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News Flights of Wonder closing and replaced by 'UP! A Great Bird Adventure'
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Cmdr_Crimson
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sedati
Well-Known Member
Before anyone else puts it out there, and begging preemptively for this not to become a term used here:
Disney’s AnIPal Kingdom.
I was sad that in two trips I was never able to catch Flights of Wonder (or Lion King.) I can see plenty of ways this new version could sit comfortably within DAK. We’ll have to wait and see.
Disney’s AnIPal Kingdom.
I was sad that in two trips I was never able to catch Flights of Wonder (or Lion King.) I can see plenty of ways this new version could sit comfortably within DAK. We’ll have to wait and see.
John park hopper
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We were lucky to see Flights of wonder twice in May, and in 1998 when it opened. My DW loves birds sorry to see another attraction close hope the replacement is as good
fuentesalex
Active Member
It sounds like I’m going to be in the minority here, but I welcome this change. The show will still be educational and about birds. UP is already integrated in the park with Wilderness Explorers. This may end up as a nice extension of that experience.
Also, the whole tacky tour group guide skit was getting really old. It was funny the first few times. Not so much anymore.
Also, the whole tacky tour group guide skit was getting really old. It was funny the first few times. Not so much anymore.
Prototype82
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I hate everything.
brb1006
Well-Known Member
The only one missing is Carl Fredericksen.
wdwgreek
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I just sighed so loud. Really, why does an attraction about birds need an IP?
flyerjab
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I am beginning to fear the day they make a princess movie about an African princess. And not because I think that it is a bad idea for an animated film. It would probably make for a great princess movie. Undoubtedly, I now know that it will inevitably lead to said princess setting up shop in Harambe...and that will suck.
I am not against IP integration as others are, but at some point you have to ask ‘REALLY, IS IT REALLY NECESSARY THERE?
I am not against IP integration as others are, but at some point you have to ask ‘REALLY, IS IT REALLY NECESSARY THERE?
Cmdr_Crimson
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I don't think it is the End of Guano Joe...I think they will re-imagine the character as Russell's Wilderness Explorer Troop Leader instead...
I guess there is a reasonable chance this won't be terrible. I'm not surprised at the update, I guess. In the summer of 2016, there was a bird show at the Brookfield Zoo (Chicago area) that was virtually the same as Flights of Wonder, except that the Guano Joe character didn't have such a name or a backstory -- it was just a naive "trainee" who was still afraid of birds. But the pacing, the bird behaviors, the "surprises" were all the same. So now Disney is adding something to the show that nobody can replicate. I get it -- seems forced, but then again, so did "Guano Joe".
ford91exploder
Resident Curmudgeon
Because WDW is about marketing BRANDS. not about creating unique experiences anymore.
What do you expect from a guy who spent his whole career pushing overpriced plastic junk.
Cmdr_Crimson
Well-Known Member
It still plays over there during the summer...
I couldn't remember if it was there this past summer -- my membership lapsed and we didn't re-up until October.
I was really amazed at just how similar the show was to FoW. Even my 7 year old was able to predict exactly what would happen with each segment.
Tavernacle12
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This seems like it might just be the same general show reimagined? It's a shame to lose it, but right now it seems like it's more of a name change than a content change.
I'm curious how the characters are integrated. I'd assume it's have to be via TVs. I can't imagine them working well as foam heads with the birds (and that'd require a talking Russel head presumably) and animatronics seem too expensive.
I'm curious how the characters are integrated. I'd assume it's have to be via TVs. I can't imagine them working well as foam heads with the birds (and that'd require a talking Russel head presumably) and animatronics seem too expensive.
RSoxNo1
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This predated my tracking this stuff, but there was a Jim Hill rumor about this at least 5 years ago.
Edit: 2010 Unofficial Guide. Here's the page.
Lets Respect
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This sounds like a cute idea. I don't see the problem with adding IP to a bird show. It can still be educational
