#dinosaur at animal kingdom jurassic park boat ride the one that used to be at knotts and the fucked up falling apart one in pigeon forge

[chunkecheeks]

dinosaur themed rides have to be fucking terrifying as a rule. they are not allowed to exist normally they MUST put the fear of god in you

[ishmoh1]

All Hawaii Locations Where Jurassic Park Was Filmed [Full List]

When you watched the iconic Jurassic Park, a question must’ve struck your mind: Where was Jurassic Park filmed? Did it? Well, we’re here to satisfy your curiosity.  Do you know California is one film location for Jurassic Park? Surprising. Isn’t it? With the correct information, we’re going to boggle your mind. Are you ready for the joyride? So, hold your T. rex, and let’s get on a remarkable adventure to unearth all the hidden gems where Jurassic Park was shot.

Hawaii

Hawaii is amazing for several reasons, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and cultural richness. From breathtaking landscapes to Aloha Spirit and the popular Jurassic Park island, there are tons of things that make it a dream destination for many around the world. The island US state is one of the prime locations for the sci-fi film series. The most notable ones for Jurassic Park in Hawaii are: Na Pali Coast in Kauai If you are a Jurassic Park fan, Kauai is less than a paradise for you!  This enchanting Hawaii island is an integral part of the iconic film series. It serves as the Isla Nublar, the place where dinosaurs roamed free once more.  For die-hard admirers, the real magic happens on Kauai's Na Pali Coast, a jaw-dropping location that pulls double duty as Isla Sorna, aka "Site B."  There are multiple ways to look at these gorgeous locations: By water or the air. You can get a charter boat or hover over in a plane.  Kualoa Ranch in Oahu Kualoa Ranch on the Hawaiian island of Oahu played a key role in "Jurassic Park," "Jurassic World," and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom". There were lots of iconic stampede scenes filmed in this region. Do you know the island’s Kualoa Ranch has been turned into a thrilling experience for fans like you? Now, you can explore these very spots where movie magic happens by hopping on a bus, boat, ATV, or even an e-bike.  Kipu Kai in Kauai Let’s talk about the second Jurassic Park movie!  The Bowman family is enjoying a sunny beach day, but, surprise, their daughter gets ambushed by a gang of hungry little dinosaurs.  Do you know that beach is actually Kipu Kai? It’s a gorgeous two-mile sandy stretch.  If you want to experience this real-life Jurassic adventure, the coolest way to arrive is by water. You can ride on a boat and have the ultimate experience. Halona Beach in Oahu Remember the scene from the "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" where Owen, Claire, and Franklin are on a deserted beach? That part isn’t some computer graphics and is actually the famous Halona Beach on Oahu.  Although reaching the beach isn’t smooth sailing, it is perfect for a romantic day out.  Apart from Jurassic Park, the gorgeous Halona Beach has been a major part of Hollywood hits like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and "From Here to Eternity. Allerton Garden in Kauai  Hawaii's flora and fauna are the first thing visitors notice when they enter the Island. It’s because plants and animals are gigantic here. That may be a big reason the makers picked the Allerton Garden in Kauai's National Tropical Botanical Garden as a location for the film.  If you are thinking of experiencing the Allerton Garden in real life, you can explore it on your own. Apart from that, there’s an option of a tour to discover flora and fauna here and on the other Hawaiian Islands. Manawaiopuna Falls in Kauai Famously known as "Jurassic Park Falls," Manawaiopuna Falls is always on a visitor’s Kauai adventure list!  In the first Jurassic Park film, these falls can be seen in helicopter scenes.  Although these gorgeous falls are on private land, you can still get a glimpse of them. All you need to do is book a helicopter ride and Voila! You’re there. Honolulu Zoo in Oahu Let’s accept this: Oahu was the best spot to shoot Jurassic Park. The zoo for Jurassic Park in Honolulu is an example of that. Nestled gorgeously in Kapi'olani Regional Park, the Honolulu Zoo in Oahu played a role as the children's petting zoo in "Jurassic World."  Even though you won't find real dinosaurs there (no surprise!), you can still meet around 900 other fascinating animals.  So, be ready to see a range of amazing creatures - from orangutans and Komodo dragons to lemurs, giraffes, sloths, rhinos, penguins, elephants, and a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and birds – the zoo has it all! In the End Now you know where was Jurassic Park filmed in Hawaii and how you can get there. So, pack your bag and embark on an adventure for a lifetime. All the best! Read the full article

[destiny-islanders]

Hey Destiny! Planning my first trip to WDW any advice :)

(I do hope you’re planning to go after the pandemic has been dealt with first off-- there are shops, restaurants, and certain experiences/shows that will be unavailable if you go around now-ish, and as far as I know they’re still charging full-price admission. So not only is it dangerous, it’s not worth it.)

But if you try and go next year sometime when life has presumably returned to normal...

If you can, stay on property! 

Not a requirement obviously, but WDW has transportation that can get you to and from the parks so you don’t have to deal with the parking lots at the parks themselves. It’s also really nice as an adult to go to EPCOT and drink around the world without having to worry about who’s driving back

It also makes staying for the fireworks much less painful... Like it is excruciating to trudge back to your car after spending all day at the park and having to deal with the insane crowds leaving the park, and traffic in the parking lots...

Staying on property allows you to get Fast Passes and make dining reservations a whole month before other guests can. Which ties into my next point...

GET FASTPASSES AND DINING RESERVATIONS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

If you want to go to Magic Kingdom and go on the Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Splash Mountain with FastPass, you need to have them booked sooner rather than later. Find out when you can book FastPasses and get them the second you can.

If you couldn’t get FastPasses for it, get to the park when it opens and make a beeline to your #1 attraction

I live in Florida and I have an annual pass, so it’s not a big deal if I can’t go on my favorite rides because the lines are too long. But if you’re from out of state and this is going to be your only chance to go to Disney for the year or even YEARS, arriving early is a must

Trying to get on Rise of the Resistance (the fancy new Star Wars ride) in Hollywood Studios?

You need to be inside the park before it opens. Period. That is the only way to ensure you can get on this ride since it is insanely popular. Once inside the park, you need to use the MyDisney app to secure your place in a virtual queue. Everyone in your group needs to be registered on the MyDisney app or you will not be able to make a reservation for them. Once you’ve made the reservation, you’re free to roam the park as you will until it’s your turn to ride

Grossed out by crowded public restrooms? Use one in a sit-down restaurant.

Obviously please don’t bring your whole family into a restaurant to use its restroom. I’m talking like if one or two people in your group have to go. Just walk into the restaurant like you already have a table and go to the restroom in there. Though all of the restrooms at WDW are usually well-maintained, imo they’re even nicer in the sit-down restaurants haha. This tip is a little prissy but eh. Thought I’d include it

Disney snacks you are required by law to try

Magic Kingdom

Cheshire Cat Tail (Really yummy for breakfast while you wait in line for one of your first rides of the day)

Dole Whip Ice Cream (IT’S DAIRY FREE-- my fellow lactose-intolerant people can eat it worry-free!!!)

Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Waffle sandwich (Split with friends if you have lunch or dinner plans-- delicious snack to eat between rides or at a show)

GET A BIRTHDAY CAKE SCONE FROM THE CANDY SHOP/BAKERY!!! THEY ARE MY FAVORITE DISNEY TREATS AND I ALWAYS BRING LIKE 2 OR 3 HOME WITH ME

Animal Kingdom

Cinnamon roll (A classic-- and again, a perfect breakfast treat to share while you queue)

Night Blossom (Or its alcoholic equivalent-- really yummy slushies perfect to sip on in the outdoor queues in Avatar world)

Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse (Need I say more? Yes it’s kind of dangerous if you can’t handle dairy though. Maybe steal a bite from someone’s just to experience life’s fleeting joys)

EPCOT

Adults who booze are obligated imo to get a Grey Goose Lemonade slushie in France. Tangy and sweet. COLD. Delicious.

Tarte aux Fraises (Honestly you can’t go wrong with anything in France... everything I’ve tried there is amazing...)

Giant pretzel (Not exactly a Disney-exclusive thing but... they’re humongous and a great snack to share with a group)

Side note while we’re in Germany-- there’s a little bar tucked into the corner near the back of this area. If you’re drinking around the world, go in there and get Apfel shots. Trust me I have good taste.

If they have them when you’re there... You need to get a meat bun in Japan. They are one of my favorite things to get at Disney Springs or in the parks when they’re available.

Hollywood Studios

(I’m not gonna lie this is not the park to get your snack on. There’s only one snack here I’m super passionate about...)

If you’re there around breakfast time (which you will be if you got there early for Star Wars), the S’mores French Toast in Toy Story Land is DELICIOUS. Just grab napkins. A lot of napkins.

Giant pretzel 

This is not a recommendation, this is a warning: THE MILK IN STAR WARS LAND IS GROSS AND I HATED EVERY SECOND A DROP OF IT WAS IN MY MOUTH

Rides you should try to do while you’re in the park

Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain

Splash Mountain (I wear a poncho because I hate having wet clothes,,,,,)

I think Thunder Mountain is kinda lame but I guess it’s worth doing if the line isn’t terribly long

Dwarf Mine Train

Pirates of the Caribbean

Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin (smacktalk in the queue and try to maintain your dignity when you get 9000 points and all of your friends have nearly broken 1 million)

Haunted Mansion

Mickey’s Phillarmagic

Animal Kingdom

Expedition Everest

It’s Tough To Be a Bug (this show will probably terrify your young children if you have any, just a warning)

Flight of Passage (I GUESS... none of the rides in the Avatar section of the park are worth a 2 hour wait if you ask me...)

Dinosaur (again, this ride will probably terrify your young children... I think it’s scarier than Jurassic Park at Universal if you can believe it)

Kilimanjaro Safari (get a Fast Pass for this one-- it’s probably one of the most popular attractions in AK)

Kali River Rapids (in which I once again don a poncho like a 50-year-old man)

Festival of the Lion King (corny as hell but it’s fun)

EPCOT

(If you’re not here to check out the exhibits in each country idk what you’re doing here haha)

Test Track (honestly the only ride I like there)

Spaceship Earth (yes it’s a slow dark ride but it’s really charming and there’s a bit at the end that will probably make you and your group cry laughing)

Gran Fiesta Tour (It’s hidden in the temple in Mexico. Cute little boat ride with Donald and the Three Caballeros)

Soarin’ (My friends and I have an endurance competition to see who can keep their legs held out straight the longest throughout the ride. We got some of the people sitting around us to join in the last time we rode which was pretty hilarious haha)

I’ve heard the Frozen ride is fun, but I’ve never ridden on it myself, so I can’t really comment on it

Note about Mission Space: I got really sick on this ride, and I rode the TAME version. Most of my friends also get sick on this ride. It’s worth trying once if you’re really curious, but I was knocked on my ass for half of my day at EPCOT after riding this one.)

Hollywood Studios

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (A really fun ride but try to keep your head back or you will have a headache all day... Bring ibuprofen.)

Tower of Terror (Probably one of my favorite Disney rides in any park. Will most likely further terrify your small children who may still be traumatized from the bugs and dinosaurs of Animal Kingdom)

Rise of the Resistance (I don’t care about Star Wars but uh. Yeah. This ride was pretty dope.)

Smuggler’s Run (One of the more immersive rides I’ve been on... The ride vehicle is cool as all get-out and there are lots of buttons you can push and levers to pull... Blame one of your friends for being a bad pilot when you only manage to snag two pieces of cargo)

Toy Story Mania (exhaust yourself and make your arms really sore as you desperately try to exert your dominance over your friends as you pop balloons with darts and throw rings around volcanos before they erupt)

MuppetVision (I’m a Muppets ride or die fan and I still think this ride is charming and funny. There’s usually never a line so it’s a perfect break in the air conditioning with beloved characters)

Minnie and Mickey’s Runaway Railway (I haven’t gotten to ride this yet, but I’ve heard good things-- and the Mickey shorts this ride is based on are HILARIOUS, so I expect good things)

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular (DISCLAIMER: Only really fun if someone in your group is selected to be one of the townsfolk. My sister got picked last time and it was hilarious)

Fantasmic! (I like all of the fireworks shows minus the Star Wars one in HS because I really don’t care but. Fantasmic stands out. You have to watch it at least once. Try to catch the first show if you can so you can avoid some of the rush of guests leaving the park at the very end of the night)

[phoenixmakeswords]

Dino Girl(Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom spoilers)

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with dinosaurs. I still have a model velociraptor skeleton on my shelf. I watched The Land Before Time movies, Jurassic Park, and Dinosaur. I had toy dinosaurs, some of which I regret getting rid of. The little toy riders I had for my model horses used to ride on dinosaurs.

Anyway, I went to see the new Jurassic World movie with my parents today. Parts of it—like when the brachiosaurus was standing on the dock after the boat left, crying, and then died from the volcano and when Claire decided to let the dinosaurs go ahead and die after EVERYTHING they did to save them—almost made me start crying.

I think it’s a really good example of how far people will go to make money. The Indoraptor in this movie and the Indominus Rex from the previous one are prime examples of why genetically engineering animals is wrong. The Indominus was made by throwing a bunch of genes together to make the biggest, coolest dinosaur possible. The Indoraptor was designed to be a killing machine. It wasn’t their fault people enjoy playing God. But, like irl, the animals were the ones who paid for it.