Jungle Cruise closing for lengthy refurbishment late this summer

[Disneykidder]

Just great. Muppet Vision and now Jungle Cruise closed while we are there????

 

[RSoxNo1]

It doesn't have to be the Disneyland enhancements, but I would appreciate a Haunted Mansion level refurb. Don't change the spirit of the attraction, don't put in characters, but add more gags, add more content, "plus it".

 

[dupac]

Yay for proper maintenance!

 

[Andrew Drummond]

Just great. Muppet Vision and now Jungle Cruise closed while we are there????

I know it sucks (My trip is Aug 21-31) but if you go outside of holidays SOMETHING is going to be on refurb. Just be glad it's only two things not 4-5.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

With the proper preplanning and prefab, in 6 weeks and GREAT deal of things will be done. This is a major amount of time for a attraction like JC. The mechanics are not any where near as complicated as BTR or SM.

I would expect to see many new improvements and redoing of existing scenes.


This is just another example that Disney as woken up(from Iger's only the bottom line counts operation) and is catching up and bring back the classic attractions and adding more excellent attractions.

AKK

 

[draybook]

I have my fingers crossed that they finish this a week early....

 

[Disneykidder]

I know it sucks (My trip is Aug 21-31) but if you go outside of holidays SOMETHING is going to be on refurb. Just be glad it's only two things not 4-5.

Actually, I just found out the exact dates and we will be able to see The Jungle Cruise but not Muppet Vision. YAY. My kiddies LOVE it!!

 

[dreamscometrue]

Any chance for this at WDW JC someday?

http://www./2013/07/jungle-cruise-t...-special-night-adventure-at-tokyo-disneyland/

 

[cheezbat]

They've announced quite a few refurbs this year...while I know it upsets some because it digs in to their vacations, I'm glad to see proper maintenance being scheduled on all attractions. They need it!

 

[Magenta Panther]

Any chance for this at WDW JC someday?

http://www./2013/07/jungle-cruise-t...-special-night-adventure-at-tokyo-disneyland/

Huh. If TDO did for WDW's Cruise what it's doing for TDL, I'd actually ride the thing again.

 

[bigeternity]

I trust they will keep the integrity of this beloved attraction intact.

 

[Captain Neo]

With respect August 19-September 30 is HARDLY a "lengthy refurb"

 

[El Grupo]

In preparation for WDW's 50th anniversary, I would love to see Disney take the best elements from the Fire Mountain and Indiana Jones and the Lost Expedition concepts for a new attraction in Adventureland. Do a complete refurb of JC and have it, as well as the train running through a volcano or jungle temple that houses the new ride.

 

[Dfan48]

i Know this is out of this forum but OLC just announced the new night safari jungle cruise in TDL Adventureland.and it sAys it will be a TDL exclusive ride.

 

[King Racoon 77]

6 weeks should be long enough to re-install king louie

 

[rob0519]

Dates at http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...or-lengthy-refurbishment-late-this-summer.htm

I'm glad it's finally getting some attention. We skipped it completely this year, so we'll make it a must do on the next trip.

 

[dreamscometrue]

They've announced quite a few refurbs this year...while I know it upsets some because it digs in to their vacations, I'm glad to see proper maintenance being scheduled on all attractions. They need it!

I agree wholeheartedly. Everyone wants the attractions maintained to a pristine standard, so bring on the refurbs.

Having said that, some guests get really upset if any attraction is being refurbed during their vacation.The number of people who were vocal about 'Splash' being down last year, actually astounded me. During my 10 days there, I heard people complaining about the 'Splash' refurb when I was near BTMRR, while on the bus and in the queue at the Main Street Bakery. Some seemed very angry, and I'm sure Guest Relations heard about it. That's annoying. I just wanted to tell them all, "Let WDW maintain their attractions and stop whining about it!"

 

[Theresonly1]

That's it exactly.....last two times on this ride, the skippers were very bland and one of the cm's in the queue was downright rude. Haven't gone back.

I had a rude CM there in April. Possibly the first time I have ever encountered that, anywhere in the World.

 

[ScoutN]

Hopefully they cover that HVAC unit they replaced last winter that is left exposed as well as the outside of the tunnel.

 

[JimboJones123]

Now we just need Peter Pan down. But I'm guessing that will have to wait until Snow White opens.

I am always surprised that no update bohered to polish off the flaking and poorly pieced together inside to the volcano. It is the worst presentation in all of Disney World.