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DINOSAUR! by Cheryl Charming

<tbody> <tr> <td><p>Ages 2–4:</p></td> <td><p>N.S.</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 5–10:</p></td> <td><p>**</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 11–15:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 16–Adult:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>This is a highly turbulent and extremely loud ride that takes you back in time to see a group of life-size, very realistic, Audio-Animatronic dinos. After watching a preshow movie, you'll climb aboard a twelve-person vehicle that'll transport you back to prehistoric times. Much of the ride itself takes place in dark surroundings as the vehicles follow an extremely bumpy track and travel at high speeds. Thus, young children may find it scary and senior citizens may find it too jerky. As for everyone else, this is an awesome ride with spectacular special effects.</p> <p>For the most thrilling ride, as you climb aboard your vehicle, try to grab a seat that's in the back row and on the left side of the vehicle. Be sure to safely stow loose items like hats, purses, and cameras in the seat pockets in front of you before the ride begins.</p> <h2>The Boneyard</h2> <div class="npsb"> <table width="100%"> <title /> <tbody> <tr> <td><p>Ages 2–4:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 5–10:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 11–15:</p></td> <td><p>**</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 16–Adult:</p></td> <td><p>N.S.</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Designed for young people, the Boneyard offers a preview of what it's like to be an archeologist or paleontologist. Best described as a huge sandbox, in this attraction, young guests get to dig for dino bones.</p> <h2>Cretaceous Trail</h2> <p>Guests of all ages can take a walking tour (at their own pace) and explore an outdoor exhibit of plants and animals that have survived on this planet since the days of the dinosaurs.</p> <h2>TriceraTop Spin</h2> <div class="npsb"> <table width="100%"> <title /> <tbody> <tr> <td><p>Ages 2–4:</p></td> <td><p>**</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 5–10:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 11–15:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 16–Adult:</p></td> <td><p>*</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Up to four guests ride in triceratops-shaped vehicles that rise and tilt as they spin around a giant top while cartoon comets whiz past and playful dinosaurs pop up. This ride is very much like Dumbo the Flying Elephant (a popular kids' ride found within the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland); however, instead of being shaped like an elephant, the vehicles resemble dinosaurs.</p> <h2>Primeval Whirl</h2> <div class="npsb"> <table width="100%"> <title /> <tbody> <tr> <td><p>Ages 2–4:</p></td> <td><p>N.S.</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 5–10:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 11–15:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p>Ages 16–Adult:</p></td> <td><p>***</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>This kid-oriented ride has side-by-side roller coasters that are mirrors of each other and feature free-spinning cars that travel along a twisting track of tight loops and short drops. It's designed to offer a mild thrill-ride experience for children, but adults love this ride too. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. To save time, take advantage of FASTPASS to experience this popular ride.</p> <p>ô This is a must-see attraction.</p> <h2>Fossil Fun Games</h2> <p>The Fossil Fun Games area contains TriceraTop Spin and Primeval Whirl! in addition to a handful of classic carnival games (all of which have a dinosaur twist). Young players can win prizes for playing the carnival games, but there is an additional charge to participate.</p> <!--/gc--> <div id="pagination"><ul><li class="prev"><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/dinoland-u-s-a.htm" title="DinoLand U.S.A.">DinoLand U.S.A.</a></li><li class="next"><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/camp-minnie-mickey.htm" title="Camp Minnie-Mickey">Camp Minnie-Mickey</a> </li></ul></div></div> <div id="coda"> <div id="rel"><div class="n5">Related Articles</div><ul> <li><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/dinosaur.htm" zT="18/1YL/Zn"> DINOSAUR! - Family Guide to Walt Disney World </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/exploring-greater-orlando/what-to-do-in-the-lake-buena-vistakissimmee-area.htm" zT="18/1YL/Zn"> What to Do in the Lake Buena Vista/Kissimmee Area - Family Guide to Wa... </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/the-universal-orlando-resort/overview-of-universal.htm" zT="18/1YL/Zn"> Overview of Universal - Family Guide to Walt Disney World </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/a-high-seas-adventure/adult-activities.htm" zT="18/1YL/Zn"> Adult Activities - Family Guide to Walt Disney World </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/universals-islands-of-adventure/the-lost-continent.htm" zT="18/1YL/Zn"> The Lost Continent - Family Guide to Walt Disney World </a></li> </ul></div> <div id="sec"><div class="n5">Read More Disney's Animal Kingdom</div><ul><ul class="col1"><li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/park-overview-4.htm">Park Overview</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/the-oasis.htm">The Oasis</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/discovery-island.htm">Discovery Island</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/africa.htm">Africa</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/dinoland-u-s-a.htm">DinoLand U.S.A.</a></li> </ul><ul class="col2"><li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/camp-minnie-mickey.htm">Camp Minnie-Mickey</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/rafikis-planet-watch.htm">Rafiki's Planet Watch</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/asia.htm">Asia</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/shopping-at-the-animal-kingdom.htm">Shopping at the Animal Kingdom</a></li> <li ><a href="http://www.netplaces.com/family-guide-to-walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/dining-at-the-animal-kingdom.htm">Dining at the Animal Kingdom</a></li> </ul></ul></div> </div> <script>if(zSbL<1)zSbL=3;zSB(2);zSbL=0</script> <script>document.write('<div id="coda" class="dcl"><p class="n5">Disclaimer</p><p>Some information may have changed since publication. 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