Dinosaur

Sesshomaru-sama · 11-26-2007, 09:27 PM

Even though I've never been on it before, I was suspicious that the attraction doesn't have anything to do with the film.

However, from what I've read, I think The Indiana Jones Adventures and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye is better.

What is this attraction about?

Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon,
Sesshomaru-sama

echoscot · 11-26-2007, 09:33 PM

You go on a time travel device back to rescue an iguanadon and bring it back before the "giant meteor" hits wiping out all the dinosaurs. In the process you get chased by a Carnataurus, a bit T-rex looking thing.

It was originally called Countdown to Extinction. When the movie Dinosaur came out, they tried to do a tie-in. They didn't really change the ride much, just changed the name.

Katie M · 11-29-2007, 08:55 PM

I liked it. I thought it was fun. Though the setting was less realistic than Indy's, I liked it more. I dunno, but I thought the jungle vibe was cool. I love both rides though.

disneyfan2121 · 03-07-2008, 12:49 AM

Dinosaur blew me away; some of the most fantastic animatronics ever! I couldn't believe how realistic they looked. And yes, this ride scares me every time; that's what I love most about it! The main similarity to Indy is in the kinds of vehicles; they are designed to simulate a vehicle bumping over rough terrain, stopping suddenly, etc. Overall, Dinosaur rocks, and does a great job of making you feel like you got suddenly plunged into prehistory. This is a close second to Expedition Everest.

mrhappybomb · 04-01-2008, 01:25 AM

I got a quick question although I will answer it myself in less than 3 weeks but I kinda need an Idea on it: how much more violent is the ride in terms of motion compared to Indiana Jones?

yes I know this is more of personal experience thing but my mom wants to know and she has a bad back but still goes on IJA even knowing that it does kill her back. she wants to go on it but yet she doesn't want to go on it if it's worse than Indiana Jones. any advice would be great.

Space Mountain · 04-01-2008, 01:47 AM

Meh, overall, i would say indiana jones is more turbulent however this one has its moments here and there. its just too darn LOUD haha

-SPACE

mrhappybomb · 04-01-2008, 05:31 PM

^ me and my mom can deal with loudness she was just worried about it being to violent for her.

Foolish Mortal · 06-11-2008, 03:03 PM

I love this ride! I say they change the name!

mrhappybomb · 06-13-2008, 07:00 PM

I actually enjoyed Dinosaur thought it was a nice difference from Indy nice and dark and loud just like I like it

Legacy · 06-14-2008, 01:00 PM

I really miss the CTX version of the ride. It was much more violent, darker and louder. The "Dinosaur" interation is good, but the original was much more extreme.

That said, (of course I can't find it now), but I saw track comparisons between Indy and Dino/CTX and it follows the same layout. The section where the track crosses over itself is actually during the dark "Right-Left-Right-Left" section.

I haven't been on Indy, so I can't compare the car motion, but the track and ride system is identical.

PeoplemoverMatt · 06-14-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legacy

I haven't been on Indy, so I can't compare the car motion, but the track and ride system is identical.

Ride system yes, but track layout is a little different than Indy @ Disneyland.

-- PMM

ohtherain · 06-15-2008, 07:40 AM

Countdown to Extinction was awesome! I loved that ride! Then it became Dinosaur and I only went on it the first time.

HMF · 06-15-2008, 05:54 PM

The name change was one of the dumbest things Disney ever did. First of which they changed it to promote the name of a movie that flopped. Second of which if they really wanted to brand it under the Dinosaur name they should have called it Dinosaur: Countdown to Extinction. Sounds more exciting, Dose'nt it?

Legacy · 06-17-2008, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeoplemoverMatt

Ride system yes, but track layout is a little different than Indy @ Disneyland.

-- PMM

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showpost....1&postcount=43

Here's a post on a different forum that has the track lay-outs for both attractions.

ryguy222 · 06-17-2008, 01:27 PM

Well it looks exactly the same, except the turns are a bit smoother on one than the other. Ride dinosaur, put in you iPod and play the Indy ride soundtrack and close your eyes, and you'll know exactly where you are in Indy lol

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11-26-2007, 09:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
Sesshomaru-sama VF's local demon People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 1,463 Images: 5	Even though I've never been on it before, I was suspicious that the attraction doesn't have anything to do with the film. However, from what I've read, I think The Indiana Jones Adventures and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye is better. What is this attraction about? Sincerely, a brother of a half-demon, Sesshomaru-sama __________________
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11-26-2007, 09:33 PM	#32 (permalink)
echoscot People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 254	You go on a time travel device back to rescue an iguanadon and bring it back before the "giant meteor" hits wiping out all the dinosaurs. In the process you get chased by a Carnataurus, a bit T-rex looking thing. It was originally called Countdown to Extinction. When the movie Dinosaur came out, they tried to do a tie-in. They didn't really change the ride much, just changed the name.
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11-29-2007, 08:55 PM	#33 (permalink)
Katie M People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Issaquah Posts: 82	I liked it. I thought it was fun. Though the setting was less realistic than Indy's, I liked it more. I dunno, but I thought the jungle vibe was cool. I love both rides though. __________________
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03-07-2008, 12:49 AM	#34 (permalink)
disneyfan2121 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6	Dinosaur blew me away; some of the most fantastic animatronics ever! I couldn't believe how realistic they looked. And yes, this ride scares me every time; that's what I love most about it! The main similarity to Indy is in the kinds of vehicles; they are designed to simulate a vehicle bumping over rough terrain, stopping suddenly, etc. Overall, Dinosaur rocks, and does a great job of making you feel like you got suddenly plunged into prehistory. This is a close second to Expedition Everest.
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04-01-2008, 01:25 AM	#35 (permalink)
mrhappybomb People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas,Nevada Posts: 1,543 Images: 10	I got a quick question although I will answer it myself in less than 3 weeks but I kinda need an Idea on it: how much more violent is the ride in terms of motion compared to Indiana Jones? yes I know this is more of personal experience thing but my mom wants to know and she has a bad back but still goes on IJA even knowing that it does kill her back. she wants to go on it but yet she doesn't want to go on it if it's worse than Indiana Jones. any advice would be great. __________________ Times been on Indiana Jones Adventure scenes the day it opened: 201 Times been on Canyon Blaster scenes 2004: 405 Check out my first Music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te5GkcLkP5o My Countdown Counting down to: Ghost Galaxy yes it's here
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Space Mountain People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 361 Images: 2	Meh, overall, i would say indiana jones is more turbulent however this one has its moments here and there. its just too darn LOUD haha -SPACE __________________ Record on SPACE MOUNTAIN v2.0 (Anaheim): 421 times since July 15th, 2005 Final Record on Rockin' SPACE MOUNTAIN: 34 Final Record on RockIt Mountain: 1 Record on SPACE MOUNTAIN GHOST GALAXY (Anaheim): 11 Final Record on SPACE MOUNTAIN v1.0(WDW): 17
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04-01-2008, 05:31 PM	#37 (permalink)
mrhappybomb People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas,Nevada Posts: 1,543 Images: 10	^ me and my mom can deal with loudness she was just worried about it being to violent for her. __________________ Times been on Indiana Jones Adventure scenes the day it opened: 201 Times been on Canyon Blaster scenes 2004: 405 Check out my first Music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te5GkcLkP5o My Countdown Counting down to: Ghost Galaxy yes it's here
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06-11-2008, 03:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
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06-13-2008, 07:00 PM	#39 (permalink)
mrhappybomb People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas,Nevada Posts: 1,543 Images: 10	I actually enjoyed Dinosaur thought it was a nice difference from Indy nice and dark and loud just like I like it __________________ Times been on Indiana Jones Adventure scenes the day it opened: 201 Times been on Canyon Blaster scenes 2004: 405 Check out my first Music video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te5GkcLkP5o My Countdown Counting down to: Ghost Galaxy yes it's here
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06-14-2008, 01:00 PM	#40 (permalink)
Legacy People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Just outside Orlando Posts: 20	I really miss the CTX version of the ride. It was much more violent, darker and louder. The "Dinosaur" interation is good, but the original was much more extreme. That said, (of course I can't find it now), but I saw track comparisons between Indy and Dino/CTX and it follows the same layout. The section where the track crosses over itself is actually during the dark "Right-Left-Right-Left" section. I haven't been on Indy, so I can't compare the car motion, but the track and ride system is identical. __________________ Sometimes every thing just needs to be put in perspective.
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06-15-2008, 07:40 AM	#42 (permalink)
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06-15-2008, 05:54 PM	#43 (permalink)
HMF Haunted Mansion Fan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 899	The name change was one of the dumbest things Disney ever did. First of which they changed it to promote the name of a movie that flopped. Second of which if they really wanted to brand it under the Dinosaur name they should have called it Dinosaur: Countdown to Extinction. Sounds more exciting, Dose'nt it? Last edited by HMF; 06-17-2008 at 08:08 AM.
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06-17-2008, 01:27 PM	#45 (permalink)
ryguy222 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 3,562	Well it looks exactly the same, except the turns are a bit smoother on one than the other. Ride dinosaur, put in you iPod and play the Indy ride soundtrack and close your eyes, and you'll know exactly where you are in Indy lol __________________ -Ryguy222 Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: The New Year! 41 days 0 hours 17 minutes
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