imagineer boy
Well-Known Member
Count me among those that really get a kick out of Dinorama. I was very suprised that people needed to be "told" the backstory. I mean, I can't think I figured out everything in that detailed backstory, but I've never been sure why people don't immediatly get
"look, it's like those great Route 66 style tourist traps that would set up around a place where dino fossils were found". I didnt need the whole story about Chester and Hester to get that and enjoy it. I've always thought it was one of the more thoughtfully themed areas in all the parks. Oh well, Dinorama is just one of those few things where I'll disagree with a vast majority on here.
As for the games, it's not like they are rigged so you cannot win like some carnivals. They dont scream at you to embarass you to play, and I've never seen anyone tied down and forced to spend their money on one of the games. They fit in exactly with the theme of the area, and are not too obtrusive or obnoxious.
I agree completely.
But even though I have been defending Dinorama, I will say this. It is rather insulting that managment thought building dinorama would encourage more visits to AK. I think dinorama is cute, but come on, I'm not going to make a special trip just for some carnival rides and games.:lol:
Plus the themeing isn't horribly cohesive in all of Dinoland. One moment you're walking through an area seriously themed to dinosaurs, then you're walking through wacky tourist dinosaur area, then back to serious dinosaurs again. If the areas were better sectioned off, it would feel better.