Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks opening Dec 12 at Animal Kingdom

[cspencer96]

I agree with you completely about Africa and Asia- except in this case.
They seem to normally "weather" their signs making them look old. Or- they go with gorgeous carved wooden signs. This- appears to be a shiny brand new canvas and doesn't really blend in with the old dilapidated look of its surroundings.

It definitely is aged a bit, just look at it again. Plus, not every business in Anandapur is old and failing. This could be a new enterprise, set up to take advantage of business from the nearby Himalayan Escapes tours of the Forbidden Mountain. Remember, Anandapur and Harambe are both active, living communities. They evolve over time, and therefore have varying degrees of renewal and decay.

 

[RayTheFirefly]

I agree with you completely about Africa and Asia- except in this case.
They seem to normally "weather" their signs making them look old. Or- they go with gorgeous carved wooden signs. This- appears to be a shiny brand new canvas and doesn't really blend in with the old dilapidated look of its surroundings.

It's appropriately weathered, IMO. There are even faux rust/water stains around the edges and dripping down the front of it in some places. It looks like an appropriate painted metal sign that a business like that would use.

 

[Horizons '83]

I love these forums, where else can you have a multi-page conversation about how weathered signs are?

 

[DisneyDebRob]

You're right, but since I'm subdividing the park, Africa and Asia as themed lands include very good attraction lineups and incredible theming. I've argued that Africa is a better themed land than Diagon Alley.

IMHO, much better then Diagon Alley.

 

[andysol]

It's appropriately weathered, IMO. There are even faux rust/water stains around the edges and dripping down the front of it in some places. It looks like an appropriate painted metal sign that a business like that would use.

I was on iPhone this morning- and clearly my eyes are dying. Its def. weathered. For some reason it looked sparkling new to me. Disregard my comment. Move along, move along.

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks now open near Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom

 

[dreamscometrue]

What a great snack location. I'm really pleasantly surprised by the menu and drink offerings. As is the case with Fantasmic!, I think I'll have to grab a cold beverage before watching the 'Rivers of Light' show.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I want to go here! What's better than a frozen cocktail followed by a ride of expedition everest?!

 

[andysol]

What's better than a frozen cocktail followed by a ride of expedition everest?!

3 frozen cocktails followed by a ride of expedition Everest.

 

[Goofyque']

Bahn mi and sushi!! Another place I can't wait to try! And right next to my beloved Everest! May be able to break my standing record of 12 rides in a row!

 

[Blairnicol]

The attention to detail for AK is on another level.