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

[KDM31091]

It would seem unnecessary to close the entire dinoland at once since the areas are removed from one another. In a park with so few attractions each one counts, especially if bugs life is also going down.

Now, with the imagineering video, did they conclusively state anything on the actual attractions? I saw the model of the area, but no specific mention of one attraction or another

 

[sid35]

Personally I’m not excited about the IP additions, though Indy would be nice (albeit similar to the existing EMV versions). DAK is getting one new attraction which could be enjoyable depending on budget. So long as It’s not another Na’vi.

Similar as in ride system? Or the complete ride from Disneyland? I always imagined dinosaur would Just be themed to IJ and keep the dino's theme!

 

[James Alucobond]

It would seem unnecessary to close the entire dinoland at once since the areas are removed from one another

I would imagine a phased re-opening is more likely than a phased closing.

 

[Jrb1979]

What does that even mean? Why must we be so reductive?

When Disney and Universal build competing expansions, we win. That’s the only metric that matters.

I get the excitement. They finally going to be building new attractions. For my family the flashy rides don't do it for us. IMO their best dark rides were Horizons and World of Motion. Long draw out dark rides with lots of AAs with good story telling.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

I know we are all excited about something new, finally, even though it’ll take about 5 years, but also keep in mind what they show us or sometimes even announce initially rarely ever ends up that way after budget cuts during the project

The scary part is that Bob I will STILL be CEO when this is all completed…

 

[GhostHost1000]

The scary part is that Bob I will STILL be CEO when this is all completed…

Plenty of time to replace Walt’s statue with him

 

[Timothy_Q]

It would seem unnecessary to close the entire dinoland at once since the areas are removed from one another. In a park with so few attractions each one counts, especially if bugs life is also going down.

Redoing the land in 2 phases would mean the project would take twice as long

After the EPCOT redo I don't think anyone wants that again

 

[Mickeynerd17]

My only gripe is ditching dinosaurs entirely.

Maybe I'm the only one here who actually enjoyed DINOSAUR, but if we had to insert IP, couldn't there have been some way to keep dinosaurs in the park? Dinosaur has been my favorite in the park for years and I believe it was both highly underrated and much better than Indy. Disney always did dinosaurs better than Universal and to remove all the dinosaur animatronic rides is a major loss in my book.

That being said, I'm all for more attractions and sincerely hope this ties in to the overall park theme. The alternative will lead DAK into a similar fate as DHS and EPCOT.

 

[The Leader of the Club]

You had no expectations before you entered and were astounded at what you saw.

Astounded?
The only thing that ever astounded me about Dinorama is how on earth something so bad could exist in the same park as Pandora.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Astounded?
The only thing that ever astounded me about Dinorama is how on earth something so bad could exist in the same park as Pandora.

Did you experience the area when it first opened? That's what I was referring to.

 

[FettFan]

The scary part is that Bob I will STILL be CEO when this is all completed…

“I AM the Walt Disney Company!” - Darth Iger

 

[Brer Panther]

So, here's what the new thesis statement of Animal Kingdom is, I suppose...

Welcome to a kingdom of animals and humans… a kingdom ruled by lions, Na'vi, and the Family Madrigal; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, learn, and buy our merchandise.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

The way the site is situated, it would make a ton of sense to start the Encanto show building and backstage facility relocations while the existing land and attractions stay open. Once Zootopia in the ToL opens, they could then pull DL in its entirety offline for 24ish months to complete the project.

 

[Disney Analyst]

My only gripe is ditching dinosaurs entirely.

Maybe I'm the only one here who actually enjoyed DINOSAUR, but if we had to insert IP, couldn't there have been some way to keep dinosaurs in the park? Dinosaur has been my favorite in the park for years and I believe it was both highly underrated and much better than Indy. Disney always did dinosaurs better than Universal and to remove all the dinosaur animatronic rides is a major loss in my book.

That being said, I'm all for more attractions and sincerely hope this ties in to the overall park theme. The alternative will lead DAK into a similar fate as DHS and EPCOT.

Given the premise of the most recent movie… could they not involve time travel or some sort of dinosaur moment in the new Indy version for the ride? Although I’m sure they want this to be younger Indy.

Heck. Even just an archaeology, dinosaur bones moment could be nice touch?

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Whoa, hard to keep up here. Lots to potentially be excited about, except for Dinosaur going away. That still stings.

 

[Jrb1979]

It's great to see new stuff coming but the parks don't need new E-tickets. They need more smaller attractions to fill out the parks.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Snow White loves animals too, that doesn't mean a Snow White ride belongs in Animal Kingdom.

There's a story treatment for a North America themed land that would work, but Pocahontas makes more sense.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I get the excitement. They finally going to be building new attractions. For my family the flashy rides don't do it for us. IMO their best dark rides were Horizons and World of Motion. Long draw out dark rides with lots of AAs with good story telling.

It's surprising you're such a fan of rides such as Horizons and World of Motion these days...

Maybe so but IMO I would take rides like the Hulk over anything Disney has. Then again I love roller coasters more then slow moving dark rides.

I never said it was for me. When my little gets a bit older I would take her. I do have interest in Disney but normally I travel the US visiting multiple theme parks and riding the new coasters. I would take any of the SeaWorld coasters over ROTR any day. I'm just not init to slow moving dark rides at Disney prices.

Cause what draws me most is the attraction not what IP is attached to it. I don't have an emotional attachment to any Disney IP. If I had to pick between a Disney dark ride and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. I would pick Dragster 10 out of 10 times. That physical rush of going 120 mph in 4 secs does more for me then a slow moving dark ride.

While the theming in some parts isn't on par with WDW, IMO they do a better job at balancing thrills with theming then WDW. I would love WDW to add more TOT type attractions and less Remy's. It's one thing I don't get is why so many prefer slow moving themed attractions over themed thrill rides like TOT and Expedition Everest.

It almost seems like you've learned that just posting Disney sucks compared to regional and rollercoaster based parks doesn't get much traction on here.

 

[Magenta Panther]

I believe the Moana boat ride is coming to MK. And that can come sooner than the rest of BBT. It’s a cool ride system.

I guess that means it won't be replacing the Jungle Cruise...

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I guess that means it won't be replacing the Jungle Cruise...

Nothing is replacing the Jungle Cruise.