An entire new story is coming to the Jungle Cruise ride at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland!
According to a post on the Disney Parks blog, the attraction will better "reflect and value the diversity of the world around us."
The ride, which takes passengers on "scenic and comedic boat tour of exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America," had been criticized for its depictions of Indigenous people.
“As Imagineers, it is our responsibility to ensure experiences we create and stories we share reflect the voices and perspectives of the world around us,” Carmen Smith, creative development and inclusion strategies executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, said in a statement. “With Jungle Cruise, we’re bringing to life more of what people love – the humor and wit of our incredible skippers, while making needed updates.” Disney engaged several cultural advisers to weigh in.
The updated ride will include new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love and also reflect and value the diversity of the world around us.
Check out the video from Disney below with a sneak peak of the update!