Indiana Jones

Originally Posted By Melissa24

Hello!

In september I'm going to visit Walt Disney World.
I already visit Disneyland and I LOVE the Indiana Jones Ride.
But it seems that WDW doesn't have this ride.
Does it have a similar ride?

 

Originally Posted By trekkeruss

Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom uses the same exact ride system with a different storyline. Personally, I think it's much inferior, YMMV of course.

 

Originally Posted By DlandDug

No.

(Says the gleeful Disneyland fan.)

 

Originally Posted By Labuda

Same track layout at DAK for Dinosaur, though!

 

Originally Posted By stitchcrazy

Ooooh so if Dinosaur makes me sick its likely Indy will too? (I'm a wuss!) I have my first DL trip coming up in 5 days. Sorry to kind of reverse the topic!

I'm still going to go on it no matter what, just wondering what to expect.

 

Originally Posted By trekkeruss

If you want to experience Indy with the least chance of getting ill, try to ride in the middle-most seat, where the ride motion will be the smallest.

 

Originally Posted By barboy

Meliisa24, trekk is correct about the ride system of Dino at Animal Kingdom. But do not overestimate the quality of this attraction. IJ at Disneyland can safely be argued as Disney's finest ride achievement in the US(along with Tower of Terror) since the 1990's whereas Dinosaur is just another faceless E ticket. The overall experience of the two approaches night and day.

 

Originally Posted By barboy

What's this talk about "same track layout" ? I've ridden both Dinosaur and IJ countless times and the two tracks seem to be very different in length, turns, elevations and drops.

Also, I would say that IJ is a wilder ride with its very sharp turns and prevalent bouncing.

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

Yeah, I've heard the comparison before too, and I really can't remember Dinosaur's track layout. I was just on Indy last month though, so that's fresh in my mind. I'm not doubting that the track layouts are identical, it's just a testament to how different the two attractions feel from each other. Dinosaur is much more bland when compared to Indy. Also, quite a bit of Dinosaur is in the dark with minimal sets and effects...Indy on the other hand...

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

"Ooooh so if Dinosaur makes me sick its likely Indy will too? (I'm a wuss!) I have my first DL trip coming up in 5 days. Sorry to kind of reverse the topic! "

Well, Indy seems more bumpy, but even it got toned down somewhat. I agree with what Trekkerus said, sit in the middle! You'll be less likely to feel sick there.

 

Originally Posted By stitchcrazy

Thanks for the tip on sitting in the middle! I just like to try and do things to keep my raging motion sickness issues from keeping me from having fun! I can't wait to see it. I have a feeling we'll be in line right away Sunday night for it as I know my husband is espeically looking forward to it.

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

Have you been to Disneyland before?

 

Originally Posted By bloona

The dinosaur ride frightens me!

I find if I screw my eyes up tightly and duck my head down, I dont see how dark it is...lol...tis a fact!

 

Originally Posted By stitchcrazy

Nope! This is our first trip. I'm really excited, after all our WDW trips it will be great to finally make it to DL.

 

Originally Posted By barboy

Dinosaur relative to IJ is a colassal let down especially after being a "next generation":

Dinosaur's front facade is boring and lacks any sophisticated architecture whereas IJ has an extremely detailed temple and beautiful ruins.

Dinosaur's queue does not impress and that video in the "holding chamber" has cheesy, campy and straight-up embarrassing dialogue while IJ has the most themed out queue anywhere this side of Tokyo.

As for the ride Dinosaur is dark, very dark indeed punctuated with less than Disney's best AA's. IJ is full of wonderful and very large scale show scenes and dazzles guests with pyrotechnics, solid thematic music/score and a more compelling story.

 

Originally Posted By gurgitoy2

"Nope! This is our first trip. I'm really excited, after all our WDW trips it will be great to finally make it to DL."

Wow, you'll have a great time. It's like MK plus! You might find the park a bit smaller than you expected, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in charm and attractions. I was just there over Christmas and had a blast!

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

All a matter of taste, I like Dinosaur more for the ride experience itself and Indy for better themeing throughout.

Also I second the sitting in the middle -- same goes for Star Tours if you have motion issues -- side middle of the front row-- takes at least 50% of the motion out -- worst place - back corner

 

Originally Posted By elene

I also find Dinosaur very scary (loud and dark) and don't ride it but I will ride Indiana Jones. The bumpiest area are the end seats in the 3rd row. Keep away from those and it isn't too bad. The middle seats in the 2nd row are definitely the calmest.

 

Originally Posted By bloona

I rode Dinosaur alone once (mean without my family....not alone, alone!) and was so freaked out I was hugging up to the fella next to me! He was a little shocked.....


Sorry man if youre reading...oh and sorry man's wife too..

 

Originally Posted By davewasbaloo

My word Bloona. You have to get across to DL in California to see truly amazing!