BlindChow
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And Guardians of the Galaxy does not fit at Epcot. Yet here we are.
I'm sure there are plenty of reasons why they wouldn't add Zootopia to AK, but whether it "fits" is clearly not a disqualifying factor.
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I'm sure there are plenty of reasons why they wouldn't add Zootopia to AK, but whether it "fits" is clearly not a disqualifying factor.
peter11435
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Maybe not for Disney but it should be for fans of Disney theme parks.
Just because they’ve ruined other parks doesn’t mean we should encourage them to do the same with Animal Kingdom.
MickeyMinnieMom
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Ruined. Seems like a strong word. OR they’ve ruined it in way that led to increased attendance over time and increased profits. Idiots.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
Ruined the thematic continuity and cohesiveness.Ruined. Seems like a strong word. OR they’ve ruined it in way that led to increased attendance over time and increased profits. Idiots.
And the second part of your sentence is not entirely accurate when referring to Epcot.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
No way they do a Black Panther based land without Black Panther, not going to happen.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The conclusion being that since they have never build a Toy Story Land they will never build a Zootopia land?
Nottamus
Well-Known Member
Am I the only one who sees ....
“Train ride to animal kingdom dance party”
....just about to be be announced?
Seriously though...there is so much being said about what ‘fits’ where...and it’s all opinion. Which is cool. We all have them
How can Jungle Book fit? A jungle city of talking animals
But Zootopia not? A city of talking animals
I’ll just wait to see what they announce...if they do announce anything as a replacement ...and go from there.
“Train ride to animal kingdom dance party”
....just about to be be announced?
Seriously though...there is so much being said about what ‘fits’ where...and it’s all opinion. Which is cool. We all have them
How can Jungle Book fit? A jungle city of talking animals
But Zootopia not? A city of talking animals
I’ll just wait to see what they announce...if they do announce anything as a replacement ...and go from there.
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Disney Maddux
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Thank you!
Wakanda would actually fit best in Epcot, especially if they focused on the technology or cultural aspects. It could work in AK if they were demonstrating some sort of conservation tech that lets them live better with the land.
Zootopia in would fit best in Hollywood Studios. Something about a cartoon in a modern city just doesn’t feel right in AK, even if the characters are animals.
Zootopia in would fit best in Hollywood Studios. Something about a cartoon in a modern city just doesn’t feel right in AK, even if the characters are animals.
Disney Maddux
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MickeyMinnieMom
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If there have to be dance parties, perhaps for the best to contain them this way...
I’m just hoping for something cool in its place... eventually... I don’t expect that to be soon, though.
I think this would be acceptable and practical if they were also converting ST into a Toontown Trolley-esque Zootopia Bus simulator. FWIW, I think the Zootopia IP would be best utilized in DHS. It's a cute movie that has "enough" going for it that it could be the IP to help bring more families to DHS. Something like a simple spinner ride (*Aladdin or TriceraTops Spin) legitimate "jungle gym" style playground, an interactive sleuth scavenger hunt AR mobile attraction, a few kiosk shops, and the D-ticket Zootopia Bus ride to round it out would make a semi-decent Zootopia mini land at DHS, if considered. The question however remains: Is the IP bankable enough to justify a mini land or single attraction? That's for Disney to determine.
Now back to your regularly scheduled Rafiki discussion.
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Would this closure fall under the Phase 2 development of Avatarland? I know the end goal is more footpath and access but would a train ride to Pandora (with screenz) be logical? Is the entire track being ripped up? Conservation Station to Pandora Conservation Station? I hope they haven't backburned Phase 2 of Pandora.
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lazyboy97o
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You think there was a plan to build two Avatar lands?
Ha. I didn't, No. But the idea is interesting.
NickWilde
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I’d be perfectly fine with this. It could be a very solid addition to the park if done right IMO.
Clyde Birdbrain
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I’m sad to see this go. I just talked with a CM at RPW and she said that they were just told yesterday that this area will no longer be accessible to guests after 10/21, but the facilities and animals will stay for now and be cared for and the CMs will go to other areas in the park, like the trails. They’re still figuring out what to do with some of the activities and education animals that are now at RPW.
As a passholder I always enjoy coming to RPW for special events, like International Vulture Awareness Day and Earth Day, when they have special activities and tables with information. I hope they’ll continue to do these things somewhere else in the park.
Just saw this Aardvark wandering around here:
As a passholder I always enjoy coming to RPW for special events, like International Vulture Awareness Day and Earth Day, when they have special activities and tables with information. I hope they’ll continue to do these things somewhere else in the park.
Just saw this Aardvark wandering around here:
The animals in Jungle Book still act as animals. The animals in Zootopia act as humans. It’s a human in animal form. They all have jobs and cell phones and ride vehicles. Jungle book is still animals in animal form.
Clyde Birdbrain
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I will also miss the morning procedures, like this Cheetah surgery I saw here earlier this year:
Right now they’re working on a Mole Rat:
Right now they’re working on a Mole Rat: