The Giant butterflies also known as the Giant Piranha Butterfly are animals from the Jungle Cruise.
Description[]
The giant butterflies are large butterflies that inhabit the Amazon rainforest. While beautiful, they are very deadly and aggressive.
History[]
Appearances[]
Attractions[]
Jungle Cruise[]
The butterflies appear while entering the Amazon rainforest. Also in the Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise is a message from Albert Awol saying, "All boat captains please be advised that there have been several reports of aggressive butterflies along the inner banks of the Amazon river. Three guests have reported minor confrontations. To minimize the chance of future injuries, butterfly repellent is strongly recommended".
Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar[]
In Trader Sam's possession is a message from Adventurers Club member Prof. Fletcher Hodges which reads, "Sam, Beware of the giant Piranha Butterfly! Don't say I didn't warn you- Fletcher Hodges".
Video-Games[]
Minecraft[]
The Magic Kingdom DLC for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition had the butterflies appear in the Amazon.
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Paraphernalia[]
Jungle Cruise Adventure Game[]
The butterflies are obstacles in this game.
Trivia[]
- The bugs are sometimes referred to by skippers as the species, "Plasticus mechanicus", a joke about them being animatronics.
- During the Jingle Cruise, they will sometimes be nicknamed, "Humbugs" as a reference to A Christmas Carol.
- Concept art for a an Adventureland jeep/shop by Don Carson would have had a, "Beware of Killer Butterflies!" sign.[1]
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