#countdown to extinction disney

[yourfavehatesautismspeaks]

Dr Grant Seeker from Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Dinosaur! attraction and Countdown to Extinction book is autistic and hates Autism Speaks!

[Image Description: Two images set to the background of a flag with three stripes; the upper and lower stripes are both light red, the middle stripe is a darker red. The first picture has Dr Seeker - a young man of about 30. He is wearing a white lab coat over a jean shirt and a vey tacky tie. He has black hair, blue eyes, and is leaned in to the viewer with a devious smile on his face. The second image has the Autism Speaks logo crossed out with a ‘no’ sign. End Description.]

[idreamofthemeparks]

Now that Dinosaur is on its way out, we should really be pushing Disney to preserve this ride that so many of us love. The fossils and casts in the queue should really be preserved, not to mention the animatronics. All of them are pieces of Disney history. In particular, the Aladar animatronic should really be put in the Archives or something. But we know Disney won't do that, so fans should do it. Some of us should get together to get that animatronic out of there before the whole building is destroyed. Listen up: we’ve gotta get in, grab the iguanodon, and get out before that demolition hits. Let's roll!

[a-land-of-shadow-and-substance]

Here it is! My archive of over 100 images related to the soon-to-be-extinct Dinosaur/Countdown to Extinction attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I understand that they may not be the highest quality, and that there are some near-duplicates, but hopefully fans of the ride and fellow bloggers will find these helpful for remembering and digitally preserving their favorite attraction. I did try to get some things I thought might otherwise not be recorded, like floor/ceiling/wall textures and switchback dividers--I know from experience that "mundane" things like that are often overlooked.

The photos are all from June 2023, taken by me.

If you use any of these, please credit me--and let me know! I'd love to see if these were helpful. I'm also happy to answer any questions.

[dinoland-usa]

hi, i'm @feliciteacup, and i am very emotionally attached to dinoland usa at disney's animal kingdom and i am devestated at it's incoming EXTINCTION!!! so i am making this blog here to archive/document as much of dinoland as possible before it's gone forever <3

[disneyremnants]

When Dinosaur opened in 1998, there was a short lived effect just after passing under the pterodactyl where some compsognathus would jump over your vehicle! This was achieved by having the dinos pass over your head on a chain. In 2016, the broken effect was replaced by a screen.

[brinnanza]

it is so funny that the carousel of progress is still truckin at disneyworld that was the air conditioner ride from my youth we did the carousel of progress when you needed to sit in air conditioning for about 20 minutes the last time I saw it was probably like 2016 and it was extremely dated even then like disney bent over backwards to demolish solid rides to get starwars and avatar into the parks but the fucking carousel of progress is still truckin along why yes i WILL always be bitter about what was done to journey into imagination

[disneyparktournament]

Redemption Bracket - Round 4

[magickingdompng]

On nostalgia and a Good Ol Days fallacy in the Disney Parks:

Gonna put most of this under a cut since it’s a bit negative, but tldr: I really don’t want to only post nostalgia, and I appreciate modern Disney World just as much as its history, if not more sometimes!

I’m not trying to make anyone feel bad if they prefer the older parks or the nostalgia content - I’ll definitely still post about them, and they absolutely have their own unique vibe that’s different from the parks today.

I just take issue with any version of “Disney World used to be good, and then X happened!”, and here’s why:

I think a lot of people look back on the older days of Disney with rose colored glasses, either because they were a kid back then and couldn’t see the issues, or it’s coming from someone older who’s looking back with nostalgia goggles, or because they didn’t have any experiences with the older parks and only know about them through what gets filtered through online.

In all of these cases, the issues tend to get filtered out of your perspective. And when you look at the modern parks, and you actually can see what’s wrong with them, you compare your nostalgia version to that version and think hey! They used to be good, why aren’t they like that now?

But the Disney parks were never free from plenty of problems, often induced by the fact they’re run by a huge corporation (which has been powerful since the inception of the parks - even the fact that Disneyland was able to be built at all and got attended at the level it was when it opened showcases this. Disney has always been big).

One of the best examples, I feel, is that a lot of people complain about Disney making so many IP based attractions and lands - when they forget the myriad of sponsorship deals Disney had from the very beginning. They were plastered all over the parks. Disney World had at least two attractions that were both completely free and also literally just advertisements for corporations, one of which was the Monsanto corporation, which made Agent Orange in the Vietnam war. And if you can believe it, that information did not immediately end the incredibly Monsanto-friendly attraction at Disney World.

There was a huge McDonald’s partnership that put McDonald’s food in every corner of the park and plastered Dinosaur (then Countdown to Extinction) with ads outside of its queue. A Delta airlines advertisement ride existed into the 90s. Ellen’s Energy Adventure was originally sponsored by ExxonMobil, the oil corporation, from 1982 all the way to 2004.

The parks have absolutely never been free from corporate touches, and frankly, I am glad we have Star Wars Land and Cosmic Rewind instead of Monsanto and ExxonMobil advertising to us. (I will point out there’s still at least one sponsored attraction in the park - Test Track is basically a Chevrolet advertisement, but that’s just one compared to multiple back in the day.)

I could go on, but the point is this: people remember the good things. People remember what they loved, what made them a fan in the first place, and they don’t remember the mistakes, or they don’t even know about them in the first place.

I’m not here to argue that the parks don’t have new and different issues, because they absolutely do, and I could spend forever listing them. I am arguing that the parks never had some kind of mythical golden age that we just need to go back to in order for the parks to be good again.

I would rather this blog not support that idea. I want to show people the amazing parts of the modern parks - the phenomenal ride tech, the insane theming, the fun modern attractions and merch. I love Walt Disney World in all its forms, and while I will criticize it where necessary, I won’t pretend there was ever a time when they weren’t plagued with problems top to bottom.

[countdownmansioncruise]

Muses - parks

Albert Awol Albertson - jungle cruise

Constance Hatchaway/Aunt Sarah - haunted mansion

Eileen Albertson - jungle cruise oc

Grant Seeker - dinosaur/countdown to extinction

Penny Seeker - d/ctx oc

Prudence Prock - haunted mansion

Muses - disney

Alice - aiw

Bruno - encanto

Charlotte - patf

Dahlia - aladdin

Gaston - batb

Mirabel - encanto

Tiana - patf

[parksaversnews]

Dinosaur Ride Transforming to Indiana Jones at Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2024

The popular Dinosaur thrill ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom is set to undergo major changes in 2024, transforming into an all-new attraction themed to Indiana Jones. Overview of Dinosaur Ride Dinosaur first opened in April 1998 alongside the opening of Animal Kingdom, under the name Countdown to Extinction. The intense dark ride takes guests on a turbulent journey through a primeval landscape populated with realistic dinosaur audio-animatronics. In 2000, the attraction was renamed Dinosaur to promote the Disney animated film of the same name. However, beyond the new name, no major changes were made to the ride experience itself. Key facts about Dinosaur: - High-speed dark ride thrill attraction - Features encounters with large dinosaur animatronics - Originally named Countdown to Extinction when park opened - Renamed in 2000 to promote Disney's Dinosaur film - Uses enhanced motion vehicles for a turbulent, jarring ride - Has a run time of approximately 3.5 minutes - Popular E-Ticket attraction with consistently long wait times New Indiana Jones Theme for 2024 In September 2023, Disney announced a major overhaul is coming to the Dinosaur ride and surrounding DinoLand USA area in 2024. Concept art reveals plans to retheme the attraction around Indiana Jones, the beloved adventure movie franchise. The ride system and track layout will likely remain the same, but with refreshed scenes, special effects, and animatronics fitting the new Indiana Jones theme. This change ties in with a larger transformation of DinoLand into a new South American rainforest land, drawing inspiration from movies like Encanto and the Indiana Jones films. Details on Planned Changes While details are still limited, we can expect the 2024 refresh of Dinosaur into an Indiana Jones ride to include: New Storyline and Queue: The ride's storyline, scenes, and queue will be updated to follow an original Indiana Jones adventure, with Dr. Jones recruiting guests to join him on a quest deep into the South American jungle. Enhanced Animatronics: More advanced audio-animatronic figures and larger dinosaurs will populate the new scenes, likely with improved movement and effects compared to the original dinos. More Immersive Environments: Disney concept art shows lush jungle environments and ancient temple ruins, making for a more vivid and movie-accurate experience. Special Effects Upgrades: With Disney's latest technology, the ride's lighting, sound, and special effects will receive major enhancements to ratchet up the thrill factor. Merchandise & Dining: New Indiana Jones merchandise and themed dining options will debut alongside the refreshed ride. History of Dinosaur/Countdown to Extinction As one of Animal Kingdom's original E-Ticket attractions, Dinosaur has remained popular since debuting with the park in 1998. The ride was originally conceived by Imagineers as a spiritual successor to the Indiana Jones Adventure ride at Disneyland, using similar enhanced motion vehicles and a turbulent, fast-paced ride experience. The original storyline focused on traveling back in time to retrieve a dinosaur before a meteor impact. After two years of operation, Disney decided to retie the ride to the Dinosaur movie releasing in 2000 by renaming it from Countdown to Extinction to the simpler Dinosaur. Aside from the name change, few major updates have occurred over the ride's 25-year lifetime. The newly announced 2024 overhaul will represent the first top-to-bottom transformation for this legendary Animal Kingdom attraction. https://youtu.be/E-VdRhZp5UE?si=BII1X1J4khLx-6NI Overview of Indiana Jones Attraction A quick run-through of the Indy attraction: Overview - Popular thrill ride located at Disneyland in California and Tokyo DisneySea in Japan - Uses enhanced motion vehicles to take guests on a turbulent ride through ancient temples and ruins - Highly themed queue and environments inspired by the Indiana Jones films - Originally opened at Disneyland in 1995 as "Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye" - Nearly identical version opened at Tokyo DisneySea in 2001 as "Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull" Ride Experience - Board a 12-person enhanced motion vehicle for a fast-paced, turbulent dark ride - Experience sudden accelerations, drops, spins, and other movements that simulate a high-speed mine cart - Encounter snakes, spiders, rats, skeletons and other creepy effects - Dodge traps, lava pools, and a giant rolling boulder - Ride features randomization technology for a different experience each time History & Details - Ride conceived as a successor to the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland Paris - Originally planned as a walk-through queue with boat transport from Jungle Cruise - Collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and George Lucas - Features connections to the Indiana Jones films in queue props and Easter eggs - Attraction expanded size of Adventureland by 33% when opened - Regularly receives enhancements and upgrades to improve the ride experience Similarities Between Dinosaur and Indiana Jones There are several notable similarities between the Dinosaur ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the Indiana Jones Adventure rides at Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea: Ride System - Both use enhanced motion vehicles (EMVs) with motion bases that pitch and buck to simulate rough ride movements - Nearly identical track layouts and ride paths Ride Experience - High speed turbulent dark rides with sudden accelerations, drops, and spins - Encounter animatronics, lighting, and sound effects - Dodge obstacles and threats throughout Theming & Story - Adventure through exotic environments like ancient ruins and temples - Quest/mission storyline to accomplish an objective - Prominent thrill characters (Indiana Jones and dinosaurs) There are also some key differences: - Indiana Jones features more elaborate queues, sets, animatronics - Richer connections to the Indiana Jones films vs Dinosaur movie - Overall more immersive environments and effects in Indy rides But the underlying ride system and track layouts are strikingly similar, with comparable ride experiences. This is likely due to cost savings measures by building attractions around the same infrastructure. Conclusion The refreshing of Dinosaur into a new Indiana Jones thrill ride promises to breathe new life into one of Walt Disney World's most popular attractions. Ride enthusiasts and Indiana Jones fans alike have much to look forward to with this long-overdue reimagining debuting in 2024. From lush new environments to enhanced dinosaur animatronics and thrilling effects, the new Indiana Jones Adventure ride aims to set a new standard for Disney thrill ride experiences. It anchors the complete transformation of DinoLand USA into an immersive South American rainforest land. While beloved for over two decades, the existing Dinosaur ride experience has grown dated in recent years. The 2024 enhancements will ensure this E-Ticket attraction thrills theme park guests for years to come with a reinvigorated, movie-accurate adventure that lives up to the legendary Indiana Jones franchise. 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[purplewood4]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Set of 10 vintage children's books.

[artmakerproductions]

4 year anniversary of my first (and currently only) animatic from 2018. Please excuse the quality, I was very new to drawing digitally and for this I had to use a flimsy lil’ mouse to make this. As well as the technical side of it (audio and such). Took about over a week or so to make, but anyways. Enjoy. 

P.s. This is based off the ride of the old Disney ride of the same name, “Countdown to Extinction”, before it later got changed to “Dinosaur”.

[a-land-of-shadow-and-substance]

Last year I suspected that Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom was gonna get demolished, so I took a ton of photos in the queue. Of course, not being an expert on that ride, I didn't know anything specific to try and capture, so idk if I got anything valuable. But would anyone want some random Dinosaur photos?

[disney-lies]

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dr. Stevens and Dr. Seeker make out after closing. They are in love.

What a hot scoop, Anon! Thank you for your diligent reporting! We'll have more on this incredibly important news as the case develops.

[ke96]

Illustrations from Disney’s Countdown to Extinction book by A.J. Wood and Chris Forsey.

[disneyparktournament]

Redemption Bracket - Round 2