Disney updates Jungle Cruise theme park attraction after racism claims

Disney updates Jungle Cruise theme park attraction after racism claims
The Jungle Cruise attraction at Walt Disney theme parks will be updated (Sean Dempsey/PA)

The Jungle Cruise attraction at Walt Disney theme parks will be updated to “reflect and value the diversity of the world around us” following allegations it was racist, the entertainment giant has said.

The ride, which takes passengers on a “high adventure on a scenic and comedic boat tour of exotic rivers across Asia, Africa and South America”, was accused of including offensive depictions of indigenous people.

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