Tropical Americas continues to rise from the bones of DinoLand, U.S.A., and the latest aerial photos from @bioreconstruct show several major structures taking shape, including significant progress on the Maya Temple that will be the facade of the future Indiana Jones ride.

Tropical Americas Progress in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New aerial photos show significant construction progress throughout the future Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with new steel structures, foundation work, and continued site preparation visible across the former DinoLand, U.S.A. area.

One of the key areas of construction first spotted in our last update earlier in May is the addition of a steel framework around the entrance of the future Indiana Jones attraction. As seen in the above photos, more progress has been made, and the shape of the temple is now more apparent.

The new framework rises several stories above the surrounding construction area and is being directly affixed to the preexisting showbuilding for the former DINOSAUR attraction.

This framework is the skeletal structure of what will eventually resemble the Maya pyramid-style façade.

Elsewhere in the broader Tropical Americas area, the newest aerial views from bioreconstruct show a broad look at the active construction zone, with dirt paths, utility work, orange construction barriers, heavy equipment, and staging materials spread across the future land.

Foundation work for a small structure (based on earlier previews of the land’s scale model layout) is underway at the center of one of the orange-lined construction zones.

The future carousel area is also visible in the aerial photos. A circular concrete pad can be seen with framing and upright supports around its perimeter.

Work also continues on the upcoming Encanto attraction. Much of the ride building exterior has been constructed and sealed, obscuring the bulk of work remaining on the interior and throughout the proper ride experience.

From the outside, we can see progress on concrete walls and foundation work for what will eventually become the Casita (the Madrigal family home), around which the indoor ride is themed.

The aerial photos also show continued activity around the former Restaurantosaurus and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures areas. Existing buildings remain in place, but construction activity surrounds them on nearly all sides, with new foundation work and exterior framing visible nearby.

In these wider shots, the former DinoLand footprint can be seen now carved into multiple active work zones. Crews are working around several concrete pads and framed structures, while piles of dirt, steel, conduit, and building materials are staged throughout the site. The large crane remains positioned over the construction area, easily visible to guests at Animal Kingdom and even beyond the park’s borders.

While much of the site is still raw dirt and exposed infrastructure, these aerial photos make the layout of Tropical Americas easier to understand. The scale of the project is also apparent from above. Crews are working simultaneously across the land, from concrete and steel installation to grading, utility work, and exterior building modifications.

With several structures now going vertical, Tropical Americas is beginning to show the early physical shape of Pueblo Esperanza.

When the land opens in 2027, replacing DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tropical Americas will represent one of the most culturally rich regions in the world, representing parts of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

This area will pay homage to both ancient and modern cultures. It will consist of the fictional village of Pueblo Esperanza, featuring a new carousel, an Encanto ride, and an Indiana Jones ride (reimagined from DINOSAUR). There will also be a new playground added to the land.

Restaurantosaurus is being reimagined into a new dining establishment, but we don’t have any details yet beyond the concept art.

Check out our dedicated page for Tropical Americas construction updates.

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