Tower Crane Rises Over Tropical Americas Construction Site at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Tropical Americas Construction - Tower Crane Install - September 23, 2025

Posted: Tuesday September 23, 2025 11:05am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction continues to accelerate at the future site of Tropical Americas in Disney's Animal Kingdom, with the latest major milestone arriving this morning - a large tower crane has now been installed over the site.

Tropical Americas Construction - Tower Crane Install - September 23, 2025

The crane's appearance marks the next phase of vertical construction is about to begin, following months of demolition, debris clearing, and site prep across the former DinoLand U.S.A. area. Work has already been spotted on foundations for what is to become the Encanto-themed attraction, including poured footers and early support structures.

Tropical Americas Construction - Tower Crane Install - September 23, 2025

The tower crane has been assembled in the area formerly occupied by Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama and will assist with steel framing and large material lifts in the coming months as the project ramps up.

Tropical Americas Construction - Tower Crane Install - September 23, 2025

Disney previously confirmed that Tropical Americas will open in 2027 and include two major new attractions: a ride-through experience inspired by Encanto and an Indiana Jones-themed adventure. The 11-acre land is inspired by the lush landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of Central and South America.

Tropical Americas Concept Art

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HMFJul 01, 2026

Tiana's is a disaster for a very specific reason concerning the environment it is in. HBG and the new Pirates addition are impressive in isolation hampered by poor placement and context concerning their appearance.

Jedi14Jul 01, 2026

He’s there the entire time.

Br0ckfordJul 01, 2026

Don't get me started on the hat box ghost 😤

WeNamedTheDogIndianaJul 01, 2026

I mean, we can all agree Tiana's is a disaster. Are any animatronic-heavy attractions that bad? Or are people still that salty about the skeleton pirate and Hatbox Ghost?

HMFJun 30, 2026

Indeed, especially since their track record with maintaining AA populated attractions is not that great right now on either coast.

Disney AnalystJun 30, 2026

This is why we don't talk about Bruno....

James AlucobondJun 30, 2026

Yes, which has been said directly to him many times, but he doesn’t really care to listen.

TrainsOfDisneyJun 30, 2026

Disney needs to stop caring about this. Create the best ride possible that guests who are a fan of the story will love. I don’t walk up to Alice and say “but the mad tea party is behind me so clearly this takes place after the tea party so why are following the rabbit?” This is how we get Tianas, and Frozen After, etc.

DCLcruiserJun 30, 2026

Isn't he behind the walls the entire time?

Brer PantherJun 30, 2026

If the ride is supposed to take place before/during the first act of the movie, why would Bruno be there?

DCBakerJun 30, 2026

See here:

Gremlin GusJun 30, 2026

Please do correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Lentesta say there was going to at least be one Bruno animatronic at some point in the ride either in the queue or the ride itself? I'm assuming we're getting a mixture of both screens and animatronics for this ride, but I'm guessing screens will be for some more "complicated" aspects of the ride I suppose?