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

[ToTBellHop]

At one point the rumor was a boat ride wasn’t it?

I’ve only heard “dark ride”. That could be a boat. No idea of ride system. But it’s a ride.

 

[Andrew25]

Hearing that, outside Indy, DAK's next two additions are an omnimover/boat ride makes me giddy lol

 

[bmr1591]

I don’t understand how this is really an “expansion” since the attraction count will almost certainly be the same or lower

If your current ride is consuming 100 guests an hour and your new ride is going to consume 300 guests an hour, it's expansion.

 

[GhostHost1000]

I'm getting old. How many years is this going to take?

I don’t know but park tickets will be $200+ per day and G+ will be $50pp by then

 

[ToTBellHop]

If your current ride is consuming 100 guests an hour and your new ride is going to consume 300 guests an hour, it's expansion.

Yes. But there will also be an actual ride count increase at DAK, DHS, and MK. Meanwhile all we can afford at Epcot is to let GM redo a ride.

 

[GhostHost1000]

If your current ride is consuming 100 guests an hour and your new ride is going to consume 300 guests an hour, it's expansion.

Now subtract the hit Animal Kingdom is going to take for 4-5 years with the entire dinoland area and attractions closed

 

[Andrew25]

Now subtract the hit Animal Kingdom is going to take for 4-5 years with the entire dinoland area and attractions closed

growing pains that can be reduced with entertainment lol

 

[FutureCEO]

Indy - South America is a stretch. That's the movie everyone didn't like compared to the others plus there is really no animals in the movie (unless you count bugs and stuff)

Encanto - that one scene in the movie I assume is what they are after

Coco - I'm assuming the dogs and the gyphron in the movie. Though I hope it's not quite as colorful (the two animals) as the movie.

 

[GhostHost1000]

growing pains that can be reduced with entertainment lol

Like the pole dancers at Epcot but in animal costumes?

 

[Timothy_Q]

Yes. But there will also be an actual ride count increase at DAK, DHS, and MK. Meanwhile all we can afford at Epcot is to let GM redo a ride.

What's happening at DHS?

 

[GhostHost1000]

Indy - South America is a stretch. That's the movie everyone didn't like compared to the others plus there is really no animals in the movie (unless you count bugs and stuff)

Encanto - that one scene in the movie I assume is what they are after

Coco - I'm assuming the dogs and the gyphron in the movie. Though I hope it's not quite as colorful (the two animals) as the movie.

Encanto and Coco is something they want in the parks for more culture representation. Think of all the other popular Disney movies without any attraction that might be as or more popular.

 

[ToTBellHop]

What's happening at DHS?

It’s getting bigger.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

Indy - South America is a stretch. That's the movie everyone didn't like compared to the others plus there is really no animals in the movie (unless you count bugs and stuff)

It works great at DisneySea (Mayan temple and all). And it was built before that movie and has no connection thereto. In fact, neither Indy ride is based on a movie, so this doesn’t have to be, either. But there are ancient Mayan temples related to reverence for animals, etc.

 

[pigglewiggle]

Indy = Snakes.

A live reptile section would be great actually.

 

[flyerjab]

Keep in mind that all the attractions that are adding also won't be impacted for weather since they're covered or indoors. Which also helps capacity.

Man I can’t keep up with the posts in this thread lol. Just wanted to add I agree with this post and the other posts regarding improving attractions.

As much as people on the boards loved the dinosaur area of the park, refurbing Dinosaur to Indy with modern day theming and effects, as well as adding an Encanto dark ride and a Coco-themed area will without a doubt increase capacity at this park. Use of popular IP within DAK will help will help drive attendance.

For now, all three rides are indoor or covered, something else this park desperately needs. And don’t forget, several people have indicated that another big ride is slated for this park. And I am betting on another stab at a night time show when this land debuts (if not before).

Overall, this refurb/expansion will also hopefully make this a full day park again

 

[pigglewiggle]

We must be the only family that sees AK as already a full day park. In fact we spend 2 days and nights if open.

 

[doctornick]

If your current ride is consuming 100 guests an hour and your new ride is going to consume 300 guests an hour, it's expansion.

When it comes to Dinosaur at least, that ride is already fully utilized. It's not like it is ever really walk-on and has empty unused seats. At most, you could argue that a more popular IJA would have more guests occupied in the queue but that's not an expansion.

 

[MR.Dis]

Now subtract the hit Animal Kingdom is going to take for 4-5 years with the entire dinoland area and attractions closed

Not much, only one attraction--LOL. However, Countdown to Extinction need not be interrupted while developing since the work could be walled off from Countdown. The track system of Countdown is the same as the Indy ride in Disneyland (even the costumes the cast members are the same-or were a few years ago). That is why it has often been rumored that Countdown would be changed over to Indy.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Not much, only one attraction--LOL. However, Countdown to Extinction need not be interrupted while developing since the work could be walled off from Countdown. The track system of Countdown is the same as the Indy ride in Disneyland (even the costumes the cast members are the same-or were a few years ago). That is why it has often been rumored that Countdown would be changed over to Indy.

AFAIK, they would close all of Dinoland at once. It could theoretically reopen in phases if they want.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Not much, only one attraction--LOL. However, Countdown to Extinction need not be interrupted while developing since the work could be walled off from Countdown. The track system of Countdown is the same as the Indy ride in Disneyland (even the costumes the cast members are the same-or were a few years ago). That is why it has often been rumored that Countdown would be changed over to Indy.

Depends on how they do this plus they plan to redo it’s a bugs life. Another attraction. They can’t afford to be down any when they need so many more now