Tropical Americas General Discussion - Opening 2027

[tyro]

The future sure is bright, this expansion might convince me to make a true vacation out of Disney World again. Currently, I have no plans to go back unless I happen to be in Orlando when an after hours event for DHS or MK lines up right.

 

[ReelJustice]

The Magic Kingdom is the one park that does not need expanding right now.

It's the most popular theme park in the world, and nothing will change that. Of course it needs more capacity. And it appears DHS is getting expansion (or rather, a new land) as well.

 

[TheUniC6]

BREAKING: Imagineers Preview Model of Encanto & Indiana Jones Attractions - WDW News Today

Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the Tropical Americas expansion for Disney's Animal Kingdom, including Encanto and Indiana Jones.

wdwnt.com

Here are some more, clearer in depth models of what Disney is planning for this area:

 

[saint.piss]

The future seems so bright.

 

[Wesker69]

I'm still not amped over Encanto being part of AK, I do like the idea of a Mystic Manor ride. Although I'd rather just have Mystic Manor complete with Albert the monkey.

I love pyramids.. whether Egyptian or Mayan/aztec/etc. So the thought of having that & ruins with tropical landscape excites me

 

[SeventyOne]

The Magic Kingdom is the one park that does not need expanding right now.

You picked the first afternoon the park has gone to capacity in a while to post this. No manner of luck at all.

 

[belloq87]

I'd rather have the proper Mystic Manor in Adventureland.

 

[Jerroddragon]

lol
Disney fans
I want a new ride not clones.....here you are a new ride using another ride system. No not like that


Mystic Manoris dope but I see no reason the tech can't be used to make an amazing Encanto ride

 

[tyro]

Mystic Manoris dope but I see no reason the tech can't be used to make an amazing Encanto ride

The finale of Mystic Manor translates perfectly to Encanto for a scene where the house is falling apart

 

[Wesker69]

I'd rather have the proper Mystic Manor in Adventureland.

We severely lack the S.E.A. connection/backstory, which is what would really sell it for Adventureland. Especially with Jungle Cruise right there (which also lacks in the S.E.A. department).

Still waiting for that Disney+ series to happen (even though it wont)

 

[luckoftheirish]

I'm still bummed it's not Moana/Oceania land like that's fit AK themes way more than encanto or Indiana Jones

 

[belloq87]

Indications from people in the know over on Magic are that the Indiana Jones ride will absolutely be a distinct version different from both California and Tokyo, and that its storyline will be thematically appropriate for Animal Kingdom.

If that's true, I'm on board.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I’m glad they’re caring!

 

[GA-MBIT]

That makes me much more willing to accept Dinosaur's closure than simply cloning Disneyland's version. Indy has a great track record of dark rides, and I've loved just about every new dark ride the WDW Imagineer team has made in the past few years. An original dark ride traded for another original dark ride is 1000x an easier pill than trading it for a 20+ year old cloned ride.

It will be unfortunate to see Dinosaur, and Dinos as a theme go extinct at DAK, but this will most likely be a significant improvement for most of the public and for the park as a whole. I'll just have to enjoy Carny while she's still with us.

 

[Jake S]

I’m manifesting Indy finds dinosaurs in South America.

 

[UNIrd]

Indications from people in the know over on Magic are that the Indiana Jones ride will absolutely be a distinct version different from both California and Tokyo, and that its storyline will be thematically appropriate for Animal Kingdom.

If that's true, I'm on board.

Indiana Jones & The Why It Had To Be Snakes

 

[Chessy]

lol
Disney fans
I want a new ride not clones.....here you are a new ride using another ride system. No not like that


Mystic Manoris dope but I see no reason the tech can't be used to make an amazing Encanto ride

Yeah they can totally adapt it for encanto.

They should look to Tokyo for inspiration as it seems to be the resort with the least amount of clones and more originality.

 

[SkiBum]

You picked the first afternoon the park has gone to capacity in a while to post this. No manner of luck at all.

While I fully appreciate the "Pirates" reference (well played), I think that it shows the need to expand the others parks so that the crowds will spread more evenly. MK will always be the top dog but, if AK and HS have more rides added, things should spread out over time.

 

[Nick]

While I fully appreciate the "Pirates" reference (well played), I think that it shows the need to expand the others parks so that the crowds will spread more evenly. MK will always be the top dog but, if AK and HS have more rides added, things should spread out over time.

Here’s the thing: Obviously all parks and specifically HS and DAK need expansion. But they have a TON of incentive to also do the same for MK. MK is and always will be their most popular park.

If someone comes for one day and only one day, they’re probably going to MK.

 

[UNIrd]

Here’s the thing: Obviously all parks and specifically HS and DAK need expansion. But they have a TON of incentive to also do the same for MK. MK is and always will be their most popular park.

If someone comes for one day and only one day, they’re probably going to MK.

And I don't know about you but once Splash came offline and if there's anything else ever down or on refurb, with Tron inaccessible without the virtual queue and with crowds the way they've been, I've looked at MK lately like hey... maybe there's actually not THAT much to do here considering.