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Here is the first stage of the overhaul of Animal Kingdom, more detail is coming later.
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Animal Kingdom Buildout: Australia
- Thread starter Lord Fozzinator
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Changes to Discovery Island
Revamped entrance area:
In order to combat the heat in Animal Kingdom, several areas that were once trees have been opened up to let the heat out. The first area that has gotten this treatment is the entrance area, a new pond has replaced the many trees that once inhabited this area. Surrounding the outskirts of the pond are several buildings made out of plywood and straw, this area of the park is supposed to be a fishing village with fishing rods and bait crates littering the walkways and on the patios of the houses. The pond is also inhabited by different types of fish, a first for the zoological park and something that the park will be looking into for future expansions (Spoiler). The river on the west bank of the river has also been expanded to further combat heat.
Tree of Life:
Many guests only see the Tree of Life or go inside of it only for It’s Tough to be a Bug but several pathways have been opened surrounding the tree. A new experience has also been added to the Tree of Life itself, you can now walk inside of the tree. Guests can enter the tree by an opening in the tree and they can walk around in the many caverns of the tree with different carvings along the walls of different animals. The river has also been expanded by surrounding the Tree of Life and a new pond filled with fish has also been added.
New Pond in the Center:
In front of the Tree of Life is a new pond that has several fountains that will dance along with music in the area. Fountains will go up and down and entertaining guests of all ages.
Changes to the Menu of Restaurants:
The menus of the restaurants will be changed to better fit the American appetite with different foods added such as Chicken Tenders and burgers but would be added to fit in with the restaurants themselves with theming.
Revamped entrance area:
In order to combat the heat in Animal Kingdom, several areas that were once trees have been opened up to let the heat out. The first area that has gotten this treatment is the entrance area, a new pond has replaced the many trees that once inhabited this area. Surrounding the outskirts of the pond are several buildings made out of plywood and straw, this area of the park is supposed to be a fishing village with fishing rods and bait crates littering the walkways and on the patios of the houses. The pond is also inhabited by different types of fish, a first for the zoological park and something that the park will be looking into for future expansions (Spoiler). The river on the west bank of the river has also been expanded to further combat heat.
Tree of Life:
Many guests only see the Tree of Life or go inside of it only for It’s Tough to be a Bug but several pathways have been opened surrounding the tree. A new experience has also been added to the Tree of Life itself, you can now walk inside of the tree. Guests can enter the tree by an opening in the tree and they can walk around in the many caverns of the tree with different carvings along the walls of different animals. The river has also been expanded by surrounding the Tree of Life and a new pond filled with fish has also been added.
New Pond in the Center:
In front of the Tree of Life is a new pond that has several fountains that will dance along with music in the area. Fountains will go up and down and entertaining guests of all ages.
Changes to the Menu of Restaurants:
The menus of the restaurants will be changed to better fit the American appetite with different foods added such as Chicken Tenders and burgers but would be added to fit in with the restaurants themselves with theming.
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MickeyMouse10
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I like the fountain idea, that would add some eye candy to the area.
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The next land will have a lot more fruit to bear than this one.
PerGron
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A direct insult at my boy Bruce the Paroon Shark Catfish
(But seriously, I agree wholeheartedly with more animals at DAK)
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Oh don’t worry, there will definitely be more
cdunlap
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That is a very large fish! I love him!A direct insult at my boy Bruce the Paroon Shark Catfish
cdunlap
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Plant Kingdom?!
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2: A new experience has been added to the land where guests will go inside of a mountain and have an experience with several Ikran’s and other animals native to Pandora as animatronics. The caverns of the cave are covered with bioluminescent nature and will glow brighter at night. The animatronics are programmed with different reactions to guests of different ages such as acting kinder to children. Several highlights of this experience is a family of Ikran’s, being able to pet a Direhorse, and a pack of Viperhorse’s. Ikran animatronics can be seen inside of caves on the outside of the mountain.
3: A new pathway has been added to access the land in an attempt to decrease crowding in the main entrance of the land. In this path you will traverse through the looming mountains of Pandora. There is also floating islands in this pathway.
4: This pathway to Africa has been refurbished to combat overcrowding. Guests will cross a bridge and walk onto an island which has abandoned equipment from RDA such as an abandoned jeep and research equipment. Guests will cross another bridge and enter into an African outpost with benches and a drink and snack stand that will sell authentic African delights.
5: The queue for Flight of Passage has been refurbished to fit in with the rest of the land. Guests now go through the dense jungles of Pandora, passing by floating islands and crossing over rivers. After guests cross under a large pond they go deeper into the jungle where there will be different creatures looking at guests.
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The Arctic
This land is entirely enclosed inside of a research base, the land itself sits at a cool 65 degrees.
1: The main attraction of this land is a coaster through the Arctic. We will use the vehicles to explore the Arctic and encounter many different landscapes and creature. Guests will first enter a research base of the Arctic, going through the many rooms of the base until we reach our vehicles. Guests will go through the many ice caves, glaciers, and frozen lakes. They will also encounter many different animatronic animals such as penguins, polar bears, and walrus’s. The coaster is a rather extreme experience, only being rivaled by Rockin Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios.
2: This land adds a brand new animal enclosure, this enclosure adds penguins to the animal roster of Animal Kingdom. Guests can enter into the many ice caverns, looking into many enclosures filled with penguins inside of icy enclosures. At the very center of the ice caverns is a massive enclosures that has many different kinds of penguins, the walls are covered with penguin carvings over the walls. Every once in a while employees will come out and feed the penguins and put on a show for guests.
3: Another animal enclosure is added to Animal Kingdom, this one is Polar Bears. Guests can go inside of the many rooms of the research area that will showcase how people are trying to protect Polar Bears. Guests can enter a large room where there are several polar bears that can be viewed by guests. Cast members will come out and explain on how we are trying to save the polar bears and our fight against climate change.
4: The final enclosure of the land is about walrus’s. Guests will go through many rooms of the research base with many screens, showcasing how people are maintaining the environment where walrus’s inhabit. Guests can enter into a large room where many walrus’s are, employees will occasionally come out to feed the walrus’s. Guests can enter a large theater where they can watch a film about protecting the Arctic and its many creatures.
5: Guests can dine in the research bases canteen where they can eat many different foods inspired by Arctic animals. This is a counter service restaurant and has 2 levels that have views of the land.
6: The center of the land holds many shops that sell Animal Kingdom and Arctic merchandise. These shops are themed to general stores that would sell stuff that tourists would want to their journey through the Arctic.
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Changes to Africa
1: The newest addition to Africa is a Lion King boat ride, focusing on the musical parts of the ride. As guests leave the Arctic, they will enter the pride lands and can gaze at the towering Pride Rock. Guests will traverse through the jungles of the pride lands, seeing different animatronic animals such as lions and tigers, as they pass under Pride Rock to the loading station. The vehicles enter into the vast plains of the Pride Lands as many animals make their way to Pride Rock to view the ceremony of Simba as “Ah Zabenya” plays over the scene, the song reaches it’s loudest when Rafiki raises Simba up in the air. The vehicles enter the next scene where Simba and Nala are seen singing “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” with several animal animatronics are singing with the 2 with Zazu trying to catch them, a hippo jumps into the water splashing water on guests as guests enter into the Elephant Graveyard. The vehicles traverse through the elephant graveyard with several skeletons looming over the vehicles green smoke seeps from the ground as “Be Prepared” is booming through the room as hyenas surround the waterway singing with Scar, speaking of Scar he is on top of a large mountain with hyenas singing with him as guests hear his laugh echo through the room. The vehicles enter into a desert where “Hakuna Matata” plays with Timon and Pumba singing as Simba follows them into a vibrant rainforest bugs and small animals sing with the duo as Timon grabs some grubs from a log and gives it to Simba, guests then see an adult Simba, Timon, and Pumba crossing a log and continues to sing with several different animals singing along. Vehicles enter the next scene where guests see Simba and Nala meeting with “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” playing with several different animals singing along they run around showing affection to one another as well as other animals, they play in the water as the song begins to end as Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumba leave to go to Pride Rock. After Scar has been defeated with a projection effect showing him getting attacked by the hyenas guests see all the animals gather together under Pride Rock as the main theme plays, Rafiki holds Simba’s and Nala’s daughter up to the sky as the head of Mufasa appears in the clouds nodding at them. The vehicles travel around the outside of Pride Rock and the ride ends.
2: The queue of Kilimanjaro Safari has added a new pathway around the main tree with several animatronic birds inhabiting the tree. Several other enclosures with small animals are also added.
3: The pathway to Asia has been revamped to decrease the amount of heat in the area with less amount of trees, the pathway also adds 1 shop that sells Animal Kingdom merchandise and a counter service restaurant that sells traditional African food.
1: The newest addition to Africa is a Lion King boat ride, focusing on the musical parts of the ride. As guests leave the Arctic, they will enter the pride lands and can gaze at the towering Pride Rock. Guests will traverse through the jungles of the pride lands, seeing different animatronic animals such as lions and tigers, as they pass under Pride Rock to the loading station. The vehicles enter into the vast plains of the Pride Lands as many animals make their way to Pride Rock to view the ceremony of Simba as “Ah Zabenya” plays over the scene, the song reaches it’s loudest when Rafiki raises Simba up in the air. The vehicles enter the next scene where Simba and Nala are seen singing “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” with several animal animatronics are singing with the 2 with Zazu trying to catch them, a hippo jumps into the water splashing water on guests as guests enter into the Elephant Graveyard. The vehicles traverse through the elephant graveyard with several skeletons looming over the vehicles green smoke seeps from the ground as “Be Prepared” is booming through the room as hyenas surround the waterway singing with Scar, speaking of Scar he is on top of a large mountain with hyenas singing with him as guests hear his laugh echo through the room. The vehicles enter into a desert where “Hakuna Matata” plays with Timon and Pumba singing as Simba follows them into a vibrant rainforest bugs and small animals sing with the duo as Timon grabs some grubs from a log and gives it to Simba, guests then see an adult Simba, Timon, and Pumba crossing a log and continues to sing with several different animals singing along. Vehicles enter the next scene where guests see Simba and Nala meeting with “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” playing with several different animals singing along they run around showing affection to one another as well as other animals, they play in the water as the song begins to end as Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumba leave to go to Pride Rock. After Scar has been defeated with a projection effect showing him getting attacked by the hyenas guests see all the animals gather together under Pride Rock as the main theme plays, Rafiki holds Simba’s and Nala’s daughter up to the sky as the head of Mufasa appears in the clouds nodding at them. The vehicles travel around the outside of Pride Rock and the ride ends.
2: The queue of Kilimanjaro Safari has added a new pathway around the main tree with several animatronic birds inhabiting the tree. Several other enclosures with small animals are also added.
3: The pathway to Asia has been revamped to decrease the amount of heat in the area with less amount of trees, the pathway also adds 1 shop that sells Animal Kingdom merchandise and a counter service restaurant that sells traditional African food.
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What do yall think of the park so far
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Changes to Asia
1: Refurbished Kali River Rapids.
Kali River Rapids has always been a pretty underwhelming experience mainly due to its short ride time and lack of memorable moments, so this refurbishment will focus on adding show scenes and expanding the ride track further north. The first addition to the ride is a new show scene where guests enter a ruined temple and a large mountain where they will experience the snake filled rooms of the temple. The next addition is a temple where several animatronic animals are living inside of the temple, the main animatronic in the temple is a tiger sitting on a chair. The next show scene is a mountain where several more animatronic animals inhabit the mountain. Another mountain is added to the ride where several animals also inhabit such as tigers and snakes.
2: Refurbished Africa/Asia pathway.
A small counter service is added that sells traditional Asian food.
1: Refurbished Kali River Rapids.
Kali River Rapids has always been a pretty underwhelming experience mainly due to its short ride time and lack of memorable moments, so this refurbishment will focus on adding show scenes and expanding the ride track further north. The first addition to the ride is a new show scene where guests enter a ruined temple and a large mountain where they will experience the snake filled rooms of the temple. The next addition is a temple where several animatronic animals are living inside of the temple, the main animatronic in the temple is a tiger sitting on a chair. The next show scene is a mountain where several more animatronic animals inhabit the mountain. Another mountain is added to the ride where several animals also inhabit such as tigers and snakes.
2: Refurbished Africa/Asia pathway.
A small counter service is added that sells traditional Asian food.
ImagineThat3
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I agree that Kali River Rapids has always been kind of boring. I like your changed and it might make the open areas of Kali (like where you're just randomly floating around) more exciting.
Miru
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I could see a small detail/gag added to the penguin exhibit; “penguins don’t live in the arctic! But there’s nowhere else here to put them!”
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North America
1: Myth Trackless Dark Ride.
The star attraction for this land is a trackless dark ride based on the many mythical creatures of the United States such as Bigfoot and Mothman. Guests will first enter into a log hunters cabin where there will be many trophies of the hunters that roam these woods, they will enter the many rooms where they will enter their hunting vehicles. The vehicles will first enter a thick forest where guests will follow down the many paths of the forest, a scream is heard in the distance as a loud rumbling is heard approaching guests, Bigfoot is shown running at guests as the vehicles quickly turn away and drive through the forest, guests enter a cave where the next scene begins. The vehicles leave the cave as guests enter a clearing where a large lake in California resides, a rustling is heard in the water as a tale is seen coming out of the water, a loud roar is heard as the famous Tahoe Tessie moves its head out of the water and roars at guests as the vehicles enter into another cave. Guests enter into the vast deserts of Arizona as a campsite is seen in the distance, several people are around the fire, seemingly enjoying their dinner, when a rock is thrown at the camp. The people jump as a tall figure looms over the camp, scaring the people away, the the thing looks at us as we run away into the desert as guests fall into a mine. The vehicles exit the mine as guests enter into the mountains of Colorado, a loud crashing is heard as a shadow is crashing down the mountain, consuming everything in its wake as it is approaching the vehicles. The Slide-Rock Bolter roars and opens its mouth as it consumes everything in its path, the vehicles run away from the creature and bolt into a cave before the creature crashes into the mountain. The vehicles enter into a Texan town that seems to have been abandoned, several animal pens have been broken open with the animal’s seemingly missing. A pair of red eyes appear in the darkness with many different animal bones laid everywhere, it roars at guests and starts to chase the vehicles through the town, guests cross a bridge and enter into a thick forest into the next scene. The vehicles enter into the forests of Minnesota as guests go through the thick forest, a branch cracks behind the vehicles as a large shadow looms over guests, the vehicles quickly run into the forest and guests can see a road in the distance. The vehicles enter into the next scene where guests enter onto a road, guests travel on the side of the road where many cars are traveling by, a bright flash is seen and an all white moose known as the Specter Moose which haunts Maine, a car narrowly misses us and crashes into a tree, the vehicles drive into a road tunnel and enter into the next scene. The vehicles exit the road tunnel and enter into the dense forests of Tennessee, the moon shines brightly over the forest, a shadow flys over guests as something lands on a tree. The Mothman roars at guests and starts to give chase to the vehicles, it swipes at guests but the vehicles dodge it and enter into a cave. Vehicles enter into the swamps of Florida as a serene feeling comes over guests but is quickly broken as a loud roar is heard in the swamp, a fishing boat is seen destroyed as the Skunk Ape is seen looming over the boat and again roars at guests. The vehicles enter back into the hunting cabin and guests are brought back to Animal Kingdom.
2: Balloon Tour across North America.
Guests can take a balloon tour across the many vast areas of North America. The places that guests can visit is the many islands of the Caribbean but mainly Cuba, the Panama Canal, the Yucatán peninsula, the many deserts and mountains of Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, the glaciers of Alaska, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, the American northeast, New York City, Washington DC, the Appalachian Mountains, New Orleans, and the many swamps of Florida.
3: Lodge sit down restaurant.
Guests can sit down and eat in the local lodge which sells different kinds of food that would be found around North America. From the Maine to the many islands of the Caribbean.
4: North America Animal Exhibit
Guests can view the many different animals that inhabit the many different environments of North America. Guests can view grizzly bears in the forests of America to the many different kinds of sea life that inhabit the warmer parts of the continent. This experience will showcase how these animals live and how people are trying to save these animals.
5: Counter Service Restaurant.
This restaurant sells foods that are mainly native to the Pacific Northwest with some themed foods such as a Bigfoot Burger.
6: Maintenance Shed.
This shed is an explorable area where guests can view many different pieces of equipment that are used by park rangers such as ATV’s and Jeeps. There is also a variety of maps and newspaper clippings that tell guests about the legend of the Bigfoot.
7: Shopping.
There is a variety of shops that sell many different kinds of merchandise and products that mainly revolve around Bigfoot. Generally shops that would be in a tourist attraction.
8: Rangers Office.
Guests can explore the rangers office, the office adds some lore to the many different myths around North America.
9: Entrance Area.
Guests can explore the entrance area of the national park. It outlines things that park goers can do such as trails and canoe rides.
10: FireWatch Tower.
A FireWatch Tower looks over the land. Guests can go up the many flights of stairs to the very top room of the tower, guests can go on the balcony and get a Birds Eye view of the land and the rest of the park.
1: Myth Trackless Dark Ride.
The star attraction for this land is a trackless dark ride based on the many mythical creatures of the United States such as Bigfoot and Mothman. Guests will first enter into a log hunters cabin where there will be many trophies of the hunters that roam these woods, they will enter the many rooms where they will enter their hunting vehicles. The vehicles will first enter a thick forest where guests will follow down the many paths of the forest, a scream is heard in the distance as a loud rumbling is heard approaching guests, Bigfoot is shown running at guests as the vehicles quickly turn away and drive through the forest, guests enter a cave where the next scene begins. The vehicles leave the cave as guests enter a clearing where a large lake in California resides, a rustling is heard in the water as a tale is seen coming out of the water, a loud roar is heard as the famous Tahoe Tessie moves its head out of the water and roars at guests as the vehicles enter into another cave. Guests enter into the vast deserts of Arizona as a campsite is seen in the distance, several people are around the fire, seemingly enjoying their dinner, when a rock is thrown at the camp. The people jump as a tall figure looms over the camp, scaring the people away, the the thing looks at us as we run away into the desert as guests fall into a mine. The vehicles exit the mine as guests enter into the mountains of Colorado, a loud crashing is heard as a shadow is crashing down the mountain, consuming everything in its wake as it is approaching the vehicles. The Slide-Rock Bolter roars and opens its mouth as it consumes everything in its path, the vehicles run away from the creature and bolt into a cave before the creature crashes into the mountain. The vehicles enter into a Texan town that seems to have been abandoned, several animal pens have been broken open with the animal’s seemingly missing. A pair of red eyes appear in the darkness with many different animal bones laid everywhere, it roars at guests and starts to chase the vehicles through the town, guests cross a bridge and enter into a thick forest into the next scene. The vehicles enter into the forests of Minnesota as guests go through the thick forest, a branch cracks behind the vehicles as a large shadow looms over guests, the vehicles quickly run into the forest and guests can see a road in the distance. The vehicles enter into the next scene where guests enter onto a road, guests travel on the side of the road where many cars are traveling by, a bright flash is seen and an all white moose known as the Specter Moose which haunts Maine, a car narrowly misses us and crashes into a tree, the vehicles drive into a road tunnel and enter into the next scene. The vehicles exit the road tunnel and enter into the dense forests of Tennessee, the moon shines brightly over the forest, a shadow flys over guests as something lands on a tree. The Mothman roars at guests and starts to give chase to the vehicles, it swipes at guests but the vehicles dodge it and enter into a cave. Vehicles enter into the swamps of Florida as a serene feeling comes over guests but is quickly broken as a loud roar is heard in the swamp, a fishing boat is seen destroyed as the Skunk Ape is seen looming over the boat and again roars at guests. The vehicles enter back into the hunting cabin and guests are brought back to Animal Kingdom.
2: Balloon Tour across North America.
Guests can take a balloon tour across the many vast areas of North America. The places that guests can visit is the many islands of the Caribbean but mainly Cuba, the Panama Canal, the Yucatán peninsula, the many deserts and mountains of Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, the glaciers of Alaska, the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, the American northeast, New York City, Washington DC, the Appalachian Mountains, New Orleans, and the many swamps of Florida.
3: Lodge sit down restaurant.
Guests can sit down and eat in the local lodge which sells different kinds of food that would be found around North America. From the Maine to the many islands of the Caribbean.
4: North America Animal Exhibit
Guests can view the many different animals that inhabit the many different environments of North America. Guests can view grizzly bears in the forests of America to the many different kinds of sea life that inhabit the warmer parts of the continent. This experience will showcase how these animals live and how people are trying to save these animals.
5: Counter Service Restaurant.
This restaurant sells foods that are mainly native to the Pacific Northwest with some themed foods such as a Bigfoot Burger.
6: Maintenance Shed.
This shed is an explorable area where guests can view many different pieces of equipment that are used by park rangers such as ATV’s and Jeeps. There is also a variety of maps and newspaper clippings that tell guests about the legend of the Bigfoot.
7: Shopping.
There is a variety of shops that sell many different kinds of merchandise and products that mainly revolve around Bigfoot. Generally shops that would be in a tourist attraction.
8: Rangers Office.
Guests can explore the rangers office, the office adds some lore to the many different myths around North America.
9: Entrance Area.
Guests can explore the entrance area of the national park. It outlines things that park goers can do such as trails and canoe rides.
10: FireWatch Tower.
A FireWatch Tower looks over the land. Guests can go up the many flights of stairs to the very top room of the tower, guests can go on the balcony and get a Birds Eye view of the land and the rest of the park.
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MickeyMouse10
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Great stuff as always!
The Arctic is giving me serious Glacier Bay vibes. The unbuilt land for Hong Hong and Tokyo DisneySea.
The Arctic is giving me serious Glacier Bay vibes. The unbuilt land for Hong Hong and Tokyo DisneySea.