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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride || image= DINOLAND2Princessesfairy.jpg| caption='''The Dino Institute in DinoLand USA.entrance to Princess Fairytale Hall''' | themeland= Dinosaurs/Roadside CarnivalFantasyland| opened= September 18, 2013| park= Disney's Animal Magic Kingdom| openedtype=April 22, 1998Meet and Greet| custom_label_1 = Number of AttractionsReplaced| custom_value_1 = SevenSnow White's Scary Adventures| custom_label_2= FastPass +| custom_value_2= Yes}}DinoLand USA Princess Fairytale Hall is a land meet and greet location in [[Disney's Animal KingdomFantasyland]].==Attraction History==DinoLand USA opened with the rest While eventually a part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22New Fantasyland, 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 Princess Fairytale Hall was not initially included in the Theater in 2009 plans for the Wild)land’s expansion. Instead, Cretaceous Trail (a short walking trail Disney had originally envisioned individual meet and greets that is no longer listed as an attraction), and the Fossil Preparation Lab (where would allow guests could see to "dance with Cinderella; celebrate Sleeping Beauty's birthday with the fossil of Sue Good Fairies; or join Belle in an enchanting story performance in the Dinosaur) Beast's castle library" <ref name= "map"> http://www.florida-projectlaughingplace.com/imagesNews-ID10036540.asp</guidemapsref>. When the Fantasyland Expansion was revised in 2011 however, Princess Fairytale Hall was included in the plans <ref> http:/dak/disneyswww.insidethemagic.net/2011/01/rumor-animalno-more-magic-kingdom-guidemapfantasyland-1998expansion-juneto-05.jpg include-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-princess-fairytale-hall-the-great-goofini/ </ref>. When DinoLand USA opened it The new meet and greet location was sponsored by McDonald's to allow guests to meet Cinderella and Rapunzel, <ref name> http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/princess-fairytale-hall-opens-in-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/ </ref> as well as two visiting princesses that “might include Aurora, Snow White, Tiana, Jasmine or Mulan” <ref> http://wdwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2013/09/pdf/fit-for-royalty-happily-ever-after-dreams-come-true-at-princess-fairytale-hall-latest-jewel-in-new-fantasyland-expansion-at-walt-disney-world-resort.pdf?t= "dated"1398047572 </ref>. As a result of this sponsorshipIn February 2012, various signs around the land featured references Disney announced that [[Snow White's Scary Adventures]] would be closing On May 31 to make way for the fast food giantmeet and greet location <ref> https://www. Furthermore, DinoLandwdwmagic.com/attractions/snow-whites-scary-adventures/news/23feb2012-snow-white's two original restaurants: Petrifries and Restaurantosaurus both served McDonald's food -scary-adventures-to-close-may-31-2012.htm </ref name= "dated">. Finally, on September 18, 2013, Princess Fairytale Hall opened to guests <ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/princess-fairytale-hall.htm </ref>.

The first major change came to DinoLand USA in On March 14, 2014 Disney announced that beginning April 1999 when Journey Into Jungle Book was replaced by a new show titled "Tarzan Rocks!" 20, Anna and Elsa from the Disney movie Frozen would meet guests inside Princess Fairytale Hall <ref> http://allearswdwnews.netcom/tpwp-content/akuploads/ak_jbsites/3/2013/09/pdf/fit-for-royalty-happily-ever-after-dreams-come-true-at-princess-fairytale-hall-latest-jewel-in-new-fantasyland-expansion-at-walt-disney-world-resort.htm pdf?t=1398047572 </ref>.In preparation for the new millenniumOn June 20, the Dinosaur Jubilee was renamed the "Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000". At this time2016, interactive exhibits featuring wholly mammoths Aurora 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 Tiana replaced Anna and Hester’s DinoRama Elsa in Princess Fairytale Hall <ref> http://www.jamboeveryonekennythepirate.com/20132016/0306/extinct20/princess-dakaurora-filesand-dinosaurtiana-jubilee.html join-the-princess-fairytale-hall-lineup-in-the-magic-kingdom/ </ref>. In conjunction with Disney had previously announced in April that the closing of Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000, sisters from Frozen would be moving to a new permanent home in the Fossil Preparation Lab also closed[[Norway]] pavilion in [[Epcot]] <ref> http://www. chipandco.com/anna-elsa-leaving-princess-fairytale-hall-magic-kingdom-234069/ </ref>

On May 1November 24, 20012016, Countdown to Extinction changed its name to Dinosaur! Princess Elena of Avalor replaced Aurora in an attempt to tie the attraction in with the Disney movie of the same name Princess Fairytale Hall <ref> https://d23disneyparks.disney.go.com/ablog/2016/10/meet-toprincess-z/countdownelena-to-extinction/ </ref>. On November 18, 2001, a new area of DinoLand called Chester and Hester’s DinoRama opened to guests <ref name= "D23"> https://d23.com/a-toavalor-z/chesterat-hestersmagic-kingdom-park-beginning-november-24/ </ref>. Opening with the new section were the attractions: [[TriceraTop Spin]] and Midway Games (later renamed [[Fossil Fun Games]]) <ref name= "D23"/>. These new attractions were subsequently joined by [[Primeval Whirl]] on April 18, 2002 <ref name= "D23"/>.

The next major change to come to DinoLand USA happened on January 21, 2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed ==Current Princesses==<refhtml> http<style> .gal img { width:200px; height: 300px;}<//allears.net/tp/ak/ak_tr.htm style><div class=gal></refhtml>. The stage show was replaced in January 2007 with a new show titled {| style="text-align:center; border-color: #A7D7F9; background-color:clear; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px;"|-| [[Finding Nemo- The MusicalFile:Elena.jpg]] <ref> https| [[File://d23Tiana.com/ajpg]]|-to| '''Elena'''| '''Tiana'''|-z/finding|-nemo|[[File:Cinderella.jpg]]|[[File:Rapunzel.jpg]]|-the-musical| '''Cinderella'''| '''Rapunzel'''|}<html></ div></refhtml>.

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 nameFormer Princesses== "dated"/>. Beginning in June 2018, Dino-Land USA became home to the Donald's Dino-Bash celebration <ref name= "dinohtml> 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 </refstyle>. 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"/>.gal img { width: 200px;On July 16, 2020, Disney announced that Primeval Whirl would be permanently closed <ref> https height://wdwnt.com/2020/07/breaking-stitchs-great-escape-rivers-of-light-and-primeval-whirl-officially-closed-forever-at-walt-disney-world/ 300px;}</refstyle>. ==Backstory <ref namediv class= "jacK"gal> http:<//land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/chester_and_hesters_dinorama.html </ref>==[[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.  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]]'''"text- 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 1998align:center; border-2000. '''Cretaceous Trail'''color: #A7D7F9; background- 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 color:clear; padding:4px 4px 4px 4px;"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 USAFile:snowwhite. '''[[The Boneyard Playgroundjpg]]'''- 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===| [[ImageFile:Jubileeanna.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. '''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 WhirlFile:elsa.jpg]]'''- 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]]Snow White'''- 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]]Anna'''- Located next to Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite is a quick service stand that sells ice cream. | '''[[Dino Diner]]Elsa'''- 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.<html>==Entertainment==</div>'''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.</html>

[[Image:OldenGateBridge* As a tribute to Snow White's Scary Adventures (which Princess Fairytale Hall replaced) guests can see a book opened up to the story of Snow White while in line for the meet and greet.jpg|250px|thumb|The Oldengate Bridge book is written in DinoLand USA]]German <ref> http://www.kennythepirate.com/2013/09/22/princess-fairytale-hall-how-to-meet-the-princesses-with-no-confusion/princess-fairytale-hall-walt-disney-world-magic-kingdom-queue-2/ </ref>

* Guests enter DinoLand USA from [[Discovery Island]] by crossing The Oldengate Bridge. This structure is actually While waiting to meet the reassembled skeleton princesses guests can see portraits of a 40ft Brachiosaurus that was discovered within DinoLand USA Princesses Aurora, Jasmine, Mulan, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana <ref name="map"> http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/09/inside-princess-fairytale-hall-as-cinderella-rapunzel-meet-in-new-royal-home-at-walt-disney-world-replacing-classic-dark-ride/ </ref>.

* The concrete dinosaur in front o Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures was created by Gregory Warmack, who was working on At the Downtown Disney House front of Blues and was asked to create a piece for Chester and Hesterthe line guests can also see Cinderella's sparkling glass slipper <ref> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account httpshttp://wwwallears.instagram.comnet/ptp/B_DIJYUHRbrmk/ princess-fairytale-hall.htm </ref>. ==References==http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/princess-fairytale-hall-opens-in-new-fantasyland-at-magic-kingdom-park/

* Paleontologists Phil Currie and Bob Bakker consulted on DinoLand USA <Ref> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account httpshttp://wwwdisneyparks.instagramdisney.go.com/pblog/B-6GnMMnzgd2013/ <09/peek-inside-princess-fairytale-hall-at-magic-kingdom-park/ref>

* 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 httpshttp://wwwdisneyparks.instagramdisney.go.com/pblog/B-6GnMMnzgd2014/ <04/frozen-anna-elsa-arrive-at-princess-fairytale-hall-today/ref>

* Behind Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures, guests can find http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/09/this-week-in-disney-parks-photos-princess-fairytale-hall-opens-its-doors-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-marks-a dinosaur photo-op <ref name= "jacK"milestone/>.

* Near the entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests can see "DINO-RAMA" spelled out in plantshttp://allears. Upon closer inspection, guests can see that the outline of the letters was created with old license plates<ref name= "jacK"net/>tp/mk/princess-fairytale-hall. htm

* 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 "over 99 billion served". The phrase was removed after the end of McDonald's sponsorship in 2008 <ref name= "dino"> http://landdisneyparks.allearsdisney.netgo.com/blogsblog/jackspence2014/200903/05anna-and-elsa-from-frozen-heading-to-magic-kingdom-park/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"/>. ==References==