Movie Review: Disney's the Jungle Book (Live Action)

Disney's The Jungle Book is the story of Mowgli.  Mowgli is a little boy, the man-cub, who has been raised in the jungle by a wolf-pack and under the watchful eye of his friend Baheera, the panther who brought him to the wolves when he first discovered Mowgli.  One summer, Mowlgi is discovered by Shere Khan, a tiger, who sees Mowgli as a threat to the jungle and becomes determined to rid the jungle of Mowgli.  The rest of the story is Mowgli's journey to leave the jungle, discover who he is and help those who've helped him.

When I heard that Disney was going into the movie-remake business, and remaking some of my favorite movies from my childhood, I was skeptical.  Well, with this live-action recreation, The Jungle Book, my skepticism was uncalled for.  This movie was good - really good. Even my boyfriend (who doesn't love Disney just as much as I do) found the movie to be quite enjoyable and worth watching.


The Good:

• The movie was gorgeous. From the scenery to the digitalization, it was such a visually stunning movie.
• It was good to watch from an adult's perspective.  I recall being on the edge of my seat with anticipation as to what was to come in a few of the scenes; I was able to laugh with the jokes and I was emotionally affected in some of the scenes.
• I haven't seen the cartoon Jungle Book that came out when I was I child, I don't remember it being exactly the same.  So that was nice, I didn't feel like I paid to see the same movie I've seen years ago.
• The songs. I love the music from the Jungle Book - and they kept all of my favorites! 
• The story line - it had me from the beginning of the movie until the end.

The Bad

• King Louie is absolutely terrifying. If there are apes that large in nature, count me out.
• While my favorite songs from the original Jungle Book were in this new live-action remake, I felt as though a few of them were butchered.... looking at you Christopher Walken.  

If you haven't seen a preview for the movie, here is one for your enjoyment:

Rating: 5 out of 5 Mickey Mouse Heads!

If you've not seen this movie yet, go see it! If you've seen it, do you agree with my review?

“The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” Details!

The all-new, limited engagement show, “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on May 28, 2016. Today, I'm excited to share a few more details about this exciting new entertainment experience at Walt Disney World® Resort.

The excitement and fun of Disney’s hit live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” roars to life in this new show with live music and performances, dazzling special effects and production numbers inspired by Indian cultural traditions. As Guests gather on the shores of Discovery River for this vibrant Indian celebration, dozens of colorful performers take to the water and surround the audience in song and visual artistry.

Massive curtains of water glow to life above the river’s surface, illuminated with imagery from the new blockbuster film as Bagheera and other favorite characters “The Jungle Book” take Guests on a journey through the jungle, following Mowgli’s encounters.

Plus, “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” features rousing, Indian-inspired arrangements of the movie’s popular songs “Trust in Me,” “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You,” all building to an uplifting, boisterous finale.

If you're interested in seeing this new nighttime show at the Walt Disney World Resort, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote!  Or simply fill out the Disney Vacation Quote form found below or click here to open it in a new window!  As a Disney vacation specialist, I’ll use my expert Disney knowledge to help you plan a magical vacation! Plus my services are FREE to all of my clients - you won't pay more for my services but you will get more!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens at Night With New ‘Jungle Book’ Show, Parties & Attractions Starting Memorial Day Weekend

Starting this Memorial Day Weekend, you will be able to enjoy Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park in a whole new way – after the sun goes down! Whether it’s riding Kilimanjaro Safaris at sunset, venturing down Kali River Rapids at twilight, dancing alongside African performers in Harambe, or reveling in a live musical celebration of Disney’s hit film “The Jungle Book,” Guests have a lot to look forward to.



Here’s a taste of what to expect:

• “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” Show – For the summer, Discovery River will become the stage for a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney’s hit live-action film “The Jungle Book.” “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” is filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence.

• The Tree of Life Awakens – The park’s iconic Tree of Life undergoes an extraordinary “awakening.” You can expect to see animal spirits come to life throughout the evening by magical fireflies. Each scene appears to emanate from within the tree itself and reveals stories of wonder.

• Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark – Your Clients can enjoy Kilimanjaro Safaris in the evening hours, thanks to special lighting that will allow them to explore the savanna – and its inhabitants – well into the night.

• Harambe Wildlife Parti – Guests can turn into “party animals” at the Harambe Wildlife Parti and enjoy lively African music, exotic foods and drinks, and explore the local marketplace.

• Discovery Island Carnivale – On Discovery Island, you can join the local community in their celebration of their love for nature in this party that features music, dancers, stilt walkers, food and more.

• Tiffins – Guests can enjoy the park’s newest eatery, Tiffins, for both lunch and dinner. Check out this previous post for a peek at what to expect from the menu.

• Nighttime Attractions – The park’s attractions, which will be operating in the nighttime hours, will take on a whole new life. For the first time, guests will be able to experience the thrill of attractions like Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids – surrounded by darkness. They’ll also be able to enjoy colorful midway games and attractions in DinoLand, U.S.A.

With all the new exciting things at Disney's Animal Kingdom and at Walt Disney World in general, I hope you're interested in visiting the Walt Disney World Resort! If so, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote!  Or simply fill out the Disney Vacation Quote form found below or click here to open in a new window!  As a Disney vacation specialist, let me put my expert knowledge to your benefit and help you plan a magical vacation!