"New" Safari

[garymacd]

We just got back from our trip and did the safari. They mentioned little red and her mother and asked us to chase the poachers; but you are right, the truck didn't work and the plane was gone, as were the game wardens guarding the poachers and the elephants. I thought it was just a casting shortage.

[Kairi_7378]

I must confess that I do agree to a certain extent with GrumpyFan - I never really cared much for the poacher subplot, thinking it a bit unnecessary (and sort of "tacked-on" feeling), and will not really miss it.

Went on my first safari on 10-3. I kinda felt like the baby elephant part was tacked on, too! It didn't really detract from my enjoyment of the animals, though.
Any park could have a drive through safari. It took the Imagineers to add the story and theming to make it more of a "Disney" thing. After all, these are the guys that turned a log flume into a float-through cartoon!

[jedigrrrl]

PLEASE tell me they found a place to keep the "tommies" line in the ride.

"nobody calls them Thompson's Gazelles! They're tommies. TOMMIES!!"

We love that line, it's a classic. It's almost as good as "SEVEN???" or "'cause this here's the WILDEST RIDE in the WEEEEELDERNESS!" or "nice work, pal."

But not near as classic as "we wants the redhead! WE WANTS THE REDHEAD!"

Regardless, it seemed that the poacher storyline gave the trucks a good enough reason to floor it all the way back to the unloading dock. Are we driving slow through that part now? And why do I always forget to go to the bathroom before I get on KS? That last part is bumpier than the end of It's a Small World!

And if we are taking the poachers out of the story, can they give me back that canteen? I'm pretty sure that was mine 20 years ago.

Anyway, slater.
I take the Ferry.

Ooooo, how about "are you seeing an increase in lateral G's?" "SURE AM!!"

LOL LOL!! I was wondering the exact same thing!!! I love the TOMMIES line! We laugh like idiots every time.

[jedigrrrl]

Unfortunately, the "tommies" line has been removed due to the fact that Ms. Jobson is no longer featured in the ride and she was part of that line. I agree with you that it was a classic line, and the other lines that you mentioned in your post are among my favorites as well.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Then my husband and I will make it a point of reciting it every time we ride.

OR if the driver calls them Thompson's Gazelles then we'll just have to CORRECT him using an African accent.

[thejens]

Paint balls? Oh, no, don't encourage them to add yet another buzz lightyear type ride...I can see it now blast the poachers to save little red...who can save the most elephants....

I wish the CM would slow down and tell us more about the animals. If the CM was asking the same trivia question again and again it makes you wonder how knowledgeable he was. I do like to learn on vacation, but only if it is enjoyable. The poacher plot could be okay if done well, but honestly while the old one was hokey, the new one doesn't really make sense. It does not seem improved as much as lessened and truncated. If Imagineering wants to have a story they need to go back to the drawing board. Some of the older rides are hokey and sentimental favorites because of their age. The Safari is not old enough to be nostalgic and quaint and should not be falling into disrepair. They want to SAVE MONEY!!?? Um, has anyone checked out the 2008 prices? If any ride suffers because Disney wants to save money it is time for us to head over to Universal or the beach.