New building at AK - Dinoland - what is it?

[jcat1122]

Just returned from a fantastic trip to WDW and saw that there's a new building going up in Dinoland on the way to Asia. Anyone know what it's gonna be?

[barreloflaughs]

Just returned from a fantastic trip to WDW and saw that there's a new building going up in Dinoland on the way to Asia. Anyone know what it's gonna be?

With any luck they are building a vomitorium. Coulda used it when i first set my eyes on Dinoland. It is one of the biggest theming blunders in Disney theme park history, imo. What an eyesore!

To answer your question though....i dunno.

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[jimmytammy]

It is a new sitdown restaurant that is I believe going to be called Asia.

[peter11435]

It is a new sitdown restaurant that is I believe going to be called Asia.
No. That is being built in Asia. The construction in Dinoland is for the new Finding Nemo Musical.

[tmt martins]

And Dino-land is AK's Toontown and fits right in with the theaming of that area.

But yes it is the Nemo show.

[MJMcBride]

I don't want to sound like a "pixie duster" or something but I have never been as anti-Chester & Hesters as many others. I actually like Primeval Whirl. I find it fun. Is it the best themed area in the world? No. Was it built to be cheesy? Yes.

[mitros]

No. That is being built in Asia. The construction in Dinoland is for the new Finding Nemo Musical.


Which used to be Tarzan Rocks. Except now they are closing the building in completley.

[barreloflaughs]

I don't want to sound like a "pixie duster" or something but I have never been as anti-Chester & Hesters as many others. I actually like Primeval Whirl. I find it fun. Is it the best themed area in the world? No. Was it built to be cheesy? Yes.

Well, I sure don't begrudge anyone their fun, I just think that Disney blighted an otherwise beautiful park by loading up on the dairy in Dinoland. I mean, it IS possible to have a fun attraction AND be thematically consistent. While I haven't had the opportunity to ride EE, it seems to have the potential for fun and it is aesthetically and thematically pleasing (at least outwardly).

An earlier poster mentioned that Dinoland is AK's Toontown. That may be my big problem with it.... Toontown doesn't belong in AK!!!

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[MJMcBride]

Well, I sure don't begrudge anyone their fun, I just think that Disney blighted an otherwise beautiful park by loading up on the dairy in Dinoland. I mean, it IS possible to have a fun attraction AND be thematically consistent. While I haven't had the opportunity to ride EE, it seems to have the potential for fun and it is aesthetically and thematically pleasing (at least outwardly).

An earlier poster mentioned that Dinoland is AK's Toontown. That may be my big problem with it.... Toontown doesn't belong in AK!!!

barrel

But I think Chester & Hester's deal is cut off enough from the animal portion of the park so as not to impinge on that theme. I don't think there's anything wronf with putting in a "kiddie" area in DAK.

[cindyfan]

I think it's great that they put in a place where the little kiddies can go and get heat exhaustion because they are standing on black top that heats up to about 350 degrees!! :earseek:
Then have no where to get something to drink so the kids don't pass out...... that way the kiddies can get really crabby right from the start of the day!!
Then make them walk the extremely narrow and jammed with people pathway to Expedition. Only to wait more in the HOT SUN. :earseek: :crazy:

AK is one of the poorest designs of a park I have seen..... IMHO! :stir:
It was not designed to hold a lot of people..... so why do they complain when it is not as busy as the other parks. Then put in a ride like EE.... that everyone wants to see.... yet nothing to do or see along the way.

sorry...... I am a fan of AK.... but this last trip was ridiculous trying to get to EE. And when we went over to ride Primevil Whirl (which by the way, we LOVE)...... we about melted!!!! No shade anywhere near there!!!

So.... to answer your question..... Nemo, indoor.... YEA, air-conditioned!! Let's hope they think about making the path wider and other things to look at or do!!!

[barreloflaughs]

But I think Chester & Hester's deal is cut off enough from the animal portion of the park so as not to impinge on that theme. I don't think there's anything wronf with putting in a "kiddie" area in DAK.

Don't misunderstand me....I completely agree that there should be a place for the little ones to have a blast. I just don't think that place needs to be so garishly themed. Believe it or not, kids can find the fun in a place even if it isn't brightly colored like a cartoon. IMO, the kids spot shouldn't be 'cut off' from the animal portion...it should most definitely be included. Rather than impinge on the theme it should compliment it.....

....all imo, of course.............

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[MJMcBride]

Don't misunderstand me....I completely agree that there should be a place for the little ones to have a blast. I just don't think that place needs to be so garishly themed. Believe it or not, kids can find the fun in a place even if it isn't brightly colored like a cartoon. IMO, the kids spot shouldn't be 'cut off' from the animal portion...it should most definitely be included. Rather than impinge on the theme it should compliment it.....

....all imo, of course.............

barrel

I know kids love the animal parts. I have two small ones who love animals. But they also enjoy the Triceratops and bright colors. There's no reason not to have an area thats brightly colored like a cartoon. Kids like that carnival atmosphere and "garishness."

[repentingrabbit]

One thing we must all remember is that AK is still a fairly new park when compared to the others. If you guys remember MGM was small and actually still is small. So the size shouldnt even be considred when deciding whether the park is good or not. But over the past few years Disney has seriously expanded on that park. Plus I like Dino land. I think its kind of funny to have something stupid and gaudy like that. It kind of breaks up the serious animal theme and throws something with humor into the mix. Plus it was built to be cheesey. I dont know why people have a problem with it. Give Disney sometime to expand.

[raidermatt]

Kids like that carnival atmosphere and "garishness."


Remember, we're talking about Disney. Shouldn't there be more requirements than just that kids like it?

Hey, I like PW too. It is "fun". But lots of things in lots of parks are fun. Bottom line is they set the bar lower for the area. As a consequence of them hitting that bar, its still fun, but more people are going to hate it, and even many who like it realize its not what should have been done.

That's the real point of contention.

[raidermatt]

Plus it was built to be cheesey. I dont know why people have a problem with it. Give Disney sometime to expand.

1- Achieving the desired level of cheesiness does not mean cheesy was the right way to go.

2- The product Disney offered was priced as complete on day one. Therefore they are subject to criticism for not providing full value from day one. Certainly that's how most of the public views the situation when they are making their spending decisions. The whole idea of opening these parks small is a practice that has to be seriously questioned, given the "spotty" results.

[MJMcBride]

Remember, we're talking about Disney. Shouldn't there be more requirements than just that kids like it?


Not necessarily. For the most part yes, but if there is a small "kiddie" area I don't have a problem with that.

[Sarangel]

Achieving the desired level of cheesiness does not mean cheesy was the right way to go.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

What a perfect way to sum that up. Thank you.

[disrailfan]

Actually that new building is not new at all. It was the Theatre in the Wild Theatre where they did have the Tarzan Rocks show. They are enclosing the theatre to make it a new Finding Nemo show. So the building is not a new building but rather a building being re-vamped. :)

[All Aboard]

How exactly is dino-rama a "kiddie" area? Let's examine the offerings -

1) Primeval Whirl
2) Triceratop Spin
3) Whack a dino
4) Ball rolling game
5) Fill the gas pump up game
6) Sledgehammer game

2/6 or 33% of the offerings are not for kiddies. Primeval Whirl has the tallest height restriction at WDW - equal to Rocknroller Coaster and the Sledgehammer game requires the player to hoist a big heavy hammer. And, 4/6 or 67% of the offerings require an additional fee.

There's no playground, no water features, nothing that really screams "this is a kiddie area" other than Triceratop Spin.

[MinnieSummer]

How exactly is dino-rama a "kiddie" area? Let's examine the offerings -

1) Primeval Whirl
2) Triceratop Spin
3) Whack a dino
4) Ball rolling game
5) Fill the gas pump up game
6) Sledgehammer game

2/6 or 33% of the offerings are not for kiddies. Primeval Whirl has the tallest height restriction at WDW - equal to Rocknroller Coaster and the Sledgehammer game requires the player to hoist a big heavy hammer. And, 4/6 or 67% of the offerings require an additional fee.

There's no playground, no water features, nothing that really screams "this is a kiddie area" other than Triceratop Spin.

Thank you all aboard. That is what I have been thinking as I read this thread. If you take away Triceratops there really is nothing for the kids. I really didn't like that they put the games in there either -- It really seemed like get the kids over here and then force the parents to pay for the games because there nothing for the kids to do. Of course there is the Dig Site which is really quite wonderful and relaxing for the parents.

I must say however that the theming doesn't bother me, just the gaming area. I also like the way they decorate for Christmas -- how tacky can you get?

[mitros]

Actually that new building is not new at all. It was the Theatre in the Wild Theatre where they did have the Tarzan Rocks show. They are enclosing the theatre to make it a new Finding Nemo show. So the building is not a new building but rather a building being re-vamped. :)


Uhh, yes, I mentioned that on page one.

[cindyfan]

I must say however that the theming doesn't bother me, just the gaming area. I also like the way they decorate for Christmas -- how tacky can you get?
I agree! Hate those games!!
Now if the put in a play area ..... with water.... like they have at Epcot...
That would be nice!! And it would be great for the kids to cool off.

[Darkwing Duck]

MOST LIKELY THE BUILDING WILL BECOME A CONTINOUS MOVING RIDE LIKE PIRATES, HAUNTED MANSION ETC.

OR..... A RIDE SIMILAR TO DINOSAUR

:banana:

[MJMcBride]

I agree! Hate those games!!
Now if the put in a play area ..... with water.... like they have at Epcot...
That would be nice!! And it would be great for the kids to cool off.

I like this idea.

[cindyfan]

I like this idea.
Maybe we should send it up to the powers that be! :cool1:

[raidermatt]

I'm with you guys, bulldozing the entire area and putting in a water hose with a spray nozzle would be an improvement.

They could say they were going for simple, and we'd be able to say they hit the mark!

[MJMcBride]

You gotta keep Primeval Whirl though. I find that ride to be fun.

[meeshkamooshka]

its funny, the comments about Dinoland..I thought it was strange too..I thought it was like a carnival within a carnival if you know what Im sayin?

reminded me of Fred Flinstone for some reason...

it was wierd though...

[autumnsmommy]

i just hate that the height requirement is so high in a kiddie area...makes me want to avoid the triceratops spin just so I don't have to keep saying "you're not tall enough yet" to dd4 over a ride that looks like a teacup variation to her.

[MinnieSummer]

I love Primeviel Whirl. I laugh the entire time I'm on it. But I really don't understand the height requirement. There doesn't seem to be anything to the ride and the restraint system is pretty secure.

[BuzzBelleMom]

its funny, the comments about Dinoland..I thought it was strange too..I thought it was like a carnival within a carnival if you know what Im sayin?

reminded me of Fred Flinstone for some reason...

it was wierd though...

Makes you wonder if someone lost a bet ("if I win, this one section will have a tasteful dinosaur exhibit, if you win, you can do it in Flintstones.")

[Viki]

I've posted this before and I guess its veracity is debatable, but I like the backstory that says dinoland was meant to be cheesy and, yes, even tacky, because it was "supposedly" thrown up over night when that wayward scientist broke the rules and brought the dino back!