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November 19 2001: Walls Down and Soft Opening
I have reports that Triceratop Spin had a soft opening at the weekend, while the coaster remains under construction.
Triceratop Spin is a hub-and-spoke style attraction. Guests in 4-person vehicles (16) move up, down and around in a ride that magically becomes a giant spinning toy top. The top rises to reveal -- what else? -- a dinosaur!
November 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to WDWGuide)
November 2 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Dennis)
October 29 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Ian P)
October 23 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Tim S)
October 22 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Jeff)
September 26 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Fudgie)
25 September 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Scott F)
20 September 2001: Latest DinoRama construction photos (Thanks to Craig P)
11 September 2001: Latest construction photos (Thanks to Sean R)
29 August 2001: Latest construction photos (Thanks MrPromey)
14 August 2001: Latest construction photos (Thanks JayRod)
16 July 2001: Paint
Sitting over at the Disney Studios workshop is a whole stack of paint ready for DinoRama. Look carefully can you can see the various colors, all with DinoRama labels on them.
4 July 2001: Latest construction photos
Thanks to Tommy S, and Peter de Gooyert for the photos above
1 July 2001: Latest construction photos
9 May 2001: Latest construction photos (thanks Mr Promey)
As you can see from the new photos, there is very little progress on the site in 4 months. I am starting to wonder if recent events with similar rides at DCA have had an impact on this project? Anyone know anything?
19 February 2001: New concept art form Dino-Rama! (Thanks Dalboz)
24 January 2001: The first construction pictures of Dino-Rama!
Thanks to Jeff Ambrous for the photos
1 October 2000: Official Press Release
Chester
& Hester’s Dino-Rama!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Click above for a large version
Overview: Those wacky dino-maniacs Chester &
Hester are at it again. First, it was tables, shelves and
racks spilling over with dinosaur toys, trinkets and
t-shirts at Chester & Hester’s. Now, crazed by
anything cretaceous, they present Chester & Hester’s
Dino-Rama!, a fun fair complete with wacky midway games
and rides. At this corny carny, guests can play
Ringosaurus, toss beanbags into dinosaur jaws or hold on
tight on Triceratop Spin and Primeval Whirl.
Attraction Description: This family-friendly “mini-land” adjacent to DinoLand U.S.A. features a dinosaur-themed midway and carnival with games and rides.
Opening: Midway and Triceratop Spin open 2001; Primeval Whirl in spring 2002
Location: Adjacent to DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Unique Features:
- Triceratop Spin is a hub-and-spoke style attraction. Guests in 4-person vehicles (16) move up, down and around in a ride that magically becomes a giant spinning toy top. The top rises to reveal -- what else? -- a dinosaur!
- Primeval Whirl is a coaster ride with 13 rider-controlled spinning cars. Chester and Hester’s homemade “time machine” is a wacky run that sends riders through curves, short drops and the jaws of a dinosaur.
- Roughly 6-7 brightly colored arcade games are planned for the midway.
8 December 2000: Latest construction photos
Thanks to John H for the photos above
4 October 2000: Comment from Joe Rohde
The SPTImes has this interesting quote from the lead designer of AK - commenting on the new additions to Animal Kingdom.
"Walt wanted to get away from the reality of what carnivals are," said Rohde, "This will have the warm, nostalgic feel of what a carnival looked like to a child in the 1930s and 40s. It won't have the vulgar and offensive things we see as adults."
20 August 2000: Spinning Coaster
The long rumored spinning coaster in AK still hasn't shown any signs of actual construction. We hear from several sources that the project is still going to happen, and the track will be built by Reverchon. http://www.reverchon.com/spinning.htm
April 21 2000: Update from Scott on the coaster track at AK
The coaster track behind Chesters and Hesters has been moved to another location.
Anyone know where?
April 9 2000
We have another report from a CM that coaster track has been spotted at AK. Any recent visitors to AK notice anything behind Chester and Hesters?
March 30 2000: Coaster track spotted at AK - News from Scott Reed
I have a friend who works in Animal Kingdom 3rd shift, and he said that a few weeks ago, he saw some roller coaster pieces being delivered. He said the track was very wide, and black.