doctornick
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The presentation was very clear and direct in how it addressed the criticism about IJ and Encanto not fitting DAK. They went out of the way to mention the animal aspects for the rides.
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DAK 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal Kingdom
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The presentation was very clear and direct in how it addressed the criticism about IJ and Encanto not fitting DAK. They went out of the way to mention the animal aspects for the rides.
GoofGoof
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The Indy ride at DL is one of the most popular rides in the park still and that’s a park with a whole lot more attractions than AK. This ride won’t be a clone of that one but the IP is still very popular.
doctornick
Well-Known Member
I still don’t understand why it couldn’t be kept. Perhaps just switching to an archaeology vs paleontology theme to go with Indy more. It was the best playground of the sort that Disney had.I know this isn’t a big deal to everyone, but this really bums me out. This is a favorite of all my kids, and it wasn’t unusual for us to spend a couple hours there each visit.
And I’m still salty they removed the HISTK playground.
Anyway, it always seemed busy…I can’t imagine it had low guest satisfaction scores. Guess you can’t monetize a playground though….
Or put a banana down next to it.
Rteetz
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I am also curious in the model it shows a path behind the current Dinosaur shop and restrooms that is currently backstage. This path we usually run out during the Marathon to leave Animal Kingdom. It does show people walking back there tho.
radiorae
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I know people are hating on the carousel, but I think it’ll be really nice. From a practical perspective, the area will need something for the kids who can’t ride Indy and are waiting for the rest of the family to finish riding before everyone hits Encanto. On the artsy side, it’s really hard to find a wooden carousel these days; most are fiberglass. And the woodcarver “theme” fits the aesthetic. Add in a fun light package and some light music and it’ll be a nice compliment to the land.
(Drew’s photo, not mine)
(Drew’s photo, not mine)
GoofGoof
Premium Member
I can’t see how this isn’t viewed as a nice upgrade to what was there. Dinosaur was a good ride but a lot of long stretches of dark. Indy has the potential to be an upgrade. Even if the Encanto ride is just average (it has the potential to be much better than that) it will be light years better than Primeval Whirl a spinner and some carnival games. Huge upgrade. Trading the playground for a carousel should be a wash for all but really young kids. All-in the look and feel of the land will fit a lot better when compared to the rest of the park. The only downside I see is that it’s not a large upgrade in capacity for a park that needs more rides. I assume in an average day more people will ride these 2 rides plus carousel than the 3 rides lost, but not a large gain in capacity. This would have been less of an issue if the Lion King ride happened too.
Yep it's a great playground, will be a shame to see it go. Monsters Inc. at Studios appears to have some type of playground in the concept art.I know this isn’t a big deal to everyone, but this really bums me out. This is a favorite of all my kids, and it wasn’t unusual for us to spend a couple hours there each visit.
And I’m still salty they removed the HISTK playground.
Anyway, it always seemed busy…I can’t imagine it had low guest satisfaction scores. Guess you can’t monetize a playground though….
cdunlap
Well-Known Member
Well, now that we have a theme of Maya mythology, it kind of does, considering that a lot of Maya myths have anthropomorphic animals as characters. The Popol Vuh, the Maya creation story, alone has twin monkey gods, a macaw with jewels for eyes and teeth, and Camazotz, a bat god. There’s also Kukulkan, the feathered serpent.
Were we even thinking it's a boat ride?! I am fairly certain its trackless, unless its been switched out for omnimover.
cdunlap
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I think some people thought it would be a boat ride
Rteetz
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@Drew the Disney Dude did say boat ride during the presentation so I think there was some confusion on that.
PREMiERdrum
Well-Known Member
It definitely spent some dev time as a boat ride, after initially being sketched out as trackless... myself and others were hearing that as recently as a few months ago.
radiorae
Well-Known Member
In their defense, there were a LOT of boats at last night’s panel.
Captain Barbossa
Well-Known Member
Bruce said the ride vehicle would be “furniture” inside the house. So unless the ride story is about the impacts of flooding due to torrential downpours and the importance of having a good flood insurance policy, I don’t think it’s going to be water based.
What are you hearing its current ride system is?
