First Look at Tropical Americas Model Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Aug 11, 2024 in "Disney's Animal Kingdom"

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Tropical Americas Pueblo Esperanza Concept Art

Posted: Sunday August 11, 2024 12:18pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The model for the new Tropical Americas addition to Disney's Animal Kingdom is now on display at the Walt Disney Imagineering exhibit at D23.

Tropical Americas Concept Model

Here is a first look at the model, which includes the Indiana Jones and Encanto attractions.

Tropical Americas Concept Model

Photo by @Vikescaper

Encanto Casita Concept Model. Photo by @Vikescaper

Encanto Casita Concept Model

Opening in 2027, this area will include attractions inspired by Indiana Jones and Encanto, allowing guests to explore the magical world of the Madrigal family and the adventures of the iconic archeologist.

Tropical Americas Pueblo Esperanza Concept Art

Encanto-themed ride concept art

Indiana Jones Attraction Concept Art

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MisterPenguin4 hours ago

James Alucobond5 hours ago

We need a filter on the boards that replaces phrases like "they're just pushing dirt around" and "now construction is moving quickly" with an appropriate GIF.

Mike S7 hours ago

How long until people think it’s amazing that the walls went up followed by thinking things slowed down because we can’t see obvious progress anymore?

HauntedPirate8 hours ago

It should be ready in, what, 2-3 months at this pace? 😬

lazyboy97o8 hours ago

Right on cue, someone says the thing.

Gremlin Gus8 hours ago

Nickm20222 days ago

I agree with most of this. I actually think most of the parks rn have a very positive future, at least the most positive when it comes to possibility in the last 30 years. I also think that Tropical Americas and Villains esp are very exciting and while we are nervous about certain things (animals and theming) it's still exciting. I would also argue every project rn is at least interesting and seems good in scale, and doesn't look like they are cheating out which I give them credit for

TrainsOfDisney2 days ago

I sadly never saw them on residential- I wish I had! But this is all pointing to the same issue - Disney needs MORE not better use of “wasted space” - I would also add that the streets of America were an important part of the concept of the park - kinda like the rivers of america. For DAK - they needed to actually add tropical Americas - complete with some animal exhibits. Expand the park - not replace “wasted” space.

Centauri Space Station2 days ago

If you mean when it had Osborne lights you’re right, but that doesn’t mean it was worth it for ten months sitting empty. The lights were on residential street originally.

TrainsOfDisney2 days ago

Not during the busiest and most popular time of the year (attendance wise) it wasn’t! They needed to do more with it during the rest of the year though I agree.

Centauri Space Station2 days ago

Ok yes i agree GMR is a major loss that should’ve been updated, but the MGM i grew up with was 5 rides, 2 of which i was too scared to do. The backlot tour became pretty hollow once they removed any filming at the park but removing residential street followed by the live narration made it the worst. I liked LMA the first few times i saw it but sitting out in the sun on bleachers for the same show wasn’t worth it. SOA was a waste of space for a bunch of facade sets.

flyerjab2 days ago

Lateral in terms of number of rides I agree. However, this should provide for a better experience, especially for Encanto and the new carousel. The Encanto attraction is an indoor dark ride that should be appreciably longer with multiple show scenes. Definitely an upgrade over the off the shelf coaster that you couldn’t ride in the rain. And this carousel is also covered, so coupled with Indy, this land will have all rides capable of being open on bad weather days, something DAK desperately needs. In fact, if there is more attractions coming after Tropical Americas is completed, I would bet that most will be indoor rides.

jah49552 days ago

I can't see the DAK project not being an overall improvement compared to what was there (even though it's TBD the "animal" connection). DHS will likely forever suffer the dual curse of being wedged in geographically and them not planning on "overall working studio" concept failing. I can see DHS becoming "better than ever" if they do Monsterland, Animation, & Muppets RR right, bring back MV3D thru Villians showbuilding, and somehow make Starwars land more knetic. I also predict (far, far into the future)...they CAN keep expanding by replacing "parking lots" with "parking garages" (like DL & Disney Springs).

jah49552 days ago

Imo, with the exceptions of several facades, Star Tours and Stunt Spectacular, 1989 MGM couldn't be more different than today's HS. One point I don't recall seeing on the forums yet ....isn't so much about seeing how things were made, but the excitement of being able to boast "I was there when that part of (TV show/movie/cartoon) was made!" It's been thoroughly established that "bringing that back" just won't fly (nm practical considerations). That's one reason I don't, "cry a river" that (now) HS will likely forever seem like the most "hodgepodge" park. It's fine w/me. But the bigger reason why I don't mind the "mess" it's in (compared to what I've experienced in the other 3 parks), is, for me, after the first-visit-excitement of seeing something "new" in 1989, it just never had much of an overall effect on me. Either as a "working studio" or as current "IP glut." In different ways, the other 3 parks always had at least one "timeless" effect on me, although I haven't been to AK since before Avatarland, I haven't been to EPCOT since the redo, and I haven't been to MK since they tore out one my absolute (if not "the") favorite part...all of which makes me nervous.