JD80
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I'm a page behind but:
From Touring Plans: https://touringplans.com/hollywood-studios/attractions/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway
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News 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal Kingdom
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I'm a page behind but:
From Touring Plans: https://touringplans.com/hollywood-studios/attractions/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway
Yes it would. This is a perfect idea! Easy retrofit with enough space for a M&G and shop.
A furries film festival. lol
That would be fun to incorporate. Do the seats currently feature a binaural speaker system? I haven't set foot in there since the days of Sounds Dangerous. Always seemed a waste of a building and time on our visits.
Quick someone get Mickey on the phone! Let's get this hail mary pitch a-rolling!
McMickeyWorld
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Furry?
Advisable Joseph
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That was pretty much the original blue sky idea. This is the first panel, with Moana:
I'd have to track down the more recent panel, but think more Ranger Rick than DuckTales.
The idea that it will be a book report attraction, or that you would need to see the movie first, is just an expression of frustration, I think.
Hey, at least Zootopians can strip, walk on all fours and look somewhat like their real counterparts, to an original Lion King degree, unlike A Bug's Life characters who often don't even have the correct number of limbs
.Advisable Joseph
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It's also a top ride for Hollywood Studios at Theme Park Tourist:
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The Leader of the Club
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Late night musings about the Tree of Life:
If Disney gutted the Bugs theater space, could it fit a flat ride like the Poppins attraction?
I think having a teacup-esque ride through various biomes using projection mapping might be a better use for the space than another 3-D show.
If Disney gutted the Bugs theater space, could it fit a flat ride like the Poppins attraction?
I think having a teacup-esque ride through various biomes using projection mapping might be a better use for the space than another 3-D show.
doctornick
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IMHO continuous running shows (whether 4D movies or AA performances) are key parts of Disney parks by allowing for attractions you can do with smaller waits. ITTBAB is the only one of that sort in DAK and is way more beneficial than a flat ride that would have limited capacity. Its one of the things that makes MK so much easier to tour since every land there has a show you can easily jump into if lines are too long or you have limited time before a dinner reservation or you just want to get out of the sun/rain.
IMHO WDW needs more continuously running shows. DHS in particular could really benefit from them (as opposed to the live performance/fewer per day shows that it is heavy on, though it does have Muppets). But honestly some type of show like that would be useful in other parts of DAK too; in particular, it's the type of thing that would make Pandora work better.
PREMiERdrum
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News this morning.
Approved, funded, and moving forward for AK:
- Conversion of Dinosaur to Indy. New storyline, ties will to AK.
- Encanto boat ride. Nothing firm on story, assuming the animal angle will be played up via Antonio.
- Coco-inspired carousel roughly on The Boneyard site. Should be visually stunning in Mexican folk art style, will add nice kinesis to the area.
- Small animal habitats scattered throughout gardens that bridge Encanto's facade to the town square hub.
- Re-theme and expansion of Restaurantosaurus, expecting somewhat-Americanized take on Mexican and Central American fare.
- Expecting minimal changes to the current Chester & Hesters shop, restroom facilities, and walk-up food options.
- Transition of the land will happen at the current Dinoland bridge to the west and after the Theater in the Wild to the east.
- No operational impacts to the Nemo show are expected.
- Access to the Theater in the Wild and the southern amphitheater will remain unobstructed.
- Work timeline will be staggered, but I'm still working for clarity. Earlier info suggested that work would start offstage first in the old PW site, keeping Dinosaur open for the first phase of construction.
Approved, funded, and moving forward for AK:
- Conversion of Dinosaur to Indy. New storyline, ties will to AK.
- Encanto boat ride. Nothing firm on story, assuming the animal angle will be played up via Antonio.
- Coco-inspired carousel roughly on The Boneyard site. Should be visually stunning in Mexican folk art style, will add nice kinesis to the area.
- Small animal habitats scattered throughout gardens that bridge Encanto's facade to the town square hub.
- Re-theme and expansion of Restaurantosaurus, expecting somewhat-Americanized take on Mexican and Central American fare.
- Expecting minimal changes to the current Chester & Hesters shop, restroom facilities, and walk-up food options.
- Transition of the land will happen at the current Dinoland bridge to the west and after the Theater in the Wild to the east.
- No operational impacts to the Nemo show are expected.
- Access to the Theater in the Wild and the southern amphitheater will remain unobstructed.
- Work timeline will be staggered, but I'm still working for clarity. Earlier info suggested that work would start offstage first in the old PW site, keeping Dinosaur open for the first phase of construction.
doctornick
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I would have no problem with a boat ride for Encanto (I'm assuming something on the level of POTC/IASW) but seems like an odd choice for the property. Especially if the conceit is that we are touring the casita itself.
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Disgruntled Walt
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Very interesting. Is this the first mention of Encanto being a boat ride?
Yeah, even tho some would think LPS 'trackless' rides are overused, it would have been perfect for a Mystic-Manor-like set up.
But if its more like Shanghai PotC and less like NRJ, that'd be fine.
AFAIK, yes. Insiders were saying "dark ride" which could be many things.
Disgruntled Walt
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@Moth Some updates for the Rumor Tracker!
@HenryMystic ...
Animal Kingdom:
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Animal Kingdom:
- Tropical America’s replacing Dinoland
- Indiana Jones Adventure,
- Encanto dark ride,
- Central American animals throughout the land
- Indiana Jones Adventure,
Rumor - WDW Rumor Tracker - Revenge of the Fifth (Supercharge of $60 Billion Edition)
Fixed up some stuff! Added some stuff! Stuff!
PREMiERdrum
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That's how it has been classified thus far. I don't think that the plan has changed, I just think that the "Dark Ride" designation didn't mention the conveyance.
FWIW anyone I've talked to is tightlipped on the particular mechanics beyond "boat/water," so there are several different ways this could go. We should know in 4 months... hopefully.
And if the LK ride is also a boat... that's a lot of boats.
Like adding a Moana boat ride next to JC and PotC.
boatsboatsboatsboatsboatsboats
Disgruntled Walt
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Disgruntled Walt
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They decided to base the ride on the death scene of Mirabel's grandfather, rather than exploring the magical house.
ChewbaccaYourMum
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WOW, what a news dump!
I'm very optimistic and excited for this. Could be because Indiana Jones is my favorite movie character of all time...
The confirmation of animal habitats throughout is awesome to hear!