New animatronic on Jungle Cruise!

[TubaGeek]

The Indian elephant affectionately known as "Big Shot" has been replaced by a newer model that has more movement, specifically with his front legs and torso.
Also, the hippo pool is fuller than it has been in awhile.

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Gotta get pics/video of this! Jungle Cruise is my #2 attraction right behind the Mansion.

 

[FRC Team 180]

This is Welcome news. Good to see some love for Jungle Cruise.

 

[R W B]

When did the switch happen? I really have no idea but I would think something like that couldn't be done overnight...but I've been wrong before lol.

 

[Captain Neo]

I was hoping they added a Hulk Animatronic.

 

[TubaGeek]

When did the switch happen? I really have no idea but I would think something like that couldn't be done overnight...but I've been wrong before lol.

If I'm not mistaken, most of the water-based JC animatronics can be swapped out overnight. Worst case scenario, if they're not there... not too many people are gonna notice.

 

[The Duck]

Glad to hear it. When I saw him last February he was looking a bit pale and worn.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I was hoping they added a Hulk Animatronic.

And here I was awaiting another King Louie on The Jungle Cruise post..:ROFLOL:

 

[rodserling27]

And here I was awaiting another King Louie on The Jungle Cruise post..:ROFLOL:

As was I...glad this is not the case. I am excited to see the new animatronic!

 

[Hakunamatata]

And here I was awaiting another King Louie on The Jungle Cruise post..:ROFLOL:

Dangit. I couldn't get to my bookie fast enough.....:ROFLOL:

 

[Kamikaze]

The Indian elephant affectionately known as "Big Shot" has been replaced by a newer model that has more movement, specifically with his front legs and torso.
Also, the hippo pool is fuller than it has been in awhile.

Well, that settles it, Dec 21st is the end of the world.

 

[Spike-in-Berlin]

That's nice but not even remotely enough. The entire JC is begging for a MAJOR refurb, especially for new AAs but also for some new or changed scenes. I also would like if they would try to get a little back to the roots of the ride which was originally planned as a true-life adventure..not a stand-up comedian show in a boat with corny (though sometimes really funny) jokes.

 

[TubaGeek]

That's nice but not even remotely enough. The entire JC is begging for a MAJOR refurb, especially for new AAs but also for some new or changed scenes. I also would like if they would try to get a little back to the roots of the ride which was originally planned as a true-life adventure..not a stand-up comedian show in a boat with corny (though sometimes really funny) jokes.

Rumor is that'll be happening soon enough. The jokes, I imagine, would stay, just with a little more action in the show pieces.

 

[MansionGoer13z]

Rumor is that'll be happening soon enough. The jokes, I imagine, would stay, just with a little more action in the show pieces.

Does that mean the air guns the skippers use to shoot the hippos are coming back?

 

[SMS55]

This is good to know. Can't wait to see it when I go in two weeks. I always start off in Adventureland when I go to Magic Kingdom.

 

[GLaDOS]

Interesting. Anyone have pics/video of this new animatronic?