Originally Posted By basas <<-I agree (obviously) that smaller children will not/cannot ride on either Everest or Kali but I just wanted to make a mention that in my opinion everything at AK is almost 100% all family friendly>> Well, the problem is that there isn't much to do period. And out of those attractions, Dinosaur, PW, Kali, and Everest are thrill rides. That leaves the Lion King show, Pocahantas show, Flights of Wonder. For some kids, even KS is too intense and many kids are terrified from ITTBAB. IMO, 3 or 4 things over an entire day is not enough for small children.
Originally Posted By pitapan16 Well, the problem is that there isn't much to do period. And out of those attractions, Dinosaur, PW, Kali, and Everest are thrill rides. That leaves the Lion King show, Pocahantas show, Flights of Wonder. For some kids, even KS is too intense and many kids are terrified from ITTBAB. IMO, 3 or 4 things over an entire day is not enough for small children. -I see your point. Though I've never experienced the scene of a frieghtened kid on ITTBAB=). AK needs more attractions period, I guess I just seem to like everything in AK except Dinoland, which is pretty darn good.
Originally Posted By basas <<Though I've never experienced the scene of a frieghtened kid on ITTBAB=). >> LOL- i have seen quite a few kids screaming and being taken out...but i can't really blame them- spiders coming down from above, things hitting them in the back, complete darkness...it is pretty scary!
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<Though I've never experienced the scene of a frieghtened kid on ITTBAB=).>> I think my 2year olds reponse as he headed for the exit was "Feet don't fail me now!". I may be wrong because, it's hard to hear when you're being trampled by a theater full of kids.
Originally Posted By CMM1 One would think that Disney could follow through on the "Beastly Kingdom" part of the park like orginally planned with maybe one thrill ride and one family ride and that would round out AK as a park.
Originally Posted By tonyanton Dare I add an elegant carousel with mythical animals would fit nicely in with the ideas from Post#127?
Originally Posted By tonyanton Well, I know how carnival-type rides at DAK are thought of on these boards. lol.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Here's the next attraction for Animal Kingdom... "The Living Rivers" This will be a state-of-the-art aquarium to be the AK counterpart of its brother, "The Living Seas" in EPCOT. This aquarium, the only one of its kind in the world, will be a fresh-water aquarium that will be long, inter-twining and flow like a real river. The river will be long and will circle back upon itself. Boulders and rocks will keep the surface of the river churning. A long network of underground tunnels will criss-cross along its long path. Throughout these tunnels, guests will ride 'Tadpoles' (much like Seacabs) as they observe life in the river above. The river will cross larger pools where bears reach for an afternoon's snack of trout. Otters will swim and perform their underwater dances. Along the banks, we'll be able to see frogs, turtles, snakes, racoons - heck, why not a gator or two? The Living Rivers will be unlike any other type of aquarium, and of course will be uniquely "Disney".
Originally Posted By Daannzzz That sounds realy, really good and a perfect addition to the AK. Now the question is, is this something you dreamt up or a rumor you heard or something you are working on at WDI.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo That sounds really kinda cool. I'm just thinking though it ALMOST seems out of place. AK has so many wild animals from Jungles of the world, and to suddenly have freshwater fish and otters... seems a little out of place. But the description of it sounds great! Blackie Pueblo
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn It could be placed either in the Mickey/Minnie wilderness area, or out near the Conservation Station area.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn <<Now the question is, is this something you dreamt up or a rumor you heard or something you are working on at WDI. >> It's just something I pondered. I keep seeing all these great aquariums popping up everywhere. This could be a great opportunity for Disney to get back on the ball.
