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

[JackCH]

No doubt, but a short-form video on-site or Disney Parks Blog article before then would be awesome!

I'd love to at least get a glimpse of what the ride system for Encanto will be.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I feel like the next big update for Tropical Americas will be at Destination D23.

Talk is cheap and Disney is good at talking about stuff.

 

[lazyboy97o]

It's a strategic decision to bring "classic" Nintendo first before expanding characters throughout the resort. Let people know that Universal is the home of Nintendo, then start to bring stuff like Pokemon & Zelda later on.

There was a very real chance of Pokémon and Zelda opening before Mario and Donkey Kong in Florida. The strategic decision was moving Epic Universe up to 2023 that changed that, not something specific to Nintendo.

 

[MisterPenguin]

This is the Tropical America thread.

 

[Gusey]

 

[Disstevefan1]

Get used to the hedges. They will be there for the next three years at least

 

[Gusey]

Get used to the hedges. They will be there for the next three years at least

Is it odd that they're using wheely hedges instead of actual construction walls? Did they lose them after Epcot?

 

[Ichabod Crane]

This is the Tropical America thread.

“Sir, this is a -“ hey wait a minute

 

[Disstevefan1]

Is it odd that they're using wheely hedges instead of actual construction walls? Did they lose them after Epcot?

I think the EPCOT walls are still backstage at EPCOT as they will eventually have to put them up again when they demolish the plater and ground lighting to put in a big beautiful fountain.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Is it odd that they're using wheely hedges instead of actual construction walls? Did they lose them after Epcot?

I think it's just that they're focusing on removing theming right now, they started with almost entirely planters and now that's the only chunk. At this point it seems they're just replacing one section each night. Should be fully walls tomorrow, not unusual for a project this vast