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

[DisneyHead123]

They are going to look like this - View attachment 811557

Oh ok, I hadn’t seen this. I rescind my earlier comment then! I just assumed they would be shiny polished Disney figures.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Exactly what I was hoping for! I really like the worn paint detailing. This fits Animal Kingdom's "lived-in" aesthetic well.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Would my kid get excited to ride a carousel at Disney if the seats were all just standard carousel horses? Meh... maybe? Would my kid get excited to ride a carousel at Disney if they had the chance to ride on some of their favorite Disney characters? Heck yeah!

You’ll be able to test that out in 2027. Magic Kingdom vs. DAK.

 

[Coaster Lover]

You’ll be able to test that out in 2027. Magic Kingdom vs. DAK.

I mean, I sorta tested it this summer with our Ohio trip... the carousel at Kings Island? Traditional horses... kids had no interest in riding... the carousel at the Cincinnati Zoo (which we went to the next day)? Every seat a unique zoo animal... kids insisted on riding twice...

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I mean, I sorta tested it this summer with our Ohio trip... the carousel at Kings Island? Traditional horses... kids had no interest in riding... the carousel at the Cincinnati Zoo (which we went to the next day)? Every seat a unique zoo animal... kids insisted on riding twice...

I think I’m a little confused - nobody is saying there shouldn’t be a variety of animals on the DAK carousel?

I also don’t think we need to replace the horses on King Arthur’s Carousel either.

 

[cjkeating]

They are going to look like this - View attachment 811557

I hope they all look as derpy as Kevin looks here as it will amuse me so much.

 

[gorillaball]

Do you mean Silver Dollar City? Cause they are a great example of what a theme park can be - and you can still see portions of the Osbourne Lights there!

Silver Dollar City is nice, I go every year. Silver Dollar City should not be compared to Disney under any wild scenario of any form. If that’s what Disney would be without IP then give me IP on every bench or sidewalk or curb.

The point is an attraction is not good or bad because it does or doesn’t have IP. We should all know that by now.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Silver Dollar City should not be compared to Disney under any wild scenario of any form.

Well they are both theme parks - there are some easy comparisons to make haha.

I think Herschend has leveled up and Disney has lowered the bar enough that it’s pretty easy to make comparisons sometimes.

 

[Quietmouse]

silver dollar city is a slightly upgraded dolly wood and that’s not saying much.

To compare silver dollar city, to Disney world is like comparing dollar tree to Costco.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

silver dollar city is a slightly upgraded dolly wood and that’s not saying much.

They are both owned by Herschend - a family owned entertainment company. I’m not sure what you don’t like about the Herschend Parks or Holiday World?

 

[Quietmouse]

They are both owned by Herschend - a family owned entertainment company. I’m not sure what you don’t like about the Herschend Parks or Holiday World?

I think they they are definitely in a tier or their own, above six flags , cedar fair / point - I would say they are most comparable to knotts.

But to compare them to Disney is insane.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I would say they are most comparable to knotts.

But to compare them to Disney is insane.

The comparison to Knotts I agree with (which is a Cedar Fair park). They all have great trains that’s for sure! A priority for me.

I’m not sure what is insane about the comparison?

 

[MisterPenguin]

I mean, I sorta tested it this summer with our Ohio trip... the carousel at Kings Island? Traditional horses... kids had no interest in riding... the carousel at the Cincinnati Zoo (which we went to the next day)? Every seat a unique zoo animal... kids insisted on riding twice...

 

[MLevell]

If we are going to have a carousel where every seat is themed to a 'Disney Animal' in the land replacing Dinoland I'm going to be a little disappointed if one of the seats isn't themed to Aladar.

 

[The Leader of the Club]

If we are going to have a carousel where every seat is themed to a 'Disney Animal' in the land replacing Dinoland I'm going to be a little disappointed if one of the seats isn't themed to Aladar.

The last seat to be chosen, every ride

 

[Haymarket2008]

The carousel looks great in isolation. Would work better in Discovery Island.

 

[KDM31091]

Ironically, the Carousel is the most fitting for the park out of all of the additions, despite it getting the least amount of hype.

Hopefully, they'll at least throw us a dinosaur on the carousel.

 

[J4546]

carousel would be great in DAW where the aladdin spinner is

 

[marni1971]

Hmmm.

 

[WeNamedTheDogIndiana]

Hmmm.

Hmmm?