DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

by | May 31, 2024 | Disney's Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World | 0 comments

DINOSAUR is an exciting dark ride located in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This thrilling attraction takes guests on a journey back in time to the age of dinosaurs, featuring lifelike animatronics and intense action sequences.

DINOSAUR Fast Facts

  • Location: DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
  • Height Requirement: 40 inches
  • Attraction Length: About 3.5 minutes
  • Genie+: Yes, eligible for Disney Genie+ selection
  • Ride Type: Dark ride
  • Early Theme Park Entry Eligible?: Yes
  • Extended Evening Hours Eligible?: Yes

Queue

The queue for DINOSAUR takes you through the Dino Institute, where you’ll learn about the mission to travel back in time and save a dinosaur.

Accessibility

The ride is accessible to guests who use wheelchairs or scooters. Transfer from a wheelchair is required to board the ride vehicle.

On-Ride Photo

There’s a photo taken in an encounter with a Carnataurus. The photo will be available for download on your My Disney Experience app if you have purchased Memory Maker.

Ride Tips

While the ride can sometimes get longer wait times, they are usually fairly manageable compared to other options like Kilimanjaro Safaris or Flight of Passage. Use your Genie+ selection for the former (rope-drop the latter) and hit this during a shorter wait for standby.

Is DINOSAUR Kid-Friendly?

The ride is best suited for big kids, pre-teens, teens, and adults who enjoy thrilling experiences and dinosaurs. It can be quite frightening for younger kids.

Best For: Big kids, pre-teens, teens, and adults.

Will DINOSAUR Cause Motion Sickness?

The attraction is a dark ride with rapid movements and intense sequences, which can definitely cause motion sickness for some guests.

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Morgan Flaherty

A lifelong Disney World visitor and fan, Morgan has become an expert on all things Disney. After dozens of visits at a Disney Adult, Morgan is now acquainting herself with the parks as a Disney Mom who has learned to navigate the Most Magical Place on Earth with a toddler by her side. If you're planning a Disney vacation with toddlers, she has all of the expert tips you need!
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