News Kali River Rapids scheduled for 5 week refurbishment in the new year

[RSoxNo1]

Not seen this elsewhere, but a rather large crane had appeared over Animal Kingdom.

Any ideas what for

I did think it could be linked to the Kali refurb, but it looks a little further away.

Perhaps it's being used by Indiana Jones to facilitate an archeological dig?

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

It's not related to the Coronado Springs expansion is it?

If it's closer, perhaps they're doing work on Kali. It's under refurb right now. Could also be that they're still doing some tree cleanup in backstage areas after Irma (stuff they couldn't easily get to).

 

[THE Monorail Lime]

Not seen this elsewhere, but a rather large crane had appeared over Animal Kingdom.

Any ideas what for

I did think it could be linked to the Kali refurb, but it looks a little further away.

Photos?

 

[wdwmagic]

Kali is down for refurb, so most likely that.

 

[ABQ]

Was hoping they just let this guy fly around after Flights of Wonder closed up.

 

[Mouse_Trap]

Weird, did it not attach to the OP... I'm on here at AK

I'll try again

 

[peter11435]

Weird, did it not attach to the OP... I'm on here at AK

I'll try again

That looks to be the typical Kali refurb Crane. It’s back behind the attraction where the lift pumps are located.

 

[wdwmagic]

Yep definitely Kali

 

[ToTBellHop]

Amazing so many other classic or near-classic attractions are being considered for IP overlay, when this one actually has no discernible plot and could be a great Jungle Book ride.

No need. I just saw the jungle book on Jungle Cruise.

 

[The90skid]

Forums are like..."fix the truck"

Disney " I don't know.."

Forums " please?"

Disney "put a strobe light on it"

Underrated comment

 

[rle4lunch]

are they adding another 2-3 minutes to the ride? if not then the refurb is a waste of time.

and yes, i know they can't add more river to the ride. so i'm basically saying this ride kinda sux.

 

[larryz]

are they adding another 2-3 minutes to the ride? if not then the refurb is a waste of time.

and yes, i know they can't add more river to the ride. so i'm basically saying this ride kinda sux.

Well, they could just close the gates and make you sit there in the channel with water washing over your raft for 2 minutes...

 

[bhg469]

are they adding another 2-3 minutes to the ride? if not then the refurb is a waste of time.

and yes, i know they can't add more river to the ride. so i'm basically saying this ride kinda sux.

Its been a complaint since it opened. You run the risk of getting completely soaked for a very short ride that feels incredibly incomplete. It is a huge bummer that this couldnt be much longer.

 

[loucards15]

Everest has not had a refurb since opening correct? It should be one of the next attractions in the park to receive one with Pandora open right?

 

[jt04]

Its been a complaint since it opened. You run the risk of getting completely soaked for a very short ride that feels incredibly incomplete. It is a huge bummer that this couldnt be much longer.

No attraction on property needs to be reimagined and probably 're-engineered' more than Kali. A complete replacement of the ride segment should be considered. IMO.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

I feel like I'm the only person who likes the attraction. Poor thing

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Word is they're going to install fun.

 

[jhastings74]

Amazing so many other classic or near-classic attractions are being considered for IP overlay, when this one actually has no discernible plot and could be a great Jungle Book ride.

My son always thought it could be overlayed with an Emperor's New Groove theme. He was bummed when I told him that the movie and Kali took place in two different hemispheres...

 

[JoeCamel]

No attraction on property needs to be reimagined and probably 're-engineered' more than Kali. A complete replacement of the ride segment should be considered. IMO.

Stitch!

 

[jt04]

Stitch!

Not even Stitch. Kali is very sub-par in 2018.