That's some conspiratorial thinking, right there. It's the annual winter refurb. Who wants to ride a rapids ride during the height of winter? I rode it in December once and got completely soaked. I was miserable. I couldn't get back to my room quick enough for a hot shower and change of clothes.I always wonder....is it a refurb for real, or is it closed because of low ridership and cash needed to staff and operate?
Is the refurb really not as long, they just keep it closed longer?
I'm doing a combined WDW/DL trip in May. Will be interesting to compare Kali River Rapids with Grizzly River Run. Yes, I already suspect Grizzly is far better.According to updated operational hours, Kali River Rapids is set to reopen Friday, March 14:
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Kali is a 4/10 for me. GRR is a 6/10. Neither are great, but GRR is certainly better than the snooze-fest of Kali.I'm doing a combined WDW/DL trip in May. Will be interesting to compare Kali River Rapids with Grizzly River Run. Yes, I already suspect Grizzly is far better.
Kali is a 4/10 for me. GRR is a 6/10. Neither are great, but GRR is certainly better than the snooze-fest of Kali.
Better, certainly. But I also find the ride itself pretty dull. I love Popeye and Bluto's due to the fun energy of the rapids, not because the effects are groundbreaking. I would kill for Disney to build something that fun with their level of craftsmanship in regards to effects, figures, and themeing.Kali has never been close to great, but it was definitely a better experience (in general; not comparing it to GRR) when it still had all of the effects.
If the ride had music or animated figures or even effects beyond waterfalls and geysers; then yes, I would agree. As it is, it is very pretty and the flume is pretty fun. But, as I said, it doesn't even rank in my top 10 rapid attractions.i think GRR is a proper Disney level RR attraction. Love it, my fave ride in DCA. KRR is not good at all imo, way too short.
Maybe they could have a flaming oil tanker drop into the river?If the ride had music or animated figures or even effects beyond waterfalls and geysers; then yes, I would agree. As it is, it is very pretty and the flume is pretty fun. But, as I said, it doesn't even rank in my top 10 rapid attractions.
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