of the Apes. Wait a minute... Statue of Liberty... THAT WAS OUR PLANET!

 

[Surferboy567]

@WDW Pro Do you have any updated info on any of WDI’s plans to alter the other attractions on your diversity list besides HoP and JC, and what those changes may entail?

If it helps, I quoted his post from June

One source provides me with the following attractions and experiences which are to be under scrutiny and given recommendations for modification over the next five years:

1. Splash Mountain
2. American Adventure
3. Hall of Presidents
4. Country Bear Jamboree
5. Whoop De Doo Review
6. Carousel of Progress
7. It's a Small World
8. Peter Pan's Flight

I am most interested in changes to:

1.) Splash (we know already and has already been discussed to death)
2.) Carousel of Progress (needs an update anyway)
3.) It’s a Small World (uh...why is this on the list?) this one could benefit greatly from some modern updates
4.) Peter Pan’s Flight (this one could benefit greatly from some modern updates)

 

[Brer Oswald]

Pro definitely did have it on his list.

This is an instance of what I believe is a positive change.

I think few would disagree with you. Although I understand the disappointment in potentially losing Trader Sam. Less original characters isn’t good. A redesign should be in order.

 

[cjkeating]

I see Chris Beatty and Kim Irvine are quoted of the DPB... hopefully their involvement doesn't go further than a quote otherwise