A Look at Jungle Cruise After Its Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Jungle Cruise Post Refurbishment October 2024
Posted: Friday October 18, 2024 1:!5pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom reopened earlier this week following its eight-week refurbishment.

While no significant changes were made to the ride experience itself, several updates have freshened up the classic attraction, giving it a well-needed tune-up.

Updated Rockwork, Loading Area, and Dock


As part of the refurbishment, the rockwork along the riverbanks has been repainted, giving it a more vibrant look that will look more realistic as it weathers. The hut across from the loading area also received some updates, and sections of the dock have been replaced.






Landscaping Adjustments

Some of the landscaping throughout the ride-path has been cut back. This may have been done to provide better access during the refurbishment work, but it's also possible that some trimming was required due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.


Animatronic Tune-Up

The animatronics have undergone maintenance, with several figures having their movements restored, bringing life back to characters that had previously become static.



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Eric Graham1 hour ago

I'm always big on "dad" jokes, but my "dad" jokes really only pertain to my 20 something pound sweet angel Belle. I have many numerous nephews and nieces almost all so wonderful. One that is not, but we don't ever discuss them ;) It is always such a fun and delightful journey to ride this ride time and time again. I gather a few people don't understand this brilliant humor and great jokes but we really love it immensely time and time again!

Moth2 hours ago

>Post full of Rock puns >people on topic (me included) are horrified of TJC getting an IP placement akin to Depp in Pirates with The Rock in the ride >turns out the post literally meant actual rocks yeah, this one is a classic

ToTBellHop3 hours ago

Too Neverland-y. It’ll work by next summer though and look good for years until it’s painted again.

etc983 hours ago

Agreed, I really am not a fan of it. But maybe it’s just that it’s so bright now and once it fades in the sun it’ll look better

HauntedPirate4 hours ago

Something about the green on the rocks looks... off. Can't put my finger on what exactly, though.

Streetway2 days ago

Is it wrong if I was kinda hoping it actually was the rock?

DCBaker2 days ago

Video from Walt Disney Imagineering talking about work on the rockwork during the refurbishment:

HauntedPirate6 days ago

Just when you thought that short refurbs were safe from IP insertions… We must be wary of every refurb, and cannot let our guard down for even one short refurb. You never know where Bob’s IP Mandate is going to strike anymore. 😁

Streetway7 days ago

I love how this makes zero sense to 95% of people here.

Streetway7 days ago

Nah it’s a haunted mansion death match. It ends with Dom becoming the 1000th happy haunt at Rheas hand. She is awarded the Hatbox Ghost Championship by none other than Jared Leto, defeating the evil endless hallway forever. It’s such good syngery brother! CM Punk would do commentary, but he’s too busy getting muffins at the Main Street confectionery. And yes. I am rooting for this too. It’d be hilarious to watch the events unfold.

Moth7 days ago

Yes but how does this effect Dirty Dom? Are we anticipating yet another Liv Morgan belt defense against Rhea Ripley that devolves into Rhea shoving Dom into the water? What is Triple H cooking? The Jungle Belt, brother! Real talk: an AA of the rock would be funny enough to where I'd ignore the fact it's a Disney+ ad

Eric Graham7 days ago

Off to the Y for some water action...sometimes when I'm stressed I almost veer off unto another lane...maybe i can take some tips from a coach swimming next to me with their next protege and suddenly become an olympic athlete..one can dream...maybe ill go crazy and pick up some zax l8r 🙃

Eric Graham7 days ago

i vividly recall jake the snake and the hulk...