DINOSAUR is slated to close on February 2, 2026 to make way for the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion at DIsney’s Animal Kingdom. The last day to experience this attraction will be February 1, 2026.
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
- Ride Type: Dark ride
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass: Yes
- Lightning Lane Single Pass: No
- Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: Yes
- Extended Evening Theme Park Hours Eligible: Yes
- Ride Switch Available: 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 a Lightning Lane 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:Â 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.
