Dream Kingdom: Adventureland

 

For those who crave adventure, this is your spot. Here, guests will be immersed in exotic locations on daring adventures, traveling the world and facing the perils within. Aside from that, they will also get a taste of culture from Polynesia, South America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.

When entering from the hub, the first area that guests enter is a Polynesian area. On the left is where they'll find Tangaroa Terrace, a restaurant. On the right is the Hono Hut, a gift shop, and Aloha Island, where Dole Whip is served. Past this is the Enchanted Tiki Room, complete with new effects, aquariums, and some more advanced audio-animatronics, all while keeping the charm of the original. At the bank of a river is a theater where guests can watch the stage show We Know the Way: A Celebration of Moana.

To the left of this area is a South American region. Here, guests can shop at the Adventureland Storage or grab snacks at Piranha Bites. Near a passage into Frontierland is the Explorer's Club restaurant, where guests are immersed in an explorer's setting and eat food from exotic regions. Near that is the loading station for the Jungle Cruise. This enhanced version of the ride takes guests through jungle rivers, with new jokes, a cool finale, and a couple of references to the film.

Going north from South America, guests enter a Southeast Asian area, inspired by the land of Kumandra from Raya and the Last Dragon. On the left is Boun's Shrimporium, a restaurant where Southeast Asian food is sold. From there, guests might see some passing Jungle Cruise boats. Also near that area is a stage where the Kumandra Spirit Rally plays during select times. On the right is the Ongi Plunder Shop and the Kumandra Kitchen. In the back of the area in a recreation of Heart Palace is Raya and the Dragon Journey, a motion simulator ride where it's supposed to feel like you're running on raindrops. The ride exits into Dragon Gem Gifts.

Last but not least is a Caribbean section. In the center of the land is Treasure Island, an explorational attraction accessed through one of three bridges in the land. This Tom Sawyer Island-esque attraction features many places to explore, including the Swiss Family Treehouse. In the northeast portion of the land, north of the Polynesian village and sitting on the border with Fantasyland, is a Spanish colonial Caribbean village. Here, guests can become pirates at the Pirate's League or explore a pirate ship, the Jolly Roger. Inside a giant fortress atop a hill is Pirates of the Caribbean, a new version of the ride featuring a swordfight, fort scenes, and an opening going through a jungle. The ride exits into the gift shop X Marks the Spot. Blackbeard's Bounty is a restaurant looking into the attraction, similar to the Blue Bayou but with a full pirate theme.

Attractions:
20. Enchanted Tiki Room
21. We Know the Way: A Celebration of Moana
22. Jungle Cruise
23. Raya and the Dragon Journey
24. Treasure Island
25. Swiss Family Treehouse
26. Jolly Roger
27. Pirates of the Caribbean

Dining:
AH. Tangoroa Terrace
AI. Aloha Island
AJ. Piranha Bites
AK. Explorer's Club
AL. Boun's Shrimporium
AM. Kumandra Kitchen
AN. Blackbeard's Bounty

Shopping:
AO. Hono Hut
AP. Adventureland Storage
AQ. Ongi Plunder Shop
AR. Dragon Gem Gifts
AS. Pirate's League
AT. X Marks the Spot

Entertainment:
Kumandra Spirit Rally


Adventureland is one of my favorite areas in Disney Parks. I feel like there's a lot you can do with the exploration theme, as well as the exotic lands idea. Aside from the classics, I added something new to the land. Ever since watching Raya, I've wanted to include it in the parks, and I think that with its Southeast Asian influence, it fits perfectly in Adventureland. This simulator idea is something I've thought of for a while, so I was glad to include that. As for the timeless Jungle Cruise attraction, I added some more spunk to it. More jokes, more effects, and more to see. Plus, this version of the ride is a bit more sensitive towards indigenous people. Trader Sam takes inspiration from the female version seen in the movie, thus clearing the character of its racially insensitive portrayal in the classic version of the ride, and although Africans are featured in the ride, they are not depicted as headhunters, but guides to help the expedition through the rugged waters of the Congo.

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 28, 2024 at 1:52 PM

    I love what you’ve done either this! This would probably be one of my favorite lands ever! I like that you kept classics like the Tiki Room and Jungle Cruise but enhanced them and made them better. I also love the inclusion of Raya and the Last Dragon!

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