sknydave
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Probably because you can barely see them
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Dinosaur...Is it worth it?
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Probably because you can barely see them
Disneykidder
Well-Known Member
For me, if I see it..I see it. If I don't, it's ok, too.
Funny story...when my husband first went on this ride (I had been before), he was scared sooo badly. The pic of him was priceless. He looked like he had seen a ghost. My son, on the other hand, cried and thought it was scary. My niece, bro-in-law and nephew liked it. I stayed out with my son while the rest of them rode it again. (It was the summer but there was really no wait) I'll never forget my husbands look. Plus, the ride got stopped at that EXACT moment so it was even worse. :ROFLOL:
Funny story...when my husband first went on this ride (I had been before), he was scared sooo badly. The pic of him was priceless. He looked like he had seen a ghost. My son, on the other hand, cried and thought it was scary. My niece, bro-in-law and nephew liked it. I stayed out with my son while the rest of them rode it again. (It was the summer but there was really no wait) I'll never forget my husbands look. Plus, the ride got stopped at that EXACT moment so it was even worse. :ROFLOL:
Dizneyworld4430
Member
I am not taking anyone's side here but i can say that this is the only ride i have been on over 25 times and it still scares the s**t out of just the same as it did the first time and i love that. After you ride a ride over and over and over it loses it's inital thrill which i the best part. I do not know why but i can not leave my eyes open for the whole ride. 
)~ I love it
)~ I love it
shelbysmom
Member
we brought my 4 yr old on this ride for the first time last November. I found it a little jarring. It was fun - but too jarring for little kids.
I did like the theming, lights and the pictures
I did like the theming, lights and the pictures
shelbysmom
Member
she was not scared at all. she was just happy to see aladar (i am sure i misspelled that). She thought it was neat. She doesn't particularly want to ride it again. :lol:
She is pretty fearless. Makes me worried about her - you nver know what she will do next.
She is pretty fearless. Makes me worried about her - you nver know what she will do next.
Number_6
Well-Known Member
Count me among those that really don't see what all the fuss is about. I have ridden it I think maybe three times, once each with two of my friends and once with my family. I have found myself bored by it each time. It's just not something I can get excited about going on. I don't even find the Carnotaur to be scary and I feel like I have to apologize to the other people I was riding with because if they bought their photos, they had someone that looked like they were ignoring the Carnotaur in their photo... because I pretty much was. So now I just let my family go on it if they want to and wait for them in the gift shop, or meet up with them elsewhere a little later.
DisneyWorldDork
Member
This ride was my favorite ride in AK before Everest, but i still love it! How can you not enjoy learning about Dinos from the mom from cosby!! I have liked just watching that ride evolve ;-) Not sure if anyone else remembers but before the "Dinosaur" (the movie) came out it was called "Countdown To Extinction" Even then it was an awsome ride!! My brother who hates going to disney world (How we ever came from the same Gene Pool I will never know) loves riding that ride and usually only likes going to AK. So you need to make sure you ride that ride!!!
Fun2BFree
Active Member
Retrorides
New Member
Oh yes. My favorite there with only the Safari ride a close second. It's just right--not too little kiddish and not too scary. Right in the middle.
mike_collins
New Member
I remember seeing an effect for this ride previewed on "Good Morning America" before CTX opened. It was an amazing "meteor" effect done with light and smoke.
I don't think I've ever seen it in action though.
I like this ride, my only beef is that a lot of it is in mostly dark sections.
I don't think I've ever seen it in action though.
I like this ride, my only beef is that a lot of it is in mostly dark sections.
Kerby626
Active Member
I love Dinosaur!!! One of the only rides that still gets me a little on edge. When we went for our honeymoon the wife and I got the picture. I figured out where the camera was and waved while the elderly couple next to us looked totally oblivious to anything. If it leaves I'll go back in time and bring it back!
Disneyfanman
Well-Known Member
I have a first trip pic from 1998 or 1999 when my kids are all holding their hands over their heads in fear! It's a scream! For several years they discussed keeping their eyes open for the entire ride. Now, of course, they look forward to the ride very much, and they always bring up the story. It's kind of a coming of age ride. Alien Encounter was the same, although they closed it before my daughter and youngest son were able to keep their eyes open. My brother of 42 years of age rode it for the first time in 2005 with us, and when he emerged he said that it would be hard for any ride on the planet to be as cool as Dinosaur. There are two cautions. First, small kids have to be really well prepared for the experience since much of it is pitch black and the dinos are pretty realistic. Second, it's very jerky and can really do a job on you if you have a bad back or hip or anything that could be hurt. My wife gave it up a couple of years ago due to her back. She doesn't do coasters anymore either. Other than that........for most it's a don't miss attraction. Last it's usually not very crowded, so the wait is easy. Or use a fastpass. I haven't waited more than 10 minutes for it.
I gues it is the anticipation of what will pop out...
almost there
