An idea for a new ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Ride Name: "Journey Of The Lion King".
Type of Ride: An indoor boat ride (i.e. It's A Small World). Ride goes at a slow speed just like Small World, with no dips, drops, or dunks. Basically, ANYBODY can ride this attraction.
The outside of the building looks like a large African jungle cave with moss, draping vines, a waterfall pouring down one side, and plenty of trees.
When guests enter the building, they feel as if they have just stepped into the African Savannah. The waiting line for this ride is very detailed, with the ceiling designed to look like sky with moving clouds(that's right, some clouds looking pretty dark. Possibly a storm brewing?) Wind occasionally picking up adds to the outdoor effect. The waiting area has plenty of well-themed surroundings that include tall Savannah grass, the sounds of wild animals in the distance, and more trees.
Now for the ride part. Guests finally reach the river, where thay board boats similar to the ones ridden on in Pirates & It's a Small World. The boats are painted a grass-stained color to once again add to the outdoor atmosphere.
The Journey: Now Simba's journey begins. As the river leads guests through thick-wooded jungle; passing drinking zebra, hippo, and other animals, guests may wonder.."Is this an indoor version of Jungle Cruise?" when suddenly, the boats lead them around the bend and come face-to-face with a large replica of Pride Rock. The river leads guests under pride rock where guests see animatronics standing on top of the rock of baby Simba being held by Rafikki.
The next scene leads passengers past the "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" part of the movie. Simba & Nala are singing as they sit on top of Giraffe's heads. Other animals are dancing as guests pass through this scene.
Around another bend, passengers find themselves floating through a spooky elephant graveyard. It is very dark, and the sounds of laughing hyenas can be heard in the distance. (Note: This section of the ride can be a bit intense for small children.) Watch out or you just might get sprayed by one of the erupting geysers that are hiddin among the elephant bones. (Of course, it won't be steaming hot water like it was in the movie). The river leads past a scene where Scar is sitting on a rock talking to the other hyenas about his plan for taking over pride rock.
The scary part is over and guests pass a much happier scene where an adult Simba is singing with Timon & Pumbaa.(Look for the realistic-looking bugs that are crawling out of holes and tree trunks as the trio is looking for lunch.
Around another bend and guests float by Pride Rock with Simba and Scar fighting on top. Flashing & glowing orange light in the background creates the feeling of the wildfire that has started. (Guests can actually feel the heat!). A crack of thunder is heard, lightning flashes, and all of a sudden guests get a bit wet by the rain that has started. (Many times, passengers will forget that they have actually been inside a building all this time).
And finally, the grand finale scene. The boats lead past a champion Simba standing on pride rock with all of the animal friends standing below cheering him. As 'Circle of Life' is heard, the ride comes to an end.
The animatronics in this ride highly resemble the puppets used in Magic Kingdom's 'Legend of the Lion King' show.
That's the general idea for the ride. (Sorry for the long post)
Ride Name: "Journey Of The Lion King".
Type of Ride: An indoor boat ride (i.e. It's A Small World). Ride goes at a slow speed just like Small World, with no dips, drops, or dunks. Basically, ANYBODY can ride this attraction.
The outside of the building looks like a large African jungle cave with moss, draping vines, a waterfall pouring down one side, and plenty of trees.
When guests enter the building, they feel as if they have just stepped into the African Savannah. The waiting line for this ride is very detailed, with the ceiling designed to look like sky with moving clouds(that's right, some clouds looking pretty dark. Possibly a storm brewing?) Wind occasionally picking up adds to the outdoor effect. The waiting area has plenty of well-themed surroundings that include tall Savannah grass, the sounds of wild animals in the distance, and more trees.
Now for the ride part. Guests finally reach the river, where thay board boats similar to the ones ridden on in Pirates & It's a Small World. The boats are painted a grass-stained color to once again add to the outdoor atmosphere.
The Journey: Now Simba's journey begins. As the river leads guests through thick-wooded jungle; passing drinking zebra, hippo, and other animals, guests may wonder.."Is this an indoor version of Jungle Cruise?" when suddenly, the boats lead them around the bend and come face-to-face with a large replica of Pride Rock. The river leads guests under pride rock where guests see animatronics standing on top of the rock of baby Simba being held by Rafikki.
The next scene leads passengers past the "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" part of the movie. Simba & Nala are singing as they sit on top of Giraffe's heads. Other animals are dancing as guests pass through this scene.
Around another bend, passengers find themselves floating through a spooky elephant graveyard. It is very dark, and the sounds of laughing hyenas can be heard in the distance. (Note: This section of the ride can be a bit intense for small children.) Watch out or you just might get sprayed by one of the erupting geysers that are hiddin among the elephant bones. (Of course, it won't be steaming hot water like it was in the movie). The river leads past a scene where Scar is sitting on a rock talking to the other hyenas about his plan for taking over pride rock.
The scary part is over and guests pass a much happier scene where an adult Simba is singing with Timon & Pumbaa.(Look for the realistic-looking bugs that are crawling out of holes and tree trunks as the trio is looking for lunch.
Around another bend and guests float by Pride Rock with Simba and Scar fighting on top. Flashing & glowing orange light in the background creates the feeling of the wildfire that has started. (Guests can actually feel the heat!). A crack of thunder is heard, lightning flashes, and all of a sudden guests get a bit wet by the rain that has started. (Many times, passengers will forget that they have actually been inside a building all this time).
And finally, the grand finale scene. The boats lead past a champion Simba standing on pride rock with all of the animal friends standing below cheering him. As 'Circle of Life' is heard, the ride comes to an end.
The animatronics in this ride highly resemble the puppets used in Magic Kingdom's 'Legend of the Lion King' show.
That's the general idea for the ride. (Sorry for the long post)
