Why the sudden influx of dinosaur events?

[MattyH]

I've noticed a lot of places have suddenly announced dinosaur events, in the most random places. Has anyone else noticed this or is it just me? What's causing the sudden increase?

 

[RyanUK]

Give us some examples? They held a Jurassic World Dominion experience in London which has now ended, dammit.

 

[MattyH]

How many would you like? Here's 10 examples from February half term and Easter events.

https://www.draytonmanor.co.uk/theme-park/events/february-half-term

Dinosaurs – Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

www.e-v-r.com

The woodland trail with dinosaurs near Manchester for a half term day out

Take a walk on the wild side this February half term with this woodland trail featuring Jurassic creatures and more

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Dinosaur Adventure Live - 22 February 2023 | Stafford Borough Council

www.staffordbc.gov.uk

Dinosaurs coming back to Seaton

If you see Dinosaurs roaming around Seaton in February, don't be alarmed it's just a new show visiting Seaton Tramway.

www.midweekherald.co.uk

Dino Day | Visit Newbury

visitnewbury.org.uk

Easter 2023 - Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Flag Fen

flagfen.org.uk

Dino-Roar Adventures this Easter!

Dino-Roar Adventures this Easter This Easter experience roar-some adventures at Lightwater Valley. With tons of dino fun for the whole family to en...

lightwatervalley.co.uk

Jurassic Easter Down on the Farm at Park Hall - One Oswestry

Park Hall - The Countryside Experience in Oswestry is calling all dinosaur-loving kids to their Easter event.

www.oneoswestry.co.uk

Lake Vyrnwy Easter Dinosaur Trail

Start your Easter adventure with us and become a dinosaur egg hunter. Explore the reserve and have a fabulous family adventure.A pack of wandering dinosaurs hav

events.rspb.org.uk

 

[RyanUK]

Hmm. There have been dinosaurs living in Crystal Palace park since 1854.

 

[Tom]

Super dee duper...it's been 65 million years in the making.

 

[MattyH]

 

[Tom]

Wasn't Barney at his peak 20 years ago? Would not make marketing sense to take him on at that time.

 

[Shaggy_Dog_]

I think it’s because places see dinosaur events as a good bet as a lot of young kids like dinosaurs. Whilst it might be seen as a gender neutral theme (compared to say Disney princesses or Marvel superheroes) dinosaurs seem to particularly appeal to 4 to 8 year old boys for example yet can have some appeal to all kids.

Dinosaurs have been a popular theme at theme parks and amusement parks for some years, there’s many a ride out there on both the permanent and travelling scene with a rip off Jurassic Park style logo and a bunch of dinosaurs plastered all over it. When the dinosaur theme is done really well, such as Lost Kingdom at Paulton’s, it can make for a great themed environment. With regards as to why so many dinosaur themed events are popping up I think it’s something that’s been building momentum in recent years fuelled by both the success of the Jurassic World movie in 2015 (and all the franchise’s associated merchandising) and also the prevalence of animatronic walking dinosaur costume suits that have become very popular in the past few years.

 

[Poisson]

Zatorland.

 

[John_P]

Dinosaurs are cool!

There's always some media about them as well that continues to spur younger generations.

Barney, Denver The Last Dinosaur, The Land Before Time, Dinosaurs, the Jurassic Park series, Walking With Dinosaurs, Ice Age series, Jurassic World, and currently there seems to be shows on the BBC and Channel 5 about them as well.

 

[Plastic Person]

They're IP free, gender-neutral and 'educational'. Perfect fodder for any theme park/local museum/crummy farm looking to make a half-term buck with some inflatables.

 

[rob666]

Like pirates and spacemen, dinosaurs are a little kid topic...and have been since I was a kid.
Inflatable dino suits have dropped in price considerably in recent years...cheap easy filler...so lots of dino events on the cheap.