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Come face to face with the 40ft Brachiosaurus
straddling the Olden Gate Bridge, then help
paleontologists make another fossil discovery.
Chock full of prehistoric goodies, and real thriller
attraction in DINOSAUR.


	DINOSAUR - Renamed to coincide with the 2000 movie " Dinosaur" , this attraction was originally known as Countdown To Extinction. Only the name has changed, it's still a great thrill adventure, a kind of updated " Indiana Jones and The Temple of The Forbidden Eye" , but a lot more physical! As the official blurb says " Dodge dangerous dinosaurs and face the fury of flaming meteorites as you journey back 65 million years to save the last dinosaur in this thrill-packed attraction." . That says more than I could. It's worth going over to Dinoland USA just for this! Remember to check your picture at the attraction exit - they are all hysterical!

	The Boneyard - " Slip, slither, slide and crawl through this dig site play-maze built from the remains of vanished giants. Fun for children of all ages." That's what the guide map says anyway. It's basically a big 'ole sand-pit where kids can dig up dinosaur bones and have a paleontological lesson without realising it.. The ones I saw playing were absolutely enthralled. All the fun and technology of Walt Disney World and the kids end up loving a sand pit. There's a lesson for us all there.

	Cretaceous Trail - Discover plant and animal species that have survived since dinosaur times. You'll also learn about the evolution of a dig site and meet up with a Chinese alligator, a Florida soft-shelled turtle and a red-legged seriama. Give me puppies and kittens any day.

	Dinosaur Jubilee - This is a great exhibition of some of the greatest discovered dinosaur specimens ever discovered in North America. It's rarely busy, and it's all cool and shaded and completely fascinating.

	Tarzan Rocks! - This great show replaced the fabulous " Journey Into Jungle Book" which was plagued with technical problems. However, this is no shoddy " fill-in" production. This is a high quality concert featuring the songs from the Tarzan movie. We are talking Broadway quality talent here, from the band to the performers. Don't miss it (you'll need to arrive at least 30 minutes before the show time printed in your guide map. Don't be put off by the size of the lines, the 'Theater in the Wild' has a vast auditorium and can accommodate everbody).

	Fossil Preparation Lab - Check out the site where the original remains of the most complete T.Rex skeletons ever found will be prepared.

	SHOPS Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures - Wacky dino stuff, toys, shirts and souvenirs.

	RESTAURANTS AND REFRESHMENTS Restaurantosaurus - Character breakfasts (Donald's Prehistoric Breakfastosaurus) until 10.30, then burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches salads and McDonald's fries. Also McDonald's Happy Meals and McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. McDonalds? What on earth is happening to the special place that Walt built? The special place that was supposed to make us forget about the outside world seems to be getting more and more like the outside world every year. Disney, you need to think very carefully about what you're doing to Walt's Dream. (NOTE: I was pleased to see in June 2000 that the MacDonalds logo along with other 'outside world' stuff have been toned down. It's much more subtle now and an acceptable compromise. Dinoland Snacks, another MacDonalds outlet has been removed completely. Thanks Disney - just proves that you do listen!) Dino Diner - Smoked turkey legs and soft drinks.

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