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

[James Alucobond]

More likely Coco confirmed with this, though I disagree it's better than Moana here (Zootopia yes).

Santa Cecilia is based on towns in northern and central Mexico, not the Yucatán Peninsula. They’ve obviously gone there to research Mayan ruins for the Indiana Jones attraction.

 

[Suspirian]

A lot of emphasis on culture (which is very much apart of Animal Kingdom) but no mention of animals or nature. This clip almost sounds like something that would be used to promote an Epcot attrcation rather than a DAK one.

 

[spectromagic04]

A lot of emphasis on culture (which is very much apart of Animal Kingdom) but no mention of animals or nature. This clip almost sounds like something that would be used to promote an Epcot attrcation rather than a DAK one.

Yeah I’m not so confident that we will get any new animals in this area.

 

[Suspirian]

Yeah I’m not so confident that we will get any new animals in this area.

I fear the Adventurelandification of DAK is on its way

 

[UNCgolf]

More likely Coco confirmed with this, though I disagree it's better than Moana here (Zootopia yes).

Gotta admit, I never really associated Mexico with the Tropics, but I guess it does fall into the correct geography.

People have a general idea of Mexico as arid/desert, but southern Mexico is full of tropical jungles.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

…replacement

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yeah I’m not so confident that we will get any new animals in this area.

I’m not confident there will be one additional seat here…more of the same

 

[Surferboy567]

Coco Carousel confirmed

 

[James Alucobond]

Coco Carousel confirmed

We’ve known there was a carousel for some time. I still see nothing that directly indicates Coco yet?

 

[castlecake2.0]

Coco Carousel confirmed

Looks like the arch will replace dinosaur bridge. Also looks like expanded outdoor seating which is always a plus.

 

[Weather_Lady]

Santa Cecilia is based on towns in northern and central Mexico, not the Yucatán Peninsula. They’ve obviously gone there to research Mayan ruins for the Indiana Jones attraction.

But the interior of the attraction itself (after the queue) is going to pretty much be a clone of Disneyland, right? Which was honestly, when we rode it, pretty meh, with half the effects in the queue broken or roped-off for repairs, and special effects like fog turned off in the ride itself, which meant we basically drove through a big open warehouse in which we could see most of the track, and into most of the side "rooms," the second our vehicle entered. I'd heard so many great things about it, and it turned out to be a huge letdown. If WDW is building something similar, I have no confidence in their ability to keep it running smoothly for long.

Or am I barking up the wrong tree, and this is expected to be an original, bespoke Indy attraction? In which case, I retract my trepidation.

 

[James Alucobond]

But the interior of the attraction itself (after the queue) is going to pretty much be a clone of Disneyland, right? Which was honestly, when we rode it, pretty meh, with half the effects in the queue broken or roped-off for repairs, and special effects like fog turned off in the ride itself, which meant we basically drove through a big open warehouse in which we could see most of the track, and into most of the side "rooms," the second our vehicle entered. I'd heard so many great things about it, and it turned out to be a huge letdown. If WDW is building something similar, I have no confidence in their ability to keep it running smoothly for long.

I don’t personally know, but folks have indicated this is going to be somewhat unique, in the same way that the Tokyo and DL versions are distinct from one another.

 

[doctornick]

But the interior of the attraction itself (after the queue) is going to pretty much be a clone of Disneyland, right? Which was honestly, when we rode it, pretty meh, with half the effects in the queue broken or roped-off for repairs, and special effects like fog turned off in the ride itself, which meant we basically drove through a big open warehouse in which we could see most of the track, and into most of the side "rooms," the second our vehicle entered. I'd heard so many great things about it, and it turned out to be a huge letdown. If WDW is building something similar, I have no confidence in their ability to keep it running smoothly for long.

Or am I barking up the wrong tree, and this is expected to be an original, bespoke Indy attraction? In which case, I retract my trepidation.

Some has suggested that the IJ ride will be different and have some sort of animal engagement. Though I would imagine that many of the same story beats and effects will be used.

 

[Magenta Panther]

Encanto and Indy confirmed.

Such a strange choice, but far more compelling one than Moana and Zootopia.

How do you figure that? What does Indiana Jones have to do with animals, aside from his fear of snakes?

Ditto with Encanto. The only connection with animals is the one kid who can talk to them. Big deal.

Zootopia would make much more sense than either of those choices. And they are dumb choices. Very dumb.

Beastly Kingdomme would be the best choice of all, but yeah...we ain't getting that.

 

[Mikomike12]

I'm pretty sure Coco is not apart of this area, and the carousel is themed to Antonio's Animals

 

[ToTBellHop]

FYI can confirm Encanto will be a dark ride experience.

 

[Surferboy567]

FYI can confirm Encanto will be a dark ride experience.

Cool, even better if they can make it like mystic manor. Very excited to hear more about Indy as well.

 

[ToTBellHop]

They should consider retheming TriceraTop Spin and moving it to DHS, which could use a ride like that. Would be a waste to throw out the ride system.

 

[doctornick]

FYI can confirm Encanto will be a dark ride experience.

Awesome to hear. That is definitely the kind of thing that DAK really needs. Hopefully, it has a ride system with high capacity.

 

[doctornick]

They should consider retheming TriceraTop Spin and moving it to DHS, which could use a ride like that. Would be a waste to throw out the ride system.

Speaking of that ride system, I have always though that the jet pack version from SDL would make a nice addition in Epcot in World Discovery. Add some kinetics there with something futuristic but a small footprint.