Demolition has begun in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as panels on the exterior of TriceraTop Spin have started to be removed. Additional construction walls and rolling planters have also gone up around Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama.
DinoLand U.S.A. Construction Update
The Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama area of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed permanently on January 13. Since then, construction walls and planters have been set up around the closed area.
As of this morning, January 14, yellow exterior pieces around the sides of TriceraTop Spin have started being removed from the structure. A small portion of the yellow exterior that’s left is visible just over the top of the green construction wall.
A permit was filed for the demolition of TriceraTop Spin and Fossil Fun Games last week by Walt Disney Imagineering. It appears that crews are wasting no time in taking everything down.
Construction walls are still in place around Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, with TriceraTop Spin peeking out over the edge.
Directional signage is posted on the wall. An arrow pointing right directs guests to DINOSAUR, The Dino Institute Shop, Restaurantosaurus, and restrooms. An arrow pointing left directs guests to Asia and “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!”.
More planters have now been set up near Donald’s meet and greet area. Yesterday the kitschy rock dinosaur statue was still visible to guests, as the planters did not block the view. You can now only slightly see the top of his head above the shrubs. The umbrella cart that was here has also been removed.
The green construction walls have also extended closer to the “Cementosaurus” and replaced some of the rolling planters.
In this area, guests can now find a brand new entertainment offering, the Ecorhythmics. Their stage pieces are positioned right in front of the Cementosaurus.
The stage pieces have the words “reduce, reuse, recycle” and include various random objects that have been repurposed and made into the props. The name “Ecorhythmics” can be seen on the life preserver ring to the right under the speaker.
The green construction wall remains near the exit of DINOSAUR on the walkway that once led to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures.
Another pathway is also blocked by a green construction wall with cinderblocks and wood slats behind it for support.
Donald’s meet and greet area is still open and Christmas decorations are still up.
The same is true for both Daisy and Chip ‘n’ Dale’s meet and greet areas.
Tropical Americas Land Replacing DinoLand U.S.A.
The Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is currently slated for a 2027 opening. DINOSAUR has been confirmed to remain open for all of 2025 which will give guests time to experience the attraction before it becomes extinct along with the remainder of DinoLand U.S.A. Rumors suggest that the ride will close alongside Restaurantosaurus and other remaining offerings in the land in one year.
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