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

[Thepuma]

And just like that, Animal Kingdom will never be the same.

Which is a good thing IMO.

The Dinoland area has long been an area we've avoided. It's terrible. A badly dated and uncomfortable Dinosaur ride and a couple of baby rides....its really really needs a massive overhaul, otherwise it will just become a ghost area where nobody really goes. I mean, even when AK is at capacity and most rides are 60 minutes plus, Dinosaur is almost a walk on...says it all really.

Such a shame about Primeval Wirl, but time has come to revamp that whole area

 

[999th Happy Haunt]

Once again, Dinosaur hate is insane. It has so many of the qualities people ask for in new attractions, ones that Disney doesn’t really deliver on anymore.

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ✨ ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Once again, Dinosaur hate is insane. It has so many of the qualities people ask for in new attractions, ones that Disney doesn’t really deliver on anymore.

FWIW, and I can't believe I'm saying this... Dinosaur might actually benefit from having some screenz. Overall it's an enjoyable attraction... In the dark. Needs some more visuals however they can get it. Still, I'd definitely hate to lose it to Zootopia. #nahtazutopia

 

[seabreezept813]

Just update Dinosaur. Every time we go on it it’s awkward because no one else does so it just feels empty in an odd way. And you feel like you’re riding 60% of a ride. Like they’ve only told parts of the story. Maybe projection mapping would help like Navi River.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Once again, Dinosaur hate is insane. It has so many of the qualities people ask for in new attractions, ones that Disney doesn’t really deliver on anymore.

I still find it a terrible attraction.

It has potential - I mean, Indy is excellent and the exact same ride .... but it features big sets and a compelling story. Dinosaur is just bouncing around the dark and coming across the occasional dinosaur that may or may not have much motion to it but is kind enough to just stay in one spot for you to scan it

I do like the video at the end of the dino walking around in the security cameras

 

[Mickeynerd17]

Just update Dinosaur. Every time we go on it it’s awkward because no one else does so it just feels empty in an odd way. And you feel like you’re riding 60% of a ride. Like they’ve only told parts of the story. Maybe projection mapping would help like Navi River.

The missing 40% lies in broken/turned off effects and lighting. I do agree the story could be communicated better.

If you fully understand the story of the ride, the experience is so much better.

 

[Kev1982]

Which is a good thing IMO.

The Dinoland area has long been an area we've avoided. It's terrible. A badly dated and uncomfortable Dinosaur ride and a couple of baby rides....its really really needs a massive overhaul, otherwise it will just become a ghost area where nobody really goes. I mean, even when AK is at capacity and most rides are 60 minutes plus, Dinosaur is almost a walk on...says it all really.

Such a shame about Primeval Wirl, but time has come to revamp that whole area

I love Dinosaur but never ever had a walk on in 17 years. Always minimum 45 min wait

 

[JD80]

Dinosaurs are a great idea for AK.
Dinosaur the ride is lazy and bad.

 

[UNCgolf]

Dinosaurs are a great idea for AK.
Dinosaur the ride is lazy and bad.

It's become lazy and mediocre (I still wouldn't call it bad, as all four parks have worse attractions), but some of that could be fixed if they'd do a massive refurb and restore all of the AAs, effects, etc.

I wouldn't really mourn it if it was replaced, though, as long as it was replaced with something worthwhile (i.e. not Zootopia). Ideally they'd build a new ride featuring dinosaurs, but obviously that isn't going to happen unless they release a new dino movie that does well.

 

[Suspirian]

I love Dinosaur but never ever had a walk on in 17 years. Always minimum 45 min wait

Always. Idk where this idea that the ride is unpopular is coming from.

 

[JustInTime]

Always. Idk where this idea that the ride is unpopular is coming from.

Weird. I’ve never had to wait. BUT I love the ride.

 

[Eric Graham]

I really enjoy Lion King a lot. I've seen the musical a few times. I sung in the college choir, but that was many many years ago. But I also really like Zootopia.

 

[seabreezept813]

The missing 40% lies in broken/turned off effects and lighting. I do agree the story could be communicated better.

If you fully understand the story of the ride, the experience is so much better.

Oh I know it was much better before! I remember riding it as a kid when it was truly one of the two E-tickets. And it's definitely not nostalgia telling me that it used to be better.

 

[seabreezept813]

It's become lazy and mediocre (I still wouldn't call it bad, as all four parks have worse attractions), but some of that could be fixed if they'd do a massive refurb and restore all of the AAs, effects, etc.

I wouldn't really mourn it if it was replaced, though, as long as it was replaced with something worthwhile (i.e. not Zootopia). Ideally they'd build a new ride featuring dinosaurs, but obviously that isn't going to happen unless they release a new dino movie that does well.

I would miss it because it has that "old school" Disney feel. With the stunning preshow exhibit room, etc. I just wish they'd give it a little attention. It can't be that hard to maintain the 5 rides in that one park. We love going in the morning because it feels like an empty park on that side. I don't get the Zootopia thing... I put it on once for my kids and they weren't into it at all. The storyline is almost more entertaining for adults than kids. They prefer Jungle Book or Lion King.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Ok, who wins between a Carnotaurus and an Ikran?

 

[Bocabear]

Ok, who wins between a Carnotaurus and an Ikran?

Bob Iger

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Ok, who wins between a Carnotaurus and an Ikran?

Well, considering there's a physical Carnotaurus and the Ikran is only visible on a screen, I'm going Carnotaurus on this one.

 

[JEANYLASER]

I think that Zooptopia land is perfect in DAK because Magic Kingdom doesn't have room and also Disney's Hollywood Studios has no room for Zootopia.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think that Zooptopia land is perfect in DAK because Magic Kingdom doesn't have room and also Disney's Hollywood Studios has no room for Zootopia.

DHS has plenty of room. See here...

Entrances can be moved. Parking lots built on. Parking garages added.

Below, the Yellow is the expansion pad within SWL. The purple are other expansion pads. The green is all 'back of house' that can be converted into park space.

Don't forget that everything from Walt Disney Presents to the former Ariel show to all or part of Launch Bay can be razed and repurposed.

[Thanks to @marni1971 for identifying the yellow and purple pads.]

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And the Orange is an 'easy' expansion of SWL. And the Orange and Yellow together can be converted into park space.

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[pdude81]

Ok, who wins between a Carnotaurus and an Ikran?

Maybe we can get a Carnosaur retheme starring Laura Dern's mom.