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

[brettf22]

I love how we can expect several years of complaints over whether these rides fit because their actual construction will be out of sight.

While I am an old school Disney fan, I have begrudgingly made peace with the fact that Disney’s choice in new attractions will be 1) only IP based, and 2) determined by streaming numbers

But it actually brings joy to my heart to see this board return to actually nitpicking over new rides, vs. the overall stagnation of the past 4-5 years.

 

[James Alucobond]

Who would pass down a colourful flume ride with loads of animatronics accompanied by some of the greatest songs in Disney’s catalog? I wouldn’t, especially since we just lost one in MK.

Who would pass on a ride through a magical, living house potentially filled with loads of animal and plant animatronics accompanied by songs penned by one of the most popular musical songwriters of the past decade?

I guess the question is if you actually care about the themes of Animal Kingdom or just don’t like Encanto.

 

[celluloid]

Where is the current reference in MK? I do not think PhilharMagic counts since its a montage of various IPs

Well that is it. Why would not that count as at least a reference? It is one fifth of the show. Certainly more than many other Disney hits have at MK. I stated that there is not as much everywhere as there was in 1998, but there is still a good amount of Lion King to be found. It was placed much better than Frozen. There was once a time where Lion King was in each theme park and the face of safety for the resort.
Fantasmic at MGM/Hollywood Studios segment counted as well so why would you not count Philharmagic?

Just to clarify. Not hating on Lion King. Just pointing out that it has never been underrepresented.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Maybe my bias is that the stageshow is a bore lol.


Philharmagic, entire part of a resort at AoA ---
But again, i just don't like the stageshow lol.

I knew there are Mission Space haters but this is the first I am seeing Lion King haters. Folks have every right to, its just new to me.

On a side note, I am in favor of any and all NEW ATTRACTIONS to add capacity.

Even Moana. While I know its a glorified slash pad in the wrong park at least its NEW.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Well that is it. Why would not that count as at least a reference? It is one fifth of the show. Certainly more than many other Disney hits have at MK. I stated that there is not as much everywhere as there was in 1998, but there is still a good amount of Lion King to be found. It was placed much better than Frozen. There was once a time where Lion King was in each theme park and the face of safety for the resort.
Fantasmic at MGM/Hollywood Studios segment counted as well so why would you not count Philharmagic?

Personally I do not count references. I am in favor of MORE ATTRACTIONS of any IPs

 

[celluloid]

If people honestly think we are getting Moana, Encanto and Indy attractions to that corner of Animal Kingdom.

They are going to be very disappointed.

 

[celluloid]

Personally I do not count references. I am in favor of MORE ATTRACTIONS of any IPs

The discussion was on presence of Lion King in the parks. A new attraction would always be nice. But so would something that is not already there based on that property in the park. Getting new things does not have to be mutually exclusive to Lion King.

 

[osian]

Even Moana. While I know its a glorified slash pad in the wrong park at least its NEW.

If only.

 

[mickEblu]

Who would pass down a colourful flume ride with loads of animatronics accompanied by some of the greatest songs in Disney’s catalog? I wouldn’t, especially since we just lost one in MK.

Yeah I agree. If there was ever a park to put a Lion King ride it’s in AK. I think a fun flume ride would help solve my worries with a Lion King ride. There is nothing very distinct about the locations in that movie other than the Elephant graveyard and Pride Rock. I think a fun flume ride through some of the scenes/ songs would mitigate that. The strengths of the Lion King are the music, characters and Story. The latter two don’t always necessarily transfer well to an attraction. What you don’t want is some trackless ride or a passive ride like TLM.

 

[britain]

No. The Lion King deserves its own land in AK

I always used to think that the Africa area WAS a Lion King land at the park.

 

[Tha Realest]

While I am an old school Disney fan, I have begrudgingly made peace with the fact that Disney’s choice in new attractions will be 1) only IP based, and 2) determined by streaming numbers

A little Moana and Encanto is a great thing. Those are great films whose popularity clearly ensures. Now, we don’t need Moana in every park, or Encanto shoehorned into another without regard for thematic or subtextual concerns.*

The problem comes when some on other thread gaslight as to a property’s supposed popularity “on streaming” in a way that seems to overstate its popularity.

* I have a bit of a problem shoehorning in an ethnic IP with scant animal connections into an animal themed park, and what that suggests.

 

[Disstevefan1]

The discussion was on presence of Lion King in the parks. A new attraction would always be nice. But so would something that is not already there based on that property in the park. Getting new things does not have to be mutually exclusive to Lion King.

There was also discussions on overuse:

I do not agree with the overuse of the Lion King in the parks and I think that the Lion King deserves its own land with three new attractions in AK

 

[mickEblu]

A little Moana and Encanto is a great thing. Those are great films whose popularity clearly ensures. Now, we don’t need Moana in every park, or Encanto shoehorned into another without regard for thematic or subtextual concerns.*

The problem comes when some on other thread gaslight as to a property’s supposed popularity “on streaming” in a way that seems to overstate its popularity.

* I have a bit of a problem shoehorning in an ethnic IP with scant animal connections into an animal themed park, and what that suggests.

What does it suggest other than the Tropical America’s would work well at Animal Kingdom?

 

[Brer Oswald]

Yeah I agree. If there was ever a park to put a Lion King ride it’s in AK. I think a fun flume ride would help solve my worries with a Lion King ride. There is nothing very distinct about the locations in that movie other than the Elephant graveyard and Pride Rock. I think a fun flume ride through some of the scenes/ songs would mitigate that. The strengths of the Lion King are the music, characters and Story. The latter two don’t always necessarily transfer well to an attraction. What you don’t want is some trackless ride or a passive ride like TLM.

The way to go is...you take the colours from these two scenes and extrapolate it throughout to create a visually memorable experience

 

[mickEblu]

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I like this. Would make a dramatic elephant graveyard scene standout even more. Going back to the flume system I think it’s also a good choice as the Lion King should have real outdoor sequences with real plants.. The running water would also help the ride feel organic. I feel that Lion King needs these elements to feel authentic.

 

[Fox&Hound]

Potentially with 3 rides, with a total net gain of 0 - Replacing Primeval Whirl, Dinosaur spinner, Dinosaur

that’s the problem

Redo/retheme the dinosaur area and ride to make it more popular and sell more merch, and then expand the park in a different area to add additional attractions to help make it more of a full day park.

And how many guests actually rode two of those three? That is why this is a huge win for AK. To think otherwise if just silly…

 

[the_rich]

And how many guests actually rode two of those three? That is why this is a huge win for AK. To think otherwise if just silly…

I did primeval whirl once and then never again. Terrible ride, just like goofys sky school in dca.

 

[GhostHost1000]

And how many guests actually rode two of those three? That is why this is a huge win for AK. To think otherwise if just silly…

What makes you think these new rides will all be huge popular attractions?

Also don’t be surprised if they announce or initially plan 3 and we end up with just 2. Wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened. Or the second.

Regardless, they need to expand AK and plus attraction offerings. To not is just silly

 

[the_rich]

What makes you think these new rides will all be huge popular attractions? To believe they all will be is just silly

Also don’t be surprised if they announce or initial plan 3 and we end up with just two. Wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened. Or the second.

Now you're just being obtuse. Even if they're not good theyll have long lines for a while. A lot of people here think mmrr isn't good(I'm not one of them) and it consistently has long waits.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Now you're just being obtuse. Even if they're not good theyll be long lines for a while. A lot of people here think mmrr isn't good(I'm not one of them) and it consistently has long waits.

That would happen for anything though right? Put in something new, everyone at least wants to check it out at first…same thing will happen to country bears soon, but eventually then what after all the newness wears off, we’re still left with the same number of attractions than before. Therein lies the problem.

If they want to make AK a full day park, just rip and replacing isn’t going to do it