In parts
one and
two of the Keys to the Kingdom series, I had a good bit to say about what I would do to improve the parks in ways that I would enjoy seeing and this entry will be no different.
Animal Kingdom has always been my least favorite park in Walt Disney World and there are several reasons. Not that the park is bad, but the walk ways are cramped despite being the largest park, and there are fewer things to do that are worth doing than the other parks. In fact the best attractions are ones that some people pass up because you have to walk through them and people would ask, "Why would I want to walk for fun at this point?"
With that said, it is a gorgeous park with the Asia and Africa areas being the finest examples of theme park theming I have ever had the pleasure of viewing.
The biggest issue with this park is how inconsistent the quality is, frankly. Africa and Asia are pitch perfect except for the Yeti needing fixed in Expedition Everest. Even though having the Yeti fixed means the end of "Disco Yeti", this is absolutely one of the things that need to happen.
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| We also need to replace the dragon with the Yeti. Why is that even there anymore? |
The only area that I have any issue with (until Avatarland opens) is Dinoland and the surrounding areas. I understand what the Imagineers were going for, I really do; however, I do not believe that the area should exist just for the sake of the story that they are claiming need to be told.
Now this is where YOU come in.
I have two different ideas with what to do with this area. I will give you the chance to tell me which one you like or whether there are other things you would do to improve the area.
OPTION ONE:
Bulldoze the area and take the track to Dinosaur to the MK for the Indiana Jones attraction I proposed. Once we've successfully cleansed the area of all terribleness, we could go forward with Dinosaur theme again, but instead of a dig site, we are time travelers who have been sent to the past. Similar to the other walk ways, we could have different exhibits for the different dinosaurs as if they were living and breathing creatures with the cast members there to describe what life is like for these animals.
The whole thing culminates with a Tyrannosaurus Encounter attraction where we are taken to the Rex exhibit only for something terrible to happen and we are chased by a pack of T-Rexes as we flee to safety.
OPTION TWO:
Bulldoze the area and take the track to Dinosaur to the MK for the Indiana Jones attraction I proposed. Once we've successfully cleansed the area of all terribleness, we could go forward with a complete redesign.
The Finding Nemo musical is an extremely popular part of Dinoland and it has no business being there, so it would make far more sense to change the entire area to match the other sections and make it Australia.
There are enough ideas and unique animals that you could put in an Australian portion of the park that I'm certain that many people have had the same idea. Of course, since this is my blog, I should probably whip something up.
My idea would be to relocate the Seas type attraction to the park, but knowing the extreme difficulty of something like that, the Nemo musical may be the only mention of Australia's nautical wildlife.
Further in the area, we are able to tour the Walkabout Trails that will be similar to the other walking trail areas of the park. In the trails we find ourselves experiencing kangaroos, wallabys, koalas, and many of the creepy crawly things that want to kill everyone that Australia is famous for. You know? Family fun.
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| Pictured: Family Fun |
At the end of the park, we find the Outback Outfitters shop and either Crush's Coaster or an entirely new experience that focuses on the beauty of the Australian Outback.
With that, we exit the Animal Kingdom for now. Which option do you prefer?
Join me again when I tackle my biggest project yet: The Disney Hollywood Studios where we will experience Queen Elsa's powers, the Force, and race for the finish line (literally) with a new area that might have a few glitches.
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