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The next major change to come to DinoLand USA happened on January 21, 2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed  <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_tr.htm </ref>. The stage show was replaced in January 2007 with a new show titled [[Finding Nemo- The Musical]] <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/finding-nemo-the-musical/ </ref>.
 
The next major change to come to DinoLand USA happened on January 21, 2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed  <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_tr.htm </ref>. The stage show was replaced in January 2007 with a new show titled [[Finding Nemo- The Musical]] <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/finding-nemo-the-musical/ </ref>.
  
In 2008, McDonald's sponsorship of DinoLand USA came to an end <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id247.htm </ref>. At this time, all references to the fast food company were removed. Furthermore, the quick service restaurant Petrifries was renamed Trilo-Bites <ref name= "dated"/>. Finally, following the dropping of McDonald’s sponsorship, Restaurantosaurus ceased hosting the Donald’s Breakfastosaurus character breakfast<ref name= "dated"/>.
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In 2008, McDonald's sponsorship of DinoLand USA came to an end <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id247.htm </ref>. At this time, all references to the fast food company were removed. Furthermore, the quick service restaurant Petrifries was renamed Trilo-Bites <ref name= "dated"/>. Finally, following the dropping of McDonald’s sponsorship, Restaurantosaurus ceased hosting the Donald’s Breakfastosaurus character breakfast<ref name= "dated"/>.
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Beginning in June 2018, Dino-Land USA became home to the Donald's Dino-Bash celebration <ref name= "dino> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/donalds-dino-bash/news/25may2018-photos---donalds-dino-bash!-brings-new-meet-and-greets-and-dance-party-to-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm </ref>. The temporary offering allows guest to meet Donald, Daisy, Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Goofy, Chip and Dale, and Pluto  in all new costumes. In addition to the new meet and greets, Donald's Dino-Bash also features a nightly dance party, new themeing around the land, and a new background loop that features a radio show dedicated to celebrating Donald's newly discovered ancestral connection to dinosaurs <ref name= "dino"/>.
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On July 16, 2020, Disney announced that Primeval Whirl would be permanently closed <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/breaking-stitchs-great-escape-rivers-of-light-and-primeval-whirl-officially-closed-forever-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>.
  
 
==Backstory <ref name= "jacK"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/chester_and_hesters_dinorama.html </ref>==
 
==Backstory <ref name= "jacK"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/chester_and_hesters_dinorama.html </ref>==
[[Image:ChesterHesterdino.jpg|400px|thumb|The entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. Photo by Theme Park Tourist.]]  
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[[Image:ChesterHesterdino2.jpg|400px|thumb|The entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.]]  
 
DinoLand USA is set in the fictional Diggs County. In the early 1940s, the county consisted of ranch and farmland. Here, an elderly couple named Chester and Hester owned a rundown gas station along Highway 498. In 1947 however, things changed in Diggs County. At this time amateur fossil hunters found dinosaur bones in the area and their discovery led scientists and graduate students to flood into Diggs. Initially, the new residents stayed at an old fishing lodge, however when time travel was invented in the 1970s, the Dino Institute was founded. The new modern building became the central location of dinosaur research and time travel.  
 
DinoLand USA is set in the fictional Diggs County. In the early 1940s, the county consisted of ranch and farmland. Here, an elderly couple named Chester and Hester owned a rundown gas station along Highway 498. In 1947 however, things changed in Diggs County. At this time amateur fossil hunters found dinosaur bones in the area and their discovery led scientists and graduate students to flood into Diggs. Initially, the new residents stayed at an old fishing lodge, however when time travel was invented in the 1970s, the Dino Institute was founded. The new modern building became the central location of dinosaur research and time travel.  
  
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==Attractions==
 
==Attractions==
'''[[DINOSAUR]]'''- Housed inside the Dinosaur Institute, this dark ride allows guests to board Time Rovers and travel back to the Cretaceous period, where they come face to face with various dinosaurs. The attraction was known as Countdown to Extinction from 1998-2000.
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'''[[DINOSAUR]]'''- Housed inside the Dino Institute, this dark ride allows guests to board Time Rovers and travel back to the Cretaceous period, where they come face to face with various dinosaurs. The attraction was known as Countdown to Extinction from 1998-2000.
  
 
'''Cretaceous Trail'''- This short walking trail features various plants that have survived since the time of the dinosaurs. Although still open to guests, Cretaceous Trail is not usually listed among Animal Kingdom's attractions.  
 
'''Cretaceous Trail'''- This short walking trail features various plants that have survived since the time of the dinosaurs. Although still open to guests, Cretaceous Trail is not usually listed among Animal Kingdom's attractions.  
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'''[[Fossil Fun Games]]'''- The Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.  
 
'''[[Fossil Fun Games]]'''- The Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.  
 
'''[[Primeval Whirl]]'''- This mild roller coaster takes guests back to the time of the dinosaurs.
 
  
 
'''[[TriceraTop Spin]]'''- This hub and spoke attraction allows guests to climb aboard a dinosaur and take a spin above DinoLand USA.
 
'''[[TriceraTop Spin]]'''- This hub and spoke attraction allows guests to climb aboard a dinosaur and take a spin above DinoLand USA.
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===Former Attractions===
 
===Former Attractions===
[[Image:Tarzanrocks.jpg|300px|thumb|Tarzan Rocks! played in the Theater in the Wild from 1999 until 2006]]  
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[[Image:Jubilee.jpg|350px|thumb|Prior to the creation of Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests could visit the Dinosaur Jubilee, where they would see various dinosaur skeletons]]  
 
'''Dinosaur Jubilee'''- This large exhibit allowed guests to see the various skeletons that scientists at the Dino Institute had uncovered. The attraction opened on April 22, 1998 as the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, before being renamed Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000 in conjunction with the new millennium. Dinosaur Jubilee closed at the end of 2000 and was replaced with Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.
 
'''Dinosaur Jubilee'''- This large exhibit allowed guests to see the various skeletons that scientists at the Dino Institute had uncovered. The attraction opened on April 22, 1998 as the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, before being renamed Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000 in conjunction with the new millennium. Dinosaur Jubilee closed at the end of 2000 and was replaced with Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.
  
'''Fossil Preparation Lab '''- In the Fossil Preparation Lab guests could see real scientists working on the skeleton of Sue the Dinosaur, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever discovered. The Fossil Preparation Lab operated from April 22, 1998 through 2000. It was eventually replaced by Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. During its run, the Fossil Preparation Lab later referred to simply as "Dino-Sue" or "See Sue the Dinosaur!".  
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'''Fossil Preparation Lab '''- In the Fossil Preparation Lab guests could see real scientists working on the skeleton of Sue the Dinosaur, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever discovered. The Fossil Preparation Lab operated from April 22, 1998 through 2000. It was eventually replaced by Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. During its run, the Fossil Preparation Lab was also referred to simply as "Dino-Sue" or "See Sue the Dinosaur!".  
  
 
'''Journey Into the Jungle Book'''- This 30 minute musical show told guests the story of Disney's The Jungle Book. Journey Into Jungle Book operated from April 22, 1998 until April 1999 in the Theater in the Wild.  
 
'''Journey Into the Jungle Book'''- This 30 minute musical show told guests the story of Disney's The Jungle Book. Journey Into Jungle Book operated from April 22, 1998 until April 1999 in the Theater in the Wild.  
  
'''Tarzan Rocks!'''- Located within the Theater in the Wild, Tarzan Rocks was a 30 minute show based on Disney's Trazan. Tarzan Rocks! operated from April 1999 until January 21, 2006.
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'''Tarzan Rocks!'''- Located within the Theater in the Wild, Tarzan Rocks was a 30 minute show based on Disney's Tarzan. Tarzan Rocks! operated from April 1999 until January 21, 2006.
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'''[[Primeval Whirl]]'''- This mild roller coaster takes guests back to the time of the dinosaurs. Primeval Whirl opened on April 18, 2002 and closed on July 16, 2020.
  
 
==Restaurants==
 
==Restaurants==
'''Restaurantosaurus'''- This counter service restaurant specializes in burgers and fries. Restaurantosaurus was sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008.
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'''[[Restaurantosaurus]]'''- This counter service restaurant specializes in burgers and fries. Restaurantosaurus was sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008.
  
'''Trilo-Bites'''- This quick service restaurant sells sliders and ice cream. Trilo-Bites was known as Petrifries from 1998 until 2008.
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'''[[Trilo-Bites]]'''- This quick service restaurant sells sliders and ice cream. Trilo-Bites was known as Petrifries and sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008.
  
'''Dino-Bite'''- Located in Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, Dino-Bite is a quick service stand that sells ice cream.
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'''[[Dino-Bite Snacks]]'''- Located next to Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite is a quick service stand that sells ice cream.
  
'''Dino Diner'''- This quick service stand sells various snacks and alcoholic beverages.
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'''[[Dino Diner]]'''- This quick service stand sells various snacks and alcoholic beverages.
  
 
==Shopping==
 
==Shopping==
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'''Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures'''- This large store sells dinosaur and other Disney merchandise.
 
'''Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures'''- This large store sells dinosaur and other Disney merchandise.
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==Entertainment==
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'''Donald's Dino-Bash'''- This temporary offering features a nightly dance party and meet and greets with various characters including:  Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip  and Dale, Launchpad McQuack, and Scrooge McDuck.
  
 
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
 
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
* Guests enter DinoLand USA from Discovery Island by crossing The Oldengate Bridge. This structure is actually the reassembled skeleton of a 40ft Brachiosaurus that was discovered within DinoLand USA <ref name="map"/>.
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[[Image:OldenGateBridge.jpg|250px|thumb|The Oldengate Bridge in DinoLand USA]]
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* Guests enter DinoLand USA from [[Discovery Island]] by crossing The Oldengate Bridge. This structure is actually the reassembled skeleton of a 40ft Brachiosaurus that was discovered within DinoLand USA <ref name="map"/>.
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* The concrete dinosaur in front o Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures was created by Gregory Warmack, who was working on the Downtown Disney House of Blues and was asked to create a piece for Chester and Hester's <ref> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DIJYUHRbr/ </ref>.
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* Paleontologists Phil Currie and Bob Bakker consulted on DinoLand USA  <Ref> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6GnMMnzgd/ </ref>
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* All of the dinosaur fossils found in DinoLand USA are from North or South America during the Cretaceous period <Ref> Joe Rohde shared this information on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6GnMMnzgd/ </ref>
  
* Behind Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures, guests can find a Dinosaur photo-op <ref name= "jacK"/>.  
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* Behind Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures, guests can find a dinosaur photo-op <ref name= "jacK"/>.  
  
 
* Near the entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests can see "DINO-RAMA" spelled out in plants. Upon closer inspection, guests can see that the outline of the letters was created with old license plates<ref name= "jacK"/>.  
 
* Near the entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests can see "DINO-RAMA" spelled out in plants. Upon closer inspection, guests can see that the outline of the letters was created with old license plates<ref name= "jacK"/>.  
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* At one time, guests could see a "parking lot" for Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama next to shop. It has since been replaced with picnic benches<ref name= "jacK"/>.  
 
* At one time, guests could see a "parking lot" for Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama next to shop. It has since been replaced with picnic benches<ref name= "jacK"/>.  
  
* DinoLand USA's entrance sign formally featured the phrase "OVER 3 BILLION UNEARTHED". This was a reference to McDonald's slogan. The phrase was removed after the end of McDonald's sponsorship in 2008 <ref name= "dino"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/05/dinoland_usa_disneys_animal_ki.html </ref>.  
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* DinoLand USA's entrance sign formally featured the phrase "OVER 3 BILLION UNEARTHED". This was a reference to McDonald's slogan "over 99 billion served". The phrase was removed after the end of McDonald's sponsorship in 2008 <ref name= "dino"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/05/dinoland_usa_disneys_animal_ki.html </ref>.  
  
 
* If guests look at the back of water tower found outside of Restaurantosaurus, they will see a large bullseye has been painted on the back. This was done by rambunctious paleontologists <ref name= "dino"/>.
 
* If guests look at the back of water tower found outside of Restaurantosaurus, they will see a large bullseye has been painted on the back. This was done by rambunctious paleontologists <ref name= "dino"/>.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:55, 30 March 2021

DinoLand USA
DINOLAND2.jpg
The Dino Institute in DinoLand USA.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Theme Dinosaurs/Roadside Carnival
Opening date April 22, 1998
Number of Attractions Seven

DinoLand USA is a land in Disney's Animal Kingdom

History

DinoLand USA opened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998. On opening day the land featured the attractions: Countdown to Extinction, The Boneyard Playground, the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, Journey Into the Jungle Book (located in the Theater in the Wild), Cretaceous Trail (a short walking trail that is no longer listed as an attraction), and the Fossil Preparation Lab (where guests could see the fossil of Sue the Dinosaur) [1]. When DinoLand USA opened it was sponsored by McDonald's [2]. As a result of this sponsorship, various signs around the land featured references to the fast food giant. Furthermore, DinoLand's two original restaurants: Petrifries and Restaurantosaurus both served McDonald's food [2].

The first major change came to DinoLand USA in April 1999 when Journey Into Jungle Book was replaced by a new show titled "Tarzan Rocks!" [3]. In preparation for the new millennium, the Dinosaur Jubilee was renamed the "Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000". At this time, interactive exhibits featuring wholly mammoths and saber-tooth cats were added to the attraction. These new additions ended up being short-lived however, as by the end of 2000, the attraction closed to make way for DinoLand’s first major expansion- Chester and Hester’s DinoRama [4]. In conjunction with the closing of Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000, the Fossil Preparation Lab also closed.

On May 1, 2001, Countdown to Extinction changed its name to Dinosaur! in an attempt to tie the attraction in with the Disney movie of the same name [5]. On November 18, 2001, a new area of DinoLand called Chester and Hester’s DinoRama opened to guests [6]. Opening with the new section were the attractions: TriceraTop Spin and Midway Games (later renamed Fossil Fun Games) [6]. These new attractions were subsequently joined by Primeval Whirl on April 18, 2002 [6].

The next major change to come to DinoLand USA happened on January 21, 2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed [7]. The stage show was replaced in January 2007 with a new show titled Finding Nemo- The Musical [8].

In 2008, McDonald's sponsorship of DinoLand USA came to an end [2]. At this time, all references to the fast food company were removed. Furthermore, the quick service restaurant Petrifries was renamed Trilo-Bites [2]. Finally, following the dropping of McDonald’s sponsorship, Restaurantosaurus ceased hosting the Donald’s Breakfastosaurus character breakfast[2].

Beginning in June 2018, Dino-Land USA became home to the Donald's Dino-Bash celebration [9]. The temporary offering allows guest to meet Donald, Daisy, Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Goofy, Chip and Dale, and Pluto in all new costumes. In addition to the new meet and greets, Donald's Dino-Bash also features a nightly dance party, new themeing around the land, and a new background loop that features a radio show dedicated to celebrating Donald's newly discovered ancestral connection to dinosaurs [10].

On July 16, 2020, Disney announced that Primeval Whirl would be permanently closed [11].

Backstory [12]

The entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.

DinoLand USA is set in the fictional Diggs County. In the early 1940s, the county consisted of ranch and farmland. Here, an elderly couple named Chester and Hester owned a rundown gas station along Highway 498. In 1947 however, things changed in Diggs County. At this time amateur fossil hunters found dinosaur bones in the area and their discovery led scientists and graduate students to flood into Diggs. Initially, the new residents stayed at an old fishing lodge, however when time travel was invented in the 1970s, the Dino Institute was founded. The new modern building became the central location of dinosaur research and time travel.

In order to capitalize on the dinosaur craze, Chester and Hester began selling various souvenirs at their gas station. It quickly became evident that the merchandise business was more profitable than selling gasoline. Using their profits from souvenir sales, Chester and Hester decided to build a roadside amusement park, in order to profit from the influx of tourists coming to the area to see the Dino Institute. From this idea, Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama was born. Besides featuring midway style carnival games, the amusement park also features Chester and Hester’s own “time machine”- Primeval Whirl. Although the Dino Institute has tried to by Chester and Hester's land in order to raze the buildings, their decedents have refused to sell.

Attractions

DINOSAUR- Housed inside the Dino Institute, this dark ride allows guests to board Time Rovers and travel back to the Cretaceous period, where they come face to face with various dinosaurs. The attraction was known as Countdown to Extinction from 1998-2000.

Cretaceous Trail- This short walking trail features various plants that have survived since the time of the dinosaurs. Although still open to guests, Cretaceous Trail is not usually listed among Animal Kingdom's attractions.

Finding Nemo- The Musical- This Broadway style show is a musical retelling of the Disney-Pixar film "Finding Nemo". The show runs for approximately 35 minutes.

Fossil Fun Games- The Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.

TriceraTop Spin- This hub and spoke attraction allows guests to climb aboard a dinosaur and take a spin above DinoLand USA.

The Boneyard Playground- This kid friendly playground features not only slides and water guns, but also a large sand pit where young guests can dig up dinosaur bones.

Former Attractions

Prior to the creation of Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests could visit the Dinosaur Jubilee, where they would see various dinosaur skeletons

Dinosaur Jubilee- This large exhibit allowed guests to see the various skeletons that scientists at the Dino Institute had uncovered. The attraction opened on April 22, 1998 as the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, before being renamed Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000 in conjunction with the new millennium. Dinosaur Jubilee closed at the end of 2000 and was replaced with Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama.

Fossil Preparation Lab - In the Fossil Preparation Lab guests could see real scientists working on the skeleton of Sue the Dinosaur, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever discovered. The Fossil Preparation Lab operated from April 22, 1998 through 2000. It was eventually replaced by Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. During its run, the Fossil Preparation Lab was also referred to simply as "Dino-Sue" or "See Sue the Dinosaur!".

Journey Into the Jungle Book- This 30 minute musical show told guests the story of Disney's The Jungle Book. Journey Into Jungle Book operated from April 22, 1998 until April 1999 in the Theater in the Wild.

Tarzan Rocks!- Located within the Theater in the Wild, Tarzan Rocks was a 30 minute show based on Disney's Tarzan. Tarzan Rocks! operated from April 1999 until January 21, 2006.

Primeval Whirl- This mild roller coaster takes guests back to the time of the dinosaurs. Primeval Whirl opened on April 18, 2002 and closed on July 16, 2020.

Restaurants

Restaurantosaurus- This counter service restaurant specializes in burgers and fries. Restaurantosaurus was sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008.

Trilo-Bites- This quick service restaurant sells sliders and ice cream. Trilo-Bites was known as Petrifries and sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008.

Dino-Bite Snacks- Located next to Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite is a quick service stand that sells ice cream.

Dino Diner- This quick service stand sells various snacks and alcoholic beverages.

Shopping

The Dino Institute Shop- Located at the exit to Dinosaur, The Dino Institute Shop sells dinosaur and other museum souvenirs.

Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures- This large store sells dinosaur and other Disney merchandise.

Entertainment

Donald's Dino-Bash- This temporary offering features a nightly dance party and meet and greets with various characters including: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Launchpad McQuack, and Scrooge McDuck.

Fun Facts and Trivia

The Oldengate Bridge in DinoLand USA
  • Guests enter DinoLand USA from Discovery Island by crossing The Oldengate Bridge. This structure is actually the reassembled skeleton of a 40ft Brachiosaurus that was discovered within DinoLand USA [1].
  • The concrete dinosaur in front o Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures was created by Gregory Warmack, who was working on the Downtown Disney House of Blues and was asked to create a piece for Chester and Hester's [13].
  • Paleontologists Phil Currie and Bob Bakker consulted on DinoLand USA [14]
  • All of the dinosaur fossils found in DinoLand USA are from North or South America during the Cretaceous period [15]
  • Behind Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures, guests can find a dinosaur photo-op [12].
  • Near the entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests can see "DINO-RAMA" spelled out in plants. Upon closer inspection, guests can see that the outline of the letters was created with old license plates[12].
  • At one time, guests could see a "parking lot" for Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama next to shop. It has since been replaced with picnic benches[12].
  • DinoLand USA's entrance sign formally featured the phrase "OVER 3 BILLION UNEARTHED". This was a reference to McDonald's slogan "over 99 billion served". The phrase was removed after the end of McDonald's sponsorship in 2008 [10].
  • If guests look at the back of water tower found outside of Restaurantosaurus, they will see a large bullseye has been painted on the back. This was done by rambunctious paleontologists [10].

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1998-june-05.jpg
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 http://waltdatedworld.com/id247.htm
  3. http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_jb.htm
  4. http://www.jamboeveryone.com/2013/03/extinct-dak-files-dinosaur-jubilee.html
  5. https://d23.com/a-to-z/countdown-to-extinction/
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://d23.com/a-to-z/chester-hesters/
  7. http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_tr.htm
  8. https://d23.com/a-to-z/finding-nemo-the-musical/
  9. https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/donalds-dino-bash/news/25may2018-photos---donalds-dino-bash!-brings-new-meet-and-greets-and-dance-party-to-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/05/dinoland_usa_disneys_animal_ki.html
  11. https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/breaking-stitchs-great-escape-rivers-of-light-and-primeval-whirl-officially-closed-forever-at-walt-disney-world/
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/chester_and_hesters_dinorama.html
  13. This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DIJYUHRbr/
  14. This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6GnMMnzgd/
  15. Joe Rohde shared this information on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6GnMMnzgd/