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| custom_value_1 = FourSeven}}Africa DinoLand USA is a land located in [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]].

Africa DinoLand USA opened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998. On opening day the land featured two the attractions, : [[Kilimanjaro SafarisCountdown to Extinction]], the [[Wildlife ExpressThe 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 [[Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail]] Fossil Preparation Lab (where guests could see the fossil of Sue the Dinosaur) <refname= "map"> httpshttp://touringplanswww.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom/attractions/opening-dates# guidemap-1998-june-05.jpg </ref> . When DinoLand USA opened it was sponsored by McDonald's <ref name= "mapdated"> This information comes from the Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s opening day map http://www.nahtahzu.com/maps/guideMapFront_9804.jpg </ref>. Kilimanjaro Safaris is As a 22 minute safari on the African Savannah. Along the way guests can come face to face with exotic animals including: lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. The original storyline result of the attraction had guests helping the safari’s wardenthis sponsorship, Mr. Wilson, stop various signs around the illegal poaching that was taking place on the grounds. After a high speed chase, guests eventually helped the preserve’s authorities catch the criminals. Africa’s second attraction, the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, served as an epilogue land featured references to the Kilimanjaro Safarisfast food giant. After successfully helping the authorities catch the poachersFurthermore, gets were given access to an exclusive "research station” (the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail) where they could see the rare Lowland gorillas. Lastly, the [[Wildlife Express]] train station is located in Harambe, taking guests to DinoLand's two original restaurants: Petrifries and from [[RafikiRestaurantosaurus both served McDonald's Planet Watch]] food <ref name= "mapdated"/>.

Besides its three attractions, Africa The first major change came to DinoLand USA in April 1999 when Journey Into Jungle Book was also home five dining locations on opening dayreplaced by a new show titled "Tarzan Rocks!" <ref> http: Dawa Bar//allears.net/tp/ak/ak_jb.htm </ref>.In preparation for the new millennium, Tusker Housethe Dinosaur Jubilee was renamed the "Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000". At this time, Kusafiri Coffee Shop interactive exhibits featuring wholly mammoths and Bakerysaber-tooth cats were added to the attraction. These new additions ended up being short-lived however, as by the Harambe Fruit Marketend of 2000, the attraction closed to make way for DinoLand’s first major expansion- Chester and Tamu Tamu Refreshments Hester’s DinoRama <ref name= "map2"> This information comes from Animal Kingdom's opening day map. See- http://www.florida-projectjamboeveryone.com/images2013/guidemaps03/extinct-dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemapfiles-1998dinosaur-june-04jubilee.jpg html </ref>. Finally, In conjunction with the shopping locations Duka la Filimuclosing of Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000, Mombasa Marketplace, and Ziwani Traders could also be found in the land<ref name= "map2"/>Fossil Preparation Lab also closed.

On June May 1, 20142001, Countdown to Extinction changed its name to Dinosaur! in an attempt to tie the Africa section of the park was expanded attraction in with the creation Disney movie of the Harambe Theater same name <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.god23.com/bloga-to-z/2014countdown-to-extinction/05</festival-ref>. On November 18, 2001, a new area of-the-lion-king-returnsDinoLand called Chester and Hester’s DinoRama opened to guests <ref name= "D23"> https://d23.com/a-to-disneysz/chester-animal-kingdom-june-1hesters/ </ref>. The theater was constructed to house Opening with the new section were the attractions: [[Festival of the Lion KingTriceraTop Spin]]and Midway Games (later renamed [[Fossil Fun Games]]) <ref name= "D23"/>. These new attractions were subsequently joined by [[Primeval Whirl]] on April 18, which moved from the closed Camp Minnie-Mickey2002 <ref name= "D23"/>.

Harambe was again expanded The next major change to come to DinoLand USA happened on May 23January 21, 2015, with the addition of the Harambe Marketplace 2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed <ref> http://wwwallears.wdwinfonet/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/walta-disneyto-worldz/harambefinding-marketnemo-opens-at-disneys-animalthe-kingdommusical/ </ref>. Themed after an African street market, the marketplace features: Famous Sausages, Wanjohl’s Refreshments, Kitamu Grill, Chief Mwanga, and Zuri’s Sweets (which opened on June 17, 2015).

==Harambe==The Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is set in the fictional village of Harambe. According to the villageIn 2008, McDonald's backstory, Harambe was originally a Dutch colony on the eastern shore sponsorship of Africa. Eventually however the village was able DinoLand USA came to achieve its independence through peaceful revolution in 1961 an end <ref name= "mouseplanetdated"> httpshttp://www.mouseplanetwaltdatedworld.com/11393/Animal_Kingdom_Africa_A_Photo_Tour id247.htm </ref>. Modern day Harambe is bustling seaportAt this time, with visitors from all over references to the worldfast food company were removed. The biggest point of interest in the village is the Kilimanjaro SafarisFurthermore, which take guests on a guided tour of the African Savannahquick service restaurant Petrifries was renamed Trilo-Bites <ref name= "dated"/>. In addition to Finally, following the wildlife attractions, Harambe is also home to a number dropping of restaurants and shopsMcDonald’s sponsorship, including Restaurantosaurus ceased hosting the Harambe MarketDonald’s Breakfastosaurus character breakfast<ref name= "dated"/>.

Beginning in June 2018, Dino-Land USA became home to the Donald's Dino-Bash celebration <ref name==Current Attractions==[[Image"dino> https:Safarientrance//www.jpg|350px|thumb|The Kilimanjaro Safaris are a major attraction in Harambe]]'''[[Kilimanjaro Safaris]]'''wdwmagic.com/attractions/donalds- On this 22 minute safari, guests ride through the Savannah in East Africadino-bash/news/25may2018-photos---donalds-dino-bash!-brings-new-meet-and-greets-and-dance-party-to-disneys-animal-kingdom. Along the way, the trams come face htm </ref>. The temporary offering allows guest to face with elephantsmeet Donald, lionsDaisy, cheetahsScrooge McDuck, rhinos Launchpad McQuack, Goofy, Chip and much more. The safari is usually operational from park opening until sundownDale, and Pluto in all new costumes. In 2016 Disney began featuring 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= "night safarisdino" that take place after dusk/>.

'''[[Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail]]'''- On this 3/8 of a mile walking trailJuly 16, guests can observe some of Africa's most exotic animals. Okapis2020, meerkat, hippos, and Western Lowland Gorillas can all Disney announced that Primeval Whirl would be seen herepermanently 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>==[[Wildlife Express Train]]''Image:ChesterHesterdino2.jpg|400px|thumb|The entrance to Chester and Hester's Dino- This seven minute train ride transports guests from Rama.]] DinoLand USA is set in the African village fictional Diggs County. In the early 1940s, the county consisted of Harambe 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 Rafiki's Planet Watch 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 vice versatime travel.

'''[[Festival of In order to capitalize on the Lion King]]'''- This Broadway style show uses puppetrydinosaur craze, songChester 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, dance Chester and special effects Hester decided to tell build a roadside amusement park, in order to profit from the story influx of Disneytourists 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 The Lion Kingland in order to raze the buildings, their decedents have refused to sell.

==Attractions=='''Wild Africa Trek[[DINOSAUR]]'''- This three hour tour Housed inside the Dino Institute, this dark ride allows guests to trek through the African wilderness board Time Rovers and travel back to the Savannah Desert Cretaceous period, where they can get an up close look at come face to face with various African animalsdinosaurs. The tour requires guests attraction was known as Countdown to pay an additional costExtinction from 1998-2000.

==Restaurants==[[Image:Safarientrance'''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.jpg|350px|thumb|The Harambe Marketplace opened in Africa in 2015]]

'''[[Dawa BarFinding Nemo- The Musical]]-'''- This bar sells Africa inspired alcoholic beveragesBroadway style show is a musical retelling of the Disney-Pixar film "Finding Nemo". The show runs for approximately 35 minutes.

'''[[Tusker HouseFossil Fun Games]]-''' This character dining buffet allows guests to meet various Disney characters including: Donald, Daisy - The Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and GoofyHester's Dino-Rama.

'''[[Kusafiri Coffee Shop and BakeryTriceraTop Spin]]-'''- This counter service restaurant specializes in pastries hub and spoke attraction allows guests to climb aboard a dinosaur and hot drinkstake a spin above DinoLand USA.

'''[[Harambe Fruit MarketThe Boneyard Playground]]'''- This quick service location offers kid friendly playground features not only slides and water guns, but also a large sand pit where young guests the opportunity to buy fresh producecan dig up dinosaur bones.

'''===Former Attractions===[[Tamu Tamu RefreshmentsImage: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 quick service stand serves ice cream and other large exhibit allowed guests to see the various snacksskeletons 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.

'''[[Harambe Marketplace]]Fossil Preparation Lab '''- HarambeIn 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 newest dining locationDino-Rama. During its run, Harambe Marketplace is made up 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 five different vendors: Famous SausagesDisney's The Jungle Book. Journey Into Jungle Book operated from April 22, Wanjohl’s Refreshments1998 until April 1999 in the Theater in the Wild.  '''Tarzan Rocks!'''- Located within the Theater in the Wild, Kitamu GrillTarzan Rocks was a 30 minute show based on Disney's Tarzan. Tarzan Rocks! operated from April 1999 until January 21, Chief Mwanga2006. '''[[Primeval Whirl]]'''- This mild roller coaster takes guests back to the time of the dinosaurs. Primeval Whirl opened on March 31, 2020 and Zuri’s Sweetsclosed on July 16, 2020. Each vendor features there own unique menus ==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.

'''Duka la FilimuThe Dino Institute Shop'''- This merchandise stand serves as guest's “Last stop before safari begins". Duka La Filimu Located at the exit to Dinosaur, The Dino Institute Shop sells various safari gear, souvenirs, dinosaur and other Disney merchandisemuseum souvenirs.

'''Mombasa MarketplaceChester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures'''- This large store sells authentic African imports 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: wine Donald Duck, artDaisy Duck, clothingGoofy, craftsPluto, instruments Chip and animal toys <ref> https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/animal-kingdom/mombasa-marketplace/ </ref>Dale, Launchpad McQuack, and Scrooge McDuck.

[[Image:OldenGateBridge.jpg|250px|thumb|The Oldengate Bridge in DinoLand USA]] * Harambe Guests enter DinoLand USA from [[Discovery Island]] by crossing The Oldengate Bridge. This structure is Swahili actually the reassembled skeleton of a 40ft Brachiosaurus that was discovered within DinoLand USA <ref name="map"/>. * 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>.  * 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> * 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= "pull togetherjacK" />.  * 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= "mouseplanetjacK"/>.  * 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://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/05/dinoland_usa_disneys_animal_ki.html </ref>.

* Although Swahili is If guests look at the most promenant language throughout Harambeback of water tower found outside of Restaurantosaurus, Afrikaans, Zulu, Swahili, Ndebele are also featured throughout they will see a large bullseye has been painted on the village back. This was done by rambunctious paleontologists <ref> http:name= "dino"//knowdw.com/walt-disney-world-stories/the-story-of-disneys-animal-kingdom-harambe-market-in-africa/ </ref>.