Rumor Is Indiana Jones Planning an Adventure to Disney's Animal Kingdom?

[Mike S]

It's ironic, isn't it, that run-down Africa and Asia is deemed to be thematic excellence but run-down Americana is deemed to be trash?

No, wait, this requires a meme...

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Because a rundown American carnival is a lot cheaper and takes a lot less effort than what was done for Africa and Asia.

 

[Kman101]

But it has a BACKSTORY! So it's amazzzzing!

I mean, it's clever. For a carnival, they did a great job, I'd love to see Disney do my local carnival, but I don't want this in a park like Animal Kingdom which has gone nowhere but up (for a change at WDW).

 

[peter11435]

Because a rundown American carnival is a lot cheaper and takes a lot less effort than what was done for Africa and Asia.

 

[marni1971]

Not to knock the work, but another example when theme doesn’t translate.

 

[peter11435]

Not to knock the work, but another example when theme doesn’t translate.

Absolutely. The idea was flawed from the beginning.

Just pointing out that while it was a bad idea that doesn’t necessarily make it easy.

 

[smile]

can appreciate some of the underlying ideas, and the execution may be skillful...
but the chosen satire is just too harsh - and yeah, not really a particularly pleasing area to spend much time in.

all else aside, it's obviously not best use of the space

- but we have seen mr. earmmersive refine and approach such ideas more subtly in subsequent, more successful, attempts... so that's good

 

[MotherOfBirds]

The point of all themed lands is to create a convincing fantasy, whether its an enchanted castle or traveling to the other side of the world. C&H and Dinorama are not something that anyone would fantasize about. I'm desperately trying to escape from asphalt, strip malls & tourist traps. If you're going to create a themed experience, make it a place I'd intentionally visit

 

[MisterPenguin]

The point of all themed lands is to create a convincing fantasy, whether its an enchanted castle or traveling to the other side of the world. C&H and Dinorama are not something that anyone would fantasize about. I'm desperately trying to escape from asphalt, strip malls & tourist traps. If you're going to create a themed experience, make it a place I'd intentionally visit

They did that with the Tangled Restrooms!!

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Thanks for sharing. Joe is a genius

 

[Jones14]

I don’t think that Toy Story as a property is completely useless as a themed environment. As an example, I think that the third track version of the load room (I think it’s the design from Tokyo?) in Toy Story Mania is a beautifully designed, transportive area with a lot of nice touches. Entering through the giant door, starting the ride by going under the bed into the game’s box, leaving under a side table, and so on. I really do feel like the size of a toy in that room.

It works far better than the two track version, which feels a lot more like a loading area than Andy’s room. I have a feeling the same principle will be applied when our “backyard” opens as compared to the other versions.

As time goes on, I’m of the mind that maybe a Mermaid Lagoon approach would have served the land better. It would’ve been neat to enter Andy’s house and see the Alien Saucers in the hallway, with the Slinky coaster spilling down the stairs as you walk towards Andy’s room to ride Mania.

 

[Stripes]

At the moment. So many proposals and projects have been thrown into a state of flux recently. See the MK Theatre and Mexico for example.

How long should we expect the turmoil to last? A few months?

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

How long should we expect the turmoil to last? A few months?

Probably right after the UK announcement

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I wonder where the Imagineers went to do their research.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

I wonder where the Imagineers went to do their research.

DAK parking lot.

 

[peter11435]

DAK parking lot.

DAK parking lot is in pretty good shape. But where are several lots around property that are more run down then dinorama. Many resort and park parking lots have reached embarrassing levels of decay. It’s pretty bad when Walmart parking lots are better maintained and landscaped than those at WDW.

 

[Mike S]

What a waste.

I wonder where the Imagineers went to do their research.

Six Flags.

 

[dennis-in-ct]

I also said this on Feb. 6th.

This aligns with @marni1971 tidbit about a cheaper Dinoland refresh.

A lot of scaling back of projects going on.

Good. I really don't want to lose the NEMO Theater.
Love that show quality and volume of people it serves. I am sad the MK theater was cancelled cause MK needs something like that to absorb the crowds and give guests a chance to see Disney Characters

 

[dennis-in-ct]

in this case, it’s more prudent. Dinoland doesn’t need to be rethemed. It needs updates.

DHS needs the new E ticket. Given the cost of WDI projects, Dinosaur should stay and be plussed. It’s a great ride. No need to pull a GMR here.

I agree and think the DINO theme is an integral part of Animal Kingdom and needs to stay - especially DINOSAUR. Dinosaur is a great spook house. It is Hollywood Studios and EPCOT that need help. Its disgusting that Hollywood Studios is full price to visit right now.

 

[dennis-in-ct]

Heck, give Primeal Whirl a Toy Story paint job and move it to DHS

Or bring the defuncted BUGS LAND rides from California Adventures to Chester and Hester area for the kids and make a new mini-land and not part of DINOLAND

 

[Capsin4]

I wonder why they didn’t complete the theme with nasty looking roadside carnival restrooms. Complete with broken toilets that aren’t really jacked up, but artsy sculptures.