The iconic Cementosaurus of DinoLand U.S.A. is now extinct. The towering dino has finally been torn down ahead of the land’s transformation into the Tropical Americas expansion.
Cementosaurus Goes Extinct
The Cementosaurus was demolished overnight. It once towered over the rest of DinoLand U.S.A. and acted as an entrance to Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama.
All that remains visible over construction walls is some steel framing sticking out of gray concrete. Other remnants of the Cementosaurus are likely behind the walls.
The Cementosaurus was one of the last remaining elements of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, which closed permanently in January. The buildings pictured above are Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, a gift shop that will be repurposed for the new Tropical Americas land. A Dino Institute billboard is also still in place although other billboards have been taken down.
The Cementosaurus was once orange and yellow but was painted a dark teal green with spots nearly 10 years ago.
The giant statue was essentially an archway into the carnival. It had lights on its belly — known for sometimes leaking water.
“Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama!” was painted on the back of the Cementosaurus. It was the inspiration for one of the Fossil Fun Games plush prizes.
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