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Disney updates Jungle Cruise after insensitivity criticism

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Jungle Cruise is one of the original Disney parks’ rides and it’s getting a 21st century remodel. That comes following criticism of the ride for its depiction of animatronic indigenous people as savages or headhunters. It’s the latest update to a legacy theme park ride that has been criticized in years past as being racist.

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Disney updates Jungle Cruise after insensitivity criticism

Jungle Cruise is one of the original Disney parks’ rides and it's getting a 21st century remodel

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CBS Local

Disneyland Changing Jungle Cruise Ride To Remove Negative Depictions Of Native People

ANAHEIM (CBSLA) — Disneyland is making more changes and updates to some of its fan-favorite rides, this time to the world-famous Jungle Cruise.Disney says it is removing what it calls racially-insensitive depictions of native people from the ride. The updated ride will for the first time incorporate the skipper as a figure in the cruise’s story.(credit: Disney)“As Imagineers, it is our responsibility to ensure experiences we create and stories w…

3 years ago·United States

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Disney updates Jungle Cruise after insensitivity criticism

3 years ago·Miami, United States

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MEAWW Entertainment

Is Disney's Jungle Cruise racist? 65-year-old ride to remove 'negative depiction' of natives as cannibals, savages

Is Disney's Jungle Cruise racist? 65-year-old ride to remove 'negative depiction' of natives as cannibals, savagesSince 1955, Disneyland’s famous Jungle Cruise — a thrilling boat safari through a jungle with elements of attractions on both sides — has enthralled children and adults alike. However, keeping with the changing times, Walt Disney Co has finally decided to remove the racist and offensive depiction of native people from their cruise. K…

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Disneyland to reimagine Jungle Cruise ride following years of criticism

(CNN) — Disney has announced that it is rethinking a classic theme park attraction following years of criticism from fans.The Jungle Cruise ride, where a wisecracking skipper ferries guests along a waterway, is one of the last attractions at the theme parks that was personally overseen by Walt Disney himself. The ride is at both of the US theme parks — Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida.However, Jungle Cruise has not aged …

3 years ago·Indianapolis, United States

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