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

[Biff215]

It’s still popular. Gets at least a 30 minute or longer wait daily. I wouldn’t call that unpopular honestly, but apparently Disney doesn’t care

It’s often quite less though, and even that 30+ posted wait isn’t usually accurate. Its location doesn’t help but it’s also on the scary side for some. Compare it to Indy’s popularity at DL and it doesn’t stand a chance unfortunately.

I truly hate to see it (and the land) go but they clearly gave up on it. While anything new should be an addition, not a replacement, this is the easy way out for Disney. We can only hope it turns out to be an improvement.

 

[DCBaker]

Concept art for Indiana Jones attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

 

[Moth]

IP CAROUSEL LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[DCBaker]

Concept art for Encanto attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

 

[Consumer]

Concept art for Indiana Jones attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

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You Walt Disney Worlders can complain all you want, but this is the best thing to happen to the park since Expedition Everest. Indiana Jones blows Dinosaur out of the water in every conceivable way. I've never been that tempted to go to WDW, but this is the kind of addition that would actually push me over the edge. I'm hyped for this.

 

[DCBaker]

IP CAROUSEL LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

Concept art for Carousel:

 

[HonorableMention]

Concept art for Indiana Jones attraction coming to Animal Kingdom:

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Knew it was coming but still sad anyway. Realistically this makes the most sense but I will always love Dinosaur despite its issues and clunkiness.

I personally think it had some unique thrills independent of IJA, and was great for non-coaster folks who wanted something intense. Plus it’s a legitimately scary adventure ride, something I don’t think we’ll see Disney make again.

 

[Doberge]

What's the carousel theme?

 

[doctornick]

Happy for Monstropolis but the land needs more than a suspended coaster. Hopefully they have more planned than that because they really need more kid friendly rides.

 

[Kobe!!]

2027… at the earliest.

 

[DCBaker]

What's the carousel theme?

Per Disney: A woodcarver has created a giant working carousel featuring his favorite animals from Disney stories.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

seems like everything will be demolished and started from scratch except for Dinosaur...I don't see them just re-theming the existing merch and food and bev locations. also RIP Triceratop Spin.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Per Disney: A woodcarver has created a giant working carousel featuring his favorite animals from Disney stories.

That might be dumber than the other carousel backstory at Walt Disney World.

 

[Epcot81Fan]

Ah yes, Animal Kingdom, celebrating people’s sacred relationship with the animal world.

Nothing embodies that spirit more than the timeless stories of Encanto and Indiana Jones.

 

[doctornick]

seems like everything will be demolished and started from scratch except for Dinosaur...I don't see them just re-theming the existing merch and food and bev locations. also RIP Triceratop Spin.

Still don't understand why they wouldn't use the ride mechanics for TS somewhere else. Such a waste especially when the park needs more rides.

 

[doctornick]

So it certainly sounds like they took great care to ensuring that the IJ and Encanto attractions with harmonize with DAK. I know that it won't satisfy the doubters but they made the effort to point out the aspects of the rides that fit with the park.

Encanto taking place largely in Antonio's room always seemed like a no brainer.

 

[UNCgolf]

Still don't understand why they wouldn't use the ride mechanics for TS somewhere else. Such a waste especially when the park needs more rides.

Or move it to DHS.

 

[doctornick]

Or move it to the DHS.

I'd certainly be fine with that too. And honestly if they were thinking about doing so, it would be such a minor thing that they wouldn't announce it at a situation like this. That would be more of a blog level report so who knows, maybe we'll see it happen...

 

[UNCgolf]

I'd certainly be fine with that too. And honestly if they were thinking about doing so, it would be such a minor thing that they wouldn't announce it at a situation like this. That would be more of a blog level report so who knows, maybe we'll see it happen...

It would be a great add to TSL.

I just don't think there's anywhere they can actually put it there since they did such a poor job with space utilization when they built it.

 

[Horizonsfan]

Still wish they would give Triceratops spin a reskin and move it elsewhere in the park. I'd love for them to announce that next year at Destination D, but I won't hold my breath lol.

What they showed tonight looks very promising for the land's quality. Fidelity to the park's ideals is still TBD.