thelookingglass
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Well then I guess like 2/3rds of the rides at WDW have no story.
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Goodbye Poachers?
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Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
Good riddance.
WDWFanatic
Active Member
I wont miss the storyline either, but i did like that burst of acceleration in that truck bouncing all over the place when we were going after the poachers. It made us laugh so much as we bounced into eachother.:ROFLOL:
I remember the airplane being sold at mousesurplus some time ago. I only remember seeing the poacher jeep run twice in all the times i went. I hate when effects are not kept up.
I remember the airplane being sold at mousesurplus some time ago. I only remember seeing the poacher jeep run twice in all the times i went. I hate when effects are not kept up.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
This would make the most sense, however I'm not sure how accessible the area is to the zebra's current backstage area.
It's nahtazu!
Well many on here have asked for the closure of Primeval Whirl. I'd say it's been closed 20% of the time since EE opened... that's addition by subtraction.
In other news, this park needs 2-3 more rides and it needs them 3-5 years ago.
Can someone fill me in on this original story line? As another poster said, it seems quite morbid for a non-thrill Disney ride....Anyways, I hope they add another story instead of just dropping the story and turning it into a generic safari ride.
The original story line prior to park opening was that poachers killed the Matriach of the elephant herd (Big Red), but her baby (Little Red) survived.
By opening day, this story line had been modified with both elephants surviving. Slight changes to the ending saw a cast member waving by a plane saying that the elephants were ok, this shifted to Little Red in the back of a jeep and confirmation over the speaker from Warden Wilson Mateau (spelling?) that the elephants were ok.
The Warden and Miss Jobson dialogue was removed a few years ago, but I believe both are still featured in the queue video.
baymenxpac
Well-Known Member
this kind of bums me out. i thought the storyline saved it from being a "oh, boy! let's go see animals" attraction, even though that's essentially what it is. it just gave a nice little twist to it.
i just hope they don't kill the radio/musical interlude part. that's my favorite
i just hope they don't kill the radio/musical interlude part. that's my favorite
jakeman
Well-Known Member
If they make it a direct extension of the savannah they wouldn't be any further off than they are now. It would just be a little extra room for them to wander (and by extension any other animals in that part of the savannah).
If it's a completely new habitat, as I said, there doesn't seem to be much room there for support structures.
RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
My understanding is that the Zebras get violent with the babies of other species (as was mentioned earlier) so they would probably have to be separate from the other species.
Captain Neo
Well-Known Member
Strange I thought this already happened a few years ago?
They should probably leave the geysers and waterfalls and just change the look of the area if possible.
They should probably leave the geysers and waterfalls and just change the look of the area if possible.
Slowjack
Well-Known Member
I agree completely. The jeep and live CM were pretty cool, although I enjoyed one trip in which we caught the CM tying his shoe. As it stands, it's sort of like someone telling you something cool is going on behind a curtain but not opening it.
I think the storyline was put in place mainly as a back-up for when there are few animals out, but the thing is, I've ridden when that happens, and it's still dull even with the story.
Master Gracey
Well-Known Member
In fact, the corpse also included a bird feeder just out of view of the guests so it looked like birds were picking at the corpse. SO MUCH BETTER THAN WHAT WE NOW HAVE!
Yes Pumbas Nakasak, as story fades farther and farther away, Animal Kingdom will become just what everyone initially though it was, just another zoo. This is just sad.
wizards8507
Active Member
Why does it need "saving" from such an attraction, as if that would make it somehow deficient?
wizards8507
Active Member
You're right. After ending the story on Kilimanjaro Safari they're going to start ripping down all of the rides, shows, and eateries.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Deficient no, zoo yes.
Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Oh gobbos on the case
Captain Hank
Well-Known Member
...I like the poacher storyline. :lookaroun Not to say that I'm a fan of the current iteration of the story/script, but I don't want to see the storyline chucked completely. For one, it provides filler in non-animal areas and in some cases where animals could be present but aren't visible. It *shouldn't* intrude on the animal viewing, unless there happens to be an animal right near the smashed gates--which there rarely is. Second, it does present a real conservation issue. While poaching isn't quite as big of a problem as it once was, it's still very much present.
It makes the experience more than just riding on a jeep and seeing animals. If delivered right, it puts Guests in the middle of an unexpected adventure. It does depend a lot on the driver, however, especially in the current version. Lots of Guests, especially younger Guests, really respond to the poacher storyline.
Finally, I just don't see the logistics working out on this one. It would take a lot of work (and money) to make the poacher scene into a habitable area. Plus, there would have to be a long full ride closure as there's no alternate way to get to the unload area. Kilimanjaro Safaris is already very, very highly rated by Guests. I just don't think that the Company would want to make such an investment for not much of a gain.
It makes the experience more than just riding on a jeep and seeing animals. If delivered right, it puts Guests in the middle of an unexpected adventure. It does depend a lot on the driver, however, especially in the current version. Lots of Guests, especially younger Guests, really respond to the poacher storyline.
Finally, I just don't see the logistics working out on this one. It would take a lot of work (and money) to make the poacher scene into a habitable area. Plus, there would have to be a long full ride closure as there's no alternate way to get to the unload area. Kilimanjaro Safaris is already very, very highly rated by Guests. I just don't think that the Company would want to make such an investment for not much of a gain.
duran385
New Member
Totally agree
Skip
Well-Known Member
Someone's gotta have a pic of Big Red - been searching for one for ages. What was the reaction of the driver to seeing the poor corpse?
Indifferent on the complete removal of the storyline. The original version with the actors and all of the effects functioning was excellent, but the newer incarnation is so watered down that I don't think I'd miss it.
Indifferent on the complete removal of the storyline. The original version with the actors and all of the effects functioning was excellent, but the newer incarnation is so watered down that I don't think I'd miss it.
wdwfanatic4yrs
Member
hope this is true, can't stand the whole poachers theme :sohappy:
