the.dreamfinder
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I'm upset that TDO hasn't tried to make anything recently that really wows us. That's what WDW used to do. But I don't mind going to UNI, DLR, or the international parks to be wowed.
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Animatronic functions turned off at Dinosaur?
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mickey2008.1
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Just create something that will last for once again, like IASW, PIRATES, old school that has small breakdowns that most would not notice, not an attraction that is so high tech that it never works.
ToTBellHop
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Eh--I disagree (respectfully). The problem isn't the design of CTX. It's that it hasn't had a real refurbishment in over a decade (since it became Dinosaur, I believe...and that was more of a downgrade). I don't care how you design a ride--it needs to be refurbished at a MINIMUM every few years (yearly for wet rides). The pity with all of this is that regular maintenance would leave most rides only needing to close for a week or two most years and more lengthy closures for plussing. The current system involves TDO waiting years longer than reasonable, resulting in catastrophic damage to rides and very long, very expensive refurbs that mostly involve getting attractions back to being safe (and perhaps moderately show-ready). Penny wise, pound foolish is TDO, WDI and really TWDC nowadays to me. e.g. "Let's spend a billion dollars on fancy bracelets but refuse to spend a very modest amount of money on refurbing a rotted old light parade that would nonetheless be popular if updated." OR "Let's spend a fortune on gorgeous toilets but thanks, but no thanks on that Jungle Cruise refurb."
darthspielberg
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I wonder if there is anything could be fixed at night in the ride. I know most rides don't do that (Tower of Terror is about the only one I can think of) but if they could go in there after park close (since AK closes earlier than the other WDW Parks) and get some solid work done on the dino effects, they would have to shut down but could still get things looking better. Probably too optimistic, but I've never been one to moan about Disney World.
ctxak98
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I remember posting about the Alioramus not moving anymore when I visited this past august! Its such a shame because this Ride is heavily influenced on the AA dinosaurs. If the Dinosaurs arent working properly, It wont have the same effect on the riders and not make them want to ride it again. I prefer it to be louder and darker at certain parts but I want to be able to see the dinosaurs when they are next to you. As of now this is the list of Broken Effects I could think of that need to be fixed, Or changes needed to be made. Feel free to add any
-Name change to something more exciting then Dinosaur
-Alioramus not moving fully
-Pterodactyl stationary
-compsognathus stationary
-Raptors neck positioned weirdly like hes twitching
-portals need effects back on plus pyro
-sauropod needs fixing so you cant here the machine when he opens his mouth
-chasing carno needs to move more
-capturing net back on iguanodon
-something else besides the cheap carnotaur head at the end and thebright light revealing the fake decorated room
-Last portal blinding light!
Am I missing any more?
-Name change to something more exciting then Dinosaur
-Alioramus not moving fully
-Pterodactyl stationary
-compsognathus stationary
-Raptors neck positioned weirdly like hes twitching
-portals need effects back on plus pyro
-sauropod needs fixing so you cant here the machine when he opens his mouth
-chasing carno needs to move more
-capturing net back on iguanodon
-something else besides the cheap carnotaur head at the end and thebright light revealing the fake decorated room
-Last portal blinding light!
Am I missing any more?
Avenger117
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This is a bummer, this was one of my favorite rides, but I haven't been on it in years. I really hope some of the attraction at AK aren't as bad as people say. I'm getting less excited about my trip this summer because every makes it sound like the parks are in disrepair.
RSoxNo1
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Some of these effects (ok, really just the net on the Iguanodon) didn't really look that great. I belieave the carnotaurus head you're talking about is behind the vehicle when you approach the carnotaurus that takes your picture, is that correct? I was under the impression that was used in place of the charging carnotaurus and moved into place when the charging carnotaurus isn't functioning. Can anyone else verify if I'm far off?
mickey2008.1
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I agree, maintenance needs to be done on a regular basis, but apparantly it is not being done so these high tech animatronics are no longer working properly, where as the old style one are with little maintenance. And I dont want a park full of Small world dolls. I like the high tech complicated things, only when they work though. the yeti is a complete failure as dinosaur is going the same way. Shut it down at night and work one animatronic at a time, not all at once. that is the only way to do a refurb in that park.
ctxak98
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I am taking about the BIG GIANT head at the very end that you duck under. that doesnt look realistically size wise and it doesnt move. I think the laser net could be cool and work if done properly.
ctxak98
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I agree. To me its still a really fun ride and exciting until you realize everything is really fake. That pterodactyl should atleast flap his wings or something!
Bairstow
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Yeah, it's always been scary in a laugh-in-the-dark kind of way. A giant monster head coming down on your car and roaring like a lion will do that, but I think the original intent was that the other parts of the attraction would be impressive and exciting as well.
darthspielberg
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The running Carnotarus is scary as all get out. I don't know how often it works, but damn did I get worried for a second when it came barreling towards the car.
Figments Friend
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It USED to move....it would lunge forward with a blast of air towards your vehicle right before you dropped down to safety ( escape into the time tunnel ).
My last ride ( late January ) this finale was not working ( no movement, no lunge ) which i noticed and found dissapointing. Every time i visit i seem to notice one more aspect of the attraction not working correctly.
I hope Dinosaur is slated for a refurb soon.
On a lighter note....
Anyone else get a good chuckle when you see the spray painted air-hockey player piece glued to the top of each Time Rover?
Genie of the Lamp
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^You set me up for this one:
