Dinosaur isn't so much about the height as it is the fear factor. Out of the handful of WDW rides that could be considered scary, I think it tops that list.
The reality is that for most kids who are elementary age, the magic is still very real. Case in point, DD5 (who will be 6 this summer) was asking me about the cannon fire in PotC. She knows that it's not going to blow us up, but she still thinks the pirates are shooting something at us, so she wondered if it was coconuts. :lol: Meaning- there's still a strong sense of reality in the ride for her.
Dinosaur is one of those that terrifies even a number of adults since it's extremely dark and that Carnosaur looks pretty darn real when in the scariest parts of the ride. I can't see DD5 riding it until she's at least 9 or 10... maybe older. DD5 hit the 40" mark for our August trip last year, and she loved things like BTMR, Splash, Test Track, Star Tours, etc., but she's still terrified of Haunted Mansion and told me she would not ride ToT even though she knew she could...so I think it would be pretty cruel for me to consider Dinosaur for her any time soon.
I would suggest you look at the video the PP put up and maybe even show it to your sister to see if this is something she wants to do.
Link to Dino walk
Why buy a kiddie ride?
A staple of the amusement industry for decades, a kiddie ride is not subject to fads or trends. A ride will keep returning whatever is desired ' smiles, good behavior, money ' for years to come.
What are the electrical requirements for a ride?
A standard 110V outlet is required. A ride draws 5 amps of power at start and then pulls 3 amps while running.
Can we choose our vend price?
Absolutely! Our standard setting is to vend the ride for $.25. We can change the coin mechanism to accept a wide variety of currency (eg: Canadian looney), tokens, or vend price (eg: $.01, $.05, $.50, etc.). We can even make the rides 'free play' ' where the ride begins with just a push of a button. There is a $50 additional charge, per ride, if we do change the coin mechanism from our standard $.25 setting.
How long does a ride last?
A minute is standard.
Can rides sit outside?
Definitely! All rides are designed to operate for years outdoors.
How long will a kiddie ride operate?
Kiddie rides are manufactured for commercial/industrial use. Steel frame and machine grade electric motors are used for reliability and durability. Marine quality fiberglass is standard for the main body of the ride and the base. Consequently, many kiddie rides from the 's & 's are still in operation today.
What kind of routine maintenance do kiddie rides need?
Nothing! If that sounds funny, think about how often you maintain your ceiling fans in your home. That's the beauty of an electric motor. No maintenance required.
How can I get a ride fixed if it quits working?
Our highly trained technical staff is available to insure years of hassle-free use. Because of a rides simplistic mechanical and electronic design, problems are generally simple to fix. In the event something should happen, our staff provides free and friendly advice and problem solving on any aspect of your ride's operation. We also have a large parts inventory to make sure your ride provides years of enjoyment.
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Do your rides come with a warranty?
Fortunately as stated above, the reliability of our rides is excellent. In the event something happens, we provide 90 day parts warranty from the date of shipment.
What if you don't have a particular ride I'm looking for?
We have the largest variety of rides anywhere. A manufacture has a narrow product line. In contrast, we have hundreds of different styles of rides. If you don't see the exact ride you want ' call us! If you're looking for a particular theme, we can customize most of our rides to fit about anything (see customizing rides below). We've taken some very generic rides and created one-of-a-kind masterpieces to fit a particular customers request. If you're looking for a particular ride, we can obtain it through our extensive network. We would then completely refurbish the ride and ship it to you in like new condition. All you need to do is communicate your desires to our sales staff, and we can make it happen!
Can I customize my kiddie ride?
Certainly! We can do almost anything. We can paint a ride in any color. We can add a company logo. We can airbrush a child's name. We can even print digital photos onto stickers and place them on the ride. The possibilities are pretty much endless!
Why should I buy a recrafted ride instead of a new ride?
Price and Quality. Purchasing a recrafted ride can save you as much as 60% over buying a new ride. A recrafted ride is like new and often even better. (See below)
What is involved in recrafting a ride?
In addition to these rides costing half as much as new rides, they really are not inferior. We completely overhaul them mechanically, and the beauty of a kiddie ride is that they use the same technology today that they have used since the beginning. In some rides, we actually improve on a faulty design. Where faults exist, we may re-route wiring or add some steel tubing for re-enforcement. In those cases, you're actually getting a ride that is better than when it was initially manufactured. Where appropriate, we add working lights where none existed when they originally left the factory. We also install sound boxes in all our rides. Many rides were not equipped with sound originally.
Once we have checked them out mechanically, we begin refinishing them cosmetically. The nice thing about fiberglass is that it lasts forever. All the old Corvettes on the road can attest to the quality of fiberglass. And in most cases, older rides have thicker fiberglass than new rides. With that in mind, we strip off all the old paint down to the raw fiberglass. We then re-paint the rides with high-end automotive paint repeating the exact same process of painting a new ride. Often our paint and painting is of a better quality than that used by the original fabricator.
What are the risks in buying recrafted rides?
The real risk is in overpaying for a new ride. If you're a vending company, overpaying for a new ride significantly hurts your return on investment. If you're an individual, a kid smiles whether the ride is new or used. So why pay more? Most things that make a ride malfunction ' coin jams, unplugged cords, etc. ' would happen whether the ride was new or used.
Do you buy kiddie rides?
Yes. We purchase kiddie rides. Please call us.
Can I buy just a fiberglass body without the mechanical part of a ride?
Absolutely. We sell a lot of bodies to be mounted for kid's hair salon chairs. We've sold bodies for stage props. There is no end to the possible use of a fiberglass body. We sell them both repainted and 'as is'.
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