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Old 03-21-2006, 09:47 PM   #1
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Some rumors from Disney\'s Animal Kingdom

Rumor mill update -
DAK may add more attractions to morning EMH, including Dinosaur and Triceratops Spin and Primeval Whirl (this should definately increase EMH attendance.)

Nemo show replacing Tarzan is looking more certain according to CM's.

New character similar to DeVine to be appearing soon - look for a curious rock.

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Old 03-21-2006, 09:52 PM   #2
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Sounds very intersting I can't wait to see what becomes of it!
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Re: Some rumors from Disney\'s Animal Kingdom

Interesting about the Nemo show since I've heard that it is not likely at AK since Nemo is taking over the Living Seas. Also, the rumor about the Nemo show was originally circulating as a Nemo musical which is ridiculous since Nemo isn't a musical to begin with. Also, I heard that the main supports for the theater have been torn down.
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Re: Some rumors from Disney\'s Animal Kingdom

Yes, the theater is being totally re-done. It will be totally enclosed. I agree about the musical part. It's hard to imagine what they could come up with. I think the black-light part is neat though. That is the best part of Voyage of the Little Mermaid I think.

I guess we'll find out next year!
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the nemo show will be great
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All of these rumors sound promising so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

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Thanks for the update - it all sounds very interesting. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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well for those who weren't following the nemo saga, i've written the book (i actually posted it here at some point) and now i'm working on the songs. it's very hard because anytime you condense a 90 minute movie into 23 minutes, something has to be lost, but i refuse it to be the integrity.

here's what i have so far of the ballad...

nemo
i can't seem-o
to find you

nemo
you were never weened-o
and now someone else has you

it flows much better when sung than on paper.

as far as DiVine's friend, I'm assuming that rumor is in regards to Rock, a co-worker of hers.

http://thelivinggarden.com/rock.htm
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Brad what a great ballad!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img]
It will be interesting to see what happens...
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Thanks Tammy and Brad!!!
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DAK may add more attractions to morning EMH, including Dinosaur and Triceratops Spin and Primeval Whirl (this should definately increase EMH attendance.)

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Best news I've heard all day!!! Maybe we better add AK to our vacation plans.
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I wonder... personally, I wish they'd do something different for the whole dino area... just doesn't seem very Disney to me, though different loves and dislikes make the world go 'round!
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