Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' trailer really leans into its roots as a theme park ride

Another adventure inspired by a ride.
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Kellen Beck
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Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' trailer really leans into its roots as a theme park ride
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Disney is bringing yet another one of its theme park rides to life in the theaters with Jungle Cruise starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson.

Jungle Cruise takes clear inspiration from the Jungle Cruise rides found in Disney theme parks around the world. Set it what looks like the early 20th century, Jungle Cruise sees Blunt the explorer employing the help of Johnson the river cruise operator to delve into the Amazon rainforest with all the Disney charm, adventure, and slapstick you'd expect.

One fun bit about the Jungle Cruise trailer is how it brings the ride into the movie. Johnson's antics-filled river cruises are reminiscent of the ride itself as he goes through a semi-scripted series of events to dazzle riders.

Jungle Cruise hits theaters July 24, 2020.

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck


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