Peter Pirate
Its not the end of civilization...But you can see
- Joined
- Dec 19, 1999
We went to AK this weekend and I got to see firsthand the new DinoRama...Most of you know I was supportive of Disney in this venture, most of you know I take a wait & see attitude towards judgement...Well, I saw it this weekend and I have to say that my expectation were not met...They were exceeded. Not by the Tricertops Spin, not by the Carnival games and not by the now visible Primieval Whirl, but rather by the whole of it.
DinoRama is ging to be a great addition to this area of AK and a big hit with families. The spinner we know kids will love, Dinosaur is a quality E ticket, the new 'mouse' coaster looks fun, the games are neither dirty nor played-up with the traditional 'carney bark' & Tarzan Rocks is right around the corner. The area is bright and energetic and now complete...An area for the whole family, that Walt would approve of...In my estimation th only thing lacking is another generic attraction - A Carousel... A Dino inspired carousel would be icing on the cake for families with tykes and the young at heart.
I know that DinoRama won't change a single persons view of AK who doesn't already like AK, but AK is my favorite Park and the DinoRama is a positive step in its evolution. Too often we adults wish for the unique and cutting edge when if fact the tried and true, done right, fit the bill quite perfectly. My kids are getting older (the youngest is now 8) and still enjoy these simple diversions. As for the games, well, tell me what's better than a Dad winning his Daughters a big stuffed animal for a couple of bucks? Anyone?
I am so happy with the new area that I am no longer sure that the plans we've been hearing for BK are necessary or even the proper move for AK. I'm thinking that the importation of a "Soarin' Over..." clone and an additional animal land (Austrailia) make more sense than imposing a rollercoaster at a Park that rollercoaster fans aren't going to (generally) like anyway. AK is a passive Park & I'm wondering what the value of a fast, thrilling coaster really would be...
DinoRama is ging to be a great addition to this area of AK and a big hit with families. The spinner we know kids will love, Dinosaur is a quality E ticket, the new 'mouse' coaster looks fun, the games are neither dirty nor played-up with the traditional 'carney bark' & Tarzan Rocks is right around the corner. The area is bright and energetic and now complete...An area for the whole family, that Walt would approve of...In my estimation th only thing lacking is another generic attraction - A Carousel... A Dino inspired carousel would be icing on the cake for families with tykes and the young at heart.
I know that DinoRama won't change a single persons view of AK who doesn't already like AK, but AK is my favorite Park and the DinoRama is a positive step in its evolution. Too often we adults wish for the unique and cutting edge when if fact the tried and true, done right, fit the bill quite perfectly. My kids are getting older (the youngest is now 8) and still enjoy these simple diversions. As for the games, well, tell me what's better than a Dad winning his Daughters a big stuffed animal for a couple of bucks? Anyone?
I am so happy with the new area that I am no longer sure that the plans we've been hearing for BK are necessary or even the proper move for AK. I'm thinking that the importation of a "Soarin' Over..." clone and an additional animal land (Austrailia) make more sense than imposing a rollercoaster at a Park that rollercoaster fans aren't going to (generally) like anyway. AK is a passive Park & I'm wondering what the value of a fast, thrilling coaster really would be...