News Round Up 2017

[soniam]

News

The Rock has posted on Instagram that in collaboration with Imagineering and the new Jungle Cruise movie, all of the Jungle Cruise attractions across the World will get re-imagined.

Not looking forward to this. I am looking forward to the movie, but does everything have to change to accommodate Disney marketing? If it's anything more than they did with Capt Jack Sparrow and Pirates, then I am against it. Somedays, I think they went too far with Pirates.

 

[luisov]

As long as they keep the feel and legacy of the original ride, I'm actually ok with a couple of changes just to keep it fresh. I'm talking about a Pirates type of change.

Gotta stay relevant for the new generations.

 

[jlundeen]

As long as they keep the feel and legacy of the original ride, I'm actually ok with a couple of changes just to keep it fresh. I'm talking about a Pirates type of change.

Gotta stay relevant for the new generations.

And in reality, there have been some minor changes over the last few years...this one could use some fluffing up...

 

[wareagle57]

I'm trying to avoid the pictures and the temptation is pretty strong right now, lol

I'm trying to avoid all I can. We are going in 2 months and I don't know if I can resist.

Can someone just tell me if the River ride has a drop, and if any of it is outdoors? And what is the duration of each of the rides, including any pre-show aspects.

 

[Harry Wallace]

Can someone just tell me if the River ride has a drop, and if any of it is outdoors? And what is the duration of each of the rides, including any pre-show aspects.

There is NO drop of NRJ, it's all one level. It's all indoors (themed to be outside though). FoP is about 5 mins long (actual ride time) and there is an Avatar linking pre-show which is very interactive, not sure about NRJ.

 

[twebber55]

NRJ 5 minutes

 

[luisov]

A bit short for a boat ride, if you ask me. But hey, it looks like a very well themed dark ride.

 

[rteetz]

A bit short for a boat ride, if you ask me. But hey, it looks like a very well themed dark ride.

Same length as Frozen.

 

[Fantasia79]

Rumor/wishful thinking

http://www.****************/walt-di...add-4th-mountain-attraction-to-magic-kingdom/

Seems far fetched

 

[Ai12gani]

Rumor/wishful thinking

http://www.****************/walt-di...add-4th-mountain-attraction-to-magic-kingdom/

Seems far fetched

Somebody correct me it I am wrong but I believe both Martian and Spirit have shot down this rumor.

 

[rteetz]

Somebody correct me it I am wrong but I believe both Martian and Spirit have shot down this rumor.

Correct.

 

[luisov]

Same length as Frozen.

Considering how short Maelstrom was, Frozen was quite an accomplishment. It's still a good lenght for a dark ride, it's just that boat rides are usually really long.

 

[rteetz]

Considering how short Maelstrom was, Frozen was quite an accomplishment. It's still a good lenght for a dark ride, it's just that boat rides are usually really long.

True. I wish it were a bit longer too but that AA is truly incredible.

 

[jade1]

Sorry I haven't checked in here but I am updating the Official Pandora thread as fast as I can. Check over there for photos and videos of everything Pandora. I must say this land is going to be one of the best things Disney has ever done.

Favorite place (WDW) just keeps getting better. Loving it.

 

[skier_pete]

Wait, where are all the people that 5 years ago would never go to Avatar Land because they hated / didn't see the movie?

 

[umichigan10]

Wait, where are all the people that 5 years ago would never go to Avatar Land because they hated / didn't see the movie?

 

[jknezek]

Wait, where are all the people that 5 years ago would never go to Avatar Land because they hated / didn't see the movie?

Furiously pounding away on MDE trying to change FPs for their next trip...

 

[mom2rtk]

Wait, where are all the people that 5 years ago would never go to Avatar Land because they hated / didn't see the movie?

Eh. I'll see it when we get back. I hope it's spectacular and captures my imagination. But I still haven't seen the movie and can pretty much guarantee I won't even if I love the park addition.

And seriously, 6 years later I sure HOPE it's great. I think all the naysayers hope for a spectacular addition to any park.

 

[rteetz]

Eh. I'll see it when we get back. I hope it's spectacular and captures my imagination. But I still haven't seen the movie and can pretty much guarantee I won't even if I love the park addition.

And seriously, 6 years later I sure HOPE it's great. I think all the naysayers hope for a spectacular addition to any park.

The beauty of it is you don't have to like or watch the movie to enjoy the land. The land is set 20 years after the 5th movie (which hasn't happened of course), and the rides have no direct connections to the movies other than that Pandora is in the movie.

 

[rteetz]

News

Liberty Square Riverboat closed for Refurbishment August 1-10, 2017.