NoChesterHester
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Cliff Notes please.
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Has Primeval Whirl reopened?
- Thread starter lnsemsf
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Cliff Notes please.
RSoxNo1
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He just mentioned that because of how problematic the attraction was they were looking for some sort of attraction to replace it. He intimated that one of the concepts being floated around featured a more humorous version of the Carnotaurus chase.
montyz81
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Oh gosh, I didn't even hear about that. Forgive my ignorance!!!
pax_65
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Is there any other ride in Disney that would be missed less than Primeval Whirl? Understand... I'm a HUGE fan of all things Disney and a big roller coaster/thrill ride fan. But this attraction doesn't fit in either category.
It lacks the theme elements to be a true Disney ride. In fitting with the whole "Chester and Hester" carnival thing, very little theme is required (which is why I HATE this whole concept, because it gives Disney an excuse to make this whole area of the park very un-Disney - it's a cop-out).
It also lacks the thrill to be a true thrill ride. It's basically a kiddie coaster with the novelty that it spins (which I admit is kinda cool).
As I walk through Chester and Hester I always feel kind of sad... it's like a little piece of Six Flags wedged into a Disney park. Maybe not even that good.
It lacks the theme elements to be a true Disney ride. In fitting with the whole "Chester and Hester" carnival thing, very little theme is required (which is why I HATE this whole concept, because it gives Disney an excuse to make this whole area of the park very un-Disney - it's a cop-out).
It also lacks the thrill to be a true thrill ride. It's basically a kiddie coaster with the novelty that it spins (which I admit is kinda cool).
As I walk through Chester and Hester I always feel kind of sad... it's like a little piece of Six Flags wedged into a Disney park. Maybe not even that good.
Scuttle
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Feeling is mutual. It is sad for WDI. It's really sad how many amazing ideas WDI has had over the years. I especially liked the Mickey and the Beanstalk ride idea. Compared to how well themed Africa and Asia are at AK(arguably the two best themed lands in all of WDW), Dinoland is pathetic.
Polydweller
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WESH has just reported that the ride will reopen this weekend now that the OHSA report has been completed.
trr1
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hope they remove the stingers first
TowerOfTerror
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It's OPEN!
Scuttle
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Really!? The Lines app says it was reported closed at 10:49. Wonder what happened?
Polydweller
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Hate that stupid autocorrect in IOS. Does some weird (but admittedly humorous) things.
TowerOfTerror
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I am not sure if both sides were running today, since I only heard the ride was working on the parks operational radio channel. 
RSoxNo1
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Left side was open yesterday. They must have gone through some opening procedure because I asked a cast member around 4:55 (park closed at 5:00) if I could have a Fastpass and he happened to have one in his pocket from 8:25-9:25 AM. When I walked by I think it only had a 10 minute wait, even operating one side.
Interesting note, it was 90+ and humid and Kali had a 50+ minute wait all day with no Fastpass.
Interesting note, it was 90+ and humid and Kali had a 50+ minute wait all day with no Fastpass.