Primeval Whirl - The DIS Discussion Forums

njchris · 06-05-2007, 08:13 PM

I just heard this ride getting trashed on the podcast. Well.. I like it! My friend I go with all the time likes it.. His family likes it. So there.

We laugh all the time when on it and always try to get to it when we visit.

Bottom line.. people ARE having fun on it.

raidermatt · 06-05-2007, 09:06 PM

I agree it's fun. Not for everybody, but for some, including me, it's fun.

But that doesn't make it right for a Disney park. It could be transplanted as is to a bunch of different parks and fairs around the country and it would fit in. That shouldn't be the case, and I think that's more what they were saying.

DisneyKevin · 06-05-2007, 09:08 PM

I think the opinion was that it seems wildly out of place in Animal Kingdom. (At least thats my opinion.)

Everything about Animal Kingdom is greatly themed and to come across cheesy carnival games and a ride better suited to a carnival atmosphere seems incongruous with the rest of the park.

I personally enjoy playing slot machines....doesnt mean I think they should drop any in Toon Town.

Kevin

Luv Bunnies · 06-05-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

I personally enjoy playing slot machines....doesnt mean I think they should drop any in Toon Town.

Hey! Slot machines in Toon Town.....Cool idea!!!!!!

Cruz Family · 06-06-2007, 05:15 AM

My whole family loves it! I do agree it is cheesey but, I think it is supposed to be. So much is serious at AK, it is nice to have something more fun and whimsical. My only gripe is that primeval whirl is the only good thing in that area.

Alicnwondrln · 06-06-2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by njchris

I just heard this ride getting trashed on the podcast. Well.. I like it! My friend I go with all the time likes it.. His family likes it. So there.

We laugh all the time when on it and always try to get to it when we visit.

Bottom line.. people ARE having fun on it.

I believe they were talking about the ride in the context of the zagat guide and how it was described. The book is a waste of $ I know I bought it and totally agree. Its all mary sunshine about everything theres nothing negative and many of the descriptions are way off. Another example they gave was cosmic rays, if I read what they wrote and went there I would be disappointed as they make it out to be the best place ever.

As for the ride its ok but not what the book says to me.

DiRTyBuNNy · 06-06-2007, 07:23 AM

Yes, I'm not a fan of Primeval Hurl and the way that it was misrepresented in the Zagat guide was criminal. It wasn't even close to being an unbiased view.

--Mr. DB

mom-mom2three · 06-06-2007, 07:53 AM

We love the Primeval Whirl

Alicnwondrln · 06-06-2007, 07:59 AM

thats zagat book was so disappointing
I like to have as many of the books as I can
I ordered it online and was LESS than impressed it stinks
dont waste your $ save it for dole whips@!!

checkwriter · 06-06-2007, 08:35 AM

There's nothing really wrong with Primeval Whirl; it's just that when you plop what is essentially a Six Flags (or even Coney Island) RIDE down in what is one of Disney's best-THEMED parks, it's glaringly out of place.

I do get what the Imagineers are trying to do with that section of the park. Kind of a kitschy homage to the late-fifties, early-sixties dinosaur mania (I loved that Sinclair gasoline station logo). I think they might have forgotten that it was precisely that sort of amusement park that Walt was visiting with his daughter when he decided the world needed something better.

PrincessPatty · 06-06-2007, 08:52 AM

We love this ride too!! Me and DSis ride and laugh like crazy women and it makes us feel young again.

btw....there is always a long wait and we usually have to fastpass it (we travel in September/October) so it must be somewhat popular!!

DAZY3BYZ · 06-06-2007, 08:59 AM

We love Primeval Whirl! We always laugh like crazy on this ride. This is my 7 year old son's favorite ride. He loves how crazy it is. Also, it thankfully gives him something fun to ride while my older sons ride Everest. Something for everyone.

Fredd's Girl · 06-06-2007, 01:32 PM

I thought Primevil Whirl was actually painful!! I rode it once, now I can say I've done it, but WOW! If I had read that review in Zagat's not knowing, I think it could be very misleading...jmho.

DiRTyBuNNy · 06-06-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fredd's Girl

I thought Primevil Whirl was actually painful!! I rode it once, now I can say I've done it, but WOW! If I had read that review in Zagat's not knowing, I think it could be very misleading...jmho.

hence the reason it is known in my family as the Primeval Hurl!

--Mr. DB

cocowum · 06-06-2007, 03:16 PM

Another fan of Primeval Whirl. We call it the "Bone Crack" ride. When DD was small she'd make us ride it (we secretly loved it)

And the whole time we'd moan and groan. She would laugh and laugh. Even at 12yo she still finds it hilarious. It's become sort of a Disney tradition.

AK is our fav park (tied with MGM). I really love the cheesyness of that area... What can I say, maybe I'm just cheesy.

06-05-2007, 08:13 PM	#1
njchris DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 664	Primeval Whirl I just heard this ride getting trashed on the podcast. Well.. I like it! My friend I go with all the time likes it.. His family likes it. So there. We laugh all the time when on it and always try to get to it when we visit. Bottom line.. people ARE having fun on it. __________________

06-05-2007, 09:06 PM	#2
raidermatt Beware of the dark side. Anger...fear...aggression. The dark side of the Force are they. Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: CA, USA Posts: 7,363	I agree it's fun. Not for everybody, but for some, including me, it's fun. But that doesn't make it right for a Disney park. It could be transplanted as is to a bunch of different parks and fairs around the country and it would fit in. That shouldn't be the case, and I think that's more what they were saying. __________________ -Matt

06-06-2007, 05:15 AM	#5
Cruz Family DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,533	My whole family loves it! I do agree it is cheesey but, I think it is supposed to be. So much is serious at AK, it is nice to have something more fun and whimsical. My only gripe is that primeval whirl is the only good thing in that area. __________________ Melissa ~ Tony ~ Tevin ~ Trey

06-06-2007, 07:53 AM	#8
mom-mom2three Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 194	We love the Primeval Whirl __________________

06-06-2007, 08:35 AM	#10
checkwriter DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,157	There's nothing really wrong with Primeval Whirl; it's just that when you plop what is essentially a Six Flags (or even Coney Island) RIDE down in what is one of Disney's best-THEMED parks, it's glaringly out of place. I do get what the Imagineers are trying to do with that section of the park. Kind of a kitschy homage to the late-fifties, early-sixties dinosaur mania (I loved that Sinclair gasoline station logo). I think they might have forgotten that it was precisely that sort of amusement park that Walt was visiting with his daughter when he decided the world needed something better. __________________ Be a Little Like Bawb Today

06-05-2007, 09:08 PM	#3
DisneyKevin Kelvis Above the Pearls Below the Crown Such a tease! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,274	I think the opinion was that it seems wildly out of place in Animal Kingdom. (At least thats my opinion.) Everything about Animal Kingdom is greatly themed and to come across cheesy carnival games and a ride better suited to a carnival atmosphere seems incongruous with the rest of the park. I personally enjoy playing slot machines....doesnt mean I think they should drop any in Toon Town. Kevin

06-06-2007, 07:23 AM	#7
DiRTyBuNNy Remembers a time when ducks were mighty and Disney owned a hockey team! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 1,102	Yes, I'm not a fan of Primeval Hurl and the way that it was misrepresented in the Zagat guide was criminal. It wasn't even close to being an unbiased view. --Mr. DB

06-06-2007, 07:59 AM	#9
Alicnwondrln DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 17,601	thats zagat book was so disappointing I like to have as many of the books as I can I ordered it online and was LESS than impressed it stinks dont waste your $ save it for dole whips@!!

06-06-2007, 08:52 AM	#11
PrincessPatty Love ya Black and Gold!! Go Steelers!! where's the pouty face?!? No pouting around the Tag Fairy Missy! The Tag Fairy HOOKED ME UP! I loooove some dessert! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 1,213	We love this ride too!! Me and DSis ride and laugh like crazy women and it makes us feel young again. btw....there is always a long wait and we usually have to fastpass it (we travel in September/October) so it must be somewhat popular!! __________________

06-06-2007, 08:59 AM	#12
DAZY3BYZ DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,196	We love Primeval Whirl! We always laugh like crazy on this ride. This is my 7 year old son's favorite ride. He loves how crazy it is. Also, it thankfully gives him something fun to ride while my older sons ride Everest. Something for everyone. __________________ (DH) (ME) :(DS 20)(DS 17) (DS 13) 1999-ALL Star-sports; 2003- POR; 2004- POR; 2006 POR-POLY; 2007 POLY; 2009 POR-BC; 2010 POR-AKL

06-06-2007, 01:32 PM	#13
Fredd's Girl No one told us happily ever after could be this great! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dayton Posts: 488	I thought Primevil Whirl was actually painful!! I rode it once, now I can say I've done it, but WOW! If I had read that review in Zagat's not knowing, I think it could be very misleading...jmho. __________________ 1978-Offsite, 1986-Day Trip, 1997-All Star Music, 1998-Carribbean Beach, 1999-Offsite- Hotel Royal Plaza, 2000-Carribbean Beach, 2002-All Star Music, 2005-Wilderness Lodge (THANKS MOM!) 2006-Honeymoon-Carribbean Beach, 2009-Animal Kingdom Lodge (THANKS AGAIN MOM!), 2010-Dolphin-Food and Wine Trip, 2011-Pop Century

06-06-2007, 03:16 PM	#15
cocowum Have will cruise Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Upstate New York and AKV Posts: 6,246	Another fan of Primeval Whirl. We call it the "Bone Crack" ride. When DD was small she'd make us ride it (we secretly loved it) And the whole time we'd moan and groan. She would laugh and laugh. Even at 12yo she still finds it hilarious. It's become sort of a Disney tradition. AK is our fav park (tied with MGM). I really love the cheesyness of that area... What can I say, maybe I'm just cheesy. __________________ ~Alicia(me) DH(launchpad11B)DD(16)(Suzy)(Norman)

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