Primeval Whirl: Rollercoaster of Dinosaurs

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Written By Carlos Braga

The Disney parks are full of roller coasters, some of the most fun and exciting in Orlando. An example of this is the Primeval Whirl.

The roller coaster is at Dinoland in Animal kingdom, and showcases Disney's quality and creativity in creating its attractions. Even a ?simple? how this becomes an incredible experience because of the company's whim.

So if you didn't have plans to ride the Primeval Whirl on your visit to Animal kingdom, it's time to change your mind. So fasten your seatbelts and come experience this roller coaster!

What is the theme of Primeval Whirl?

Primeval Whirl
Primeval Whirl

One of the coolest things about Disney roller coasters is their almost magical ability to create atmosphere and storytelling on rides.

When you sit in roller coaster cars, you're not just there for the high-speed drops, loops or inversions, but also for the history of each ride.

This is the highlight of Primeval Whirl, an attraction that is more focused on children, but also very popular with adults.

The idea of the game is as follows: you are entering a time machine and you will travel to the Cretaceous Period, when the dinosaurs went extinct.

However, something happens and you arrive on the exact day that the meteor will hit Earth. You must then run to escape this disaster and return home safe and sound.

The narrative is all told by images and posters along the roller coaster path. As the attraction is focused on children, the visual elements are all cute and cartoonish.

For those who like the style, you will have a lot of fun, especially with the dinosaur that holds a sign saying ?The end is near!?.

One of the most interesting elements of the setting of this roller coaster is that the narrative is not only told with the images, but also with the route of the attraction.

As the situation ?complicates? and you need to go back to escape the meteor, the roller coaster gets faster, with more spins on the cart and other adrenaline-boosting elements.

So you can feel that the creation of Primeval Whirl is a Disney design class and shows how even a simple theme can turn into an amazing adventure.

And how is Primeval Whirl in terms of speed?

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primeval-whirl-speed

Look, to be honest, the Primeval Whirl isn't Disney's fastest roller coaster. In fact, in terms of adrenaline and excitement, it has to be one of the simplest roller coasters in Orlando's parks.

The path is relatively simple. It starts with an elevation and is basically the only one on the entire course.

Upstairs, the cart walks in a relatively long line seeing a bit of history and watching dinosaur drawings in their natural habitat.

Then there is the first fall, of only a few meters and with considerable speed. At that moment, the meteors arrive and there is a second fall, this one bigger and faster.

Afterwards, the cart takes a turn and arrives at its highlight. One of the main elements of the Primeval Whirl is that the car people stay in turns on its own axis.

Then, the car takes a route similar to the one at the top, walking in a long line. The scene serves to show the meteors arriving and starting to hit the dinosaurs.

The cool thing is that the cart starts to rotate around its own axis at this time, which adds a little more emotion to the attraction.

Then, the most emotional moment: a light fall with the cart rotating on its own axis, to symbolize the time travel to the present.

So ends the trip of the Primeval Whirl, a very interesting tour, especially for children.

Is Primeval Whirl worth planning?

And then, we come to the golden question of the article: is it worth going to the Primeval Whirl and putting the roller coaster in the planning of your day at Animal Kingdom?

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Of course yes!

It is obvious that the roller coaster is not a Everest Expedition, Wanyama Safari or Flight of Passage Avatar, which are the most eye-catching attractions at Animal Kingdom.

But even so, it is a very fun attraction, especially for those traveling to disney with kids.

We've already seen the faces of the youngest when they leave the Primeval Whirl and it's a really cool thing to see their fun.

After all, Primeval Whirl is like the first roller coaster for youngsters, especially since they can't go (or are afraid) of Expedition Everest, Rock'n'Roller Coaster and other more hectic ones.

Primeval Whirl
Primeval Whirl

In addition, the Primeval Whirl is a must-visit for anyone fascinated by roller coaster design, as it's practically a storytelling class on the tracks.

The experience is so cool that going on the Primeval Whirl helps you enjoy the other Disney roller coasters more. It's almost as if the other attractions are written in a specific language and you learn that language here.

So, when you go to the others, you enjoy it much more because you start to notice details of the roller coaster narrative that you didn't see before.

Therefore, our recommendation is that you visit the Primeval Whirl, especially if you are going to Disney with a child, such as a child, nephew or cousin.

If the younger ones are scared, this is a great attraction to take the fear out of roller coasters and make them more comfortable for the next ones. Just be careful: children can force you to repeat the tour!

Technical information about the tour

  • minimum height: 1.22 meters or more;
  • Suitable for: children, adults, adolescents and youth;
  • contain: speed, turns and falls;
  • Worth the FastPass +: No. It's a fun ride, but the line is short and FastPass+ is best used on other Animal Kingdom rides like Expedition Everest or Flight of Passage.

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About the Author Carlos Braga:

Unparalleled experience in Orlando and Disney! As a former Universal Orlando team member and a passionate devotee of the magic of Disney, I have become a true Orlando travel expert. Before becoming a renowned travel consultant dedicated to Orlando, I had already made hundreds of visits to the parks, cultivating my knowledge and passion mainly over the last 7 years as a consultant and specialist in Disney travel.

My journey into this enchanted world began in 1995, when I took my first trip to Orlando. Since then, my love for Disney and the city has only grown. In 2023, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of 'Partiu Disney Parks', consolidating our role as one of the main sources of information about Disney and Orlando Parks.

During these six years of existence, we have continued to offer quality and updated content, being the reliable source for all those looking for essential information to plan their trip to Disney and Orlando. With my vast experience and passion for this magical destination, I am here to guide you every step of the way towards the most incredible Orlando and Disney experience!

I hope again that this post helped you in your research for your trip to Disney or Orlando.

As a way to help us keep the blog going, we just ask you to help us by sharing this publication and subscribing to our social networks as Facebook, Instagram or Youtube channel.

In addition to helping us, we are sure that there you will find hundreds of useful posts for your trip!

About the Author Carlos Braga:

Unparalleled experience in Orlando and Disney! As a former Universal Orlando team member and a passionate devotee of the magic of Disney, I have become a true Orlando travel expert. Before becoming a renowned travel consultant dedicated to Orlando, I had already made hundreds of visits to the parks, cultivating my knowledge and passion mainly over the last 7 years as a consultant and specialist in Disney travel.

My journey into this enchanted world began in 1995, when I took my first trip to Orlando. Since then, my love for Disney and the city has only grown. In 2023, we celebrate the sixth anniversary of 'Partiu Disney Parks', consolidating our role as one of the main sources of information about Disney and Orlando Parks.

During these six years of existence, we have continued to offer quality and updated content, being the reliable source for all those looking for essential information to plan their trip to Disney and Orlando. With my vast experience and passion for this magical destination, I am here to guide you every step of the way towards the most incredible Orlando and Disney experience!

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