Kingdom of The Dinosaurs (1987) - Son of Dinosaurs Footage

The video has returned to UA-cam! Here is a rare and fun look into the production of Kingdom of The Dinosaurs and somewhat of a guided ride-through by the famous Dinosaur duo Eric Boardman and Gary Owens. The Bob Gurr designed attraction replaced the famous Bear-y Tales in 1987 and opened to a large crowd in its grand opening! Giving Knott's Berry Farm the highest attendance record!
Footage courtesy of the Son of Dinosaurs TV special in the 1980s and Dinosaur Theater!

[@johnboy4025]

I had this VHS... nostalgia GALORE!

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

You did? That is awesome!

[@erinloveswendy]

@@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved Is that Part of "Son of Dinosaurs"?

[@GN-dp7ej]

Oh my god, I had this video and was a dinosaur buff as a 3-4 year old kid. It has to be at least 32 years since I’ve watched this. Never had such a wave of nostalgia hit my brain. Amazing. Thank you.

[@johnboy4025]

I loved both this video and the ride as a kid. While it’s a shame it’s gone, I totally get it. Jurassic Park killed the ride the moment the movie came out in 93. Still though, this ride will always hold a special place in my heart RIP KOD (1987-2004).

[@darthnecrosaberjacobrandal4247]

I wish this was the full thing

[@CV81823]

So wish we could get this ride reimagined and brought back to life hopefully next as part of the rumored ghost town expansion

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

We don't see it for Ghost Town, but a whole new area entirely within the park. Maybe someday we'll get a new version of the Dinosaurs out there. It would be cool to see both Bear-y Tales and Kingdom of The Dinosaurs back into the same park. Both separate attractions...

[@johnboy4025]

@@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved update! Beary Tales is back (the old ride closed before I was born) but it’s going to be like Toy Story Midway Mania and it looks like both the Bears and Coyotes have expanded their families since 1986. Looks super cute and fun. But I agree, with the money Knotts NOW has, maybe they can revive KoD.

[@dylangeltzeiler946]

2:44 Snoopy is like leading the parade. Especially with a Dinosaur around.

[@johnboy4025]

As a Neanderthal I find his comments offensive and he should be cancelled! 😉

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

XD
Best comment here!