Jungle Cruise Re-Imagining

[NDP]

If I get to see Rocky give a rock bottom to an elephant every ride I'll call this redesign a win

+1, need some Jim Ross commentary going on while the elephant is being rekt.

 

[Donald Razorduck]

I don't like the smell of what's cooking.

 

[jt04]

It won't be about the rock or DJ. It will be the character he plays in the film.

Pirates isn't Johnny Depp it is Jack Sparrow.

 

[No Name]

ive dreamed of jungle cruise not having any talking, just some wonderful music from the same era it is set in like the queue. it would be such a relaxin and otherworldly experience.

That is called a nightmare, and I forbid you from going anywhere near imagineering or The Rock. The Jungle Cruise is unique because of the live skipper, because of the jokes. To turn it into what you suggest would be to deprive the ride of its uniqueness, and deprive it of what makes it The Jungle Cruise.

Living with the Land and the new Navi River Journey are more up your alley, it would seem.

 

[Fox&Hound]

I will get roasted for saying this, but I would be okay with the JC getting some love and being updated. For me, now that we have the KS over in AK where you experience live animals this ride just feels antiquated and not in a good way. I love how it transports you so you feel like you are on a river safari, but once you start to see the AA animals it just lacks excitement. I think better AA's and special effects would go a long way. If we need a Rock tie in to get this love, so be it...

 

[Herbie]

I feel like the Rock's punny humor wouldn't be such a terrible fit.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

The Rok sees what Depp has and wants it, film franchise and attraction tie in. I wouldn't put it past Disney to give it to him either.

Yeah, except I don't see "The Rock" dressing in costume and standing on the shore interacting with guests...

 

[Bairstow]

I feel like the Rock's punny humor wouldn't be such a terrible fit.

Has most of his humor in movies been pun-based?

 

[FigmentJedi]

That is called a nightmare, and I forbid you from going anywhere near imagineering or The Rock. The Jungle Cruise is unique because of the live skipper, because of the jokes. To turn it into what you suggest would be to deprive the ride of its uniqueness, and deprive it of what makes it The Jungle Cruise.

Living with the Land and the new Navi River Journey are more up your alley, it would seem.

Or the Rainforest Cafe boat ride in Galveston

Yeah, except I don't see "The Rock" dressing in costume and standing on the shore interacting with guests...

He's already commandeered a Jungle Cruise boat in the name of research. I could see him doing that sorta thing in character later down the road.

 

[HMF]

This is what the rock said:

Grateful SOB to have Walt and Mickey watching over my shoulder as @danygarciaco and I embark on this amazing project. For our big #JungleCruise creative meeting at DISNEY's highly secure R&D facilities, me and @danygarciaco were escorted into THE VAULT. A legitimate vault where all of Disney's biggest secrets and plans are kept. Curtains were pulled back for us to reveal the actual drawn up plans that Walt Disney had his brother, Roy Disney take to New York to present to the bankers in 1950 for the potential loan to build what's now known as Disney Land. Cant imagine what that meeting with bankers was like. Roy: Alright gentlemen, so me and my brother Walt, want to build the greatest multiple theme park attraction in the world. Banker: Oh that seems fun, Mr. Disney. Roy: *smiles in a playful mischievous manner, Oh yes my good man, it will have a few things that are in fact, fun. Well, clearly I don't know how the hell men were actually talking in the 50's, but what I do know is being able to star in and produce #JungleCruise is a dream come true. BUT what takes this to the next level, is that we'll partner with Disney's brilliant Imagineers to help re-engineer and re-design the #JungleCruise ride in all the Disney theme parks around the world. A very special opportunity for us and our @sevenbucksprod to create an unforgettable and fun EXPERIENCE for families around the world. And as Walt Disney himself would say... it's magical. Next step is finding our visionary director. Exciting times. #JungleCruise #TheExperience #DisneyStudios#Imagineers #SevenBucksProds #WaltAndRockWouldveBeenBesties#AndWorkoutBuddies #WaltWouldveLovedMyJackedUpPickUpTruck

I challenge any true Disney fan to read that without cringing.

 

[HMF]

I will get roasted for saying this, but I would be okay with the JC getting some love and being updated. For me, now that we have the KS over in AK where you experience live animals this ride just feels antiquated and not in a good way. I love how it transports you so you feel like you are on a river safari, but once you start to see the AA animals it just lacks excitement. I think better AA's and special effects would go a long way. If we need a Rock tie in to get this love, so be it...

If this were just adding some new scenes and effects that fit the spirit of what's already there this would not be an issue.

 

[Kman101]

I don't like the smell of what's cooking.

But it's THE ROCK ... so let's throw out any normal concerns we'd have ...

I'm with ya BTW, just being a smarty-pants ...

 

[Bairstow]

I challenge any true Disney fan to read that without cringing.

Well... he's nothing if not enthusiastic.
I'll say that for him.

 

[FigmentJedi]

I challenge any true Disney fan to read that without cringing.

Actor/pro wrestler with a comedic persona makes a rambling and clumsy social media post that doesn't read like something from a PR team and creates awkward to read results? Stop the presses.

 

[Kman101]

If this were just adding some new scenes and effects that fit the spirit of what's already there this would not be an issue.

I continue to be a bit amazed at how OK it is just because it involves The Rock ... interesting how some justify things. Oh well.

 

[FigmentJedi]

I continue to be a bit amazed at how OK it is just because it involves The Rock ... interesting how some justify things. Oh well.

I know I've been keeping a more positive attitude about the movie because of his involvement. Like as far as actors that could fit the job description of our skipper, our alligator wrestler, and quite possibly our swimming instructor, The Rock would definitely belong on that list.

Now if we were having this discussion in a world where they actually made the Tim Allen version, I'd be firmly on the panicking side of things.

 

[Kman101]

I get that. He'll do great in the movie, I think he cares and it shows, and he'll make a great skipper. It's not really the movie I'm concerned with. We're far off from any of this though. I just don't think his involvement suddenly means they'll do a good job with updates. Did Depp's animatronic improve Pirates? I just see it being the same thing. If they surprise me and do it right and good I'll be happy. I'd like to see JC get some love too but now all of a sudden The Rock is involved it's all OK and that the ride that's been fine now suddenly "needs" updates? I really don't even think we "need" the pirannah's and other things Disneyland got. I just find it a bit funny that's all ...

 

[HMF]

I Did Depp's animatronic improve Pirates?

Depends, The Animatronic itself didn't do much real harm. The fact that they changed the premise of the entire ride to revolve around it did.

 

[Kman101]

Depends, The Animatronic itself didn't do much real harm. The fact that they changed the premise of the entire ride to revolve around it did.

Exactly

I also find it funny that a movie based on the classic ride will now "need" to be updated to be current with the movie. LOL

His involvement doesn't mean we'll get a quality upgrade to the Jungle Cruise. I'd like to believe it would, but they would have to completely re-do the ride IMHO. Just depends on the movie, which we're far off on anyway. I think he was a bit premature touting re-dos and things like that.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I get that. He'll do great in the movie, I think he cares and it shows, and he'll make a great skipper. It's not really the movie I'm concerned with. We're far off from any of this though. I just don't think his involvement suddenly means they'll do a good job with updates. Did Depp's animatronic improve Pirates? I just see it being the same thing. If they surprise me and do it right and good I'll be happy. I'd like to see JC get some love too but now all of a sudden The Rock is involved it's all OK and that the ride that's been fine now suddenly "needs" updates? I really don't even think we "need" the pirannah's and other things Disneyland got. I just find it a bit funny that's all ...

The thinking is essentially that Depp's addition didn't harm PoC and brought with it some nice figure updates, and if the same happens to JC, all the better. Plus, people like the Rock and won't mind him being added to the ride in a respectful way. Now, if they start talking about adding the Rock to every scene, the tone will change. But for now, I'm picturing two Rock AAs and a few new/updated scenes. Which isn't necessary, but is fine.