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

[ToTBellHop]

Disney hasn't announced a schedule of when they make announcements.

Let’s hope they release a Schedule for the Schedule of Announcements of the Construction Schedule with a Scheduled Opening Date.

 

[rle4lunch]

The museum setting of the current dino ride would bode well for Indy's "it belongs in a museum" mantra..

 

[C33Mom]

The main thing that makes me optimistic for this is our insiders’ suggestion that it’ll be “plussed” compared to the existing versions.

Since the track layout is essentially the same, I’m wondering if this could also mean one or more compelling pre-shows that make it more of a multi-part experience per the current trend…

Maybe unpopular opinion to find it compelling (I love it) but Dinosaur does have a pre-show where they can force people who pay for LL’s to stand through and watch, then queue for another 5-20m after, depending on how the ride is operating. I would be surprised if Disney builds any more D/E tickets without pre shows, because it does help absorb capacity and get people less angry about waiting even after buying LL… I guess they built 7DMT without one and Tron’s is like 30 seconds…but it does get people into that second line.

 

[abaker1975]

The main thing that makes me optimistic for this is our insiders’ suggestion that it’ll be “plussed” compared to the existing versions.

Since the track layout is essentially the same, I’m wondering if this could also mean one or more compelling pre-shows that make it more of a multi-part experience per the current trend…

Hadn't realized there was a suggestion that AK's Indy ride will be "plussed" when compared to DL and DS. It is great news to hear.

 

[Coaster Lover]

The museum setting of the current dino ride would bode well for Indy's "it belongs in a museum" mantra..

I feel like the museum setting of the current queue will need to be more or less gutted and rebuilt. It seems that the plan (based on the artwork) is that you will be entering an Aztec temple in Tropical America and the current aesthetic doesn't align with that at all. It would be nice to see the Exhibit Hall area of the queue (with the Carnosaur skeleton) converted to look like a temple anti-chamber with a collapsed roof (with an artificial [screen based] ceiling designed to make it look like you are looking out into the open sky).

 

[Timothy_Q]

It would be nice to see the Exhibit Hall area of the queue (with the Carnosaur skeleton) converted to look like a temple anti-chamber with a collapsed roof (with an artificial [screen based] ceiling designed to make it look like you are looking out into the open sky).

Similar idea in SDL's Soaring queue

 

[SteveAZee]

So when is work going To be announced for this land. Shirley can’t be long now

FTFY. (and don't call me Shirley)

 

[Steamboat71]

Is there any chance that some of the Dinosaurs will be featured in the new Indy ride? It wouldn't be much of a stretch if he's already looking for a "mythical beast", and it would save the company money.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Is there any chance that some of the Dinosaurs will be featured in the new Indy ride? It wouldn't be much of a stretch if he's already looking for a "mythical beast", and it would save the company money.

No dinos.

 

[Moth]

Is there any chance that some of the Dinosaurs will be featured in the new Indy ride? It wouldn't be much of a stretch if he's already looking for a "mythical beast", and it would save the company money.

"This is not our dino(saur ride because there won't be dinos but there might be a giant feathered snake and that's cool ngl)"

 

[KDM31091]

No dinos.

Not even a small easter egg?

 

[The Leader of the Club]

Not even a small easter egg?

I’m sure there will be some Easter egg for Dinosaur, but definitely not a full scale animatronic.

Maybe a letter from the Dino Institute in the queue somewhere.

 

[Gusey]

But will they keep the mayo, mustard and ketchup pipes?

 

[Loose Pebble]

But will they keep the mayo, mustard and ketchup pipes?

It will be changed to crema, aji amarillo, and salsa roja

 

[Brer Panther]

How much are you willing to bet the only reason they're replacing Dinosaur because they don't want to keep maintaining the animatronics?

 

[ToTBellHop]

How much are you willing to bet the only reason they're replacing Dinosaur because they don't want to keep maintaining the animatronics?

Indy will have a huge maintenance budget.

 

[JD80]

How much are you willing to bet the only reason they're replacing Dinosaur because they don't want to keep maintaining the animatronics?

I will bet the house that this is not the reason.

 

[marni1971]

Expect phased closings to begin in around six weeks or so.

 

[Horizons '83]

Expect phased closings to begin in around six weeks or so.

Good to see you posting again Martin, hope all is well

 

[FigmentFan82]

How much are you willing to bet the only reason they're replacing Dinosaur because they don't want to keep maintaining the animatronics?

not much. to me this re-theme seems to come from a place of knowing that Indy (at least the ride version) is way more popular than Dinosaur. i'm curious how DL Indy merch sells vs Dino merch. how many more LLSP could they potentially sell for Indy vs Dino?