I've been here at DAK for the final days, essentially looping Dinosaur in-between meals at Restaurantosaurus. Feels like the Ice Age out here haha.
Lots of fun cult energy today. A great many Dr. Seeker cosplayers, and a whole lot of obscure Dino-Land merch being shown off.
They had Restaurantosaurus blocked off to anyone who didn't have an active order being made today, first time I've ever seen that happen.
Donald, Daisy, and the Munkosauruses were all meeting today around the Dino Trail and the singular remaining Dino-Bash sign, which was fun. I think it was Donald who got a real big cheer of support as they walked off-stage in his Dino-Bash outfit for the final time. Didn't see it, but could hear it from the Dinosaur extended queue.
At some point in the day, both Flight of Passage and Everest closed, which led to Dinosaur getting up to a posted 285 minute wait time. I don't really believe that was ever the case, as the standby queue never left the winding outdoor queue, which itself is only about 120 minutes or so. I haven't yet had to wait more than that myself. The ride is currently posted at an 85 minute wait time, which I think is accurate.
Lightning Lanes for Dinosaur were sold out in the morning, but park reservations were still available. I think that speaks to the energy around this ride: A cult favorite, and a spot for Disney lifers to say goodbye, but not a massive loss for people outside of the hyperfan core.
I have many, many thoughts on Dinosaur / CTE, but we'll save that for another time. I've enjoyed this weekend spent saying goodbye, even if it's meant facing the record-breaking freeze to do it.