Originally Posted By brick74 "You know what also strikes me as being kind of strange- the fact that they show Jammin' Jungle Parade at 4 most days. Now, since the park really starts to empty out in the afternoon, wouldn't it make more sense to show the parade at 12:30 or 1? (where more guests are in the park)." Ah, but think about it...if the parade was earlier, people would just leave right after it went by. Now with the late parade, some people are going to stay in the park.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I would like to see some good sit down restaurants in Animal Kingdom. It could also use more amusement rides or expand it. Give people a reason to hang around and stay.
Originally Posted By basas <<Ah, but think about it...if the parade was earlier, people would just leave right after it went by. Now with the late parade, some people are going to stay in the park.>> True. I wonder how many people do extend their stay specifically for the parade.
Originally Posted By SJHYM One of the things I like about the AK is its choice of food. While I wouldnt mind a sit down place besides Rainforest (which is overrated I think), I love Tuskers and Flametree. Two of my favorite fast food places on property.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Two of my favorite fast food places on property.< aside from a mandatory hot dog with sauerkraut from casey's -- the only two 'counter service ' places I eat in WDW are those two because of the quality of the choices
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom One time when I was at DAK and it was raining my party jumped under the awning at the Flaming Tree BBQ. Boy we all wanted BBQ after that! The entire trip all anyone wanted was BBQ. I had to draw a line when it came to breakfast BBQ.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 By the way, I like the attraction variety and selection so far at AK alot. Lets take a look....water ride(KaliRiver)check, simulator type ride(Dinosaur)check, real roller coaster(Everest)check, not very ordinary(KilamanjaroSafaris)check, animal trails(in Africa/Asia)check, good shows(LionKing/ new replacement for Tarzan/FLights of Wonder)check, Animal viewing(everywhere) check, playarea(FossilExplorer place)check,3-D/movie show(Its tough to be a Bug)check, and more(yes)check.....Thats a pretty good list as far as variety, quality, uniqueness and not alot of the same goes. But one thing that sticks out to me is that except for Dinosaur which is really both simulator/dark ride, there are no other dark rides. I really think another cool dark ride would be an awesome addition for AK.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden pita, I couldn't agree more. If you put in 2 or 3 more dark rides and a sit down restaurant like KT mentioned, something that's incredibly themed and lots of fun. A restaurant that's on everyone's must do list with each visit. Figure out some type of night time show and I think they could make it work.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Is there a resturant that you sit and can look over the savannah? I mean that would be pretty cool. I'm not just talking if you stay in the hotel, I mean, actually sit out on a porch or something and can see the setting sun... the animals..etc? Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By basas <<By the way, I like the attraction variety and selection so far at AK alot. Lets take a look....water ride(KaliRiver)check, simulator type ride(Dinosaur)check, real roller coaster(Everest)check, not very ordinary(KilamanjaroSafaris)check, animal trails(in Africa/Asia)check, good shows(LionKing/ new replacement for Tarzan/FLights of Wonder)check, Animal viewing(everywhere) check, playarea(FossilExplorer place)check,3-D/movie show(Its tough to be a Bug)check, and more(yes)check.....Thats a pretty good list as far as variety, quality, uniqueness and not alot of the same goes. But one thing that sticks out to me is that except for Dinosaur which is really both simulator/dark ride, there are no other dark rides. I really think another cool dark ride would be an awesome addition for AK.>> Not to mention- ORIGINAL attractions- unlike DCA which has a ton of clones.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I think ( please don't cring ) Ferris Wheel and definatley a Carosel in would be great!
Originally Posted By TiggerRulz >>I would like to see some good sit down restaurants in Animal Kingdom.<< I totally agree with this. I think it would be hard to turn AK into a full day park without sit downs and a greater variety. I agree a restaurant overlooking the Savannah would be a great idea. Isn't there such a place at Busch Gardens?
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo A carousel could be a nice addition if placed right, and nicely designed. After all it was a consideration for the park's centerpiece before they developed the Tree of Life concept.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Yes TiggerRulz, Busch gardens has this. The Crown Colony House has it set up where you can take your food outside on the patio and it overlooks the savanah. I really think Disney should jump on this same idea. Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By SJHYM The very early designs of AK had a carousel but Eisner hated the idea and it was dropped.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Carousels have been in zoo's for forever! Its about the ONLY thing missing from that park. Everything else would be filler, well with the exception of some fish pavalion like the Living Seas or a dolphin show.
