The bridge that connected two sections of The Boneyard in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been completely demolished.
DinoLand Bridge Gone
The last day of operation for the play area was September 1. Soon after, crews began dismantling the replica Brachiosaurus skeleton that stood over the bridge. Now the dinosaur and the bridge are gone, creating a direct view from Discovery Island to the trees at the back of the DinoLand construction zone.
The remains of The Boneyard’s wood walls are visible on the left behind construction walls. There are also still lampposts in the area.
Over a short section of fencing and scrim, we could confirm that the bridge and most of The Boneyard itself have been demolished. There are still two stone bases with wood bridge supports.
The Boneyard has been reduced to rubble with just some rockwork and a few sections of wall remaining.
The bridge was called Oldengate Bridge. A sign near the entrance of DinoLand read:
Oldengate Bridge
This fossil Gateway is composed of the giant bones of a Brachiosaurus, one of the largest creatures that ever walked the earth. It stands fifty-two feet tall and more than eighty feet long. A peaceful plant-eater, the Brachiosaurus‘ enormous neck allowed it to browse amid the upper branches of prehistoric forests.
This replica fossil is cast from the bones discovered in Colorado in 1900. The original is now in the Field Museum in Chicago.
To get a closer look at this astounding giant, visit THE BONEYARD, our working dinosaur dig site.
Check out our last look at The Boneyard.
DinoLand is being demolished to create a new Tropical Americas land, which will have a new play area, as well as an Encanto ride. DINOSAUR will close permanently next year to become an Indiana Jones ride.
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