Is Disneynature’s Earth taking over for Timon and Pumba at Epcot?
The Disney Gossip blog is back with an interesting little tidbit that may be coming to Future World at Epcot. The Land pavilion may continue its evolution with a change to one of its less populated corners.
… The folks behind the DisneyNature label at Walt Disney Studios are chomping at the bit to get a 12-minute version of their “EARTH” film into the current ‘Circle of Life’ theater. This would probably kick Simba, Timon, and Pumba to the curb, since I don’t see Disney paying for new animation required to match the themes together in this current austerity program. With EARTH opening nationwide on Earth Day April 22 it might be time to go see “Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable” one more time.
Now, the idea of a 12 minute commercial is not exactly my favorite, but I have no problem with this particular project. Disneynature is to me one of the best ideas the Walt Disney Company has had in a long time. These films being produced by Disneynature may not be the next blockbusters, and they may not raise stock values, but that’s exactly what I like about it. This is an arm of the Disney Company that seems to be centered on the idea of bringing back to life Walt’s vision from his True Life Adventure series. And what could be bad about that?
Check out the Disneynature website and see what the future holds for this division. I would like to see this area of The Land used as a permanent vehicle to spread the word on these films. As a new one comes to release, a new 12 minute commercial should go up.
Mike said,
April 2, 2009 @ 2:11 pm
I would love to see a full blown IMAX Theatre at DAK where you could see different Disney Nature movies. Maybe at Rafiki’s Planet Watch or something
Jackie said,
August 27, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
I think it might be a good change. I found the Timon & Pumbaa movie to be very sad, with all the talk about global warming and the Earth being polluted. I think Disney may have decided it was too serious, or frightening to children. It also would be really awkward for parents having to reassure their kids, the world isn’t going to end.