Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was a real-life author. He is best remembered as authoring several adventure stories in the, "Lost World" sub-genera such as Tarzan of the Apes and the Land that Time Forgot. Edgar Rice Burroughs' work is frequently adapted and referenced within the Jungle Cruise property.
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Tarzan (Disney)[]
The Disney version of Tarzan is set in the year 1882 rather than the early 20th century. In the TV series The Legend fo Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs meets Tarzan and uses him as inspiration for his next novel albeit with altered details to protect the Ape-Man's identity.
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Adventureland Treehouse[]
There is a hardcover of "Tarzan of the Apes", identified as being written by Edgar Rice Burroughs on the table in Mother's music parlour.
Adventure Trading Company[]
Tarzan's Treehouse served as the setting for the Treehouse Juju mission in this attraction.
Jungle Cruise[]
In the Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise, a film called, "Tarzan and Me" is mentioned as being screened by the Jungle Navigation Company by Albert Awol. Said film might be a reference to the real-world 1934 film Tarzan and His Mate. Awol also does an impression of Tarzan's distinctive yell while clearing his throat. During 2021 refurbishments of the attraction, a poster outside the ride had an illustration of Tarzan on it.[1] Albert Awol further references Burroughs' work by advertising excursions to, "The Land that time forgot", a reference to Burroughs' book The Land That Time Forgot which is set on the island of Caprona which is inhabited by dinosaurs.
Jungle River Cruise[]
Tarzan's Treehouse is one of the features in this version of the Jungle Cruise.
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar[]
There is a photograph in Trader Sam's bar which depicts Jane Porter and Professor Porter. A message from Sam identifies this photo as coming from the gorilla expedition where they met Tarzan.
Trivia[]
- Burroughs' John Carter was featured in the Tomorrowland-themed Disneyland episode Mars and Beyond, an episode referenced in the Skipper Canteen via the book Journey to the Stars by Kimball.