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96 Days: Jungle Cruise

Jungle Cruise
The Jungle Cruise – an original Magic Kingdom attraction with a lot of laughs!

It’s Day 96 in our #DisneyWorldCountdown, everyone, and I don’t know about you, but these posts are a lot of fun for me to write up.  I hope they are as much fun for you to read!  Today we are taking a look at an attraction that we often overlooked in the early days of our trips to Walt Disney World, but it’s one now that we ride at least one time per trip.  That attraction, of course, is the Jungle Cruise.

Must Read: The Jungle Cruise – Why it’s unique in my eyes!

The Jungle Cruise is a fun ride, full of corny jokes, lots of laughs, and animals galore!  Did you know that in the original design Walt Disney wanted to have real live animals there, but that they decided not to because it was decided that the real animals wouldn’t do much of anything but lie there?  Of course, for me and my corny sense of humor (just ask my wife and daughter — many times when I tell a joke they claim it to be a groaner) this ride is right up my alley.  For example, who doesn’t like this great line from the ride:

We’ve now turned down the Nile River and if you don’t believe that you must be in denial.

But for me, in addition to the great jokes, I really like the pictures I’m able to get — and I’ve gotten some that I think are actually pretty cool.  Have a look!

Jungle Cruise
The pilot when we rode at the 40th Anniversary.

 

Watch out for the snake!
Watch out for the snake!
Don't mind the apes - they're just monkeying around!
Don’t mind the apes – they’re just monkeying around!
Duck!  No, it's an elephant!
Duck! No, it’s an elephant, not a duck!
Ouch, that's gotta hurt!
Ouch, that’s gotta hurt!

 

Watch out -- the baby likes to play with his water!
Watch out — the baby likes to play with his water!

 

There's old Trader Sam, head salesman of the area. Business has been shrinking lately, so this week only, Sam's offering a two-for-one special: two of his, for one of yours!
There’s old Trader Sam, head salesman of the area. Business has been shrinking lately, so this week only, Sam’s offering a two-for-one special: two of his, for one of yours!

 

Last but certainly not least, it's the backside of water! Do you see what I see?
Last but certainly not least, it’s the backside of water! Do you see what I see?

The Jungle Cruise is a ride that I truly enjoy — and it has become a go to ride at least once per trip.  What do you think of the Jungle Cruise?  Worth it, or skip it?  Let me know in the comments, and thanks for stopping by!

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Written by:
Mike Ellis
Published on:
March 11, 2014

Categories: Bloggers, Disney World Countdown, My Dreams of Disney, Walt Disney WorldTags: Joke, Jon Favreau, Jungle Book, Jungle Cruise, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World Resort

About Mike Ellis

Mike has been a Disney fan since his first trip to the Magic Kingdom in 1979 when he was 11 years old. Since that first trip, he has seen parks open, lands close, and attractions come and go, but one thing remains the same, his love for Disney is as strong as ever.

His Disney adventures caused him to start My Dreams of Disney because he wanted to document for his family and friends all of the special Disney Memories he has enjoyed with his family, and since that first post in 2010, Mike's hobby has become his passion!

Now a Travel Consultant with Pixie Vacations for over nine years, Mike has helped many of his readers plan and have incredible Disney vacations of their own. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. Also, connect with us on our Pixie Vacations by Mike Ellis Facebook page to submit a quote request or learn more about all of your possible vacation destinations!

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