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

[Fox&Hound]

Does it fit? Um...not really...kinda. Would I love for Dinosaur to be replaced by Indy? Yup...They are the same ride system but in my opinion, world's apart. I love Dinosaur but it is so dark and I feel like I miss a lot while on the ride. Indy has a real sense of place. And anything to get rid of the garish Chester and Hester's is a real treat for me. From a visual standpoint, just imagine....

When this...

becomes this...

and this....

becomes...

 

[The Visionary Soul]

The new movie is still three years away. That's the standard build time for attractions these days, so I refuse to let them fall back on the "new ride by x date" excuse that they used for Guardians and Mickey.

I'd also argue that Indy doesn't stick out at Hollywood as much as one would assume. Ancient ruins and temples would be no more visually offputting than the alien cities and rock work of Galaxies Edge. If Disney needs a new ride on that side of Animal Kingdom, dig up the Excavator or another dinosaur concept to replace Dinorama. Putting IJ in Dinosaur doesn't solve any of the park's problems, and it creates a host of new ones.

Galaxy's Edge doesn't fit in Hollywood Studios. But then it doesn't really fit anywhere. IMO, it should have been it's own park.

 

[EPICOT]

Galaxy's Edge doesn't fit in Hollywood Studios. But then it doesn't really fit anywhere. IMO, it should have been it's own park.

I agree but then again Hollywood Studios as we know it is dead.

 

[britain]

Guys, say what you want. But overall Indy fits the design aesthetic of Animal Kingdom. It wouldn't stick out there like it would at whatever Hollywood Studios will become. And if this project is a rush job to be open in time for the new film, it's the only option to bring Indy to Florida. Disney doesn't build big rides that quickly. Dinosaur would be an easy re-theme, most of the work would be on the facade and queue and tearing down a couple walls. The ride interior is all scenic design and those props can be built off-site and moved in very quickly. Plus who says the scenes would be identical to California's or Tokyo's? There's this great projection technology that was used in Shanghai that could replace or enhance scenes. The possibilities are endless.

Now, do I think it's a great idea? No. I'd miss Dinoland USA. But overall, it's not that bad for the park. Zootopia would be an awful horrendous fit for Animal Kingdom's design aesthetic, and overall theme as well. At least Indy keeps the feel of the park in tact. We're not in the days of more one-time-use only attractions, we are in the days of the franchise. Might as well call them Movie Franchise Parks instead of Theme Parks now (and I hate admitting that, but it seems to be true).

Put yourself in Bob Chapek's shoes. Your boss wants an Indy ride on the East Coast. What are you gonna do to have it open in time for the new movie? It makes sense.

Last time I was in AK, my family was enjoying the monkeys crawling over the ruins, and said to me, "This feels like Indiana Jones - they should put the Indy ride from California here."

While not matching "Animals" explicitly, the well-worn exploration look of Indy fits in Animal Kingdom just fine.

Besides, what's "Magical" about the Hall of Presidents? Yet it's in a park called the Magic Kingdom. Vibe matters more than literal reading of some dogma.

 

[FigmentJedi]

The new movie is still three years away. That's the standard build time for attractions these days, so I refuse to let them fall back on the "new ride by x date" excuse that they used for Guardians and Mickey.

Something about how you've highlighted the other big replacement projects and the IP mandate having a very specific focus on whatever the newest material in the franchise is (Mickey ride being the Disney Channel shorts, Galaxy's Edge being Sequel Era, Mission Breakout being primarily a Guardians 2 tie-in) makes me think how incredibly stupid a new Indy attraction could be.

Like with how we've heard that they have no intention of recasting Indy for the franchise's future, is Chapek seriously thinking people will pay top dollar to see an animatronic Senior Citizen Indiana Jones?

 

[Suspirian]

They could possibly use Indy as an excuse for a pseudo-Beastly Kingdom since both of Disney's Indy attractions are a bit on the paranormal side.

 

[FigmentForver96]

Last time I was in AK, my family was enjoying the monkeys crawling over the ruins, and said to me, "This feels like Indiana Jones - they should put the Indy ride from California here."

While not matching "Animals" explicitly, the well-worn exploration look of Indy fits in Animal Kingdom just fine.

Besides, what's "Magical" about the Hall of Presidents? Yet it's in a park called the Magic Kingdom. Vibe matters more than literal reading of some dogma.

No it does not. Magic Kingdom is built where real life places (Frontierland, Liberty Square, Main Street U.S.A) mix with fantasy to create a magical kingdom. Hall of Presidents is a celebration of what makes America great and fits perfectly with the tone of the park.

Indiana Jones should not go somewhere just because of looks. That's why we're dealing with Guardians of the Galaxy at Epcot. No, Indiana Jones belongs in the park where there is a show already themed around it. The park that is going to have more capacity problems when Star Wars opens.

Besides Dinosaurs play such an important part of the overall theme of Animal Kingdom. Animals of yesterday, today and fantasy. They were rea animals and the park should move towards teaching us more. The land needs help, nobody would argue that. Yet, give us a new experience that is amazing and meets the common core roles of the park.

 

[britain]

No it does not. Magic Kingdom is built where real life places (Frontierland, Liberty Square, Main Street U.S.A) mix with fantasy to create a magical kingdom. Hall of Presidents is a celebration of what makes America great and fits perfectly with the tone of the park.

Exactly. TONE.

I can't believe some are finding this so hard. Imagine some monkey king temple... don't disrespect the animal spirits! Snakes! Rats!

Actually if you wanted, you could make Indy a whole showcase to bugs - the REAL kind, not the Pixar kind.

 

[No Name]

Guys, say what you want. But overall Indy fits the design aesthetic of Animal Kingdom. It wouldn't stick out there like it would at whatever Hollywood Studios will become. And if this project is a rush job to be open in time for the new film, it's the only option to bring Indy to Florida. Disney doesn't build big rides that quickly. Dinosaur would be an easy re-theme, most of the work would be on the facade and queue and tearing down a couple walls. The ride interior is all scenic design and those props can be built off-site and moved in very quickly. Plus who says the scenes would be identical to California's or Tokyo's? There's this great projection technology that was used in Shanghai that could replace or enhance scenes. The possibilities are endless.

Now, do I think it's a great idea? No. I'd miss Dinoland USA. But overall, it's not that bad for the park. Zootopia would be an awful horrendous fit for Animal Kingdom's design aesthetic, and overall theme as well. At least Indy keeps the feel of the park in tact. We're not in the days of more one-time-use only attractions, we are in the days of the franchise. Might as well call them Movie Franchise Parks instead of Theme Parks now (and I hate admitting that, but it seems to be true).

Put yourself in Bob Chapek's shoes. Your boss wants an Indy ride on the East Coast. What are you gonna do to have it open in time for the new movie? It makes sense.

To answer your rhetorical question, even if I were a money-sucking grub, I would reallocate funds and build this in Adventureland. A little under three years is long enough. It'd be a hit, with nothing but positivity from everyone.

Second option, I would quickly retheme Star Tours, and call that Indiana Jones Land. Not sure how that could possibly fit whatever Hollywood Studios will become any less than Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land will fit. It's already becoming a place of no theme, a dumping ground for corporate mandates that don't fit anywhere else, in which case this fits perfectly. If anything, Star Tours is what won't fit.

But I agree that this is nowhere, nowhere near as bad for DAK as Zootopia would be.

 

[DisneyFan18]

@TheVisionarySoul, if they actually go through with this project, do you know something about what will be replacing Dinorama? And also I wanted to ask you, if you believe/know if they are planning on eliminating the dinosaur/extinct animals theme completely or is there any possibility for them building a new and improved Dinosaur land at one of the expansion pads for AK?

 

[Mike S]

Guys, say what you want. But overall Indy fits the design aesthetic of Animal Kingdom. It wouldn't stick out there like it would at whatever Hollywood Studios will become. And if this project is a rush job to be open in time for the new film, it's the only option to bring Indy to Florida. Disney doesn't build big rides that quickly. Dinosaur would be an easy re-theme, most of the work would be on the facade and queue and tearing down a couple walls. The ride interior is all scenic design and those props can be built off-site and moved in very quickly. Plus who says the scenes would be identical to California's or Tokyo's? There's this great projection technology that was used in Shanghai that could replace or enhance scenes. The possibilities are endless.

Now, do I think it's a great idea? No. I'd miss Dinoland USA. But overall, it's not that bad for the park. Zootopia would be an awful horrendous fit for Animal Kingdom's design aesthetic, and overall theme as well. At least Indy keeps the feel of the park in tact. We're not in the days of more one-time-use only attractions, we are in the days of the franchise. Might as well call them Movie Franchise Parks instead of Theme Parks now (and I hate admitting that, but it seems to be true).

Put yourself in Bob Chapek's shoes. Your boss wants an Indy ride on the East Coast. What are you gonna do to have it open in time for the new movie? It makes sense.

I'd still want them to somehow include Dinosaurs and use "The Lost World."

Her animatronic was removed years ago and is now a pirate.

Omg where?!?!?!

 

[2351metalcloud]

Like with how we've heard that they have no intention of recasting Indy for the franchise's future, is Chapek seriously thinking people will pay top dollar to see an animatronic Senior Citizen Indiana Jones?

Disney might try to bring in 'Delilah Dirk' as a character that exists in the same 'movie world' as Indiana Jones while not necessarily appearing in a movie with him. She is a character from a series of comic books that Disney bought at least the the movie rights for.

 

[The Visionary Soul]

If anything, Star Tours is what won't fit.

And I fully expect Star Tours to close once Galaxy's Edge opens.

 

[Ismael Flores]

I wouldn't believe those rumors because it is the wrong park, Indiana Jones in DAK doesn't make any sense, the same with an "archeology-themed dig site". What has this to do with the theme of DAK? As much as I would appreciate (a heavy understatement) IJA to finally come also to the east coast (and this terrible cheap dino-rama finally go), it doesn't belong into THIS park. I mean what kind of animals do they want to show in this area? Snakes, tarantulas, siafu ants and giant beetles?

What if it's themed and set to South America?
It could have an Inca theming and South America has plenty of animals within the Amazon and sourrounding area.

For some reason though I just don't see Disney expanding DAKs animal population with new animal exhibits. It is sad but it doesn't seem something that the new management might care about.
I'm sure that they could easily find animals that need refuge that have been rescued but they would have to handle it properly as to not upset people. Look at the damage some bad press has done to sea world. people only focused on one side of the news and ignored also the good that Sea world has done at the same time.

 

[Absimilliard]

What if it's themed and set to South America?
It could have an Inca theming and South America has plenty of animals within the Amazon and sourrounsing area.

For some reason though I just don't see Disney expansion DAK animal population wand th new animal exhibits. Hi find it sad but it doesn't seem something that the new management might care about.
I'm sure that they could easily find animals that need refuge that have been rescued but they would have to handle it properly as to not upset people. Look at the damage some bad press has done to sea world people only focused on one side of the news and ignored also the good that Sea world has done at the same time.

To expand on that, when Indiana Jones Adventure came to Tokyo DisneySea, the temple and even the area around it was changed from "somewhere in India" to "somewhere in Central America". With Raging Spirits next to it and the two restaurants, it is personally the greatest land Disney has ever designed and built.

 

[Ismael Flores]

To expand on that, when Indiana Jones Adventure came to Tokyo DisneySea, the temple and even the area around it was changed from "somewhere in India" to "somewhere in Central America". With Raging Spirits next to it and the two restaurants, it is personally the greatest land Disney has ever designed and built.

I think it could also be a pretty amazing land for DAK.
I have been to all of South America and experience a whole month living in the Amazon and I also spent another month hiking the Andes mountains and surrounding valleys
The huge population of animals is amazing add that to the ever increasing discoveries of new ancient civilizations. Hiking thru the Andes thru many of the paths used by the incas was quite an experience something that made it even more amazing was all of a sudden seeing huge Inca cities partly covered by the jungle while seeing people digging out artifacts and documenting them for the first time in ages.
Could say that it did feel like an Indy Experience.
Add to that the howl of monkeys, the rustling of giant spiders, hundreds of birds species and the distant roar of a Juagar. The occasional spotting of giant beavers and capybaras and let's not forget the phirranas.

I just don't see how an archeological site themed to South America with Indiana jones references would not fit. I would just hope that animal exhibits would be involved.

Oh by the way sorry for my typos, my big fingers tend to hit the wrong keys when using my phone

 

[Just4Pics]

Vibe matters more than literal reading of some dogma.

100% correct.

Also quality matters infinitely more than literal adherence to the original theme. If they build a high quality attraction or land, it'll work.

Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama is probably the best example of a land with excellent back story and horrendous follow through. And do people love it or hate it...

Quality is 95% of the equation for success. That's just the reality.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I think it could also be a pretty amazing land for DAK.
I have been to all of South America and experience a whole month living in the Amazon and I also spent another month hiking the Andes mountains and surrounding valleys
The huge population of animals is amazing add that to the ever increasing discoveries of new ancient civilizations. Hiking thru the Andes thru many of the paths used by the incas was quite an experience which made it even more amazing was all of a sudden seeing huge Inca cities partly covered by the jungle while seeing people bribing out artifacts and documenting them for the first time in ages.
Could say that it did feel like an Indy Experience.
Add to that the howl of monkeys, the rustling of giant spiders, hundreds of birds species and the distant roar of a Juagar. The occasional spotting of giant beavers and capybaras and let's not forget the phirranas.

I just don't see how an archeological site themed to South America with Indiana jones references would not fit. I would just hope that animal exhibits would be involved.

Oh by the way sorry for my typos, my big fingers tend to hit the wrong keys when using my phone

Ismael, you should be a show Writer! I travel quite a bit - and you have my attention.

 

[BenJacobs]

Indy also ventures through jungles, deserts and mountains... all inhabited by animals. Sorry, I just don't get the point you're trying to make.

Animals appear in Indy films, but they aren't the main part of the films - if you got rid of the animals, the storyline would still work, they aren't crucial to the film, in any respect. The films are primarily about a certain mystery that is being solved, an artifact being found, and Nazis/bad guys, and these certainly aren't things you want in Animal Kingdom.

 

[champdisney]

Animals appear in Indy films, but they aren't the main part of the films - if you got rid of the animals, the storyline would still work, they aren't crucial to the film, in any respect. The films are primarily about a certain mystery that is being solved, an artifact being found, and Nazis/bad guys, and these certainly aren't things you want in Animal Kingdom.

If Disney can create a storyline for an Indy attraction that pays homage to both the franchise and DAK, then yes, I would want it in DAK. It's not rocket science to create such basis for an attraction.