DINOSAUR - Revision history

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Mmouse at 21:17, 10 October 2021

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Waltdatedworld at 21:47, 10 March 2018

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Mmouse at 02:38, 22 June 2016

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Mmouse: /* Fun Facts and Trivia */

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 ===DINOSAUR===
 [[Image:countdown.jpg|thumb|350px|A Countdown to Extinction attraction poster.]]
-On May 19, 2000, Disney changed the name of Countdown to Extinction to DINOSAUR, in order to tie the attraction in with their newest movie (also titled DINOSAUR) <ref name= "dated"/>. Due to the fact that Disney felt more children would ride the attraction because of this tie, a number of minor changes were made to the attraction. These changes included:
+On May 1, 2000, Disney changed the name of Countdown to Extinction to DINOSAUR, in order to tie the attraction in with their newest movie (also titled DINOSAUR) <ref name= "dated"/>. Due to the fact that Disney felt more children would ride the attraction because of this tie, a number of minor changes were made to the attraction. These changes included:
 * All of the attractions signage being replaced.

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 | custom_value_1      = Countdown To Extinction <br> (1998-2000)
 | sponsor= McDonalds (1998-2008)
-| custom_label_1= FastPass +
+| custom_label_1= Disney Genie +
 | custom_value_1= Yes
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 ===Countdown To Extinction===
-The attraction that would eventually be known as DINOSAUR traces its roots back to 1991 <ref name= "martin"/>. 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<ref name= "martin"/>. The new ride vehicle (known as an EMV) was first used in Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye in 1995 <ref name= "martin"/>. 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 <ref name= "martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=642 </ref>. Besides being a traditional outdoor roller coaster (taking place in an archaeological dig site), the attraction would have featured dinosaur encounters. A second proposed attraction was a family ride, which would have taken guests back to the time of the dinosaurs, where guests would be brought face to face with the reptiles <ref name= "martin"/>. As plans for the park progressed however, and the theme park ran over budget, it became clear that the cost of the building the attraction made the project unfeasible <ref name= "martin"/>. Instead, Imagineers decided to create a new attraction known as Countdown to Extinction. Besides using the same ride vehicle, the track layout and the ride structure of the new attraction were also copied from Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.bravepages.com/id104.htm </ref>. Although neither a roller coaster nor a family friendly ride, Countdown to Extinction used elements of both of the previously planned dinosaur attractions. The thrilling attraction took guests back in time, to come face to face with dinosaurs. Originally embarking on a research trip, guests would instead travel back to the final moments before the dinosaurs went extinct <ref name= "martin"/>.
+The attraction that would eventually be known as DINOSAUR traces its roots back to 1991 <ref name= "martin"/>. 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<ref name= "martin"/>. The new ride vehicle (known as an EMV) was first used in Disneyland's Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye in 1995 <ref name= "martin"/>. 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 <ref name= "martin"> http://www.martinsvids.net/?p=642 </ref>. Besides being a traditional outdoor roller coaster (taking place in an archaeological dig site), the attraction would have featured dinosaur encounters. A second proposed attraction was a family ride, which would have taken guests back to the time of the dinosaurs, where guests would be brought face to face with the reptiles <ref name= "martin"/>. As plans for the park progressed however, and the theme park ran over budget, it became clear that the cost of the building the attraction made the project unfeasible <ref name= "martin"/>. Instead, Imagineers decided to create a new attraction known as Countdown to Extinction. Besides using the same ride vehicle, the track layout and the ride structure of the new attraction were also copied from Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id104.htm </ref>. Although neither a roller coaster nor a family friendly ride, Countdown to Extinction used elements of both of the previously planned dinosaur attractions. The thrilling attraction took guests back in time, to come face to face with dinosaurs. Originally embarking on a research trip, guests would instead travel back to the final moments before the dinosaurs went extinct <ref name= "martin"/>.
 The attraction opened as Countdown to Extinction on April 22 1998, with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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 * At the finale of the attraction, the large meteor was replaced with a Carnotaurus Head <ref name= "martin"/>
-In 2016, DINOSAUR closed for a lengthy refurbishment <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/17may2016-dinosaur-closing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-this-summer.htm </ref>. When the attraction reopened it featured upgraded lighting, enhancements to the time travel vortex effects, and projections of Compsognathus overhead <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/22nov2016-video---dinosaur-reopens-from-refurbishment-with-updated-effects.htm </ref>.
+In 2016, DINOSAUR closed for a lengthy refurbishment <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/17may2016-dinosaur-closing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-this-summer.htm </ref>. When the attraction reopened it featured upgraded lighting, improved audio, enhancements to the time travel vortex effects, and projections of Compsognathus overhead <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/22nov2016-video---dinosaur-reopens-from-refurbishment-with-updated-effects.htm </ref>. The Compsognathus projections replaced the static dinosaurs that were previously featured <ref> http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/32319/4-crucial-changes-youll-notice-next-time-you-ride-dinosaur?page=1 </ref>.
 ==Attraction Plot==

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	* At the finale of the attraction, the large meteor was replaced with a Carnotaurus Head <ref name= "martin"/>		* At the finale of the attraction, the large meteor was replaced with a Carnotaurus Head <ref name= "martin"/>
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		+	In 2016, DINOSAUR closed for a lengthy refurbishment <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/17may2016-dinosaur-closing-for-lengthy-refurbishment-this-summer.htm </ref>. When the attraction reopened it featured upgraded lighting, enhancements to the time travel vortex effects, and projections of Compsognathus overhead <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/22nov2016-video---dinosaur-reopens-from-refurbishment-with-updated-effects.htm </ref>.

	==Attraction Plot==		==Attraction Plot==

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 ==Main Ride==
-[[Image:countdowndino.jpg|thumb|350px|The Carnotaurus that guests come face to face with on DINOSAUR.]]
+[[Image:countdowndino.jpg|thumb|400px|The Carnotaurus that guests come face to face with on DINOSAUR.]]
 After getting into their Time Rover, guests are instructed to "get in, grab the Iguanodon, and get out, before the asteroid hits.” At this point, the Time Rovers begin moving and guests enter the time tunnel. Here, lights begin to flash all around before suddenly going out, revealing a field of stars. As the star field fades away, guests find themselves in prehistoric jungle. The first dinosaur they encounter is Styracosaus, who is pushing a tree very close to the Time Rover. As the vehicles continue forward, the computer warns guests that the meteor shower is within range, although Dr. Seeker tells guests not to worry. Continuing on, guests come across an Alioramus, who is digging for its prey. The large dinosaur then pulls a large lizard out of the ground, before eating it. Just past the Alioramus, guests see a mother Hadrosaur (specifically a Parasaurolophus) who is watching over her young, as a raptor stands on a nearby ledge looking for prey.

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-DINOSAUR (formally known as Countdown to Extinction) is an attraction in [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]].
+DINOSAUR (formally known as Countdown to Extinction) is an attraction found in [[DinoLand USA]] within [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]].
 ==Attraction History==

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+DINOSAUR (formally known as Countdown to Extinction) is an attraction in [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]].
 ==Attraction History==

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 ==Fun Facts and Trivia==
 * When the attraction first opened there were no barriers surrounding the fountain just outside of the attraction. Due to guests entering the fountain, Disney eventually added various barriers including planters <ref name= "parkology"> http://www.parkeology.com/2010/02/all-dried-up-parkeology-exclusive.html </ref>.
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 * When DINOSAUR first opened the Compsognathus would  jump across the ride's track, however this effect has been turned off and the dinosaurs are now static <ref name= "martin"/>.
 ==References==