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

[James Alucobond]

Ocean would be cool, but might be redundant with the Living Seas, unless they move everything there?

I would love if they added another continent though, such as Australia

Australia is part of Oceania.

Also, I would temper expectations on animal exhibits being a big part of any future update.

 

[andre85]

Australia is part of Oceania.

Also, I would temper expectations on animal exhibits being a big part of any future update.

I misread Oceania as just "Ocean;" yes I think that's a fine idea

 

[Gusey]

"You've still got time in 2025". Is that them saying it's closing in 2025 and there is still time left this year until we get a closing announcement or that you've still got time in 2025 before it closes in 2026?

 

[James Alucobond]

Cementosaurus cremains:

Cementosaurus Completely Demolished, Tree Clearing Underway in DinoLand USA

As part of the first phase of the Tropical Americas project, Walt Disney World has demolished the Cementosaurus in DinoLand USA

blogmickey.com

 

[Gusey]

"You've still got time in 2025". Is that them saying it's closing in 2025 and there is still time left this year until we get a closing announcement or that you've still got time in 2025 before it closes in 2026?

Everything is definitely staying open in 2025

 

[MisterPenguin]

Can someone explain how this is considered “an expansion” when there is no net-new attraction count? Are we bending the definition to suit the “$60 billion” statements?

1. The footprint of the park that is used for guest enjoyment will increase with some previous BoH area being taken over for the Encanto ride.

2. The Encanto ride and the carousel should be providing extra capacity compared to what they are taking over.

TWDC never promised that the $60B capex wouldn't be used for rethemes or rebuilds.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Can someone explain how this is considered “an expansion” when there is no net-new attraction count? Are we bending the definition to suit the “$60 billion” statements?

It’s an expansion of revenue from newly recognized LL $ale$

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

it is an expansion in quality though - the carnival was always a stretch. During the Eisner era there were juggling shows and Lucky the Dinosaur back there to bring the area to life but this is certainly an improvement.

Other replacements are much more debatable (movie ride, energy, rivers of America, fountain of nations, muppets….)

 

[Grantwil93]

it is an expansion in quality though - the carnival was always a stretch. During the Eisner era there were juggling shows and Lucky the Dinosaur back there to bring the area to life but this is certainly an improvement.

Other replacements are much more debatable (movie ride, energy, rivers of America, fountain of nations, muppets….)

If all this ends up being is central American Harambe with no new animals, it's still an improvement over what was if we are removing nostalgia. At least in my opinion.

If I let nostalgia drive, then I'm still mad that Dinosaur is going

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

If I let nostalgia drive, then I'm still mad that Dinosaur is going

I have good memories of the area as well. If it was up to me, I would have put in 1 or 2 elaborate “vintage” dark rides in place of primeval whirl and maybe a dinosaur carousel as well. Really fill the place up with even more nods to tourist traps and old school carnivals.

 

[danlb_2000]

Can someone explain how this is considered “an expansion” when there is no net-new attraction count? Are we bending the definition to suit the “$60 billion” statements?

Has Disney actually called it an expansion? I checked two of the Disney Parks Blog posts about it and neither uses the work expansion.

 

[joshwill]

they shouldve moved cementasaurus to studios so Gertie would have someone to talk to

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

There is no practical reason for them to replace Dinosaur. It really stinks. They could have fixed it up. But instead they're replacing it with more freaking IP, of diminishing relevance, too. Times are rough.

But at least I'll get to ride my long-time favorite attraction one last time.

 

[Jedi14]

There is no practical reason for them to replace Dinosaur. It really stinks. They could have fixed it up. But instead they're replacing it with more freaking IP, of diminishing relevance, too. Times are rough.

But at least I'll get to ride my long-time favorite attraction one last time.

Technically they’re replacing an IP with another IP.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Technically they’re replacing an IP with another IP.

Yeah, I know, I still have my Kron and Bruton Happy Meal toys.

But come on, everybody uses this as a justification, but for all intents and purposes Dinosaur the ride is completely independent from Dinosaur the movie. No one goes on Dinosaur because of the movie. Seeker isn't in the movie.

 

[Agent H]

There is no practical reason for them to replace Dinosaur. It really stinks. They could have fixed it up. But instead they're replacing it with more freaking IP, of diminishing relevance, too. Times are rough.

But at least I'll get to ride my long-time favorite attraction one last time.

Look man I’m with you. I love the ride. But it had its chance and it clearly didn’t endear itself to the majority of people. It’s sad but it’s true

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

it clearly didn’t endear itself to the majority of people.

And somehow TBA did, according to those TP surveys. It doesn't make any sense.

 

[Streetway Again]

And somehow TBA did, according to those TP surveys. It doesn't make any sense.

I like dinosaur too, but:
Loud noises + in the dark + giant fanged snarling dinosaurs + violent movements = scared children and people.

it unfortunately didn’t catch on.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Imagineering said last week they hadn't yet built a physical model of the Indy ride. So I suspect Encanto will be open before Indy.

That would allow Disney to put Encanto as LLSP and make a ton of money. Then when Indy is ready, that would be the LLSP, making more money.

This system has 8 scheduled named changes between now and the opening date of Tropical Americas. I predict Encanto will be FPPPP and Indy will be EO768-04

 

[RSoxNo1]

Can someone explain how this is considered “an expansion” when there is no net-new attraction count? Are we bending the definition to suit the “$60 billion” statements?

The footprint of the land will be bigger and the capacity will shift from "bad capacity" to "good capacity" in as much as Encanto is expected to be more popular than Primeval Whirl. We also tend to forget that Primeval Whirl actually existed.