KS Changes

[GizmoDuck]

Does anybody know the exact reasons for all the changes to the KS story and effect-wise throughout the years?

Seems like just when they couldn't take anything else out, they find something else to remove :shrug:

...What's next removing the drivers for on-board audio? :lol:

 

[Lee]

Sadly, it's all about money.
It's cheaper to remove an effect or show item that malfunctions, than to fix and maintain it.
Classic example of Efficiency over Show. Major Keys to the Kingdom infraction.

 

[stlbobby]

I think the ride is better without the early storyline. I think those things were filler, and were removed as the savanna matured. I enjoy the ride much more just driving around and looking at the animals than the contrived story.

 

[Lee]

I think the ride is better without the early storyline. I think those things were filler, and were removed as the savanna matured. I enjoy the ride much more just driving around and looking at the animals than the contrived story.

Could not disagree more.
The story is what turns a zoo ride into a Disney ride. All the difference in the world.

 

[TubaGeek]

Could not disagree more.
The story is what turns a zoo ride into a Disney ride. All the difference in the world.

I understand you logic, but I think the ride is great enough to stand alone. It's like trying to add a moustache to the Mona Lisa.

 

[GizmoDuck]

Could not disagree more.
The story is what turns a zoo ride into a Disney ride. All the difference in the world.

Backed.

The ending now is so rushed, unclear, and nonlinear

 

[Lee]

I understand you logic, but I think the ride is great enough to stand alone. It's like trying to add a moustache to the Mona Lisa.

Sure, but by that way of thinking why not just skip having a story for Tower? Or Everest?
Just because a ride is great doesn't mean it shouldn't get the Disney treatment, which includes a rich story and great themeing.

 

[rodserling27]

I never saw/heard/read the original story...what was it? I've only been on the Safari twice....

 

[MythBuster]

The safari finale suffered the same fate as most things at AK. Instead of receiving proper maintenance and upkeep, it was easier and cheaper to turn it off or just remove them.

 

[LucyintheSky]

Could not disagree more.
The story is what turns a zoo ride into a Disney ride. All the difference in the world.

I agree. It's like the difference between Tower of Terror and any old free fall ride at a Six Flags park.

 

[marni1971]

The plot is so thin now it`d be better out without one. Or add another one completely and properly.

Better yet build on what there is to bring back the 2nd plot and make it noticable. The finale is such an anti-climax.

 

[stlbobby]

The analogy to ToT isn't really apt, because the ToT freefall isn't a unique experience in and of itself. The safari without any story what so ever is a unique experience.

The story is you are going on an African safari, why isn't that enough. I always hated that they inteuruptted the animal gazing for what felt like a contrived poacher chase. I am glad they have more to look at and don't need the silliness.

I really don't think it was a mantenance issue. Does anyone have actual knowledge of this? I think it was always intended to evolve as the savana grew.

 

[TubaGeek]

Sure, but by that way of thinking why not just skip having a story for Tower? Or Everest?
Just because a ride is great doesn't mean it shouldn't get the Disney treatment, which includes a rich story and great themeing.

I suppose it's not that I don't want it to have a story, it's just that I don't like the current one, or at least the way they do it. It's pretty corny and lame, in my humble. Other attractions do a much better job of telling a decent story, as opposed to a mediocre job of doing a crumby story.

 

[EpcotServo]

Again, I'd feel better about had they kept the radio on in the most majestic part of the safari. Why put in the bend where there's nothing to see and RIGHT before the midway climax scene with the falling bridge is beyond me.

And Miss Jobson, NO ONE IN AFRICA calls them THOMPSON'S GAZELLES! They are called tommies! TOMMIES! Over.

 

[Phonedave]

The analogy to ToT isn't really apt, because the ToT freefall isn't a unique experience in and of itself. The safari without any story what so ever is a unique experience.

The story is you are going on an African safari, why isn't that enough. I always hated that they inteuruptted the animal gazing for what felt like a contrived poacher chase. I am glad they have more to look at and don't need the silliness.

I really don't think it was a mantenance issue. Does anyone have actual knowledge of this? I think it was always intended to evolve as the savana grew.

The chase/poacher deal at the end was there to explain why your supposed 2 week (or is it month) safari was cut short.

in my opinion, thats a pretty lame excuse for cutting my safari short. You didn't drive all that far off the reservation. Turn your rear end around and lets continue with the tour I was supposed to have.

I always thought that was a rather weak ending as well - and I still don't understand the whole geyser thing - are there geysers in the Savannah?

I would rather they just state in the beginning that it's a short safari. Maybe they want to call it a "sample safari" and the story could be you try it out and see if you want to buy a longer one.

-dave

 

[stlbobby]

I always remember being irritated when the canned dialog would interrupt the CM giving great facts.