Reimagined Jungle Cruise Launches Summer 2021 at Disneyland & Magic Kingdom Parks

Walt Disney Imagineering is sharing more details before the reimagined Jungle Cruise officially launches this Summer. Check out the new details plus a quick tour from Imagineer Kevin Lively:

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Jungle Cruise will reopen July 16, 2021 at Disneyland park, with an updated experience that welcomes new characters from around the world plus even more of the humor, wildlife and skipper heart that makes this classic attraction a favorite. At Magic Kingdom Park, you can continue to enjoy the Jungle Cruise while updates are being made, and all changes will be completed Summer 2021.

Progress continues at both parks as Imagineers build on the original story with new adventures that stay true to the experience Guests know and love.

Ever wonder what happened to that gramophone you accidentally left behind on the boat during your last adventure? Word on the stream is that Alberta Falls, proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., has entrusted her longtime friend, Trader Sam, to manage the new Lost & Found location. But, with Trader Sam being Trader Sam, there’s always an opportunity to make some extra money. After all, all the best rides end with a gift shop, right?

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Clearly, Sam is betting on an established reputation as the best merchant in the jungle! The new scene is one of several that are interconnected and build on the original story and humor of the Jungle Cruise.

The Jungle Cruise enhancements include several new scenes along the river, all interconnected. Unexpected scenarios along the way will give the jungle and the animals the last laugh!

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True to their reputations, our world-famous skippers will continue their unique presentations along the river with interactions that guests expect. In this video, Disney Imagineer Kevin Lively takes us on recent trip down the river at Magic Kingdom to share a reminder of some classic Jungle Cruise moments:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOeaNGEAa0

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I am glad to hear they are keeping the live human skippers on the boats. I was worried Jungle Cruise would go the way of Living with the Land in Epcot. That ride used to be interesting with live guides but it is now a boring mundane boat ride.