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Kilimanjaro Safari changes starting this week??
- Thread starter Crush Dude!
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FRC Team 180
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scoobygirl39541
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wow geez, I haven't seen or read through "all three of the current safari threads". I just assumed the ride would be getting a whole new sound makeover. Sorry I don't have time to sit here and read every single post on this board. :brick:
aladdin2007
Well-Known Member
no reason to have a fit!
Prototype82
Well-Known Member
I loved the story and I'll be forever irked by this change. I'm counting on Jim Cameron to make up for this in another area of the park...
Wannabe Walt
New Member
As of now, Kilimanjaro Safaris is in a limbo phase. The changes seen are not the end product, but a really crappy middle product. Zebras are expected later this fall (Sept/Oct) as well as possibly some other animals.
As of now, the drivers are each left to figure out their own plot/story for the ending (if they want one). Some drivers are still saying its a two week safari, but most are not. There is nothing to "cut the two weeks short" now. The poachers camp and such is very much gone for now, but it is expected to return somewhere around the Elephants or White Rhinos exhibits -- poaching is still a very real problem, but it is no longer the central core of the attraction.
Some people have also been talking about the "Rickety bridge" not working any more. I've heard that it is functioning, it just does not right now because too many drivers were not trained on the bridge while it was broken down. Hopefully it will be up and running again soon.
As of now, the drivers are each left to figure out their own plot/story for the ending (if they want one). Some drivers are still saying its a two week safari, but most are not. There is nothing to "cut the two weeks short" now. The poachers camp and such is very much gone for now, but it is expected to return somewhere around the Elephants or White Rhinos exhibits -- poaching is still a very real problem, but it is no longer the central core of the attraction.
Some people have also been talking about the "Rickety bridge" not working any more. I've heard that it is functioning, it just does not right now because too many drivers were not trained on the bridge while it was broken down. Hopefully it will be up and running again soon.
unkadug
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Prince-1
Well-Known Member
Sometimes it really also does pay to understand what a joke is. But thanks anyways. :wave:
unkadug
Follower of "Saget"The Cult
That's why they invented emoticons.:wave:
Wannabe Walt
New Member
The music is there as a vocal break for the drivers. Also, when the tilting bridge is working, the music helps cover up the screams from the truck ahead so that it is more of a surprise.
Tip Top Club
Well-Known Member
Very Funny.
Sorry for being a , everyone.
Anyway, I intend to head out there at some point tomorrow, I've thoroughly enjoyed the ride since the changes since now it REALLY is different every time, you can tell the drivers have a new script, but many of them are ad-libbing it completely. It's been fun.
Based on what I've heard, I would be shocked if the tilting bridge returned, that's not to say that it's out of the question, but it seems like it would be unlikely based on future changes.
Minnie1976
Well-Known Member
I'll ditto that post. I don't understand the whimpy parents and kids these days.
jasonfresta
Member
well... we got to ride Kilimanjaro for the first time a few days ago... gotta say.. boring. very cool to see the animals and we got some really great videos... but there was just no climax. perhaps had i not known that there was some kind of excitement element to the ride in the past.. i wouldn't think much of it...
...but i have to agree with some of the people in this thread... soccer moms and whimpy kids have ruined another one.
FEAR is a character builder...
...but i have to agree with some of the people in this thread... soccer moms and whimpy kids have ruined another one.
FEAR is a character builder...
Tip Top Club
Well-Known Member
This wasn't a reaction to a guests problem, this was a core shift in message, they would rather showcase more animals, then showcase human problems.
jasonfresta
Member
doesn't seem to be an issue for them with Kali River Rapids... ?
djkidkaz
Well-Known Member
MaryJaneP
Well-Known Member
While I support the "anti-poaching" message, I doubt the change will alter the safari experience (seeing the animals). I'm just surprised that no-one has posted that this change is the final straw, they are never gonna visit wdw again, and they are cancelling/not-renewing their AP.