http://www.miamibeach411.com/photos/disney/animal-kingdom.gif
Which animal isn't represented in the park?

The Dragon right..

Well, turns out that it was supposed to be in the park in a "land" called Beastly kingdom.

On the Bridge crossing the Discovery river in Camp Minnie-Mickey a Dragon rock that periodically spits fire has been there since

it was built.

Camp Minie-Mickey is supposed to be the gateway to it there is concept art out cant post it here because it won't work.

Interesting isn't it.


:nemo: Nemo :nemo:

For some reason, I can't see the photos.

This is a project that just keeps surfacing again and again. Yes, it would be cool to have a new Giant Fire Bird soaring around a mountain (again, the surfacing thing, along with rumors). Although some recent reports brought up the project again, saying that this time, Camp Minnie Mickey is getting the boot and moving The Lion King to Africa.

None of this has been confirmed, and doesn't look like anything is going to happen in the near future.

This is a project that just keeps surfacing again and again. Yes, it would be cool to have a new Giant Fire Bird soaring around a mountain (again, the surfacing thing, along with rumors). Although some recent reports brought up the project again, saying that this time, Camp Minnie Mickey is getting the boot and moving The Lion King to Africa.

None of this has been confirmed, and doesn't look like anything is going to happen in the near future.That's why I put it in rumors

That's why I put it in rumors

Good point, but from the looks of the stockholder's report, there was no new concept art for anything in Animal Kingdom, by the looks of it.

Its not new I just thought I'd share that there is some

Bumpity Bump Bump Bumpity Bump look atthat frosty go! lol
:nemo:

Yeah, I've always thought that dragon seemed out of place in the logo.

Thats also why there is "Unicorn" parking. There was also a beautiful Unicorn statue as well (It is backstage) . I wish they would use these things.

Well, at least the Yeti is mythical ( I think <g>). Maybe that's a start to the long promised, and long awaited BK

yea, it was originally planned for Animal Kingdom, and it was supposed to feature mythical creatures. Two main attractions planned for it were a standup roller coaster called "Dragon Tower", and a hedge maze called "Quest for the Unicorn". and, like Wildcat said, there have been rumors about it taking the place of Camp Minnie-Mickey ever since Disney released all that concept art about a month ago. But Disney announced that some of the items in the concept art "Are still being discussed, and may never even be built". i think it would be a great addition to animal kingdom personally. I think that Expedition Everest was sort of an alternative for Imagineers and Disney fans when the Beastly Kingdom originally didn't fly.

Well, at least the Yeti is mythical ( I think <g>). Maybe that's a start to the long promised, and long awaited BK
yes but Everest is a real mountain and the yeti is a myth around there, it would be cool to see these I wonder why they don't..

^keep in mind that the mountain in animal kingdom is not actually everest, but the forbidden mountain. it is a smaller mountain in the same range as everest. guest are supposed to be on a trip to everest, but never make it because the yeti destroyed the tracks

Back when the Discovery River Boats were still running, there was supposed to be an encounter with a fire-breathing dragon and some sort of underwater creature. I've seen many of the set pieces for the fire-breathing dragon scene (mostly suits of armor burnt or melted), and I've read online that the underwater creature was going to be simulated by a bubbling effect and the Cast Member on the boat would then tell everyone on-board it would be alright because they possessed some sort of magical conch shell that would sooth the beast and make it go back to sleep. However, the Discovery River Boats themselves were quite dull and the entire attraction was shut down taking the only known piece of Beastly Kingdom with it.

I've also read that Disney was banking on Reign of Fire to be their movie tie-in for that section of the park, but sadly, that movie didn't perform very well at the box office and resulted in yet another setback for Beastly Kingdom.

I for one would love to see Disney finally devote the resources to this part of the Animal Kingdom (how worse could it be than Dinoland, U.S.A.), simply so that this park would have a few more things to do and finally live up to the logo they have been using for so long.

Conceptually, the park celebrates three types of animals — real, extinct (dinosaurs, etc.) and mythical (dragons, unicorns, etc.). The area for mythical animals was to be called Beastly Kingdom and was planned for the site currently occupied by Camp Minnie-Mickey. Concept art for this area showed attractions including a dragon-themed roller coaster and a unicorn-themed hedge maze. [1] Plans for this area were discarded when the park's development budget was reduced. The Imagineers who had been working on it were laid off and quickly hired by the Universal Orlando Resort to create the Dueling Dragons coasters for its Islands of Adventure theme park [2]. Though Disney's Animal Kingdom opened without any attractions featuring mythical animals, the theme lives on in the park's logo (which contains a dragon) and its parking lot (which has a Unicorn section). Also, dragon sound effects and even an occasional fireball emanate from the trees near the footbridge leading to Camp Minnie-Mickey. The 2006 opening of Expedition Everest brought the mythical yeti to life in the park.

From Wikipedia

~flip

it is a rumor and disney has not said anything about this but in there annual report there was concept art for a new land and concept art about a cars land possibly for DCA ill try to find the pictures to attach to my post so ill start searching for them

http://corporate.disney.go.com/investors/annual_reports/2006/int/dint.html those are the new conncept art. as i was reading the rumor is the cars are for DCA and will be called carland. hope this helps

That could be it I doubt it though

there are concept art on the internet, I found a few.
http://i12.************/2woao0h.jpg

there are concept art on the internet, I found a few.

Oooh, pretty! I wanna go!

there are concept art on the internet, I found a few.
http://i12.************/2woao0h.jpg

beautiful view. Hmm, overall it looks like some-what The Lion King/Mountain in Hercules, Hercules (Pegases over on rock), and Mulan. Hmm, this definetely doesn't look like that all villians land. It looks more like a classic Disney Movies lands....well, classics from modern day i.e. 1990's-today.

It looks more like a classic Disney Movies lands....well, classics from modern day i.e. 1990's-today.
Interesting. It reminds me more of Fantasia.

beautiful view. Hmm, overall it looks like some-what The Lion King/Mountain in Hercules, Hercules (Pegases over on rock), and Mulan. Hmm, this definetely doesn't look like that all villians land. It looks more like a classic Disney Movies lands....well, classics from modern day i.e. 1990's-today.

On the site where i found it, it said it is fantasha themed.


i found another one
http://farm1.static.***********/147/397306556_4801d19844_o.jpg

beautiful view. Hmm, overall it looks like some-what The Lion King/Mountain in Hercules, Hercules (Pegases over on rock), and Mulan. Hmm, this definetely doesn't look like that all villians land. It looks more like a classic Disney Movies lands....well, classics from modern day i.e. 1990's-today.

Um, that's from Fantasia '40--
In fact, it's a STILL from Fantasia (or at least redrawn), not even a concept art of anything. Cue the Beethoven music.

(..Oh, is this going to be the Stitch Emporium Window all over again?)

there are concept art on the internet, I found a few.
http://i12.************/2woao0h.jpg

that was a older concept art. in this years annual report they relaesed cars concept art, a new theme park, new hotel, urban entertainment. i think that was in last years concept art though.

that was a older concept art. in this years annual report they relaesed cars concept art, a new theme park, new hotel, urban entertainment. i think that was in last years concept art though.

Again--The Pegasus thing (the one that "sorta looks like Lion King and Mulan, and sorta Hercules)? I don't know the source from who posted it but:
It's a SCENE...from a MOVIE!!!!!
Fantasia...The Sorcerer-Mickey thing...IT'S ON DISK!!

RENT!

IT!!

(And why are several dozen wish-upon-a-star fanboys suddenly proclaiming this bit of collectible-cel art from Beethoven's "Pastorale" is "concept art for a new land in AK"?:
Because it's ALWAYS Animal Kingdom, whenever rumor season crops us....ALWAYS. Especially when it's Beastly Kingdom season again.
Villain Park season, however, tends to be more around summertime.) :rolleyes:

to those that are saying that is nothing more than a still shot from Fantasia, look to the left of the red tree. there are guest riding a swan boat-type attraction that looks like a pegasus. while this could be a still from Fantasia, it has been altered by the Imagineers to include a possible concept attraction for Beastly Kingdom.

In my first ( and latest) trip to Animal Kingdom, i was puzzled at the fact that the sign has a dragon on it, but no "Beastly kingdom" whatsoever. Good thing for the internet.

I personally would love if they added a Beastly kingdom, and judging by the concept art, it would seem pretty cool too.

to those that are saying that is nothing more than a still shot from Fantasia, look to the left of the red tree. there are guest riding a swan boat-type attraction that looks like a pegasus.

No, that's the mother Pegasus swimming with her little "colts", and altered by the artist to include all the highlights from "First Movement: Feelings upon Entering the Countryside".

o/`(Da-da da-da, da da-da-daah..)o/`

while this could be a still from Fantasia, it has been altered by the Imagineers to include a possible concept attraction for Beastly Kingdom.

Altered, yes; Imagineers, no--
Remember, fans, if reality won't play along, you can always Make Your Own. :rolleyes:

^look to the left of the tree, not the right.

i've seen that concept art since before animal kingdom opened. it very well could be fan art, but i doubt it.

there are concept art on the internet, I found a few.
http://i12.************/2woao0h.jpg

um that's from fantasia, lol. I watched the movie recently and it's kinda funny for you to bring it up as a new land.

hmm.. for the new park it looks like Neverland...
anyone else see Pan the wind pipe dude sitting under the tree?

if you saw my other post sorry, it wasn't the same thing. The one I got it is extremly different. some how got um confused

I Edited the picture to show the people who don't see the Pegasuas boat.

http://i5.****************/albums/y167/megamarioboy/THEEDIT.jpg
Look at the red circle, see the people in the boat??

So maybe, just maybe, Beastly Kingdom will come out!

( Who knows, they might have Dragon Maleficent, just like how they do in DLP)

hmm.. for the new park it looks like Neverland...
anyone else see Pan the wind pipe dude sitting under the tree?



Please RENT THE MOVIE!!
Especially if it's the first time in your lives, which, from half the responses in the thread so far, it seems to have been.

The disk originally came out at the beginning of Disney DVD, you probably didn't have a player back then, and both it and Fant2000 won't be back on shelves as a Platinum release till '09, but on a Disney Cultural-IQ level, that's just no darn excuse:
And I think we can stop laughing at those people who claim that HSM fans have never seen musicals in their lives either?...Take a good look, this is what can happen, people.)

Beastly Kingdom was a planned part of the park, they designed it and modeled it, but pushed it back to open Animal Kingdom before Islands of Adventure (IOA). Somehow it got lost, mainly due to lost continent at IOA. They used inspiration in everest for the yeti, and might use other mythological creatures in other lands, and use the plot of land set aide for something else in the future. Australia? South America? Who knows whats being planned.

Finally, you forgot another reference to the dragons, their is a dragon head above one of the ticket windows at AK.

I'd love to see a Fantasia-themed "land." The Fantasia hotels and pool at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort are great!

Good, go over and play a round of mini-golf at Fantasia Gardens at the Swan resort--
There, there's your representation, and as far as Imagineering goes, that's IT for the movie....Next doctored bit of fan-art, please?

While we're at it, I think Disney's Animal Kingdom would be a great place for a Narnia attraction. You know, talking beavers and wolves and lions and stuff.

0.o wow.
Sorry for starting all this fuss about Fantasia. Id be glad to send you the site where i found it on. Just pm me.

While we're at it, I think Disney's Animal Kingdom would be a great place for a Narnia attraction. You know, talking beavers and wolves and lions and stuff.

...That's because (MYTH-BUSTERS!!!--Okay, boys, let's bury this one for good! :D ) Narnia isn't a Disney film:

Remember how they used to disclaimer Pixar tie-ins as "A Disney presentation of a Pixar Studios film?"--
Listen carefully, and the Narnia movies are "Disney and Walden Media present: "

And when they want to build attractions, it's Walden's legal department that has something to say about it.

Hey I don't know if someone posted this somewhere in this thread but my sister's friend went down there to work for colledge or something and she said she said that construction on Beastly Kingdom has started.

Hey I don't know if someone posted this somewhere in this thread but my sister's friend went down there to work for colledge or something and she said she said that construction on Beastly Kingdom has started.

Wow, you'd think they were already too busy building the Tibetan Everest village...

(Death to all fanboy AK rumors!--Love your park or leave it!) :cool:

...That's because (MYTH-BUSTERS!!!--Okay, boys, let's bury this one for good! :D ) Narnia isn't a Disney film:

Remember how they used to disclaimer Pixar tie-ins as "A Disney presentation of a Pixar Studios film?"--
Listen carefully, and the Narnia movies are "Disney and Walden Media present: "

And when they want to build attractions, it's Walden's legal department that has something to say about it.
Narnia is a Disney film. You said it yourself: "Disney and Walden Media." It's as much of a Disney film as Toy Story. And the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films (and the early Muppets films) have absolutely nothing to do with Disney, yet, through licensing agreements, they all are represented in the parks.

In fact, there was a Narnia attraction at Disney-MGM Studios. I've seen it. And I've also seen the White Witch in Disneyland. Here, I have a picture of her behind Sleeping Beauty's Castle:

http://www.bogursky.com/VMK/whitewitch.jpg

So there.

Especially with more Narnia films on the way, a Narnia attraction would fit in very nicely at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Narnia is a Disney film. You said it yourself: "Disney and Walden Media." It's as much of a Disney film as Toy Story. And the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films (and the early Muppets films) have absolutely nothing to do with Disney, yet, through licensing agreements, they all are represented in the parks.

In fact, there was a Narnia attraction at Disney-MGM Studios. I've seen it. And I've also seen the White Witch in Disneyland. Here, I have a picture of her behind Sleeping Beauty's Castle:

http://www.bogursky.com/VMK/whitewitch.jpg

So there.

Especially with more Narnia films on the way, a Narnia attraction would fit in very nicely at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
I was just about to say that, Walden Media has teamed up with Disney alot lately Holes, Narnia, and The Newest is The Bridge to Teribethia

I was just about to say that, Walden Media has teamed up with Disney alot lately Holes, Narnia, and The Newest is The Bridge to Teribethia
Are there any Terabithia tie-ins at any of the parks?

Are there any Terabithia tie-ins at any of the parks?
Not yet but you never know it did get good ratings at the theatres

I was just about to say that, Walden Media has teamed up with Disney alot lately Holes, Narnia, and The Newest is The Bridge to Teribethia

And THAT...is where Walden Media's three-picture contract with Disney ends.
(Except for their clause tying them to further Narnia sequels.)

As of this summer Walden Media--which was already a completely independent company before they tied with Disney for "Holes", "Narnia", and two other pictures to be named--ended their contractual ties with Disney, and will now produce movies for whichever studio ponies up the money.
By way of illustration, one of the reasons "Prince Caspian" was delayed six months till summer '08 was that Walden was ALREADY doing a family film for Sony in Christmas '07, and didn't want to "compete" with themselves.

...Yes, themselves: As it's Walden, not Disney, who owns the movie rights to C.S. Lewis. As the saying goes, it's their world, Disney just lives in it--Especially when they have a mutual need to promote it. (See photo)
(It did occur to you why Disney didn't design any rides by themselves, except for the above illustrated and Walden-sanctioned movie promotion at both parks?...Oh, wait, maybe "the idea just didn't occur to them", maybe that's it! :Tongue:
Oh, and in case you're wondering, Jerry Bruckheimer's people watch very carefully every time Jack Sparrow shows up in Adventureland--As, of course, Disney doesn't 100% own that one either.)

Narnia is a Disney film. You said it yourself: "Disney and Walden Media." It's as much of a Disney film as Toy Story. And the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films (and the early Muppets films) have absolutely nothing to do with Disney, yet, through licensing agreements, they all are represented in the parks.

Funny you should mention the Muppets, as there's quite the amusing story attached to that one. (Listeners to Disney podcasts have probably heard it, but for those who haven't...):
Apparently, Muppetvision was built back in '90, when MGM was just going up and Eisner thought he owned Jim Henson...But, as we know, Jim Henson never signed the contract, and heir to the throne Brian Henson refused to go through with the deal--
As a result, for thirteen years, the Muppet section of MGM existed only as a special licensee of Henson Associates (before Eisner finally bought them in the end, which didn't happen until the early 00's), who had final say on what happened on property.

As one CM tells the story of finding out when some of his MV4D buddies were pulling questionable late-hours pranks...completely unaware that it was on the very day Brian Henson and his family were visiting MGM.
Suffice to say, the CM and his friends were told flat out that if Brian had ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time on that day, Muppetvision could have been shut down on a word, as well as most of the section and future licensing for the park. (As the CM put it, "I just looked at my buddies and thought, 'Dudes, you are the biggest morons right now... :paperbag: ")

So why do I mention this?--Just ano ther helpful reminder that Disney doesn't universally own everything that happens in their parks.
And if we can prevent one more armchair-Imagineer idiot from saying "They should do a Narnia attraction, 'cause, like, they made a movie of it!" ( :thf471fd564zf: ), we can help make the world just that much of a better place.

Got some of my facts wrong sorry:D . She just said she heard of it and then said some stuf about camp minnie mickey and I kinda gotcarried away:D . um yeah did I mention when I heard this from her it was a day ago and I got my facts straight this afternoon

Hey, Disney doesn't own the copyright on Tarzan, either, but that doesn't stop them from producing new attractions and shows based on their version of the story.

Please stay on topic...(Need a reminder, see thread title)

Not about rights.

Let's stick to Beastly Kingdom.

i think that the beastly kingdom would enhance the park, but I think that Camp Minnie- Mickey should stay. I think its kinda random in the first place though that the Lion King is there considering they have a whole land dedicated to Africa. However if you think about isn't Dinoland USA pretty much the beastly kingdom. To me it would make much more sense to add another dragon ride there instead of adding a whole new land. If you want to make a new land then I suggest Australia. Poor Australia, I feel like it is always forgotten. Think about it though. They could display kangaroos and kolas, and other animals indigenous to the region. Also they could have an outback ride adventure (maybe similar to the safari). Just my two cents.

just to add the other thing they are building is the other restareaunt in asia. in my opinon dinoland is the beastly kingdom

dinoland is seperate from beastly kingdom as originally conceived. the park was initially supposed to showcase all animals that are, were, and never will be.

dinoland is seperate from beastly kingdom as originally conceived. the park was initially supposed to showcase all animals that are, were, and never will be.
"Never will be"? Never say never! There are probably plenty of genetic bio-engineers out there right now working on dragons, unicorns, and who knows what else!

dinoland is seperate from beastly kingdom as originally conceived. the park was initially supposed to showcase all animals that are, were, and never will be.

dude is a dinosaur not a beast. yes it is in my opinion that is the beastly kingdom and that was my opinion

is a gorilla or a tiger not a beast? i wasn't trying to contradict your opinion. i was just stating what the imaginneer's intent was.

i honestly think if they were to create beastly kingdom it should be a park.
becuase as a sub-land they couldnt do much it would seem very disorganized mermaids dragons seamonsters unicorns all in one area of the park?

as we can se ein the concept art for the "new park" seems to have a lot of water so im thinking maybe(very unlikeyly though)

But i just think as a park it would be very effective

lochness landing, Dragon mountain , FarAway Forest

each one perfect if you think about it

just my 2 cents

From reading through this thread, I have heard a lot of opinions, wishes and rumor spreading about Beastly Kingdom. From sitting in on talks with Imagineers including Joe Rohde (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Rohde), some answers can be provided.

1) There is no plan currently to construct a new land at Animal Kingdom or anywhere called Beastly Kingdom.

2) There was a plan in the initial concept for AK to include Beastly Kingdom. It was to contain two major attractions: A maze leading to a 'live' (animatronic) Unicorn, and a Dragon themed roller coaster. When this was cut due to budget concerns, the Imagineers who worked on it were hired by Universal and helped produce the Dueling Dragons coaster at Island of adventure.

3) The concept of AK, animals of the present, past, and mythology, is now represented well with the addition of Expedition:Everest and its magnificent Yeti. Other mythological beasts may find their way into attractions themed to the part of the world where they 'reside'.

4) Disney could announce at any time new additions to theme parks. Nobody keeping tabs on Disney expects any announcment soon concerning Beastly Kingdom, or any new park additions past the new Yak and Yeti restaurant, and possible show or parade changes. It will be some time past March 2007 before this will change.

I'm not an imagineer, and not part of Disney management. I have kept track of this story for years and talked to those directly involved. Check out what I've said on other Disney news sites. Don't read forums for news, but for opinions. Double check every rumor and story - including this one.

From reading through this thread, I have heard a lot of opinions, wishes and rumor spreading about Beastly Kingdom. From sitting in on talks with Imagineers including Joe Rohde (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Rohde), some answers can be provided.

1) There is no plan currently to construct a new land at Animal Kingdom or anywhere called Beastly Kingdom.

2) There was a plan in the initial concept for AK to include Beastly Kingdom. It was to contain two major attractions: A maze leading to a 'live' (animatronic) Unicorn, and a Dragon themed roller coaster. When this was cut due to budget concerns, the Imagineers who worked on it were hired by Universal and helped produce the Dueling Dragons coaster at Island of adventure.

3) The concept of AK, animals of the present, past, and mythology, is now represented well with the addition of Expedition:Everest and its magnificent Yeti. Other mythological beasts may find their way into attractions themed to the part of the world where they 'reside'.

4) Disney could announce at any time new additions to theme parks. Nobody keeping tabs on Disney expects any announcment soon concerning Beastly Kingdom, or any new park additions past the new Yak and Yeti restaurant, and possible show or parade changes. It will be some time past March 2007 before this will change.

I'm not an imagineer, and not part of Disney management. I have kept track of this story for years and talked to those directly involved. Check out what I've said on other Disney news sites. Don't read forums for news, but for opinions. Double check every rumor and story - including this one. thanks for the info i enjoyed it :D Thanks!! ~THINK BRIGHT~

HMMP instresting i need some info looks pretty awesome

P.S ANIMAL KINGDOM is my fav park in WDW some ppl may have different experience in the parks they like so dont be catchy with the 1s u like i'm ok with that just.. ~THINK BRIGHT~

Well, I think a new park called beastly kingdom would be interesting.
Before MGM was constructed, disney was going to make it a pavillion in EPCOT. However, they decided that the idea was too big to condense down to a simple tiny area in a park, So they worked on it and opened it in 1989.

I think that dragon ride should have some kind of theme music if it ever gets made, maybe some score by a famous composer, I could think of thirteen right now.

1. Harry Gregson-Williams
2. Danny Elfman
3. John Williams
4. James Horner
5. Hans Zimmer
6. Alan Silvestri
7. James Newton Howard
8. Randy Edelman
9. John Powell
10. Howard Shore
11. Patrick Doyle
12. Thomas Newman
13. Michael Giacchino

I Edited the picture to show the people who don't see the Pegasuas boat.

http://i5.****************/albums/y167/megamarioboy/THEEDIT.jpg
Look at the red circle, see the people in the boat??

So maybe, just maybe, Beastly Kingdom will come out!

( Who knows, they might have Dragon Maleficent, just like how they do in DLP)

I just read the second article posted a few posts ago, and it said something about a FANTASIA GARDENS BOATRIDE!!!!!! ;)

The answer? could it be????
we'll see.... we want Beastlie Kingdomme!! but not in place of Fastival of the Lion King!!!!!!

~Tink :stpat_06: :figment: :stpat_06:

hmm.. I like the idea of the myths in each part of the world, a Nesse ride would be cool

All the refurbishing and construction signs are in Asia, near Everest. Trust me. I was there yesterday. They're not secretly constructing BK. It will come out. But not soon.

All the refurbishing and construction signs are in Asia, near Everest. Trust me. I was there yesterday. They're not secretly constructing BK. It will come out. But not soon.
This'd better not all be about a new Burger King!

All the refurbishing and construction signs are in Asia, near Everest. Trust me. I was there yesterday. They're not secretly constructing BK. It will come out. But not soon.LOL to Neoteny, especially since what's being built in Asia is a restaurant, but this one's going to be a sit-down, finer dining spot (the first in Animal Kingdom if you don't count Rainforest Cafe at the entrance, which some of us don't).

LOL to Neoteny, especially since what's being built in Asia is a restaurant, but this one's going to be a sit-down, finer dining spot (the first in Animal Kingdom if you don't count Rainforest Cafe at the entrance, which some of us don't).

Nicer than the Tusker House? Instead of Victoria and Albert's, will it be Mulan and Shang's?

~Oranges

Nicer than the Tusker House? Instead of Victoria and Albert's, will it be Mulan and Shang's?

~OrangesAs long as it ain't associated with Chester and Hester's.

Lol Chester And Hester was big at once now it slowly is going down. But here are some photos of what is was orignally going to look like and the rock you speak of.

http://i80.****************/albums/j170/Facnyface/bk3.jpg
http://i80.****************/albums/j170/Facnyface/cmmcavefire.jpg

Here is a overview of the proposed land for Animal Kingdom.

http://img.****************/albums/v731/1ryan1/bk.jpg

I have two more I will post later.

Rocket, old sock, that looks pretty good! Is the sea monster in the lagoon DANGEROUS?

http://www.magicalears.com/destinations/Walt%20Disney%20World/Disney's%20Animal%20Kingdom/Beastly%20Kingdom/bk1.jpg
Here's another photo.

If there should be a dragon ride, they should make something like Maleficent at Disneyland Paris.

Maybe something twice as scary as her.

http://members.aol.com/mrdigitalslacker/dragon.jpg
http://www.dlp.info/DLP/images/Lands/Fantasyland/Attractions/TaniereDuDragon/TaniereDuDragon003.jpg
http://idata.over-blog.com/0/00/45/64/disneyland/dragon.jpg
http://www.kevdo.com/dlp/images/Dragon%20in%20Castle.jpg
And she's very scary if you ask me.

^are you sure that's supposed to be maleficent? i thought it was just a regular dragon.
the new resteraunt in asia is called the yak and the yeti, right?

^are you sure that's supposed to be maleficent? i thought it was just a regular dragon.
the new resteraunt in asia is called the yak and the yeti, right?

Restaurant:
I'm not sure if that is the exact name of the restuarant.

Maleficent:
I'm Most certainly sure it's her.
It's just three versions of her.

Disneyland Paris:
http://images.mouseplanet.com/dtp/compressed/dragon2.jpg
http://www.dlp.info/DLP/images/Lands/Fantasyland/Attractions/TaniereDuDragon/TaniereDuDragon001.jpg

Movie Maleficent:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/53/Maleficent220.jpg/250px-Maleficent220.jpg

Fantasmic:
http://www.wdw-photos.com/fantasmic.jpg

If they made something scarier than Maleficent at Disneyland Paris,
http://www.kevdo.com/dlp/images/Dragon%20in%20Castle.jpg
The Yeti would look like a Teddy Bear compared to a dragon.

wow looks more scaryer than the movie but then cartoons cant really get that scary :D

wow looks more scaryer than the movie but then cartoons cant really get that scary :D

Nope, not really.

Back on topic.

I heard of a maze in the land too.

Ahhh... Beastly Kingdom. I'm privelaged to know a bit of information on this project, as my mother is an old friend with one of the Imagineers that worked on the "land". Here's what was to be included with the original Beastly Kingdom -

Dragon Tower - Roller coaster through a forbidden castle where a huge audio-animatronic dragon guards an ancient treasure. Riders dangle below their vehicle, a bat of one of several personalities, during the thrilling journey.
Quest for the Unicorn - This is other well-known concept of Beastly Kingdom. Here guests would explore a hedge maze populated by peaceful mythical creatures, most prominently a graceful unicorn.
Fantasia Boat Ride - This explains the concept art shown earlier. There was to be a cruise where guests boarded swans for a cruise through Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony featuring all of those mythical creatures (including centaurs, pegasaus, and unicorns).
Mother Goose Gift Shop - This was my mother's friend's part of the project: designing a fanciful Mother Goose Gift Shop. The shop was to be intensively themed around the classic Mother Goose tales and fables.
Loch Ness Terrace - This was going to cool... Loch Ness Terrace was to be a restaurant situated around a small lagoon. Every few minutes, the center of the lagoon would begin to bubble and a life-like audio-animatronic figure of the Loch Ness Monster would emerge, roar, peer around, and then dive back into the water.


Pretty cool, huh? Loch Ness Terrace sounded awesome, as well as the three attractions. I hope you've enjoyed this information.

EDIT: I read the above posts; the restaurant going into Asia is to be named Yak and Yeti.

-Skip

Loch Ness Terrace - This was going to cool... Loch Ness Terrace was to be a restaurant situated around a small lagoon. Every few minutes, the center of the lagoon would begin to bubble and a life-like audio-animatronic figure of the Loch Ness Monster would emerge, roar, peer around, and then dive back into the water.


I bet the roar (Or even the look of it) would scare little kids.

It'd still be pretty awesome. :D

If you take a look at the overview concept art that FacnyFace posted earlier in the thread, you'll see Dragon Tower to the left, the Unicorn Maze center, and the Fantasia Boat Ride to the right. I assume the Mother Goose shop was to be in the center, and it looks like they had a spot for the Loch Ness Terrace bottom left (see the serpent?).

EDIT: Okay, I am awesome. I have taken a closer look at the map FacnyFace posted and have identified each of the areas. Take a look below:

http://img216.**************/img216/7817/bk2ey4.jpg
1) Loch Ness Terrace (see the creature in the water?)
2) Dragon Tower
3) Mother Goose Gift Shop
4) Quest for the Unicorn
5) Fantasia Boat Ride (see the rainbow & mountain?)

-Skip

It'd still be pretty awesome. :D

If you take a look at the overview concept art that FacnyFace posted earlier in the thread, you'll see Dragon Tower to the left, the Unicorn Maze center, and the Fantasia Boat Ride to the right. I assume the Mother Goose shop was to be in the center, and it looks like they had a spot for the Loch Ness Terrace bottom left (see the serpent?).

EDIT: Okay, I am awesome. I have taken a closer look at the map FacnyFace posted and have identified each of the areas. Take a look below:

http://img216.**************/img216/7817/bk2ey4.jpg
1) Loch Ness Terrace (see the creature in the water?)
2) Dragon Tower
3) Mother Goose Gift Shop
4) Quest for the Unicorn
5) Fantasia Boat Ride (see the rainbow & mountain?)

-Skip

Looks awesome, I wonder how long we have to wait for this to open, This idea has been on hiatus since opening.

Yea too bad though that they closed down the old boats around DAK. They closed it down becuase the CM's never knew how to drive lol but still I liked them boats but from what I been seeing they may be bringing them back I amseeing tracks being put in and more things.

http://members.tripod.com/~SaitoNews/cmmdragonstones.jpg
The Dragon Rock.

http://www.mousepal.com/ParkPics/Lucky%20The%20Dinosaur%202.jpg
And Lucky, for no apparent reason.

Dragon Tower - Roller coaster through a forbidden castle where a huge audio-animatronic dragon guards an ancient treasure. Riders dangle below their vehicle, a bat of one of several personalities, during the thrilling journey.
Quest for the Unicorn - This is other well-known concept of Beastly Kingdom. Here guests would explore a hedge maze populated by peaceful mythical creatures, most prominently a graceful unicorn.
Fantasia Boat Ride - This explains the concept art shown earlier. There was to be a cruise where guests boarded swans for a cruise through Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony featuring all of those mythical creatures (including centaurs, pegasaus, and unicorns).
Mother Goose Gift Shop - This was my mother's friend's part of the project: designing a fanciful Mother Goose Gift Shop. The shop was to be intensively themed around the classic Mother Goose tales and fables.
Loch Ness Terrace - This was going to cool... Loch Ness Terrace was to be a restaurant situated around a small lagoon. Every few minutes, the center of the lagoon would begin to bubble and a life-like audio-animatronic figure of the Loch Ness Monster would emerge, roar, peer around, and then dive back into the water.
All those attractions sound great. It's a shame that never happened. I love Disney's Animal Kingdom the way it is, but adding more to it could make it even better!

Maybe it may happen with Lost Continent leaveing universal studios. Hmm, and the photo of lucky poses what thatw as way back durning 50 years of magic for DLR.

So the Lost COntinent is leaving?? didnt they just put in a few rides?? Did you know that there is actually a ride called the unicorn

P.S. didnt I say there should be a Loch Ness thing

So the Lost COntinent is leaving?? didnt they just put in a few rides?? Did you know that there is actually a ride called the unicorn

P.S. didnt I say there should be a Loch Ness thing

No it's not confirmed. But Universal said that will be the next land to go due to low attendence and other reasons and Seuss Landing just got the new stuff JPwill be getting more new soon.

Aww, I hope they don't get rid of the Lost Continent. Dueling Dragons is one of my favorite rides ever. Its a shame that Disney wasn't able to use it.

No it's not confirmed. But Universal said that will be the next land to go due to low attendence and other reasons and Seuss Landing just got the new stuff JPwill be getting more new soon.

Umm... source please. I doubt Lost Continent leaving, if anything, only parts of it re-themed. It has very high attendance to my understanding actually. Seuss Landing did just get the trolley ride, yes... but I highly doubt Jurassic Park will be getting anything any time soon (that rumour has been around for YEARs.)

Oranges, Beastly Kingdom was never a rumour. It was planned, and unfortunately axed over Dinoland USA due to budget cuts. (For those of you who don't know, a very touch decision came up late in the development of AK: It was clear that due to dwindling budgets that the park would initially only be able to open Dinoland USA or Beastly Kingdom. Dinoland was chosen simply because Disney was at the time working on the CGI film "Dinosaur" and hoped to tie it in with the area [which they did]).

-Skip

Seriously, the beastly kingdom won't be some thing, with a a new place, Beastly Kingdom. It's going to probabbly be something, Year Of the Beast. Everything will be fantasy. And I have seen the Yak and Yeti on my trip to Disney. It looks good! - Yak is the girl yeti in Twilight Princess I think.. NVM that's Yeta!-

Umm... source please. I doubt Lost Continent leaving, if anything, only parts of it re-themed. It has very high attendance to my understanding actually. Seuss Landing did just get the trolley ride, yes... but I highly doubt Jurassic Park will be getting anything any time soon (that rumour has been around for YEARs.)

Oranges, Beastly Kingdom was never a rumour. It was planned, and unfortunately axed over Dinoland USA due to budget cuts. (For those of you who don't know, a very touch decision came up late in the development of AK: It was clear that due to dwindling budgets that the park would initially only be able to open Dinoland USA or Beastly Kingdom. Dinoland was chosen simply because Disney was at the time working on the CGI film "Dinosaur" and hoped to tie it in with the area [which they did]).

-Skip


The information is in another thread in off-topic for universal, and to my records IOA lost loads of attendence in last years report.

Maybe it may happen with Lost Continent leaveing universal studios. Hmm, and the photo of lucky poses what thatw as way back durning 50 years of magic for DLR.

Whoah, it's leaving?!?! What about dueling dragons? Nevermind, thanks skip for clearing this up. Thinking logically now, Dueling Dragons is Universal's pride and joy. They wouldn't give that away. Also, Jp will be getting new things, as I saw in a video while in line for the JP ride.

And before we get more questions about Lucky, that was actually a DCA import of a last-minute-tweaked attraction originally designed to cash in on Disney's TV success with "Dinotopia" (where his "handler" appeared in the show's fantasy-medieval constumes)--
Well, the success they thought they were going to have, anyway...Whodathunk? :)

Dinotopia? You mean that weird movie with the talking dinosaurs?

Yes, the dragon is featured in animal kingdom -_- just go to Dinoland

Yes, the dragon is featured in animal kingdom -_- just go to Dinoland
Dragons and dinosaurs are not the same.

Dragons and dinosaurs are not the same.Depends on who you talk to. One theory is that certain now extinct animals that formed the basis of the different dragon myths were actually dinosaurs that survived into the oral history stage of humans.

But in this particular case, yes - there is a distinction, and the Dinoland creatures are not meant to be the dragons of Beastly Kingdom. Which is why there are both a dinosaur and a dragon silhouette on the original AK logo.

there are both a dinosaur and a dragon silhouette on the original AK logo.

Well, a Dragon land was in the making, thus they put it on the logo. They may have had not enough time/ideas/money etc..to actually finish the land. Doesnt mean the DINOLAND USA, is connected to dragons. If you have been there, there is not a Dragon in sight.

Well, a Dragon land was in the making, thus they put it on the logo. They may have had not enough time/ideas/money etc..to actually finish the land. Doesnt mean the DINOLAND USA, is connected to dragons. If you have been there, there is not a Dragon in sight.I'm not sure what your point is on this. You quoted me, but seem to be answering Vmks Trillen. Maybe you could clarify a little?

2 things...

1. Those pics of the real malicifent are creepy
2. What is this so called fire breathing rock!
http://i80.****************/albums/j170/Facnyface/cmmcavefire.jpg

2 things...

1. Those pics of the real malicifent is creepy
2. What is this so called fire breathing rock!
http://i80.****************/albums/j170/Facnyface/cmmcavefire.jpg

That would be the Dragon Cave. Back when the Discovery River Cruise was still running the boats would pass that cave and guides would point it out, saying that a nasty dragon was inside. Then it'd breath fire to scare you off. It was basically a lead-off for Beastly Kingdom, which unfortunately never came to frution.

-Skip

It would be cool to have the scarry Dragon