Phased Closure of Dinoland USA at Disney's Animal Kingdom Expected Before 2024 Holidays to Make Way for Encanto and Indiana Jones

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Posted: Friday September 27, 2024 10:45am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom is expected to begin a phased closure before the 2024 holiday season, making way for the park's upcoming Tropical Americas expansion.

Tropical Americas Concept Art

According to sources, the first section to close will be Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama, with its carnival-themed games and rides, including TriceraTop Spin. This area is slated to be transformed into a new Encanto-themed attraction, where guests will step inside the magical Casita from the popular film. The first-ever "Encanto"-themed attraction will bring casita to life as guests join the beloved Madrigal family on the day Antonio receives his special gift, the ability to communicate with animals. Guests will feel like part of the family Madrigal as they join the celebration and explore their magical home.

Dino-Rama is expected to be the first part of DinoLand to close

The phased-closure process will continue into 2025, with Dinosaur, the park's original thrill ride, closing to make way for a new Indiana Jones adventure. This attraction will differ from other Indiana Jones experiences worldwide, featuring a journey through a newly discovered Maya temple. Guests will join Indiana Jones on a quest to explore the temple and uncover the mysteries of a rumored mythical creature lurking deep inside.

Dinosaur is expected to remain open into 2025

Disney has not yet announced a precise timeline for the closures, but we expect more details, including specific closing dates, to be revealed soon. Construction on the new attractions is set to begin later this year, with the entire Tropical Americas land projected to open in 2027. Visitors who want to experience Dino-Rama or Dinosaur before they close should plan their trips accordingly as Disney prepares for these major changes to Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Tropical Americas Concept Model

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celluloid59 minutes ago

I think it will be "good enough" for some, but lately that number is dwindling. I think in some ways it could make for a more intense experience because less big open areas than the other two. But as far as the big "world" of the temple interacting. NO. I don't think we are getting large amounts of skulls from floor upwards like in the others. The queue will be much different than either.

Marc Davis Fan1 hour ago

So do you think the quality of the experience will no longer be on par with California and Tokyo? That would be insane, especially since the structure and ride system is already there. Does Disney just not have any money?

TrainsOfDisney1 hour ago

If the brand isn’t worth paying to keep it on your streaming platform, is it worth the retheme? Everything that they do makes me question if they know anything at all haha

celluloid2 hours ago

Two questions. Yes. Also, the model is not longer that accurate to go by.

MisterPenguin3 hours ago

Let Paramount+ have 'em. At this point, it's like giving a sandwich to a homeless person on the street.

James Alucobond3 hours ago

It’s entirely possible they’ll reuse the queue’s existing architecture, at least structurally.

DisneyDigest3 hours ago

Yeah, it’s now only on paramount since it’s paramount films. Disney should renew the license again, they not only have a new ride but a triple A Indy game coming soon. They should bank on that

ToTBellHop4 hours ago

Meanwhile, all but the final Indy film just left Disney+.

britain4 hours ago

I find it funny that the Dino Institute’s octagon dome roof is still there.

WaltsTreasureChest4 hours ago

Looks accurate to the concept art from D23

McMickeyWorld4 hours ago

PizzaPlanet4 hours ago

Wasn’t the first concept art the blue sky from last year? Could’ve been from long before the plans were finalized. How did it look in the D23 model?

Schmidt5 hours ago

Do you have information that Indy has been scaled down or this just your perception based off of concept art? Just trying to understand.

celluloid7 hours ago

It is sad we were only expected a thin facade over the Dino institute. That being said. Since it is a retheme of existing everything. Shouldn't the theming be the one thing that impresses the most? This seems like the same company and process we went through with Tiana and EPCOT.