Round Six Critiques:
@DisneyManOne – The Jungle Book Adventure
I wouldn’t have thought of a rail-suspended dark ride for The Jungle Book, but it is an interesting idea. Almost feels like you’re swinging around the jungle through these scenes. Plus, dark rides aren’t all that present at Animal Kingdom, so it would stand out even more.
@b-wolf95 – Temple of the Red Flower
Interesting idea here. King Louie’s temple home is certainly a classic location from the film, so using it as an immersive theatre show is nice. The more striking element to me is using it as a place for seasonal shows tied to Hindu holidays. It’s a nice way to showcase a culture that guests might not know, and would fit within the atmosphere of Animal Kingdom.
@Ludpat Mike – Mowgli and the Jungle Rhythm
This is another show that makes good advantage of the Indian setting. Fusing together Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatics and puppetry with Bollywood music and atmosphere could make a show that might make for a solid successor to something like Festival of the Lion King.
@Evilgidgit – Baloo’s River Boogie
A water ride would be a good fit for The Jungle Book, and this river rapids ride sounds like a fun approach for it. It seems more like an atmospheric approach, letting guests see these characters and familiar sights within doing a straight “book report” retelling. It’s a neat, accessible approach.
@Brer Panther – Journey Into the Jungle Book
A log flume is another solid choice of water ride for telling the story of the Jungle Book. This is also an occasion where a “book report” approach can still work well, with Bagheera as our narrator while we go down river and follow along with Mowgli. Plus, having that drop in the showdown with Shere Khan is a great idea.
@TwilightZone – The Jungle Book Musical
A stage show using puppetry is a solid route to go with The Jungle Book, especially considering how iconic that music is. Plus, it sounds like this is something made for some audience participation, which would be a pleasant element for the younger crowd in this park. Neat idea.
@TheSquirrel – Bear Necessities
A dance party with Baloo could be a fun experience for guests. Short, sweet, and to the point.
@Solaris Knight – Bear Necessities Inn
Indian cuisine can be such a standout, so a restaurant that gives a spotlight for it would make for a nice addition. The façade of Louis’ s temple would make for a nice visual as guests journey in and discover the fine food that awaits. It would also be neat if the menu also featured some fruit-related treats, considering the song in the restaurant’s name.
@NateD1226 – Jungle Mayhem
Now, there are a fair number of walkthrough attractions at Animal Kingdom, which makes sense considering their use for showcasing the animals. I like the diversified approach here that helps it to stand out from the others. The mixture of play areas and meet and greets along with the nature centers helps offer a more distinct sensibility to stand out from the pack.
@pix – Man’s Red Fire Grill
This may be a smaller approach to incorporating The Jungle Book, but it’s still a nice one. Hard to go wrong with some nice grilled kebabs, and this would make for a fitting theme from King Louie.
