Jingle Cruise= Same ride with holiday puns.

[LunarDistortion]

I don't know if i'm missing something, but I was rather disappointed in the holiday Jungle Cruise. They had announced it, while not big, large enough for a few tourists and Disney Fanatics to hear about it. I got excited for it and yesterday got to ride it.

The queue line was a bit different, a Christmas tree, holiday songs playing, and words like mistletoe and jolly painted on tires and tree bark that was nailed to the boat titles. Not too large, but it's a queue line. I got on and the only different thing I noticed was the horrible puns. Am I missing something, if anyone has ridden this yet and noticed something I didn't, please say it. Because right now, it seems like a missed opportunity.

( And if I put this in the wrong section, I couldn't find a better place to put this, since this is in some way news.)

 

[disnerdiest]

You didn't miss anything. I thought the same thing when we rode it last week. Same ride, some new holiday jokes. At least put a Santa hat on a gorilla or something.

 

[Fantaluminishes]

The "Jingle Cruise" was not meant to be a re-theming, or a holiday overlay. It is just some minor plussing for the season. I read Disney's original announcement. What it said is what Disney did. Sounds like you expected more. Oh well. Can't blame Disney for this one. People expect every holiday addition to be a Disneyland-like changeover. Not the case. Sounds like people tend to let their imaginations run wild.

 

[mm1971]

The "Jingle Cruise" was not meant to be a re-theming, or a holiday overlay. It is just some minor plussing for the season. I read Disney's original announcement. What it said is what Disney did. Sounds like you expected more. Oh well. Can't blame Disney for this one. People expect every holiday addition to be a Disneyland-like changeover. Not the case. Sounds like people tend to let their imaginations run wild.

I agree. We did this a few years ago (only time we were there for the holidays) and enjoyed the holiday themed jokes and was pretty much what was expected and announced. The whole character of the attraction is the silliness.

 

[LunarDistortion]

The "Jingle Cruise" was not meant to be a re-theming, or a holiday overlay. It is just some minor plussing for the season. I read Disney's original announcement. What it said is what Disney did. Sounds like you expected more. Oh well. Can't blame Disney for this one. People expect every holiday addition to be a Disneyland-like changeover. Not the case. Sounds like people tend to let their imaginations run wild.

That doesn't mean they didn't miss an opportunity, this could have been a slightly large re-theming, nothing more than a few decorations. A new breath of air for a very old attraction.

 

[ilovethisplace]

The "Jingle Cruise" was not meant to be a re-theming, or a holiday overlay. It is just some minor plussing for the season. I read Disney's original announcement. What it said is what Disney did. Sounds like you expected more. Oh well. Can't blame Disney for this one. People expect every holiday addition to be a Disneyland-like changeover. Not the case. Sounds like people tend to let their imaginations run wild.

Can't blame Disney for missing the mark? Who exactly should we blame?

 

[rteetz]

Can't blame Disney for missing the mark? Who exactly should we blame?

Yourself for getting your expectations to high I haven't ridden the ride but I've seen multiple videos of ride throughs and I think its just a perfect touch that should be added to more attractions. I think disney was just putting it out there to see what the response would be and most people like it and do want more and I think we will see more in the future.

 

[midaroco]

I thought it was pretty lame - I mean - Disneyland gets the Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World holiday overlays and we get a few lights strung up in the queue and some puns and it's touted as a holiday re- theme?! I don't think the public is to blame for setting the expectation too high. Disney has set the expectation high based on passed precedence and now I feel they are simply trying to see what "little" they can get away with while making a big deal out of it. Let's be honest - most of the limited time magic promotion has been lame - take for example the holiday ears they recently announced. ?? They were available last year, and you can purchase them on the website. I just think their marketing think tank is seriously lacking as of late.

 

[rteetz]

I thought it was pretty lame - I mean - Disneyland gets the Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World holiday overlays and we get a few lights strung up in the queue and some puns and it's touted as a holiday re- theme?! I don't think the public is to blame for setting the expectation too high. Disney has set the expectation high based on passed precedence and now I feel they are simply trying to see what "little" they can get away with while making a big deal out of it. Let's be honest - most of the limited time magic promotion has been lame - take for example the holiday ears they recently announced. ?? They were available last year, and you can purchase them on the website. I just think their marketing think tank is seriously lacking as of late.

Um it was not a full holiday retheme Disneyland also got the exact same thing on their jungle cruise. This was a test I would expect more next year. Haunted mansion and small world in Disneyland are different setups in Disneyland as well.

 

[midaroco]

Um it was not a full holiday retheme Disneyland also got the exact same thing on their jungle cruise. This was a test I would expect more next year. Haunted mansion and small world in Disneyland are different setups in Disneyland as well.

Um... I know exactly what it was...and what The Mouse was pushing it as, with the posters, the "limited time magic" poster giveaway to promote the "overlay", as well as how lame it was. Funny you are saying to expect more of the attraction next year, yet you are condemning us for expecting too much?!

 

[rteetz]

Um... I know exactly what it was...and what The Mouse was pushing it as, with the posters, the "limited time magic" poster giveaway to promote the "overlay", as well as how lame it was. Funny you are saying to expect more of the attraction next year, yet you are condemning us for expecting too much?!

I'm saying that because I think they will do more this was to see how well people liked and most people do like it and want more.

 

[midaroco]

I'm saying that because I think they will do more this was to see how well people liked and most people do like it and want more.

With all due respect, I feel this was to see how little they could do to a ride and call it an overlay with minimal backlash. Disney World regulars have been clamoring for years to get the Haunted Mansion holiday overlay. They are well aware of the desire for it, however their corporate greed keeps them from shutting the ride down for a week to redress it and then another week to remove it. The "additions" to the jungle cruise cost barely anything and allowed them to install it overnight. They will not add anything additional in the future.

 

[rteetz]

With all due respect, I feel this was to see how little they could do to a ride and call it an overlay with minimal backlash. Disney World regulars have been clamoring for years to get the Haunted Mansion holiday overlay. They are well aware of the desire for it, however their corporate greed keeps them from shutting the ride down for a week to redress it and then another week to remove it. The "additions" to the jungle cruise cost barely anything and allowed them to install it overnight. They will not add anything additional in the future.

The haunted mansion and Smallworld are special to Disneyland I personally don't see those ever coming to WDW. Disneyland is a locals park they live for those things. WDW is a vacation destination it's a bit different circumstances.

 

[skier_pete]

The haunted mansion and Smallworld are special to Disneyland I personally don't see those ever coming to WDW. Disneyland is a locals park they live for those things. WDW is a vacation destination it's a bit different circumstances.

This - HM closes for several weeks in September and January. Folks don't come to WDW for Holiday overlays. The advantage of doing it in Florida doesn't outweigh losing the ride for 6 weeks each year. In DLR - there are so many regulars, they need more variation in entertainment to keep them coming back.

As far as the Jingle Cruise, I think it was cute and enjoyed the new jokes. We rode it three times and there were new jokes each time. I admit I was expecting more decorations out on the ride itself. (I don't want them dressing up the animals, but what about a wreath on the gorilla hut, or a santa hat on the low man on the totem pole.)

I think the problem is people HERE (on-line Disney community) think that everything that Disney announces should be something spectacular.

 

[Bob Roberts]

The "Jingle Cruise" was not meant to be a re-theming, or a holiday overlay. It is just some minor plussing for the season. I read Disney's original announcement. What it said is what Disney did. Sounds like you expected more. Oh well. Can't blame Disney for this one. People expect every holiday addition to be a Disneyland-like changeover. Not the case. Sounds like people tend to let their imaginations run wild.

No No No No Noooooo. The fact that they advertise this ride like its something special and new is why people are so mad about this.

If corporate Disney had any pride in what they do (which obviously they don't) they would be beyond embarrassed to promote a new and exciting attraction like the Jingle Cruise.

Keep on cutting that pea into slivers (Tiny Tim Style) Disney!!!!!

Bob Roberts (Old School DVC member)

 

[midaroco]

I think the problem is people HERE (on-line Disney community) think that everything that Disney announces should be something spectacular.

I have to disagree with you. Disney, as a rule of thumb, has in the past marketed such announcements as large scale enhancements and something new and innovative that will breathe fresh life into an attraction. They did, after all, create posters and put them up as you walk into the park as well as create announcements on blogs and talk up the change as if there was a major enhancement. Also let's not forget they were part of the limited time magic giveaway. Disney, by their own right, has set their own precedence here and has created their own bar to hit. They missed the mark and they are aware. Sure, first time park-goers may find it "kitschy" however to those loyal consumers that they want to continue to come back year after year, it seems like a tired sham. That's all.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I have to disagree with you. Disney, as a rule of thumb, has in the past marketed such announcements as large scale enhancements and something new and innovative that will breathe fresh life into an attraction. They did, after all, create posters and put them up as you walk into the park as well as create announcements on blogs and talk up the change as if there was a major enhancement. Also let's not forget they were part of the limited time magic giveaway. Disney, by their own right, has set their own precedence here and has created their own bar to hit. They missed the mark and they are aware. Sure, first time park-goers may find it "kitschy" however to those loyal consumers that they want to continue to come back year after year, it seems like a tired sham. That's all.

Bang on and right on the money $$$$$.

Amen

Bob Roberts (Old School OKW DVC Member from an era when Disney actually gave out free passes to the parks for DVC members, seriously that is true.)

 

[rteetz]

This - HM closes for several weeks in September and January. Folks don't come to WDW for Holiday overlays. The advantage of doing it in Florida doesn't outweigh losing the ride for 6 weeks each year. In DLR - there are so many regulars, they need more variation in entertainment to keep them coming back. As far as the Jingle Cruise, I think it was cute and enjoyed the new jokes. We rode it three times and there were new jokes each time. I admit I was expecting more decorations out on the ride itself. (I don't want them dressing up the animals, but what about a wreath on the gorilla hut, or a santa hat on the low man on the totem pole.) I think the problem is people HERE (on-line Disney community) think that everything that Disney announces should be something spectacular.

I couldn't agree more

 

[rteetz]

I have to disagree with you. Disney, as a rule of thumb, has in the past marketed such announcements as large scale enhancements and something new and innovative that will breathe fresh life into an attraction. They did, after all, create posters and put them up as you walk into the park as well as create announcements on blogs and talk up the change as if there was a major enhancement. Also let's not forget they were part of the limited time magic giveaway. Disney, by their own right, has set their own precedence here and has created their own bar to hit. They missed the mark and they are aware. Sure, first time park-goers may find it "kitschy" however to those loyal consumers that they want to continue to come back year after year, it seems like a tired sham. That's all.

Disney announces a ton of stuff on a the blog i don't see those as big announcements tho. Posters as you walk in tell the people that don't read online or do there research that something is going on in the jungle cruise. The disney parks blog has all kinds of things on their I don't consider things on there to be big announcements. Disney has more guests that come every lets say seven years or so than they do regulars like once a year or more. Disneyland on the other hand they are a locals park the majority of people there go multiple times a year they have over one million AP holders. That difference between the two parks is why WDW doesn't get full overlays.

 

[Castle2Castle]

Disney said exactly what they were going to do for the Jingle Cruise on the Parks Blog announcement:

In this new seasonal storyline of the attraction, the Skippers have grown homesick for the holidays, so theyve added holiday cheer to the Jungle Cruise queue and boathouse with decorations that have been mailed to them from home (plus a few theyve created themselves). The Skippers have also added a slew of new jokes to their tours that are the perfect way to get guests in the holiday spirit. Additionally, Jungle Cruise boats have been renamed with the holidays in mind, and if guests listen carefully, they may hear a holiday-themed radio broadcast playing in the background.

From the videos I've seen and recaps I've read, they did just what they said they were going to do. Anyone expecting more either had no idea what was going on in the first place or didn't pay attention when reading the announcement.