News Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom

[Animaniac93-98]

We will miss you, Spaceship Earth. Here’s early concept artwork:
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After the wand, I wouldn't put it past them to do just that.

At the very least, a projection like they did with Monsters University.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

It’ll be interesting to see what story they go with to make Zootopia fit the Dinosaur ride system. The only thing I can think of is some kind of bumpy police chase.

 

[doctornick]

I’ve got to think Ops would throw a fit if then end up closing all of Dinoland - ie losing Dinosaur, Triceratops Spin, even the Boneyard - all at once if they work on Moana and Zootopia together. The park really can’t handle that kind of capacity loss.

 

[GhostHost1000]

I’ve got to think Ops would throw a fit if then end up closing all of Dinoland - ie losing Dinosaur, Triceratops Spin, even the Boneyard - all at once if they work on Moana and Zootopia together. The park really can’t handle that kind of capacity loss.

That’s a good point. Rafiki’s Planet Watch seems like a much wiser place honestly to rip and replace if they are going to do something like zootopia. Take the train to the city even though I cringe at the thought of that landscape in Animal Kingdom.

 

[Rteetz]

I’ve got to think Ops would throw a fit if then end up closing all of Dinoland - ie losing Dinosaur, Triceratops Spin, even the Boneyard - all at once if they work on Moana and Zootopia together. The park really can’t handle that kind of capacity loss.

The boneyard might be the biggest loss if this happens. That place is a huge hit with kids.

 

[Rteetz]

That’s a good point. Rafiki’s Planet Watch seems like a much wiser place honestly to rip and replace if they are going to do something like zootopia. Take the train to the city even though I cringe at the thought of that landscape in Animal Kingdom.

The problem with that is Rafikis isn't something you can just get rid of. It's an animal care facility. So they would have to move it at the very least.

 

[GhostHost1000]

The boneyard might be the biggest loss if this happens. That place is a huge hit with kids.

That’s a good point. I know spent a ton of time at that playground and bone digging place with my daughter as she was growing up. It was always popular

 

[GhostHost1000]

The problem with that is Rafikis isn't something you can just get rid of. It's an animal care facility. So they would have to move it at the very least.

I was thinking of keeping part of the petting zoo and animal care facility as a part of the zootopia theme (somehow)

 

[doctornick]

That’s a good point. I know spent a ton of time at that playground and bone digging place with my daughter as she was growing up. It was always popular

I actually think the Boneyard - the best “playground” I’ve seen at a Disney park - combined with just losing a dinosaur presence at DAK is why I’d be really sad to see Dinoland go away. I can give or take Dinosaur as a ride. The Boneyard is awesome.

 

[UNCgolf]

That’s a good point. Rafiki’s Planet Watch seems like a much wiser place honestly to rip and replace if they are going to do something like zootopia. Take the train to the city even though I cringe at the thought of that landscape in Animal Kingdom.

The problem with that is Rafikis isn't something you can just get rid of. It's an animal care facility. So they would have to move it at the very least.

Plus, there's no way to get people to/from there.

That train doesn't have nearly enough capacity to work as transportation for a bigger attraction, and it's really too far to have a walking path without building other things along the way. You don't want to have guests walk for 10 minutes through empty space.

 

[Brer Panther]

Moana still doesn't fit in Animal Kingdom.

 

[SteamboatJoe]

The problem with that is Rafikis isn't something you can just get rid of. It's an animal care facility. So they would have to move it at the very least.

I have to imagine any expansion beyond current development would be into the vacant space east of Africa and north of Asia. While not geographically accurate, I have always wanted to see that become South America. The Three Caballeros could move in and make room for Coco in Mexico. Up and Encanto would fit in too (if IPs are a must).

 

[GhostHost1000]

Moana still doesn't fit in Animal Kingdom.

A lot of things don’t fit where they are or are going to be unfortunately. Looking at you Tiana and the Moana water thingy

 

[GhostHost1000]

I have to imagine any expansion beyond current development would be into the vacant space east of Africa and north of Asia. While not geographically accurate, I have always wanted to see that become South America. The Three Caballeros could move in and make room for Coco in Mexico. Up and Encanto would fit in too (if IPs are a must).

Interesting idea. I would much rather see coco and encanto around the Mexican pavilion at Epcot. I believe there is an expansion pad next to Mexico as well (around where Donald takes photos) that could always be used?

 

[UNCgolf]

Moana still doesn't fit in Animal Kingdom.

I agree, but there are ways to massage it and make it kind of fit. Zootopia doesn't even have that going for it; it's not really any different than if they built TRON in the Primeval Whirl spot. I mean, there are ways you could make Zootopia (or anything) fit, but it would be so far removed from the actual IP that it would be pointless.

 

[GhostHost1000]

I agree, but there are ways to massage it and make it kind of fit. Zootopia doesn't even have that going for it; it's not really any different than if they built TRON in the Primeval Whirl spot.

Would still make more sense than the carnival games haha

 

[RSoxNo1]

Moana still doesn't fit in Animal Kingdom.

Moana isn't a bad fit for DAK. It's not a great fit for DAK, but it's not a bad fit for DAK.

Zootopia is a bad fit for DAK.

 

[Fox&Hound]

Why would a Zootopia retheme of Dinosaur equate to getting rid of the boneyard play area? It would be adorable as Little Rodentia from the movie with colorful characters added in.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Moana isn't a bad fit for DAK. It's not a great fit for DAK, but it's not a bad fit for DAK.

Zootopia is a bad fit for DAK.

Especially if they build that city landscape like they are overseas.

 

[eddie104]

At every single Disney Park around the world you can say their are several projects that don’t necessarily fit their respective areas. Unfortunately this is not something isolated to the domestic market.

I’m curious to see how this whole “expansion” turns out and what it entails.