Adventureland and the Jungle Cruise are synonymous with each other. I mean, what’s more adventurous than a river cruise through the jungle where you come face to face with a cornucopia of wild animals? Well, Disney has pulled off the concept to perfection, and apparently many others agree with me as well, as generally this has pretty long waits that rest around 30 minutes or so, but if by some chance they do get too unbearable for you to endure, just grab a Fastpass so you can enjoy this truly classic attraction.
First off, as with all attractions that feature live tour guides, the quality of one’s guide typically dictates whether or not one enjoys the attraction or not. Let’s be honest, a lively, humorous guide really just lightens up the mood and makes the entire experience more enjoyable. Well don’t worry, as I’ve never had an issue whatsoever with any of Disney’s tour guides and the Jungle Cruise is no exception. Throughout the ride, the tour guides interact with riders, cracking cheesy yet amusing jokes and just injecting tons of energy into an already enjoyable attraction.
As for the ride itself, quite simply put, it’s very well executed in typical Disney fashion. Throughout the journey riders encounter a wide variety of animals ranging from cobras to alligators and even to Bengal tigers! My favorite scene far and away is the famous hippo scene where the boat is attacked by some angry hippos, only to be fended off by the brave tour guide with the aid of some weaponry, which is pulled off by a very cool water effect.
But along with the animals scattered throughout the attraction, the scenery is absolutely incredible. It really feels like you’re in the middle of an Amazon jungle and not a Florida theme park! Disney perfectly utilized wild vegetation, waterfalls, and caves to make the experience feel that much more authentic. And not only is attraction a blast, but it’s also fairly long as it takes about 10 minutes to complete the journey.
Despite its age, this classic still provides a rip-rollicking time from start to finish that few attractions can match. The combination of energetic tour guides, mind-blowing scenery, and very well executed and comical animal scenes makes the Jungle Cruise one of the park’s best attractions. Heck, I actually prefer the Jungle Cruise and it’s animatronics over Animal Kingdom’s renowned Killimanjaro Safaris since it’s much more entertaining since all of the sights can be witnessed near the boat, not way in the distance sleeping. Definitely save some time for this Disney classic, as no visit is complete without this classic attraction.
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