Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Jim Hill Media has a story about the change from 'Night Kingdom' to 'Jungle Trek.' Check it out. Sounds....like an 'I don't get.' <a href="http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/archive/2008/08/21/say-nighty-night-to-night-kingdom-and-jambo-to-disney-s-jungle-trek.aspx" target="_blank">http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/...rek.aspx</a>
Originally Posted By leobloom I don't get it either. Sounds like the same stuff we heard about with Night Kingdom. So they decreased the number of ziplines, are going to have a buffet, and longer hours. Still sounds overpriced and with WDI cutting corners, it doesn't sound like that's going to change.
Originally Posted By DOGWITKEYS The problem is the internet, This new park that probably won't open for another 10 years is going through the same process the other 4 went through. The only difference is we are hearing about every step of the development process. Trust Mickey. Jon
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA The only reason we're hearing about this project is because Disney wants us to. Truly -- if they want to develop a new special kingdom where you go on a 'Jungle Trek' (don't we already do that in Adventureland and Animal Kingdom?), then, go do it! As Walt Disney once said, 'The time comes when you have to quit talking and start doing.'
Originally Posted By leobloom Trust Mickey? Haha. I think by now Mickey's got just a little credibility to regain.
Originally Posted By brotherdave No thanks. I'll stick with Animal Kingdom, Busch Gardens Africa, and my local zoo for that kind of adventures... Those options are much more appealing and cheaper!!!
Originally Posted By Britain I think it sounds like a great idea for trying to attract a totally different crowd that those who typically go to Disney. But as for me and my house, I like actual RIDES. I won't be going to this thing.
Originally Posted By TheEscapist For me, this sounds like an explorer's dream, a chance to play at being Indiana Jones on a much larger scale. I'd make trying this out a priority. I hope it will incorporate an Adventurer's Club, and a super-high quality show, but even just the trek part sounds like high adventure fun to me.
Originally Posted By kennect Something about this whole concept to me just doesn't sound exciting enough to excited about...
Originally Posted By mickey_ring Why not just focus on what is already at WDW? At a minimum, now would be a great time for Epcot Center to concentrate on global efforts in conservation and alternative energy sources. Put the Experimental back in EPCOT.
