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{{Infobox Disney ride|
| image=JungleCruiseExteriorNightJungleCruiseExterior.jpg| caption='''The entrance of sign for the Jungle Cruise.'''
| name=Jungle Cruise
| land=Adventureland
| duration=9:05
| Maximum Speed= 2.18 mph
| fastpasscustom_label_2= Disney Genie +|custom_value_2=Yes
}}
The Jungle Cruise is an attraction located in [[Adventureland]]
==Attraction History==
The genesis of what would eventually be known as the Jungle Cruise is a slow moving boat tour located began in Adventurelandthe 1950s with Walt Disney's True Life Adventures. While Walt wanted to create an attraction for his Disneyland Park that would take inspiration from the films series, particularly from the "African Lion" installment <ref> http://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20150821/30496/jungle-cruise-amazon-adventure-orange-grove </ref>. Disney enlisted the help of Harper Goff (who had worked on the boat guests will travel through rivers in Asiafilm 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea) to help design the attraction. Goff used not only the True Life series for inspiration, but also the 1951 film, ''The African Queen'' <ref name= "Spence"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/11/jungle_cruise_1.html </ref>. That film featured the two main characters traveling down a river in Africa aboard a steam boat. Goff took the movies basic premise, and expanded it to also include rivers in South Americaand Asia <ref name= "Spence"/>. According to Goff:{{Quotation|"Walt and I had both seen the film 'The attraction features dozens African Queen' and the animals were never completely visible, they were partially hidden in the underbrush on shore or just under the water. So we began to think of Audio Anamatronic Animals as well as a cast member Skipperhippos and other animals whose mechanics and tracks could be hidden and still have animated elements"<ref> http://allears. The net/ae/issue743.htm </ref>.}}[[Image:Junglewalt.jpg|400px|thumb|Walt Disney surveying Disneyland's Jungle Cruise opened ]]During the Jungle Cruise's early stages, Walt Disney had hoped to use real animals in the attraction <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/walt-disney-world-photos/magic-kingdom/adventureland/jungle-cruise </ref>. After researching the issue and consulting with animal specialists however, it was decided that live animals would not be feasible for a number of reasons. For starters, Disney decided that the park animals would be too unpredictable to center a scripted show around, and that the passing guests would agitate the animals. Furthermore, it would cost Disney a lot of money, land, and man power to take care of the animals <ref name= "Spence"/>. After weighing these issues Walt decided to use artificial (Audio Animatronic) animals instead of real ones. The Audio Animatronic animals used in 1971the attraction were sculpted by Chris Mueller and built at the Disney Studio in Burbank (although some of the animals were built on site) <ref> http://matterhorn1959.blogspot.com/2009/11/making-jungle-cruise-animals-1954_03.html </ref>. Engineer Bob Mattey was responsible for the effects that made the animals move <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue743.htm </ref>.
The Jungle Cruise queue was reworked and expanded in 1994 providing more room and more shadeopened with the rest of Disneyland on July 17, 1955 to rave reviews <ref> http://www. Improvements were also made davelandweb.com/junglecruise/ </ref>. Although the attraction was popular, one day Walt heard a guest say (referring to the pre-show props Jungle Cruise), "We don't need to go on that ride, we've already seen it.” Horrified, Disney realized that he needed to update Disneyland's attractions in order to better set keep the attention of return visitors. To accomplish this, Walt asked Marc Davis to refresh the Jungle Cruise <ref name= "Spence"/>. Davis changed the tone of the attraction, making it a humorous trip, as opposed to the danger filled adventure that it had previously been. To this end, Davis created the Indian Elephant Pool scene (which opened in 1962) as well as the African Veldt and Lost Safari scenes (which opened in 1964). At this time, the script for the rideJungle Cruise was rewritten, giving it a much lighter (and pun dependent) narration <ref name="Spence"/>.
*In 1991, the queue was updated. At this time, an office was added to the line, as were many artifacts and props. Background music and a radio show hosted by Albert AWOL (the voice of the jungle) were also added <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-jungle-cruise-and-awol-airwaves.html </ref>.
*In 1994, the back half of an airplane was added to the Congo scene <ref name= "widen"/>.
* *In 1998, the boats were replaced with more modern vessels. The new boats looked essentially identical to the old ones, although the color scheme changed and props were added to the boats to make them appear older and more rugged <ref name= "Wright"> The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: an Imagineer's-Eye Tour Alex Wright - Disney Editions - 2005 </ref>.
{{Quotation|For the first time, we are actually linking scenes together.
Subsequent to the announcement, the first major change came to the Jungle Cruise on April 5, 2021, when the Trader Sam figure was removed from the ride <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2021/04/photos-trader-sam-removed-from-jungle-cruise-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>. Although still unfinished, a new scene depicting Trader Sam''Back s Gift Shop is expected to Sir Reginalddebut in 2021. Concept art for the upcoming scene shows that Trader Sam has turned the Jungle Navigation Company''s Lost and Found into his own gift shop <ref> https://attractionsmagazine.com/trader-sam-animatronic-jungle-cruise-replaced-with-trader-sams-gift-shop/ </ref>. Unfortunately for Sam, while he is out in the jungle looking for inventory a group of monkeys appears to have raided his shop.
The second Jungle Cruise scene to be reworked was the "trapped safari" scene, where a hunter and his porters had been run up a pole by a rhinoceros <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/jungle-cruise/news/07jun2021-skipper-felix-gets-animated-as-the-trapped-skipper-scene-is-completed-at-the-jungle-cruise.htm </ref>. The original safari figures (which had already been altered in 1996) were replaced by new characters- Skipper Felix Penchman XIII and his crew. As part of the attraction's new backstory, Felix Pechman XIII is introduced as a Jungle Cruises skipper from Silver Springs Florida <ref> https://attractionsmagazine.com/trader-sam-animatronic-jungle-cruise-replaced-with-trader-sams-gift-shop/ </ref>. After signing on with the Jungle Navigation Co., Pechman was tasked with piloting a group of Alberta Falls' VIP guests aboard the Kwango Kate (a boat that had previously been in the Jungle Cruise fleet until being retired in 2000). Members of the VIP party include:
Siobhan "Now where was I? Oh yesPuffin" Murphy- A birdwatcher from Dingle, Ireland, Siobhan grew up in the shipment! We still require seaside town studying the Earl Grey tea, quinidine, mosquito netting and piano wirepuffins that nested nearby."She is also a distant cousin of Alberta Falls.
Rosa Soto Dominguez- A Mexican artist who is close friends with Alberta Falls. Known to the art world as "La Rosa"Good, jolly goodTubert stopped to visit Falls on her way back to Mexico city. She had hoped to paint exotic animals, thank you Colonelespecially rhinos, cheerio!"while visiting. [[Image:BoatsBaitsBites.jpg|thumb|500px|The Boats Baits and BITES scene. Photo: Disney|alt= Jungle Cruise Boats Baits Bites]]
Dr. Kon Chonusuke- A Member of the Society of Explorers and Adventures (S.E.A.), and Japan's preeminent Entomologist. Chonusuke joined the Jungle Cruise party in hopes of adding to his famed collection of insects.
On November 7, 2013 Disney announced that the Jungle Cruise would be getting a holiday layover during the winter holiday season. During this time the attraction was renamed "Jingle Cruise" and the attraction's plot was slightly altered. According to Disney:
The Jingle Cruise has subsequently returned every year for the holiday season <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/11/jingle-cruise-returns-to-magic-kingdom-park-today/ </ref> <ref> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/11/attention-adventurers-jingle-cruise-returns-to-magic-kingdom-park-today/ </ref>.
'''These transmissions can be heard over the speakers in the queue line.'''
"Recovery, recovery Jungle Cruise bay this is Macon MaidenBranco Beauty. We have run aground just south of the house. All hands are fine, we will wait till the tides change. Come in pleaseOver."
"I hear you [Laughter] This is Jack. Hey look, you know that shipment of tea? We ran into a whole pool of hippos and upset the boat. We're doing fine but those hippos got the last of the Earl Gray. [Laughter] Looks like Mrs. Habberson's gonna be disappointed."
"Yep.Hello? Colonel are you there? Hello?"
"GoodYes Sir Reginald... I'm heading off to the outpost, wanna join me for a game of rummy?"
"WouldnGood, jolly good. I't miss itm trying to find out about that shipment. They called me from the home office, said the supplies would be delayed by a full month, due to problems with the jungle shipping company."
"Macon MaidenThis is Trader Dan reporting attacking [static]. We just made it through but, outbut it was close. They're, they're armed with arrows, poison darts, repeat, hostile [static] are attacking. Stay clear of the river north of [static]."
"I quite understand sir, I'll see what we can do."
"Jungle Cruise skippers this is Alligator Al. With all this rain Schweitzer falls is running at about a hundred-fifty thousand gallons per hour. Current's shifted and is real strong here, if you have to come this way lower the tag in at about eight degrees south. Otherwise you're gonna get real damp. Over."
"Attention all boats on the Irrawaddy near Mandalay. This is the colonial portmaster. There have been reports of some disturbances in your area, please travel with caution."
"I hear you Jack."
"Yep."
"Wouldn't miss it."
"You got it - recovery, out."
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The Jungle Cruise begins with guests exiting the loading dock and entering the Amazon River. Here, they see giant butterflies, remnants of a safari, and Inspiration Falls. After traveling down the Amazon, guests transition to the Congo River. Here, the first thing guests see is the sight of pygmy war canoes on a nearby beach. Although the boats are empty, the sound of tribal drums beating in the distance can be heard as the boat continues on. After turning a corner, guests come face to face with a yellow and brown python, before the skipper decides to swing by camp to pick up supplies. When guests arrive at the camp however, it seems gorillas have overrun it. Near the bank of the water, a jeep is flipped over and cans and boxes are scattered all along the beach. Inside the tent, a group of gorillas are seen "playing" with various belongings. The father ape tries to put on a small helmet, as the mother ape sits nearby holding a baby. Also in the tent, two young gorillas are shown holding guns, which they are “innocently” pointing towards the boat.
As the boat travels on pass the camp, guests enter the Nile River. Here, they pass by African elephants who "trumpet" as the boat passes by. Further on, guests see gnus, giraffes, zebras, impala, and vultures in the distance. The boat also passes by lion’s den, where a pack of lions are shown eating a zebra.
Just past the hippo pool, guests come upon the headhunter village. Here, the sound of the native drums can once again be heard in the distance. Along a nearby beach, a canoe full of skulls can be seen in front a small hut, which houses three warriors jumping around with their spears. Nearby, a smaller hut houses three drummers who have seemingly been making the beats that guests have heard in the background.
As the boat enters the Mekong River, guests find themselves heading into ancient ruins. On either side of the boat, crocodiles watch closely as the riders pass by. As guests enter a temple, the boat passes by a statue of the Hindu God Vishnu. Inside the crumbling temple, relics depicting scenes of Hindu mythology surround guests, and for a brief moment the boat passes by a tiger who growls menacingly. Just pass the tiger, a python stares intently at the boat as it passes by. Traveling deeper into the ruins, guests hear the soft sound of xylophones in the background. Two pythons sway to the music, as the boat passes a mound of treasure, as well as giant spiders (similar to the ones that were formally found in the [[Haunted Mansion]]).
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
[[Image:marcconcept.jpg|thumb|400px|Marc Davis' concept art for an unused scene featuring a baboon family.]]
*The temple scene is not found in the Disneyland version of the Jungle Cruise.
*Marc Davis' original plans for the Jungle Cruise expansion called for a scene in which a gorilla hit a crocodile in the head <ref name= "widen"/>.
*The sound of bullfrogs can be heard while guests travel the Amazon. This is because the attraction originally featured Audio Animatronic frogs in this location <ref name= "widen"/>.
*The hippo pool is the deepest part of the river that the Jungle Cruise takes place on <ref name= "widen"/>.
*The python in the Congo scene has changed colors many times since 1971.
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* Amazon Annie
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* Bomokandi Bertha
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* Congo Connie
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* Ganges Gertie
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* Irrawaddy Irma
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* Mongala Millie
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* Kwango Kate (retired)
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* Nile Nelly
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* Orinoco Ida
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* Rutshuru Ruby
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* Sankuru Sadie
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* Senegal Sal
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* Volta Val
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* Wamba Wanda
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* Zambezi Zelda
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* Ucyali Lolly
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'''*Sankuru Sadie is the only boat to have ever sunk in the Magic Kingdom. It sank in 2004, but returned to service <ref> http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/walt-disney-world/14426-jungle-cruise-boat-sinks-mk.html </ref>.'''
==References==