September 22, 2021

Hidden in the Jungle Cruise Archives

The genius of Imagineer Marc Davis is undisputed! His humor unique and his artwork instantly recognizable. Walt Disney knew he was just the guy to bring some long missing humor into Disneyland's opening day attraction, the Adventureland headliner, the Jungle Cruise. Such a success was the infusion of gags, that when the attraction was designed for Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the humor was built into the attraction for day one. In this piece of concept art hidden deep in the archives, Marc makes the most of some secret between the indigenous guide and his guest to the continent. What could they be talking about? Even the elephant seems to be getting the point. This piece begs for a witty caption!

(Art copyright The Walt Disney Company.)

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