News Primeval Whirl at Disney's Animal Kingdom experiencing extended downtime

[GhostHost1000]

I know the theming is cheap local fair style... but I always thought if they enclosed this coaster and re-themed it, it could be much more popular.

 

[Bocabear]

I know the theming is cheap local fair style... but I always thought if they enclosed this coaster and re-themed it, it could be much more popular.

I agree...if they did it all tongue in cheek...kind of the way it is, but plussed it up, all in the dark, special effects and black-lit props it could actually be fun...

 

[ToTBellHop]

I agree...if they did it all tongue in cheek...kind of the way it is, but plussed it up, all in the dark, special effects and black-lit props it could actually be fun...

If Hersheypark can do it, surely Disney can.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I know the theming is cheap local fair style... but I always thought if they enclosed this coaster and re-themed it, it could be much more popular.

That's certainly an option, but at this point I think they've exhausted the useful life of this attraction and area. Expand it to an area of other extinct animals (not just dinosaurs) add in a dark ride or two and it would really help balance the park's offerings.

 

[MaximumEd]

Ditto what RSox said. AK and HS still needs more. A good bit more.

 

[KevinPage]

As per Jim Hill, the coaster manufacturer went out of business years ago so there is an extended delay in securing replacement parts from another company.

 

[lazyboy97o]

As per Jim Hill, the coaster manufacturer went out of business years ago so there is an extended delay in securing replacement parts from another company.

Then Jim Hill should really do some simple research. Reverchon is still in business and has a form on their website to order parts.

 

[KevinPage]

Then Jim Hill should really do some simple research. Reverchon is still in business and has a form on their website to order parts.

LOL, big oversight on his part then. I’m pretty sure I didn’t mishear him when they were talking about it.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Then Jim Hill should really do some simple research. Reverchon is still in business and has a form on their website to order parts.

Did you file a request on Disney’s behalf so we can get this gem back open ASAP? Chapek is busy this week.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Did you file a request on Disney’s behalf so we can get this gem back open ASAP? Chapek is busy this week.

probably counting his money lol

 

[GlacierGlacier]

The cast is being told this refurbishment will last until at least June 30th.

Just an update - no changes in operating status for Primeval Whirl.

 

[FrankLapidus]

It would be nice if this extended downtime became permanent as part of an overhaul of the land.

The current theme has outlived it's purpose - DAK needs better, and the concept of the land should lend itself to something so much better than Chester & Hester.

 

[twilight mitsuk]

So Six flags like

 

[JenniferS]

So Six flags like

I almost never agree with this statement, but in this case:

 

[wdwperry]

The cast is being told this refurbishment will last until at least June 30th.

Well as of today, July 8th, the ride is still closed.

 

[KaliSplash]

I would much rather ride a cheesy roller coaster that is actually kind of fun than sit through the Tiki room that is so bad it make me want to run out screaming, or Indiana Jones which was good at one point but has not changed at all in 30 years time, or Tom Sawyer Island which is well, boring unless you are 5.

The Tiki Room is Wonderful. Indiana Jones does need something else to have happened since it opened, which hasn't been the case. Stom Sawyer Island is a good place to get the kiddies away from the crowd so they can run before naptime. I actually like the coaster in question and I Do understand the "kitch" Disney was trying to create with Dinoland and am fine with that, too. (I know, I'm easy to please! )

 

[Patcheslee]

I know the theming is cheap local fair style... but I always thought if they enclosed this coaster and re-themed it, it could be much more popular.

Well it only cost $6/person to ride a wild mouse at the Indiana state fair, course that doesn't include the $9 admission and $8 parking fee lol.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Well as of today, July 8th, the ride is still closed.

Maybe it will collapse on its own.

 

[WallyWorld]

SixFlags Great America (outside Chicago) removed their version years ago.....just sayin'

 

[cheezbat]

SixFlags Great America (outside Chicago) removed their version years ago.....just sayin'

They sent it to another park (Six Flags America in Maryland) and it’s still operating there today.