Project 2025: Jungle X-Pedition Retheme Phase II

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Coasternerd said:
One thing to note is that those who work Anaconda (noticed on my visit today) all wear Jungle X uniforms. So it looks at least like some kind of refurb may be coming to anaconda, whether that be a retheme or something of that nature.
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Anaconda already is part of Jungle X in that it doesn't even have to be rethemed or anything to fit. With that, I don't know that them wearing the uniforms means that something is coming since it fits as it is. Hopefully they are planning on doing more though.
 
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CoasterTalkBob said:
Anaconda already is part of Jungle X in that it doesn't even have to be rethemed or anything to fit. With that, I don't know that them wearing the uniforms means that something is coming since it fits as it is. Hopefully they are planning on doing more though.
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Saying Anaconda doesn’t need to be rethemed includes the assumption it’s already themed, which would be a very generous evaluation of the current state.
 
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rswashdc said:
Saying Anaconda doesn’t need to be rethemed includes the assumption it’s already themed, which would be a very generous evaluation of the current state.
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You misunderstood me.... I'm not saying that it is spectacularly themed or anything but by name and colors alone it fits. From a park aesthetics standpoint, it needs themed but from a standpoint of fitting in Jungle X, it doesn't.
 
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If they wouldn't plan on updating the theming on Anaconda they already would have included it in the current story of temples they discovered.

So far they officially are still looking to the snake temple, so it would be super silly to come next year and be like: "OH, here it is!" without changing anything on the ride.
 
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CoasterAuditor said:
^Hah like they just come out and it's just illustrations of the same exact trains with the same paint scheme and they get everyone excited how it zips along some red and yellow track above a lake!
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I don’t get the “red and yellow”. Anaconda has always been an orange, yellow, and green theme. Suddenly I-305 comes to town and it’s “red and yellow”.
 
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Nibbins said:
If they wouldn't plan on updating the theming on Anaconda they already would have included it in the current story of temples they discovered.
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To be clear, I don't think it's out of the question for minor thematic changes to happen but I'm really torn on whether or not we see a Reptillian level retheme.

Also worth keeping in mind that there isn't a time frame on the coming temples and some temples could be 5 years out where we might see Anaconda being replaced by another ride. Certainly not arguing that this is the case but it's always a possibility.
 
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Can a temple be represented by more than one ride? Also would the rides have to be given a stylish name like Tumbili or Reptilian or can they be literally named after the animals they represent?
 
cschnizer said:
Can a temple be represented by more than one ride? Also would the rides have to be given a stylish name like Tumbili or Reptilian or can they be literally named after the animals they represent?
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I guess, if the area is a temple complex like Ankor Wat. Anything is possible.

Given the current Whey Foundation story line of six temples (3 discovered and 3 yet to be discovered), each temple is tied to an specific animal spirit though.

Most discussion around the 3 undiscovered temples appears to be Andaconda as the snake; with the potential for the 2 remaining temples of the bird and wild cat spirits. The strongest pontential for one of the other 2 undiscovered temples is a makeover of BLSC.

That leaves ONE temple in the storyline with no real connection to either FOF or I-305. Will that be one of those coasters or a potential attraction not yet operating in the park? (And I am NOT talking about whatever is going in the former Lost World/Volcano spot).
 
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I still believe Anaconda is already explained in current Jungle X-Pedition lore by the maps that highlight all the snakes along the lakeside. I don't think the presence of animals requires a temple and, just logistically, I don't think making Anaconda a core pillar of the land is a good medium-term solution thematically.

I think there is PLENTY of room in Jungle X-Pedition for major attractions that aren't temples and I can imagine great, additional non-temple themes for Backlot and Flight of Fear in particular.

I also believe that there's some unifying thing behind all of these temples—something that is strongly suggested by Flat Rock and possibly alluded to in some of the darker, weirder, currently unexplained elements of the area's lore (the labyrinth, the dark void imagery, etc). These things could be explored in a temple-themed attraction, but I think they could also be justification for their own attraction all together—sorta the climax of the land's storyline—maybe the Volcano replacement?

I just definitely think that, based on what we've seen so far, we should make sure to steer away from the mental trap of "six temples = six rides = Jungle X-Pedition."
 
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Zachary said:
I still believe Anaconda is already explained in current Jungle X-Pedition lore by the maps that highlight all the snakes along the lakeside. I don't think the presence of animals requires a temple and, just logistically, I don't think making Anaconda a core pillar of the land is a good medium-term solution thematically.

I think there is PLENTY of room in Jungle X-Pedition for major attractions that aren't temples and I can imagine great, additional non-temple themes for Backlot and Flight of Fear in particular.

I also believe that there's some unifying thing behind all of these temples—something that is strongly suggested by Flat Rock and possibly alluded to in some of the darker, weirder, currently unexplained elements of the area's lore (the labyrinth, the dark void imagery, etc). These things could be explored in a temple-themed attraction, but I think they could also be justification for their own attraction all together—sorta the climax of the land's storyline—maybe the Volcano replacement?

I just definitely think that, based on what we've seen so far, we should make sure to steer away from the mental trap of "six temples = six rides = Jungle X-Pedition."
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Just a FYI, my thoughts were about the potential prospects for the remaining animal spirit temples yet to be discovered. I wasn't trying to imply Jungle X-pedition was limited to six attractions. Maybe the remaining 3 animal spirit temples will be a mix of existing attractions and a new or "new again" attraction.

My guess is that BLSC gets a makeover as an animal spirit temple, Anaconda gets a refresh for the 2nd temple, and the 3rd temple could be a new/"new again" attraction.

FOF and I-305 comes in at some point with a jungle X tie-in. Finally, whatever goes into the Lost World/Volcano spot, will be the apex attraction for the Jungle X-pedition area. I never felt that the main apex attraction was one of the animal spirit temples.
 
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Zachary said:
I still believe Anaconda is already explained in current Jungle X-Pedition lore by the maps that highlight all the snakes along the lakeside. I don't think the presence of animals requires a temple and, just logistically, I don't think making Anaconda a core pillar of the land is a good medium-term solution thematically.

I think there is PLENTY of room in Jungle X-Pedition for major attractions that aren't temples and I can imagine great, additional non-temple themes for Backlot and Flight of Fear in particular.

I also believe that there's some unifying thing behind all of these temples—something that is strongly suggested by Flat Rock and possibly alluded to in some of the darker, weirder, currently unexplained elements of the area's lore (the labyrinth, the dark void imagery, etc). These things could be explored in a temple-themed attraction, but I think they could also be justification for their own attraction all together—sorta the climax of the land's storyline—maybe the Volcano replacement?

I just definitely think that, based on what we've seen so far, we should make sure to steer away from the mental trap of "six temples = six rides = Jungle X-Pedition."
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I've been thinking some on this and had thought:
What if Anaconda is the backend of Jungle-X?

As in FoF is not one of the temples. BLSC being one of the temples, and IIRC the plan of the winged coaster that came up had extra space in the area there. And there's still space between the BLSC and Anaconda there's some space.

So where this thought leads:
What if a Winged Coaster goes forward in Volcano's spot, maybe even a launched shuttle wing coaster like is going in elsewhere. That's a temple. Maybe they do some other experience in that area that could be another temple. And maybe a flat in the area I posted or a whole new dining seated service area can go in and be the last temple.

Then if you move the I-305 entrance plaza back almost 100 feet to the circle, take off the outdoor overflow queue of FoF (relocate it some). Even going just to the service road you open up a 23,000 sq ft pad to add in a flat or two and some stands to fill out a mini area. That takes retheming of those rides off the table then.
 
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IMO I think FOF and I305 are going to be left alone. I do think BLSC is getting a retheme but I don’t think it’s gonna be one of the temples I feel like it’s just gonna be some type of “escapes the jungle/ jungle animal chase” type thing. And then ofc anaconda gets a face lift and then that leaves us with two temples, the bird and feline which would be A flat and volcanos replacement but that’s just how I think it might go.
 
Intimidator325 said:
I feel like a bird is not intimidating enough for how intense l305 is. I think 305 should be re-themed to a panther, not only are they fast and intimidating but, they actually live in jungles in trees and so the drop on 305 can be marketed as a panther jumping out of a tree to catch its prey.
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Still in love with this idea for 305 tho
 
The Intimidator was rich. I'll bet he'd been to a jungle at least once. Fits the theming just fine.
 
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