I've been thinking about what the next big expansion could be to DAK and am really liking the idea of a multi branded land. For example, think Tokyo Disney Sea and how they announced the Fantasy expansion of Frozen, Peter Pan and Tangled. My idea would be:
1) To create a land with the centerpiece being the iconic Pride Rock from the Lion King. The E-ticket attraction, would be a Lion King dark ride using the upcoming ride technology being developed for Tokyo Beauty and the Beast. I mean come on, DAK has to have a signature Lion King Attraction. Also, Using the new Pride Rock backdrop add a waterfall that flows into a newly created waterway. More on this below.
2) I would also propose that the Festival of the Lion King show be moved to the base of Pride Rock and replaced with another show. Perhaps Moana
3) Continuing with the new land, I would blend the Serengeti look/feel into that of a Rain-forest on the other side of the Expansion pad and finally add the rumored many times, Tarzan Hanging Coaster. This lands 2nd E-ticket would add be a thrilling roller coaster along the tree tops.
4) Continuing with the Rain-Forest area, I would also propose bringing the Shanghai Ropes course to this area adding another family attraction.
5) Develop a river/water area throughout the land that weaves in and around the rain forest then through the base of pride rock and under the waterfall mentioned above.. Using this new waterway, re imagine a new live action style Jungle Book boat ride attraction. Inside the pride rock area, could add some screens and technology to add a little intensity there. Would have be very careful with the transition theming as mentioned above, Serengeti/Rain-forest blending.
6) Lastly, using the waterfall and pride rock as background, create a nightly projection and light show celebrating the characters of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
In summary, the new expansion would have 2 E-Ticket attractions (Tarzan Hanging Coaster and a Lion King Dark Ride), 1 Family Boat Ride (Jungle Book) and 1 Family Ropes course high atop the rain forest canopy. The land would also have a new Festival of the Lion King show, a nigh time projection show, and of course restaurants and merch shops. I think this would be an absolute money maker for the park and one that would have myself in line right now buying my family ticjkets! I think this option is much beeter than that of a Zootopia experience.
THis was fun, Thoughts?
1) To create a land with the centerpiece being the iconic Pride Rock from the Lion King. The E-ticket attraction, would be a Lion King dark ride using the upcoming ride technology being developed for Tokyo Beauty and the Beast. I mean come on, DAK has to have a signature Lion King Attraction. Also, Using the new Pride Rock backdrop add a waterfall that flows into a newly created waterway. More on this below.
2) I would also propose that the Festival of the Lion King show be moved to the base of Pride Rock and replaced with another show. Perhaps Moana
3) Continuing with the new land, I would blend the Serengeti look/feel into that of a Rain-forest on the other side of the Expansion pad and finally add the rumored many times, Tarzan Hanging Coaster. This lands 2nd E-ticket would add be a thrilling roller coaster along the tree tops.
4) Continuing with the Rain-Forest area, I would also propose bringing the Shanghai Ropes course to this area adding another family attraction.
5) Develop a river/water area throughout the land that weaves in and around the rain forest then through the base of pride rock and under the waterfall mentioned above.. Using this new waterway, re imagine a new live action style Jungle Book boat ride attraction. Inside the pride rock area, could add some screens and technology to add a little intensity there. Would have be very careful with the transition theming as mentioned above, Serengeti/Rain-forest blending.
6) Lastly, using the waterfall and pride rock as background, create a nightly projection and light show celebrating the characters of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
In summary, the new expansion would have 2 E-Ticket attractions (Tarzan Hanging Coaster and a Lion King Dark Ride), 1 Family Boat Ride (Jungle Book) and 1 Family Ropes course high atop the rain forest canopy. The land would also have a new Festival of the Lion King show, a nigh time projection show, and of course restaurants and merch shops. I think this would be an absolute money maker for the park and one that would have myself in line right now buying my family ticjkets! I think this option is much beeter than that of a Zootopia experience.
THis was fun, Thoughts?
