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{{Infobox Disney ride|
| nameimage=JungleCruiseExterior.jpg| caption='''The entrance sign for the Jungle Cruise.'''| name=Jungle Cruise
| land=Adventureland
| type=Boat Ride
| park= Magic Kingdom
| opened=October 1, 1971
| duration=9:05
| Maximum Speed= 2.18 mph
| custom_label_2= Disney Genie +
|custom_value_2= Yes
}}
The Jungle Cruise was one of the opening-day attractions at Walt Disney World. It is featured an attraction located in [[Adventureland in Disney World as well as California's Disneyland and Disneyland Tokyo. The ride is a slow-moving boat's journey through several rivers in Asia, Africa and South America. It features dozens of audio-animatronic animals as well as jokes by the Skipper.\attraction.]]
==Attraction History==
The genesis of what would eventually be known as the Jungle Cruise was personally developed by began in the 1950s with Walt and his team of Imagineers Disney's True Life Adventures. Walt wanted to create an attraction for the opening of his DisneylandPark that would take inspiration from the films series, particularly from the "African Lion" installment <ref> http://www. It was later recreated in Florida for themeparktourist.com/features/20150821/30496/jungle-cruise-amazon-adventure-orange-grove </ref>. Disney enlisted the first opening help of Harper Goff (who had worked on the Magic Kingdomfilm 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) to help design the attraction. Of all Goff used not only the rides that opened with True Life series for inspiration, but also the original Disneyland1951 film, ''The African Queen'' <ref name= "Spence"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/11/jungle_cruise_1.html </ref>. That film featured the Jungle Cruise was one of two main characters traveling down a river in Africa aboard a steam boat. Goff took the few not movies basic premise, and expanded it to be connected to a Disney moviealso include rivers in South America and Asia <ref name= "Spence"/>. Harper According to Goff suggested the ride be based on :{{Quotation|"Walt and I had both seen the film 'The African Queen' and the animals were never completely visible, a 1951 film staring Humphrey Bogart they were partially hidden in the underbrush on shore or just under the water. So we began to think of hippos and Katharine Hepburnother animals whose mechanics and tracks could be hidden and still have animated elements"<ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue743.htm </ref>.}}[[Image:Junglewalt. jpg|400px|thumb|Walt originally wanted Disney surveying Disneyland's Jungle Cruise]]During the Jungle Cruise's early stages, Walt Disney had hoped to use live real animals for 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, an idea it was decided that live animals would later not be used feasible for Disney's Animal Kingdoma number of reasons. HoweverFor starters, live Disney decided that the animals who may not stay in the areas designed for themwould be too unpredictable to center a scripted show around, would sleep and that the passing guests would have been bothered by agitate the tour boatsanimals. Furthermore, so audio-animatronics were used 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 insteadof real ones. The decision to switch to audio-animatronics allowed Audio Animatronic animals used in the Imagineers to control the scenes that attraction were shown to sculpted by Chris Mueller and built at the audience on the boat, which also allowed for an array Disney Studio in Burbank (although some of jokes that could be given to the skippers to use throughout the touranimals were built on site) <ref> http://matterhorn1959. Imagineer Marc Davis, who became known as a master at visual jokes, created jokes within each scene that could be recognized immediatelyblogspot.com/2009/11/making- a necessity when only a short time jungle-cruise-animals-1954_03.html </ref>. Engineer Bob Mattey was given to each individual sceneresponsible for the effects that made the animals move <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue743.htm </ref>.
*In 1973, the Jungle Cruise's queue was expanded and access to the queue structure’s second floor was removed <ref> http://passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2012/07/three-jungle-cruise-mysteries.html </ref>.
*In 1994, the shack that is located across from the loading dock was covered with supplies and safari equipment <ref name= "widen"/>.
*Also in 1996, the black porters who (along with a white hunter) had been run up a pole by a rhinoceros, were changed to Caucasians
* *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= "Hello? Colonel are you there? Hello?Wright"> The Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World: an Imagineer's-Eye Tour Alex Wright - Disney Editions - 2005 </ref>.
*The Jungle Cruise''At this point s original entrance sign was removed in 1991. The current entrance sign was added in 2000 as part of the transmission moves to Trader Dan, but will return to Sir Reginald afterwordsFastPass instillation refurbishment.''
===2021 Attraction Overhaul===
In January 2021, Disney announced that the Jungle Cruise would be updated to give the attraction "more humor, wildlife, and skipper heart" while also "reflecting the valuing the diversity of the world around us". In March 2021, Imagineer expanded on the upcoming changes, noting the for the first time the attraction would have a unifying storyline:
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's Gift Shop is expected to debut 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.
Siobhan "GoodPuffin" Murphy- A birdwatcher from Dingle, jolly goodIreland, thank you Colonel, cheerio!"Siobhan grew up in the seaside town studying the puffins that nested nearby. She is also a distant cousin of Alberta Falls.
Dr. Leonard Moss- An acclaimed Canadian botanist who is known for photographing and cataloging every plant in the Novia Scotia peninsula.
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>.
"Did Joss load already?Jungle Cruise bay this is Branco Beauty. We have run aground just south of the house. All hands are fine, we will wait till the tides change. Over."
"Yep[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."
"Wouldn't miss it.Hello? Colonel are you there? Hello?"
"See ya there. Oh, and watch out for those crocs as you pass Trader Sams. Hear they been biting hardYes Sir Reginald."
"You got it - recoveryGood, jolly good. I'm trying to find outabout 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."
"This is Trader Dan reporting attacking [static]. We just made it through but, but 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==