DINOSAUR
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DINOSAUR (formally known as Countdown to Extinction) is an attraction in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
DINOSAUR | |
The entrance to DINOSAUR. | |
Animal Kingdom | |
Land | DinoLand U.S.A. |
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Attraction type | EMV Dark Ride |
Opening date | April 22, 1998 |
Ride duration | 3:05 minutes |
Height requirements | 40" (102 cm) |
Audio-Animatronics | 11 |
FastPass + | Yes |
Sponsored by | McDonalds (1998-2008) |
Based on | Disney's DINOSAUR |
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Attraction History
Countdown To Extinction
The attraction that would eventually be known as DINOSAUR traces its roots back to 1991 [1]. At that time, Disney developed a new type of ride platform that was able to tilt and sway regardless of the speed or direction of the vehicle[1]. The new ride vehicle (known as an EMV) was first used in Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye in 1995 [1]. This success of that attraction convinced Imagineers that they could tailor the system for the new E Ticket Dinosaur attraction that they were developing for Disney's Animal Kingdom. During the original designing processes, Imagineers had hoped to create an "E-Ticket" roller coaster known as The Excavator Cite error: Closing</ref>
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