The History of Disney and Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are... fascinating creatures. They tend to capture people's imaginations and are often portrayed as monsters, making them feel almost fictional. When you visit a museum and see their recovered skeletons, you almost can't help but stare in awe at their size. It's no surprise then, that Disney has had a long history of creatively portraying these creatures in both film and at the parks. Today we're going to be taking a look at this history, and seeing how popular culture has evolved the portrayal of these creatures. We're also going to be analyzing Disney's relationship to both dinosaurs and their cultural depictions, and wow, there's quite a bit we're going to be digesting here... no pun intended.
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[@brycevo]

As a paleontological novice and dinosaur fan, I love Disney's dinosaurs. I love their details and forward thinking portrayals. I also love that Walt was told the Rex has two fingers, but said his Rex had three

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Didn't know that. I didn't delve too much into the creative decisions of Fantasia obviously, but it would definitely be interesting to get more insight into the creative process of the animators.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Just a correction that I only just discovered in producing a new video: The Universe of Energy actually closed in 1996 and reopened the same year as Ellen's Energy Adventure, whereas in the video I stated it opened in 1994 just a year after the release of Jurassic Park. I'm unsure of where I got the original date, but the timing changes a lot of context around the new retheme of the ride and the premier of Countdown to Extinction only two years later, chasing the success of Jurassic Park's film franchise. It appears that the film didn't seem to have much of an influence on updating the Universe of Energy, still opting to keep the more antiquated perception of dinosaurs intact. Also, a few other corrections made by people in the comments: "the pterosaurs on Dinosaur, are in fact Pterodactyls. the one you showed on the ellen ride, was a Pteranodon. it's a common mistake people make." - ImTheRealJake "Ornithocheirus, pteranodon, and all pterosaurs are not dinosaurs. They are related but they are not dinosaurs. Just like how crocodiles are related to dinosaurs but they're not dinosaurs themselves!" - Killerwhale6011

[@stevenhofhine5585]

Much needed praise for Dinoland. I'm glad to see someone who understands the land and appreciates how it relates to DAK's overlying message.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Yeah

[@TylerRakstis]

While it's true that the dinos in the Rite of Spring were based a lot on Charles R Knight's work along with Willis O' Brien's stop motion animation, but they were actually a few things that do make some of the short ahead of it's time. 6:58- 8:15 While yes the T-Rex has been shown standing erect, you don't really see him drag his tail like in Ghost of Slumber Mountain, The Lost World, and King Kong. Most of the time it has his tail somewhat above the ground, and semi horizontal. While the T-Rex did had the tail on the ground during the finale of the fight(When he breaks the Stego's neck), but it's mostly when he's standing still in place, and was kind of using it as like a counter weight to balance when tipping over the Stegosaurus. The Ceratosaurus were even shown with horizontal tails, during the extinction scene. Plus the herbivores did behave more like animals, in fact they shown them living in herds and even them taking care of their young. Which back then was thought to be incorrect, but is correct now.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I had noticed some of those things, but I had assumed it was a matter of artistic liberty being taken. Do you know if this was done with the intention of portraying them in a new scientific light?

[@TylerRakstis]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I don't entirely know, but usually that happens since we all take lots of liberties with reality in films or TV.

[@dylanhansen6580]

Love this video! I remember doing the Bone Wars for a history project when I was younger so it’s cool to see it again! I’m such a dino nerd to this video was exactly my cup of tea.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

How did I do in portraying it? I'll admit, I only did surface level research for that particular segment.

[@dylanhansen6580]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I thought you explained it perfectly!

[@taylorshelton3267]

The dinosaur attractions at Disneyland and at animal kingdom are some of my favorite things to see at the resorts. I do miss the universe of energy ride which was my favorite ride at epcot.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree with all of your points. If Magic Kingdom is doing an extensive refurb with its railroad while Tron is being constructed, maybe add those dinos from the Universe of Energy?

[@taylorshelton3267]

@@PoseidonEntertainment That sounds like a good idea or they could use those animatronic dinosaurs to make a new ride at animal kingdom based off of the movie "The Good Dinosaur". This would let dinoland have another cool ride in it.

[@mikeeustaquio3316]

Love it! I love the 2000 Disney’s Dinosaur movie no matter what anybody says! I practically grew up watching Dinosaur, and it’s where I got my childhood love for dinosaurs. And it’s my all-time favorite Disney film.

[@dinomation]

I feel dinosaur is a pretty underrated movie in the Disney canon. It is one of those Disney movies that truly deserve a remake.

[@RemainSeatedPlease2023]

Glad I found your Channel! This is my kinda stuff! Went back and watched your videos over the last few months! It will be fun to watch this channel grow ... while knowing I was one of your earlier fans! 😆 Take Care!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoy!

[@terrykaufman9413]

Lol dinosaur the ride being compared to a horror house on wheels is to on point. I was a lil lil kid almost slipped out the straps at the first carnotaurus meet where it's just the head and arms. Sitting in the front left seat right next to it, vehicles tilts and I go sliding lol. I don't know if it does it still, but the part where you meet the carnotaurus full body, he'll come up out the side onto the track and come after you!!! I got off that ride shaking like a leaf lol. Loved it though! (Edit: I also had no idea I was in line for a ride going through the institute, my kid brain was under the impression it was a museum lol.)

[@dreamlikewooz]

This is wild, I just watched your Splash Mountain video today on the 5th, saw it was your first video, and then saw this one was posted just a day ago. Keep up the good work :)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoy!

[@cmiranda6451]

Really enjoyed the video and learning about Disney's take on dinosaurs. My ONLY slight misgiving is when you mentioned that interest in dinosaurs was revived in the 1970's, it would have been a good moment to also mention that it was in 1983 Michael Crichton conceptualized the idea of screen play about dinosaurs which later led to his novel Jurassic Park in 1990, which of course is what the blockbuster film is based on. I thought it was interesting to leave out the origin of Jurassic Park, but that's my humble take. Really love your videos!

[@dinomation]

I liked the theming of dinoland but after hearing about the history of the land I love it now.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Agreed, there's so detail in how it tells the story.

[@thisisbetterthanmyprevious6674]

Edit: just saw your corrections comment. Unnecessary correction from me, but might still be informative to someone. Well, the term pterodactyl is actually correct for the ornithocheirus and both uses, as pterodactyl is an all-encompassing word for any pterosaur genus (not just pteranodon; the other “pterodactyl” used). Pterosaurs are also not dinosaurs but are somewhat closely related.

[@kingrahzar9351]

I think disney should make a star-studded, big budget, scientifically accurate cgi remake of fantasia's rite of spring. Let's face it dinosaurs are a... ahem... quote-unquote... 'more-often-than-not-underused-trend' amongst the disney company and aren't that popular. Well, in my opinion, at least 🤔. I think a live action photo-realistic remake is just what the dinosaurs need to make a comeback. P.s. I hope the rest of dinoland **never** gets removed! (Not saying I agree with poseidon or anything that's just **my** opinion no need to barrage me with backlash)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

You think that dinosaurs are underused? I disagree, in that I feel Disney has had a longer history of portraying them than anything other than scientific institutions.

[@kingrahzar9351]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I'm just saying that I think they're not very popular 'franchise-wise' how often do **you** see disney selling toys, spinoff video games, and other merchandise based off of these magnificent creatures I mean look at the movies and shows we got so far: fantasia, dinosaur from 2000, the good dinosaur, gigantosaurus, and even this new mix of cowboys and dinosaurs show on disney junior that suspiciously looks as if its been taking creative liberties from ray harryhausen's the valley of gwangi. Seems like a pretty 'small' trend in my opinion. Disney hasn't even made plush toys of the dinosaurs from rite of spring. Look, I'm not saying they're passè (I don't really know how that word is spelled) or anything of that sort I'm just saying that they need a really big movie to make them super popular even outdoing the likes of spielberg's genetically engineered theme park super mutants. Let's face it, Universal's popular dinosaurs are **SO** overated. Disney should have just as much fame with dinosaurs as those mutated sell-outs!!! All I'm saying is that I agree with your statement about critics thinking that disney's portrayals of dinosaurs throughout their parks and films being 'tacky' and 'forgettable' and that I think they should make a brand-spanking new dinosaur film to make those critics eat their own words and think of dinosaurs in the disney Co. as being anything but 'tacky' and 'forgettable' because you said it yourself jurassic park far surpasses dinosaurs in the fame and popularity category rather than disney.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@kingrahzar9351 A lot of interesting points here, but I think I agree. I would think a plush of the t-rex from Fantasia would actually sell pretty well. Another thing I noticed was that the Dinostore consists of mostly generic Disney merchandise. The Dinosaur exit shop seems to have a decent number of dinosaur themed items, but why not extend it to the entire land?

[@frankcolumbo]

Thank you very much for your work, love your videos so much. Your vision of Dinoland USA is interesting and allows to understand the coherence of the artistic choices made by the imagineers. The kitsch aspect fit so well. What is your source for the video showing details inside shops and Restaurantosaurus ?

[@memethyst]

dinosaur is one of my favorite rides, i think it's so underrated especially now after flight of passage, and it's really fun with really great animatronics and effects

[@chrisbarone515]

Hold the phone! Do I spy a Godzilla poster over there? 18:21

[@unclesaltytoldme]

Great video. Thank you for everything to do. Big fan.

[@eetadakimasu]

As an adult I came to love both the universe of energy and dinosaur! Wish I hadn't been so scared as a kid! Thanks for the great video!

[@sonyakinsey4376]

Fantasia introduced my dinosaur obsessed self to classical music. But Disney wasn't the first to put music to animation. German avant-garde cinema was doing this in the early 20th century, using various motifs, including abstraction.

[@robertstone8026]

Well researched. Very good work. Keep it up.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thank you, I appreciate your support!

[@tylerhfroemming]

A great fix for Dinoland would be building the canceled Excavator Coaster in the Dinorama area.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I was never really a fan of The Excavator, but I do like some of its ideas. I've always thought that a time traveling coaster bringing you through portals back in time from an old dig site and reusing the location would have been interesting.

[@ralfmaximus4295]

I was fortunate to take a VIP walking tour of Universe of Energy's dinosaur section in 2002... while the ride was functioning! We got to see the animatronics up close and touch a few of them, hiding from the ride vehicles when they passed through via strategically placed planters and exit corridors. They are amazingly detailed & textured, holding up even to close scrutiny. I do hope some of the dinos are saved, and possibly relocated to a section of the WDW Railroad (now undergoing refurbishment while they build the TRON lightcycles) as a tribute to the DL railroad's primordial dinosaur section. That'd be fitting.

[@MateoGarcia-lp7zt]

Another great video great job man!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoyed

[@deadpoolrlz9685]

Disney needs more dinosaurs who's with me

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Let's do it. Bring a time traveling rollercoaster to Dinoland

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

As a dinosaur lover, heck yes! How about making them make a movie adaptation of The Enormous Egg?

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

5:35 the bone wars need a film of its own.

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

The dinosaurs at Primeval World really need to be updated to look more scientifically accurate. They updated the Yeti animatronic from the Matterhorn to look more ape-like, might as well bite the bullet and have the dinosaurs stop dragging their tails and sprawling their legs like lizards (and for goodness sake, give the T-Rex the correct number of fingers).

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I kind of disagree. What I like about the Primeval World is that it's almost like a museum piece. I know the whole "Disney isn't a museum" spiel, but the railroad seems to be the perfect place to preserve these historic animatronics.

[@muitarbis31-43]

I feel that the whole theme of the park feels more last minute choices than any other land. I feel that with modern Disney imagineering we have today, we would have something more grand and more in-depth like having the whole park taking place in the past with some attractions having more realistic dinosaur animatronics and maybe better rides that could completely change the experience all together. Possibilities are endless my dude.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

As much as I think that DinoLand needs some serious upgrades, I don't have faith in current leadership to not create some half-baked IP tie-in instead of actual quality attractions and theming.

[@michaelanchor626]

Coming back to this video after finding out Dinoland USA may be closing permanently within the decade. I'm gonna miss it

[@artismbyjoey779]

Disney sure loves dinosaurs. Does he!?

[@davidtownsend386]

Life cannot be contained

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Indeed it cannot

[@zdproductions3903]

Oswald saw a dinosaur like steam shovel

[@christianbrinkley6913]

Watching Poseidon videos and playing minecraft is a vibe 10/10 would recommend

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Interesting.

[@PoseidonXIII]

Really smart stuff man! You put a lot of research into this and I definetly feel the more enlightend for it.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Hey, I appreciate the feedback!

[@Acidonia150reborn]

Primeval Whirl has like the higest hight requirement to ride in all the Disney Florida Parks. My five year old brother at the time could not go on it because it.Yet could on the exact same coster layout a few before weeks before could in a local fair in UK.

[@JJMHigner]

I loved Fantasia. It was stunning, beautiful and dark.

[@rjhamler5324]

Man I love Disneys dinosaur I always thought it was a good film maybe coulda been during the time of the dinosaurs and not after the impact makeing a desert instead of a lush green pallet and the wieard choice of dinosaurs carnotaurs and velocirapror never meet neither oviraptor or kooloschous so wieard ecosystem but regardless it was awesome and a underrated film that alot of people half don't understand but for the other half understand how good it is and what's happening and for a sequel to be made would be epic to see, then dino land well I never 100% knew the story I did understand the tackyness of it and western inspiration and felt the charm of it, then the ride omg whare to begin it's epic definitely one of my favorite rides their and I love the museum opening to it it just adds to the expireance plus free museum tour but the main ride the dinosaurs are awesome I even learned about some new ones like alleraimus and to see the carnotaurs in action just epic, then the Ellen ride man thoes dinos are sweet it's older dinosaur depictions in their wich you don't see anymore just old classic old school dinosaurs. But their is 1 Disney thing still dinosaurs the good dinosaur yes I think it's pixar it's still Disney now that film ok snake has legs but then it goes crazy definitely a more kids take on them. But ya for dinosaur stuff Disney has so little to provide ya definitely have to look for them I'm glad I found out about the story behind it it just makes it cooler.

[@Octorber13]

Okay kudos to the team of themeing the park making it tacky on purpose because it would be something I'd see someone doing irl.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think that's the point. Because Animal Kingdom has always been about human relationships to animals, Countdown to Extinction covered the scarier, cinematic take on dinosaurs, whereas the rest of the land emulated the kitsch culture that defined them pre-Jurassic Park. It's certainly an interesting design choice, and one that often goes under-appreciated.

[@bluethesabertoothrat4892]

You take that back Disney's Dinosaur was not boring.

[@olivesgarden]

I remeber riding this for the first time with my cousin who had a fear of dinosaurs and we had no idea it would be another dinosaur ride haha you could not get away from dinosaurs at Disney. She was a teenager though so it was pretty funny.

[@davidtownsend386]

Dinosaurs are Heroes

[@jakereed7799]

my perfect video

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Please do knotts next and mystery lodge

[@TufteMotorsport]

Dino-rama and Jurassic world themeing has the same problem. They are designed to evoce a feeling of tackiness and corporate monotony. But this also makes the worlds so much more shallow and stale. Jurassic park was "the dark side of Disney". Jurassic world is Jurassic park, but with a post-Eisner Disneyland. Isla Nublar 1993 was an exclusive resort, spared no expense. Jurassic world was the same place, but been run by accountans for 10 years. I know wich version I rather would visit at Universal studios.

[@bosborn1]

Dino land USA was ok, the theming was good but a misplaced effort. I would have preferred Beastly Kingdom. I do remember attending the cast member preview of the park and being amazed by “Countdown to Extinction”. The carnival atmosphere of the land seemed like more late Eisner era budget cuts at the time. In retrospect I see what they were trying to do, and it’s far better than this push towards IP based “theming”.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I do think that the theming is lost on many people, but I still feel it's great. It's an interesting and thought-provoking take on people's relationship to dinosaurs. It's not just monstrous depictions as with Jurassic Park or Dinosaur, but the element of kitsch that has defined dinosaurs for so long as well.

[@vahidhosoda6614]

though the rides were outdated especially universe of energy i still liked them sad that the last dinosaur ride is in california not counting disney dinosaur

[@kaijukingdom2686]

I know this is old, but think in the animation the Dinosaur is an Allosaurs, not a trex because it has three fingers

[@punxsutawneyphilofficial]

Me at 3:51 - !!! Me at 3:58 - oh, it's just the end of a femur

[@disneyfied-sundquist7349]

No offense, but I don't think Disney making a Parody of a Route 66 style Dino Park let's them off the hook. Its creative in its own right, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a lack luster part of Animal Kingdom. Dinosaur however is an incredible experience

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think it's deeper than just that though. As one of Animal Kingdom's themes is about human relationships to animals, the embracing of the kitsch dinosaur culture is a unique interpretation of that. As often as museums, other theme parks or even Dinosaur portray dinosaurs as aggressive, almost mythical monsters, we miss out on other perspectives, especially ones that we may have embraced in our childhood. That's what makes me appreciate the theming of Dinoland. It is certainly true that Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama incorporated cheap, off-the-shelf rides just to put more "attractions" on the list for the park, but the Imagineers essentially created art of out dirt. It's one thing to place down a cheap carnival coaster, but another to make it work within the high-brow, intellectually engaging theme of the park.

[@rmannayr2129]

DISNEY AND DINOSAURS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christianaguilera1469]

Listen Dinosaur the Movie was too ahead for its time. They weren't ready to appreciate it.

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

I've never been to Disney World.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

That's unfortunate. I recommend waiting until a return to normalcy if you want the true experience.

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

@@PoseidonEntertainment yeah that and cash lol also nice video

[@beltransalasgarcia6005]

I am sure that one day you will go there !

[@EverScrolls]

"Because people fail to read into the story..." Where? Where in the park can you read into the story?

[@geekhotel1785]

Anybody else want to see an action comedy movie about the Bone Wars or is it just me?

[@ImTheRealJake]

the pterosaurs on Dinosaur, are in fact Pterodactyls. the one you showed on the ellen ride, was a Pteranodon. it's a common mistake people make.

[@Dracovenatrix]

Fantasia was underated

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

I want a full length Traditional animation dinosaur 🦕 film 🎥 from the team of Disneys renaissance films who with me?

[@disneyknightspadilla1406]

the dinosaur movie didn't feel boring to me I liked it you just refuse it because it's too male like even though there's a lot of female characters in there. Because someday they need to learn to accept it no matter how boring it is.

[@megsrandomlife5053]

This comment doesn’t make any sense, he doesn’t need to like the film just because you do lol

[@vahidhosoda6614]

Actually reopened 1996

[@jasonstella74]

Fantastiasia is definitely High Art.. LSD any1?

[@missleiadragonitemaster7597]

I can admit the movie Dinosaur is forgettable. Aside from the main Iguanodon Aladar (who alone has an interesting history of development with the movie), the only real memorable part of it is, oddly enough, the soundtrack. Seriously, listen to some of it! The Egg Travels (basically the main theme of the whole movie) even got an award back in the day. Tbh if Disney plans on remaking anymore movies in live action, I at least hope they try Dinosaur. Sorely needs a revamp of some kind. Heck, maybe they can actually try going all in on the motif this time, plus make the cast speechless! One can hope anyway..

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I do agree with the soundtrack and I do enjoy hearing it around the Dino Institute. It would be an unusual film to re-do, but then they also did Pete's Dragon which I wouldn't have expected, so who knows?

[@missleiadragonitemaster7597]

@@PoseidonEntertainment And a little fun fact about the ride itself: The main antagonist and Dino you were hunting for were always a Carno and Iggy respectively! However, due to the tie in, they ended up modeling the main Iggy animatronic after Aladar. There are, oddly enough, remnants of this in the oddest of places: a little set of dinosaur figurines you can still get today via the souvenir shops~ I was also surprised that you didn't mention the old fossil exhibit tent that used to exist where the Dino Fair (or what's left of it from what it sounds like) stands today, or how the Rex Skeleton at the Dino Institute entryway is actually one of two molds of Sue, the most complete T.Rex skeleton to date! (give or take some current events in paleontology). As for the movie, it was originally a LOT different during planning. Like it was more akin to Walking With Dinosaurs minus the chatter levels of different. Even the ending had both the protag and antag die in the K-T event. It's all very interesting, and there's even a deleted scene on YT currently of a more updated cut script that has a scene where the Carno is... definitely way more terrifying, and in hindsight kinda sucks they took it out.

[@thejurassicwonder8951]

I love dinosaurs and Disney so it’s hard to hear they’re trouble history together

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Troubled history? I'm not sure if I meant to portray things that way. I was interested in exploring the culture behind Disney's dinosaur depictions.

[@thejurassicwonder8951]

@@PoseidonEntertainment oh my mistake

[@LisaLittleAlien]

Dinosaur was not boring! It's a dino movie accessable to kids! After watching several of your videos, I suspect you have never spoken to anyone younger than 12.....

[@toonrex2806]

The fact that people overlook the story being told by Dinoland USA just shows how dumb normies can be.

[@Dracovenatrix]

This guy doesn’t know his dinos

[@raegangarlitz5313]

I respect Disney for coming up with a unique theme despite the budget and constraints, but if you have to explain to people the theme and why it's actually good actually, then it's not well themed. I always thought Dino Land USA was a cheap work around a la California adventure curtesy of Michael Eisner. Still sad we never got the mythical creatures land.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I believe that the majority of theming is the same as opening day, so it was always there. I think the issue is that people don't simply take the time to look at the details of anything, not just this. How many people have discarded Animal Kingdom as "just a zoo" without taking in the immersive theming? I think taking the lesson of "take a closer look and you'll begin to see the story" is something we should promote in theme park culture. The more people who it explain it to others, the more we'll see it become a norm.

[@raegangarlitz5313]

You know, that's a good point. We should all slow down and pay attention to the details and theming more. I would also like to quote Kelly Kapoor: "you don't hear a theme, you see it." But well made video anyway. Really like your channel.

[@william3100]

​@raegangarlitz5313 but it's poorly portrayed and executed, though. I think a good bit of people DID pay attention, but just didn't like it. The whole thing doesn't seem to do a good job of portraying its themes and at the same time ends up becoming a stereotype in it of itself. It doesn't really balance it with any realism to make the tackyness feel part of something, and goes too far with it too to where it loses its thematic relevance. As you said, it's not well themed, it's basically poorly executed. That is the problem with Dinoland USA. Plus why do theme parks have to have a story any way? Aren't they just suppose to be simple entertainment?

[@YouMayKnowMeAsNate]

@@william3100”why do theme parks have to have story any way? Aren’t they simple entertainment?” Story is a huge part of much of entertainment. In the case of Disney parks, they are almost the entire experience. Take away the sets and characters of Pirates and what are you left with? Would you pay to ride a slightly wet plastic seat that will go over one drop in the middle of otherwise gentle turns or straightaways moving at 3 mph? Turn off the screen for Star Tours and all you get is an uncomfortably mobile chair. Removing the dome and queue of Space Mountain would take all the meaning and immersion along with it.

[@william3100]

@YouMayKnowMeAsNate that's not at all what I was talking about. I was talking about having a big, convoluted story for an entire park instead of just the set, characters, and things that make the experience like screens and domes and such. The problem I have is the unnecessary thing to have an entire story for an entire theme park, even though they are only made for fun rides with a theme, but not a story. Pretty much no one will look hard enough at things to see a story, especially if this story has a consistent beginning, middle, and end. They won't because no one will have the time or go through every ride in order that progresses this story to do so. Not to mention, they are terrible at conveying stories unless you're like Sherlock Holmes. Theme parks can't convey a huge, complex story like movies or shows can and are made to be dumb fun rides in general. You don't need a convoluted story to make a great theme park. Plus, the story in this theme park was terribly executed. Different entertainment has different ways of how it's done. Rides can tell stories, but not entire parks. Even if it could, they are unnecessary and can do or do without them.

[@mcblocks123]

I remember as a kid (moving from Arizona to Florida) and being disappointed that Disney world’s railroad didn’t have the dinosaurs scene the most (along with no Matterhorn, Toon Town, or Indiana Jones Adventure) That being said Ive always loved the dinosaur the animal kingdom attraction for having both dinosaurs and the Indiana Jones ride vehicles and I’ve been trying to tell people for years all the points you’ve made about dinoland USA - glad I’m not the only one who recognizes its intricate theming

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree, Magic Kingdom is missing so many great attractions from Disneyland. That being said, I do think Magic Kingdom has its own unique quirks that Disneyland doesn't, so it's an acceptable trade-off.

[@kevinnorwood8782]

2000's Dinosaur is NOT forgettable. That film is hands-down the most CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED Disney movie of ALL time.

[@taylorshelton3267]

Yes it is. I liked seeing the iguanodont play the hero in the movie and they need to do a sequel with a giganotosaurus as the villain.

[@seanmostert3326]

Don't forget that the cgi quality of the movie has aged like fine wine.

[@SpaceFrog999]

THANK YOU

[@ricardoaguirre6126]

It was the first movie I saw in the theater when I was four.

[@kameronpratt70]

That is very true.

[@SalivatingSteve]

4:00 my paleontology professor said this particular fossil was called “scrotum humanum” for its appearance. But as you mention, it’s actually part of a dinosaur femur.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Wait, did you show the actual video to your professor? If so, that's awesome.

[@SalivatingSteve]

@@PoseidonEntertainment No, my professor in 2014 literally had a PowerPoint slide with that femur pic titled “scrotum humanum”

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@SalivatingSteve Ahhh okay

[@jamesralls841]

The ballsacc bone

[@figment34786]

Thank you for giving Dinoland it’s due!! I always loved it... and when I’m at Disney by myself, it’s one if the lands I spend the most time in. And DINOSAUR, when it works and all animatronics are functioning, is one of my favorite rides of all time.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I'm not gonna lie, I do like when some of the animatronics aren't functioning. There's a number of "B mode" carnotaurus' that can be seen throughout when this happens and it's a rare look into how they designed the attraction to still keep functioning even when the animatronics don't.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Me too!

[@A113-p9e]

I think some of the bitterness towards Dinoland USA is mostly due to it being picked over making Beastly Kingdom, because it was the cheaper option.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

That's definitely true, although I do suspect that IoA factored into that decision as well.

[@samantharuiz8522]

Time warp dark ride or roller coaster!!!! Animatronic Disneyland dinosaurs would leave me starstruck. Incredible video by the way, you'll blow up soon with this quality content :)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree, and thank you for the feedback! I'm glad that people enjoy

[@hackinghistorical4799]

Awesome video! I love Dinoland's kitsch, and it's always been a place to get a fun change of pace on a long day at the parks for me. I'm bummed to hear about Primeval Whirl, but excited for whatever replaces it!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It's interesting to see what goes in its place, though there haven't seemed to be any rumors of a new attraction. If I had to guess though? Probably more midway games. I had heard that Primeval Whirl was a maintenance nightmare, so that's likely why it's being scrapped.

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Disney's "Dinosaur" film 'forgettable?' I respectfully beg to differ. This whole was VERY well put together, BTW (👍🏻😊).

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Sorry, I felt that the film was because no one really talks about it. That being said, a lot of people seem to disagree with me so I've been proven otherwise lol

[@raulvana]

I will make a ripoff of jurassic park for disney

[@velociraptor4you3291]

Poseidon Entertainment Oh, no need to apologize (😉). To an extent, I agree: "Dinosaur" doesn't get near the amount of attention that some of Disney's other works. I personally feel it should at least get more: the plot is competently written and presented, there's good voice acting, beautiful cinematography & music, and the CGI animation looks and moves believably. But that's just me talking.

[@velociraptor4you3291]

raulvana stitch and angel Called "DinoLand U.S.A?"

[@ZanderEzekial77]

@@PoseidonEntertainment Who doesn't love "the love monkey?"

[@DinoMike2986]

I really enjoy dinoland usa and the dinosaur ride the ride should get more respect and not being known as an "indiana jones" knockoff

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I agree. People are always criticizing Dinosaur as using the dark as a crutch instead of theming, but I think that it's a conscious design choice meant to make it scarier and simulate a longer journey.

[@DinoMike2986]

@@PoseidonEntertainment exactly and a lot want it to be replaced with indiana jones but indiana jones doesn't fit in animal kingdom at all people are just stupid

[@TheDelta016]

"Forgettable"? "Boring"? Disney's Dinosaur? Shove off!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Ha, people do seem to strongly disagree to my surprise.

[@OA-tq6qm]

This is literally my favorite channel. Also I subbed at 140 and now your over 1000??? Congratz! 🥳

[@alli_mode]

I subbed at 544.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thank you, I appreciate the support and I'm glad you enjoy the content!

[@matthewb840]

I subbed around 700. I see him getting to 2.k within the next week or two because the YT algorithm is finally sharing the videos!

[@Belangerz]

I was 111, holy you got a lot of subs fast.

[@dragonfire810]

@@PoseidonEntertainment could you create “ the History of Disney and Dragons” that might happen on Chinese New Year 2021 Use Sleeping Beauty clip that referenced Fafnir in Norse Mythology.:kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoWnk2d9YttssNk

[@AntiFaGoat]

I'm sorry, but if Dino Land USA's theming is too subtle for audiences to understand, that's the designers' fault, not the audience's. They were creative to be sure, but huge theme park lands need to immediately communicate their major story ideas and provide details second. Visual design is all about communication, and that includes architecture and engineering design. You can make great works of art, but if you don't wear your message on your sleeve then you can't expect average audiences to understand it.

[@sasesq4000]

ThE DINOSAUR Ride at Animal Kingdom is great. One of my favorites from when I was there in 2015 with my family. You're right that it feels more like a Universal horror ride. My son (9 at the time) got scared lol.

[@Garryzilla]

This is a great documentary for any dino fan

[@stupiddino8825]

This is such a good video!! Also, it’s great to see DinoLand USA getting some love :)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Aye I agree. It's quite underrated but is easily one of the best themed lands ever created.

[@marcellobasso5554]

I can’t express how much I love this video... You did phenomenal with the descriptions and history of the attractions. Personally, I adore “Dinosaur” the ride, especially after always watching the movie on my way to Disney world when I was little. I feel it’s a criminally underrated ride (and movie), and I love how it’s still standing after all these years. This vid just made me more excited to ride it again when I revisit the parks. Great vid dude 👏👏

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I was worried that I was a little too boring in some of the segments, especially the Universe of Energy one, but it's good to know that people do actually like it!

[@PencilStash]

Great video! Friends make fun of me because I love the Dinosaur ride so much. Glad I found your channel.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

It’s one of my favorite attractions in the parks. People don’t think of it as a classic, but I certainly do.

[@davidtownsend386]

I love Disney Dinosaur and Make me feel Alive and Invincible and Live forever and Fun Long time because Aladar his Life is Extraordinary experience ever

[@LandBeforeTime75]

Not that bad of a video and I strongly disagree with most parts that you’ve made on the video especially with Dinosaur 2000, my favorite dinosaur movies ever and for the most part, it’s not forgettable and boring, (that would be The Good Dinosaur and Walking with Dinosaurs Movie from 2013) it’s a interesting and incredible movies in my childhood. This is where Disney used to be good with dinosaurs and we need Disney to make more dinosaur movies like they did back in the day. Despite the things that I’ve mentioned, Disney should make more dinosaur movies like they did back in the day so people could like dinosaurs again instead of Disney releasing generic and boring films. Overall, not that bad but not that great either, just okay but pretty forgettable in my opinion. I love dinosaurs but I really don’t like Disney.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

They should! They should do more hand-drawn and CGI dinosaur movies! I love dinosaurs and dinosaur movies and the 2000 Disney movie “Dinosaur” is one of my favorites throughout the years! It’s an underrated cult classic that deserves more love and recognition and I want a 4K IMAX 3D release of Dinosaur!

[@LandBeforeTime75]

@@carminecdinoproductions, I’m with you buddy. We want Disney bring back dinosaurs to the movies and series once again.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

@@LandBeforeTime75 Yeah! They should definitely capitalize on the popularity of the Jurassic World movies!

[@LandBeforeTime75]

@@carminecdinoproductions, true so they could make dinosaurs awesome again.

[@Killerwhale-kp2fm]

Great video! Ornithocheirus, pteranodon, and all pterosaurs are not dinosaurs. They are related but they are not dinosaurs. Just like how crocodiles are related to dinosaurs but they're not dinosaurs themselves!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think you're the second person to point this out, but I appreciate the correction.

[@cretaceousthehunted9669]

25:13-25:28 You’re exactly correct. Disney chose Carnotaurus for their Dinosaur film and Dinosaur The Ride. In the Dinosaur 2000 DVD bonus features, someone said they needed a break from the T-Rex and wanted something new. Also pre-2000 Carnotaurus wasn’t well know.

[@dannybright8708]

Not to be “that guy”’ but Ornithocheirus is a pterosaur, which aren’t dinosaurs.

[@missleiadragonitemaster7597]

And Pterasaur itself is just the name of the species as a whole. The official (if I'm not being a space cadet on this) name for them is Pteranodon!

[@dannybright8708]

@@missleiadragonitemaster7597 No. Pteranodon is the name of only one genus. The name of the order that Pteranodon along with Pterodactylus, Ornithocheirus, etc. belong to is called Pterosauria which are known colloquially as “Pterosaurs”.

[@missleiadragonitemaster7597]

@@dannybright8708 Oof, knowledge on muh Mesozoic Era stuff really IS rusty then. Thanks for the refresher mate :D

[@tulinfirenze1990]

"I feel Ellen's version was the better ride ...." INSTANTLY loses all credibility.

[@brandonyates9504]

Dinosaur is awesome. Wish it got some TLC and got a nice refurb and brought back some old effects.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I think it got a pretty decent refurb back in 2016 (or 2017?) adding in the screen based compys. I would like to see the ornithocheirus swoop down on riders again though.

[@brandonyates9504]

@@PoseidonEntertainment I think I saw in a ride through recently where it shut down and the physical compys are still there, though I don’t know if that’s true anymore or if it would even look good today. The swooping ornithicareius would be awesome as well. Even with a recent refurb, I still feel like some effects don’t work as often as they should, though with large animatronics I guess that’s to be expected.

[@sandshark2]

Fun fact about the 2 scientists fighting over who could find the most bones: is also the story Crichton’s last full book “Dragon teeth” is based on and is an amazing book, i personally believe rivals Jurassic Park in thrill.

[@TufteMotorsport]

It is a good book, but far away from JP in thrill. Perhaps closer to Crichtons The lost world. Sphere and Kongo is Crichton books much closer to Jurassic park.

[@reeceparriah4772]

The new exhibit at the national history museum is awesome!!!! Did you see the megladon in the other cafeteria!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I haven't been in quite a while, but the intro footage is credited to the channel "Travel With Camera". kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJXGdn6GiJunhbM

[@Crazy_Rabbids]

18:22 Godzilla!

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

I don't see it?

[@Crazy_Rabbids]

@@PoseidonEntertainment if you look at the left corner you Can see a Godzilla poster 1954 18:22

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

@@Crazy_Rabbids Ah weird, when I originally clicked on the time stamp, it took me to a different part of the video.

[@parkerpshebnisky1051]

As a life long dinosaur fan I loved your video!!❤️👍

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thank you, I appreciate your feedback!

[@insideleosmind4313]

I am a dinosaur fan as well.

[@chrisbarone515]

I remembered seeing something like that in the 3D dinosaur game! 6:37

[@provia17]

For the film Dinosaur, we used the Carnators because the T-rex was used already in Don Bluth's "Land Before Time" as well as "Jurassic Park".

[@penninefilms4714]

Wow this was really well made and very informative. :)

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback

[@dondragmer2412]

Actually the early stop-motion didn't show the dinosaurs as slow and plodding. Yes, they were incorrectly shown as standing and moving nearly straight up and dragging their tails, but they look pretty quick and fast and agile, especially in The Lost World and in King Kong.

[@chrisirish3532]

Dinosaur the movie He’s under rated in my opinion. I absolutely love riding the Disneyland train and going through the dinosaur exhibit when I’m at Disneyland. To me it’s just imagination and its core.

[@PoseidonEntertainment]

Interesting lol. Personally I just consider the film a quirky experiment, but it seems from the comments that there's a decent amount of fans.