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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has grown on me since its early days; I’d argue it’s the most beautiful Disney park in the United States. Its theme has largely remained intact even with the addition of Pandora: The World of Avatar. The one exception is DinoLand, U.S.A., which has parts that seem out of place within the rest of the park. Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama has a detailed back story to explain its old-fashioned carnival style. Even so, reactions among guests (including this one) about it have been mixed. That’s also true of the full land, which draws a wide range of responses. This variety makes it the perfect choice for this fun project.
This episode of the Tomorrow Society Podcast is all about DinoLand, U.S.A. and ideas for improving it. I’m giving my own thoughts on changes that I’d love to see in this inconsistent land. I also talk about your submissions and ideas from podcast guests. It’s really just an excuse to come up with fun “what if” scenarios for a park we love. Should we demolish the entire land and start over? Why not lean even further into the dinosaur theme? What about bringing in live actors to sell the Dino Institute concept? These possibilities and more are covered in this episode.
My goal here isn’t to criticize DinoLand or take easy shots at its shortcomings. We’re all big fans of Walt Disney World and can’t help but do some armchair Imagineering during and after our visits. Costs rarely come into play, though I do try to keep my ideas from getting too outlandish. I’m certain that everything requires more money and effort than I realize here at home. I’d also love to hear your ideas for improving this land. What would you do to improve DinoLand, U.S.A.?
Show Notes: DinoLand, U.S.A.
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Dino Land is my child’s favorite. The kid is a dinosaur fanatic right now and just loves Dino Land right now. If anything I would love for them to lean into the concept even more.
That makes sense. I did hear a few comments from people that liked the concept and just wished that Disney would better explain it. It definitely makes sense that your kid would enjoy it as a dinosaur fan.