In July, we noticed that Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom was missing any and all merchandise related to the DINOSAUR attraction. That remained the case until last month when a Carnotaurus toy returned. Now even more DINOSAUR toys are back in the attraction’s gift shop. Many different dinosaur figures, as well as a dinosaur radio … Read more
Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is being torn down after its official closure was announced last year. Most of the track and props are now in a pile at the center of the attraction’s site. Though the first piece of track was removed from this side of the attraction, it has mostly gone untouched … Read more
Primeval Whirl continues to be dismantled in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom following the attraction’s permanent closure. The coaster track is currently being taken apart piece by piece. Track removal has been underway on this side of the attraction. A platform has now been removed from this corner. The main entrance remains intact, though … Read more
Another portion of track has been removed from Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is being demolished following its permanent closure last year. A second loop of track was removed from the coaster’s top level. The Primeval Whirl sign was also removed from this area with the first piece of coaster track. On the … Read more
Over a year after its permanent closure was announced, Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now surrounded by construction walls. Some of the attraction is blocked with green scrim. Last month, Disney filed a permit for “general construction” at the site, and it’s likely that we will be seeing the demolition of the attraction … Read more
Two of the Donald’s Dino-Bash meet-and-greet locations in Dinoland, U.S.A. have been replaced with chairs and tables at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Of course, the meet-and-greets have been suspended for over a year, but this is the first time the covered spaces were utilized. Elements from the meet-and-greet locations were ripped out to make way for … Read more
This is definitely not our dino… merchandise. All merchandise for the DINOSAUR attraction has been removed from Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR is one of many attractions that exits directly into a gift shop, but guests currently won’t be able to find any souvenirs for the ride they just rode. All of the … Read more
A recent permit suggests that there will be playground construction work in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permit calls for “general construction” with contractor Landscape Structures Inc. Landscape Structures constructs playgrounds and playground equipment. We can’t be sure of the exact nature of the work, but planters were recently spotted blocking off the … Read more
Do the twist with this new Dole Whip treat available at Trilo-Bites in DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The “Trilo-Bites Twist” is a swirl of orange Dole Whip and vanilla soft-serve ice cream. Trilo-Bites Twist – $4.99 The presentation is cute considering the location in Dinoland. It matched Daryl the dinosaur perfectly. The orange … Read more
As part of a new weekday promotion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, an Annual Passholder-exclusive secret menu for four limited-time beverages is now available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Passholder Secret Menu The secret menu includes three alcoholic beverages and one non-alcoholic drink. The Annual Passholder-exclusive beverages are offered in addition to the regular menu at … Read more
Last week, Disney announced that the Primeval Whirl attraction, along with the “Rivers of Light” nighttime show, were officially close. This didn’t come as a surprise, as Primeval Whirl had already been switched to seasonal operation following mechanical issues. It also wasn’t on the Animal Kingdom map when the park reopened. Scott Gustin tweeted an … Read more
The seasonal Primeval Whirl attraction in Dinoland U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom will be reopening once again in March. The attraction will be open for select weekends in March bracing for the start of Spring Break. We got confirmation today that the seasonal ride will open March 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29 to alleviate some … Read more
Earlier this week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we stopped by Donald’s Dino-Bash to catch our friends in their best holiday attire. So we of course, had to check out what holiday cheer DinoLand U.S.A. had to deliver at nightfall. Our dinosaur friend who was finally covered in lights from head to tail was sparkling all … Read more
June, July, August, September… and now, possibly October. We are now going on month three of no Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction never opened on June 17th, 2019 and it has yet to reopen to this day, despite various announcements claiming it would, eventually, reopen. The only reason given so far for … Read more