Both versions are overdue for an update, and that's what the park Imagineers have been working on while the ride remains closed. The update appears to center around an explorer named Alberta Falls, will remove some of the negative depictions of native people that were found around the original ride and contains a more diverse cast of characters than the mid-century version.
The new ride will dive deeper into established lore, while providing a new story for old hands. The park has promised little details that will show the fates of other cruising vessels mentioned in the original ride.
This article first appeared at our sister publication Orlando Weekly.
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