Who dislikes the Carnival Area of Animal Kingdom?

echoscot · 09-22-2007, 11:52 AM

I am not a big fan of the carnival kind of thing there either, but Primeval Whirl is kind of fun....

How many of you know that Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure was a Disney designed ride. It was originally intended for Animal Kingdom but for some reason they ditched the whole mythological creatures idea and sold the concept to Universal.......

Lostboyfan · 09-22-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeymania1

I absoulutley hate the Chester & Hester carnival area in Dinoland, U.S.A. Okay 1st of all Walt never liked those rides & people don't come to a Disney park to go on "rides" they come to go through different voyages & adventures they should get rid of that place & fill it with attractions!
Anybody agree with me?

Well when you put it that well Mickeymania1. Then yes they should replace it with something else.

Robby Wittert

HMF · 09-25-2007, 02:04 PM

The Chester and Hester story seems so tacked on. Not everything in a Disney Park has to tell a story.

guitarattict · 10-13-2007, 12:21 AM

I have to say I was a little dissapointed. All it was was cheezy carnival games and a dumbo-esque ride, but the Primeval Whirl was pretty fun.

But I made up for it by going to Dinosaur right next door. :)

Katie M · 12-10-2007, 04:30 PM

Hate Primeval Whirl, dislike the area. I got ripped off on midway games and won an El Hideoso Grande stuffed animal.

tomserwin · 12-10-2007, 05:26 PM

I hate that whole area. I don't like Primeval Whirl and I think that Dinosaur was a huge letdown.

Katie M · 12-10-2007, 05:45 PM

I like Dinosaur. I wouldn't consider it part of Chester and Hester's though. It's a completely different concept.

echoscot · 12-10-2007, 06:26 PM

I actually like Dinosaur and Primeval Whirl, but the carnival atmosphere is so un-Disney...*represses shudder*

HMF · 12-18-2007, 03:03 PM

It seems as though Dinoland USA was foreshadowing DCA.

Tigris · 02-20-2008, 07:56 PM

well last time I went there , I was like 11 , at that time I liked it - not so sure if I would feel the same if I went back now .

DisneyFreak2005 · 05-11-2008, 11:16 AM

I never understood the point of the Carnival in Dinoland. It doesnt even fit the theme. I mean the carnival portion that is. The dinosaurs and the area surrounds are great. But thats just my opinion.

Foolish Mortal · 05-12-2008, 03:15 PM

I don't care. I think Primeval Whirl (the spinning coster) is awesome!

ohtherain · 06-04-2008, 01:01 PM

Wow, this board is dead - I think that the carnival is totally out of place there. Maybe some sort of precursor to DCA?

Legacy · 06-09-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by echoscot

How many of you know that Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure was a Disney designed ride. It was originally intended for Animal Kingdom but for some reason they ditched the whole mythological creatures idea and sold the concept to Universal.......

Not true.

The Dragon Tower attraction that was slated to go into Beastly Kingdomme was an inverted coaster, but it was themed to bats helping you escape from the Dragon's Tower, and featured (supposedly) a 60 ft animatronic dragon. Budget constraints forced Disney to lay off several Imagineers who got jobs with Universal Creative, who were working on Islands of Adventure at the time.

Those Imagineers took the idea of a Dragon roller coaster with a castle-like queue and dropped it in IoA. The story shifted to Dueling Dragons because of the desire for a two-track system. The dueling ride design was a custom creation by Boliger and Mabillard (B&M) Coasters.

Disney can't challenge Universal on the concept because Dragons and Castles are general domain. The bats storyline wasn't used, so there is no infringement or "theft."

Disney would NEVER "sell" an idea to Universal. They would rather a concept rot in their own vault than be utilized by a competitor.

HMF · 06-10-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Legacy

Budget constraints forced Disney to lay off several Imagineers who got jobs with Universal Creative, who were working on Islands of Adventure at the time.

Those Imagineers took the idea of a Dragon roller coaster with a castle-like queue and dropped it in IoA.

Well Disney basicly dug its own grave by laying off those Imagineers. The things that happen when your mistakes come back to haunt you.

A few years ago I was angry with Universal for bad mouthing Disney on its commercials. Now I completley understand why.

09-22-2007, 11:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
echoscot People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 254	I am not a big fan of the carnival kind of thing there either, but Primeval Whirl is kind of fun.... How many of you know that Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure was a Disney designed ride. It was originally intended for Animal Kingdom but for some reason they ditched the whole mythological creatures idea and sold the concept to Universal.......
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09-25-2007, 02:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
HMF Haunted Mansion Fan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 899	The Chester and Hester story seems so tacked on. Not everything in a Disney Park has to tell a story.
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guitarattict Registered Member People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 197 Images: 1	I have to say I was a little dissapointed. All it was was cheezy carnival games and a dumbo-esque ride, but the Primeval Whirl was pretty fun. But I made up for it by going to Dinosaur right next door. :) __________________ Also known as "RocknGuitar" on Atari Forums! My Countdown Counting down to: The Completely New DCA 770 days 8 hours 39 minutes Last edited by guitarattict; 10-13-2007 at 12:22 AM.
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12-10-2007, 04:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Katie M People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Issaquah Posts: 82	Hate Primeval Whirl, dislike the area. I got ripped off on midway games and won an El Hideoso Grande stuffed animal. __________________
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tomserwin People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greegoil-Zbokk, Sector Two. Posts: 1,848 Images: 8	I hate that whole area. I don't like Primeval Whirl and I think that Dinosaur was a huge letdown. __________________ *It's not very far from Sulphur to Sugarcane.* My Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disneyland. At Disenyland, making full benefit of my Annual Pass.
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12-10-2007, 05:45 PM	#22 (permalink)
Katie M People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Issaquah Posts: 82	I like Dinosaur. I wouldn't consider it part of Chester and Hester's though. It's a completely different concept. __________________
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12-10-2007, 06:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
echoscot People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 254	I actually like Dinosaur and Primeval Whirl, but the carnival atmosphere is so un-Disney...represses shudder
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12-18-2007, 03:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
HMF Haunted Mansion Fan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 899	It seems as though Dinoland USA was foreshadowing DCA.
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02-20-2008, 07:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
Tigris Registered Member People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calafornia Posts: 246 Images: 9	well last time I went there , I was like 11 , at that time I liked it - not so sure if I would feel the same if I went back now . __________________ It's fun to do the Impossible , - Walt Disney Disneyland Annual Passholder since 6/12/03 .Always Disney Dreaming Anything your heart desires will come to you
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DisneyFreak2005 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Avalon, Florida Posts: 19	I never understood the point of the Carnival in Dinoland. It doesnt even fit the theme. I mean the carnival portion that is. The dinosaurs and the area surrounds are great. But thats just my opinion.
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05-12-2008, 03:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
Foolish Mortal There's always my way.... People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: I'm not telling you! Posts: 57	I don't care. I think Primeval Whirl (the spinning coster) is awesome! __________________ THE WISDOM OF NAPOLEON DYNAMITE "Mist effects, 3D effects, pepper ghost effects.... people only want Disney rides with great effects." "I told you! I spent the summer with the Pirates of the Carribbean fighting sea monsters!" "I see you're going on the tame version of Mission: Space. Is it 'cause you think you'll barf? You could go on the regular one." "Hey, Donald Duck, I caught you a delicious bass." "Pirates' Lair- it's pretty much my favorite attraction. It's like Tom Sawyer's Island and Pirates of the Carribbean mixed." "Vote for Mickey Mouse and all your wildest dreams will come true." "I'm not gunna see High School Musical Pep Rally, ya sicko!"
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ohtherain People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narnia Posts: 125	Wow, this board is dead - I think that the carnival is totally out of place there. Maybe some sort of precursor to DCA? __________________ Step right over and watch me put it down! Step right over and watch me put it down, down on the ground... ...'Cause you know I've got it goin' on! S I M P Squirrels In My Pants!
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