AJ, Mike, and Chris are happy to have made it to 2021. Join us as we travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs at the Animal Kingdom opening day attraction, Countdown to Extinction. While there's a good chance you've been on Dinosaur if you've visited Animal Kingdom in the last 20 years, Countdown to Extinction operated only from 1998 - 2000 and featured subtle differences from the attraction we all know today. Join us we have override the time coordinated for a breathtaking journey on Animal Kingdom's original thrill ride, explore its origins as a digger themed roller coaster, and learn about the circumstances that lead to a certain famous archeologist's influence on the attraction.

Countdown to Extinction: The Wild (Pre)historic Tale of Disney’s DINOSAUR

https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20180510/33849/modern-marvels-countdown-extinction-dinosaur

Countdown to Extinction - Walt Dated World

https://waltdatedworld.com/id104.htm

The Secret History of Disney Rides: DINOSAUR

https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/secret-history-disney-rides-dinosaur/

The Theme Park History of Countdown to Extinction/Dinosaur (Disney's Animal Kingdom)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfRPlqStUoo

Countdown to Extinction with 1998 Ride Narration (Footage from Dinosaur)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOLvuaJCBU&feature=youtu.be

Dinosaur With the Lights On

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGtzx1XQ8Jw

Animatronic Tribute: Iguanodon (Aladar) from the Discovery River Boats at Disney's Animal Kingdom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HSSkgSzDNE&feature=emb_err_woyt

Dinosaur Ride Music Edit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5WvUITY0I8

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