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Dinoland was intended as a filler land through and through. Like Mickey's Toontown Fair, the land pulled in more people than originally expected, prompting for each land to be given the permanent treatment (though on a low budget). Dinoland got Primeval Whirl while Mickey's Starland was renamed Mickey's ToonTown Fair, recieving a full upgrade including its own roller skater, the Barnstormer. I don't ever consider anything temporary with WDW anymore for one main reason that I have learned about over time: everything Disney makes to be temporary ends up with high enough numbers for a small upgrade so that it can be kept permanently. The latest that I see this theory applying to is Pooh's Playful Spot (on the real estate of our old 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea lagoon). It is already pulling in its target audience throughout the day, prompting Disney to keep it.

On a good day, an hour an a half. On a great day, an hour.

My guess, probably 20-30. Are you going to be there for the final showing of "Making of Me" Barry? Also, just wondering, how often do you go Barry?

Exhibits closed: Coach's Corner MetLife Touchscreen Activity Moniters Wonder Cycles That is three of four exhibits including the Sensory Funhouse. France doesn't have 5 to 10 people in it on peak season. It is more like 15 to 20 which is pretty good considering the film is as old as the park and waiting for France to finally replace it (much like Canada). The truth is, the pavilion can't act as relief: 1. if it can't hold its guests 2. if it can't attract any guests into its gates 3. if it looks like crap to its guests 4. if it isn't advertised by the park at all All of these reasons are why this pavilion will never be a proper relief for Soarin' or Test Track.

It was a joke, don't worry. But about WOL, it was moldy everywhere. Half of its exhibits were removed or covered up. The pavilion is running on 3-5 CMs a day. It is dead already. It wasn't even worth opening up for the busy season as no one cared enough to go in except the Disney fanatics coming to say their goodbyes (myself included) and the poor souls that the greeter outside of the pavilion dragged in after they found out that Universe of Energy had closed for the day. No pavilion is ever this dead, not even Journey into Imagination. That says something now doesn't it?

Well, it basically is the idea of a local fair/tourist trap (almost parodying Orlando and its many tourist traps to be found). Dinosaur (formely Countdown to Extinction) is considered to be a tourist attraction (again parodying the major tourist attraction in which this land lies) and the Dinoland U.S.A. is a side trap to get foreign tourists to easily get stuck in its novelty attractions. From Dinosaurs with Florida shirts and long cameras around their necks, the parody continues, making fun of the tourists that are feeding this land by visiting it in the first place. The carnival idea is truly mocking, but that is its purpose. Only those of us that think about the theming of a land catch these kind of inside jokes/insults (though most of them are truly appropriate) while the average guest enjoys the few attractions and moves on. The effort put into the land is more for the enjoyment of Imagineers, staff and Disney fanatics.

Nice!

Well there you go!

I recently realized that several members on the forum here have their own coaster pals to ride with (like I said before: Elissa had Mugsy and now the Tomato, Robb has Ryan and Yeti Ball and Guy has Kim). Who is yours? (If you have any photos to share of you and your coaster pal, post them here.) (Hopefully, this is considered an ok topic...) Me and my coaster pal, Geoffrey Shankberg!

I think the fake station adds a little bit to our ride, but the finale just gliding through the mummy ghosts sortof lacks. But, then again, I have yet to try out CA's version so I can't really judge.

Actually, Buzz's theming mostly impresses me (other than the obvious mechanics in clear view).Dinoland is a mess. It is a filler land, much like what Mickey's Starland was meant to be. Too bad both became popular enough to earn their spots in the administrations eyes as worthy permanent attractions.

I would love to use that philosophy on Animal Kingdom too! Blow it up, start again, include both Everest and Beastly Kingdom, dump Dinoland U.S.A and build a huge B&M hyper that spans the entire park. That is my dream Animal Kingdom!

Very nice! I love all of the references in this last batch, especially the reference to Pave Magic Mountain and Ryan's homemade Vekoma. Keep up the awesome work!

Here are the last of the photos. Goodbye Captain Buzzy! We will miss you! Yes! At least Cranium Command still looks good! Geoffrey Shankberg and I. Truly a god among mortals... Safety stats in the exit? I don't ever want a MET probe in my body! Exit I will. Not even themed on the outside of the cars...

Oh really? I truly disagree. The only comparison you could really make between Disney and BGA is Animal Kingdom to BGA. BGA is much better than Animal Kingdom. There is plenty more to do and see, and many more credits to get!

I decided to go back to Epcot yesterday to get some more time in the Wonders of Life pavilion, as I wasn't sure if I would make my way back to Epcot before it closes again. What I saw was pretty sad... Ready to be probed captain! Was this the only job this actor ever had? Are you ready to be probed? Pretty gloomy for the park's original thrill ride. Round 2 of Dermatopic Purification- as if we weren't cleaned the first time... One other person in line! And I thought I was alone... Wow...queue line televisions. How original? Round 1 of Dermatopic Purification I think this used to be impressive... Wow...For a medical facility, those ceiling tiles seem awefully moldy... Didn't something used to go here? The only ride in the entire park with a zero minute wait-Journey into Imagination with Figzilla had a longer wait... Even more rundown since last week... Body Wars... Ooh...Clean inside too...

I'm assuming that timetrial doesn't believe that he is a certain purple dragon from a certain theme park in Orlando right? If this were so, I might have to shank him, considering I hate Figzilla...

Well, thanks again Soren for sending me over to this thread! So what happened to the OP since the thread began, has he gone back to hiding in the Dragon's lair?

Minions? Who here is a minion? No one is big enough on this forum to have minions except Robb and Elissa, being that the TPR assistants help, you might be able to call them minions, but they are all people with brains too. I don't think this is Ryan's doing, considering other kiki's have been cluttered with TPR links lately. As far as I can tell, this is the work of someone else and Ryan found it. Who should the blame really be going towards?

^Thats funny because my school is also one of the 7. Disney managed the tryouts for the show and everything, since they want it to be perfect.

And here are the last of the photos from this weekend's trip... Lots and lots of dirt... It looks like the roof of the theater has been removed as natural light (or in this case dark) comes through. Midway Mania-here we come! Its a little hard to see but this is a construction sign from the inside of the old Who Wants to Be a Millionare theater. And the hidden Mickey in the display. And more... More amazing lights! Part of the amazing Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at MGM Studios. R2-D2! Forgot to add this, but here is an up close look at the updated High School Musical Pep Rally show.

Forgot a few more Gingerbread house photos and then back to Magic Kingdom! I liked Star Tours better! After riding Body Wars, I was ready to ride Star Tours and compare the two... Next up, MGM Studios! No, these doors come out Delorean style! I really am missing the Timekeeper! (And Nine-Eye too...) I don't think that there will be fastpasses for the comedy club, considering that there is no fastpass sign installed anywhere near the show... Lovely...Monsters Inc. in Tomorrowland... I miss the Timekeeper!!! With a newer, larger and more decorated stage, more singers and dancers and a wider space to bring in other kids to dance, the show has become more like its California counterpart. Since the last time I was here, the High School Musical Pep Rally show has recieved some enhancements... Ooh! Nice blue repainted doors! The Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor Comedy Club is now being advertised... Lots and lots of options when it comes to giving Disney your money... Thats one giant Christmas tree! This place is famous!

And the last that I have (so far-I might find some more to throw in later)... Or are you a bath woman? Are you a bath man? The stout men, women and wheelchair users' restroom is that way... Deepresso...Nasty!!! Pagan hanging sticks... The Mayor of Urayasu stopped in to our farewell party to say a few words (in Japanese)...

Here are some more photos from the trip! Weird Samurai dude... Korean Barbeque! It was really amazing! Such a beautiful dog! Nazis in Japan!!! Creepy... School girls with guns, what is this world coming to? Creepy... No people with meatball subs for heads and drinks for hands...No smoking...No aliens... What is it with this world and gutting Disney characters...then deciding to wear their raw hides as costumes... What?!?! No penguins on the metro... Of all of the English (American) books that they had in the Urayasu library, this one makes the Americans really look like idiots... The odd thing about this odd looking baby was that it was on display in the Urayasu library with 3 other odd looking babies in front of a collection of Beetles memorabilia... I take one last shot of the Hotel Miracosta as I leave the park-hopefully I will see you again in two years! Pretty lights at night... I really liked this mural that lined the walls of the train station in Port Discovery!

Here are the last of the Wonders of Life photos along with the Holiday Around the World lights and a visit to the Grand Floridian's famous Gingerbread House! I like these! Ooh! Pretty lights! Pretty rough compared to Star Tours... Poor show Disney...putting up a couple of banners signed by 5 year olds in place of an old exhibit... These weren't even working properly... Epcot's Holidays Around the World I (the Jew) was satisfied with this tree since it had a Happy Hannukah banner on it... Entering the light hall of joy! Very cool lights! Spaceship Earth looks pretty nice tonight (minus the wand)! We got to the Magic Kingdom at the end of the Christmas parade taping. That tiny white speck of a man in a tuxedo is actually Andrea Bocceli. He sounds pretty amazing in person! Everything you see here (except the sign) is edible. Robb, I believe one of your dreams has come true! Amazing detail huh? The man inside of the house is selling gingerbread shingles and candy. I bought a set of shingles for myself-just $6! The next morning, we traveled over to the Grand Floridian to see the famous Gingerbread House...