This evening I have been thinking about how the Imagineers boasted about the randomness technology of Indy when it first opened. It was supposed to be a ride with an endless amount of possibilities. The most obvious of these is the three doors. Besides that, there's supposed to be subtle variations of terrain, what Indy says, and slight differences with regards to what the jeep interacts with (e.g. does it stop on the bridge or not).
While I love Indy and do see the variations on the ride, it never came close to what the Imagineers touted it as. As I further pondered this possible shortcoming, my mind shifted towards something else...
Indy's next door neighbor, the Jungle Cruise, has always offered a different experience. From the jokes told to the slight variation in pace each skipper chooses, each ride is unlike the last. The Jungle Cruise is also quite different at night than it is during the day, creating an infinite variety of experiences. It may not be cutting edge, but there's a lot to be said about how no two rides on the Jungle Cruise are alike. It's interesting to note how such an early attraction surpassed the novelty/innovation of a 1995 Super-E.
Now, with all that is Gnu in the ride, I have come to appreciate the attraction more than ever. It's a testament to Walt, Wedway/WDI, and the willingness to experiment with adding and deleting from the ride over time as needed!
Anyone have any comments/thoughts about the Jungle Cruise and it's impact as we approach the 50th?
While I love Indy and do see the variations on the ride, it never came close to what the Imagineers touted it as. As I further pondered this possible shortcoming, my mind shifted towards something else...
Indy's next door neighbor, the Jungle Cruise, has always offered a different experience. From the jokes told to the slight variation in pace each skipper chooses, each ride is unlike the last. The Jungle Cruise is also quite different at night than it is during the day, creating an infinite variety of experiences. It may not be cutting edge, but there's a lot to be said about how no two rides on the Jungle Cruise are alike. It's interesting to note how such an early attraction surpassed the novelty/innovation of a 1995 Super-E.
Now, with all that is Gnu in the ride, I have come to appreciate the attraction more than ever. It's a testament to Walt, Wedway/WDI, and the willingness to experiment with adding and deleting from the ride over time as needed!
Anyone have any comments/thoughts about the Jungle Cruise and it's impact as we approach the 50th?
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