Odd rumored Animal Kingdom expansion pad

[Advisable Joseph]

I found a strange old post claiming there was an expansion pad in the conservation area between Animal Kingdom and Reedy Creek. No one corrected this.

Here's a map.

Anyone have more information as to why it was thought the eastern plot on the map was available? Was it confused with the farm to the north of Animal Kingdom?

 

[J4546]

originaly Kali River Rapids was supposed to extend out into that area, it was supposed to be way longer of a ride but instead it got cut to the terrible river rapids ride it is today

 

[Advisable Joseph]

I mean the plot to the east. Outside the current park boundary.

originaly Kali River Rapids was supposed to extend out into that area, it was supposed to be way longer of a ride but instead it got cut to the terrible river rapids ride it is today

Wasn't Kali the western plot on my image?

 

[danlb_2000]

I found a strange old post claiming there was an expansion pad in the conservation area between Animal Kingdom and Reedy Creek. No one corrected this.

Here's a map.

Anyone have more information as to why it was thought the eastern plot on the map was available? Was it confused with the farm to the north of Animal Kingdom?

It is available and they are currently building the new WDI offices at the top of that area.

 

[Advisable Joseph]

It is available and they are currently building the new WDI offices at the top of that area.

The offices are in the western plot on that map. I'm talking about the eastern plot on that map, the small part east of the road, in conservation land.

 

[danlb_2000]

The offices are in the western plot on that map. I'm talking about the eastern plot on that map, the small part east of the road, in conservation land.

Ah, yes, you are right, that is conservation land. It is interesting that the area does appear to have different vegetation then what surrounds it...

 

[the.dreamfinder]

In “The Making of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” by Melody Malmberg, there is specific mention that the park’s long term plan would result in the park expanding out east and west.

 

[Advisable Joseph]

In “The Making of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” by Melody Malmberg, there is specific mention that the park’s long term plan would result in the park expanding out east and west.

Nice find.

However, all I could find in that book was that the supply road could be moved to expand the park.

Where in the book did you find out about expanding east?

 

[the.dreamfinder]

Nice find.

However, all I could find in that book was that the supply road could be moved to expand the park.

Where in the book did you find out about expanding east?

That’s what I’m referring to.

 

[Advisable Joseph]

That’s what I’m referring to.

That doesn't necessarily mean they can expand east: the east is important conservation land, a vital wildlife corridor; and also the authorities are keen not to disrupt the Reedy Creek flood plain too badly.

However, perhaps Disney can exchange some of the land open to development opposite Coronado Springs across Western Way, which is also in the Reedy Creek flood plain, for land due east of Animal Kingdom? I don't know.

 

[Ghost93]

originaly Kali River Rapids was supposed to extend out into that area, it was supposed to be way longer of a ride but instead it got cut to the terrible river rapids ride it is today

Kali River Rapids is in desparate need of an overhaul. Should be greatly expanded.

 

[Chef Mickey]

Kali River Rapids is in desparate need of an overhaul. Should be greatly expanded.

The problem with Kali River Rapids is the getting soaked factor. Who wants to walk around soaked?

 

[ppete1975]

The problem with Kali River Rapids is the getting soaked factor. Who wants to walk around soaked?

And boring, lack of story or of much to see. Feels six flags more than disney.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

And boring, lack of story or of much to see. Feels six flags more than disney.

It used to have a story and fire effects - are those gone?

 

[JoeCamel]

The problem with Kali River Rapids is the getting soaked factor. Who wants to walk around soaked?

Dudley and Bluto seem to do fine. Harder to do if you don't have quick hotel access but many plan their day around getting wet.
It is so hot in the AK a through wetting might be welcome

 

[CaptainAmerica]

And boring, lack of story or of much to see. Feels six flags more than disney.

My Six Flags has a WAY better raft ride.

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

It used to have a story and fire effects - are those gone?

Still there, but I think a lot of people miss the storyline. Even when it plays on a loop in the queue. Maybe not the whole storyline plays in that film, but pretty much all of it gets shared I believe.

Would also be interesting to know how phones have impacted the delivery of a storyline in rides, as people often miss the entire queue and audio/visual presentations.

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

The problem with Kali River Rapids is the getting soaked factor. Who wants to walk around soaked?

I’ve had horrible luck the last 10ish times I’ve ridden. Been wanting to get “soaked”, but I leave either completely dry or very near to it. They need to get the geyser at the top of the lift hill running again! If they advertise it as a ride that soaks you, it should not get you less wet than Splash Mountain!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

My Six Flags has a WAY better raft ride.

How so?

 

[Chef Mickey]

My Six Flags has a WAY better raft ride.

Six Flags is a dump though, only problem.