TriceraTop Spin Reopens Following Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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TriceraTop Spin in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is spinning again after a short refurbishment. The attraction was closed as of June 15 for maintenance before the peak summer season. Since it was a standard refurbishment, there are no noticeable differences to the ride. Are you excited to spin past extinction again on TriceraTop … Read more

TriceraTop Spin Closed for Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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TriceraTop Spin in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now closed for a brief refurbishment ahead of the peak summer season. No construction walls or other construction materials were at the attraction when we checked in. An A-frame sign lets guests know the ride is currently closed. We did notice that one triceratops, as … Read more

TriceraTop Spin Closing for Refurbishment Starting June 13 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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TriceraTop Spin in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed from June 13 through June 18 for refurbishment. Such a short refurbishment implies this is a standard maintenance closure. It was also announced that the new “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” musical will debut in the Theater in the Wild in … Read more

Toy Train Back on the Tracks at Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The toy train in Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is running once again. The train track runs around the store in the ceiling above guests. The train pulls toy dinosaurs on it. The train passes more dinosaur toys and a Western town high on the walls. The locomotive and some of … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical’ Directional Sign Removed From Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A few months after we learned “Finding Nemo: The Musical” is permanently closed and will be replaced by a new “Finding Nemo” show, one of the Theater in the Wild signs has been removed in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The sign was previously near the main entrance to Dinoland, U.S.A. There’s now an empty patch of … Read more

PHOTOS: Aladar Painted With Grey Primer During Exterior DINOSAUR Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The fountains outside DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were turned off and some areas were blocked as the courtyard of the ride is refurbished. Aladar, the dinosaur on display in the main fountain, was looking splotchy but he has now been painted with a grey primer. Aladar is supposed to be a blue-green color, but … Read more

PHOTOS: One Side of Entrance Deck Completely Refurbished at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Restaurantosaurus in Dinoland U.S.A. has been under refurbishment for a few months now. A week ago, the refurbishment took over the right side of the entrance deck. Construction walls and scrim now surround a corner of the neighboring Dino-Bite Snacks. The right side of the entrance deck has seemingly been completed, and walls now surround … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Moves to Entrance Area of Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A month after refurbishment wrapped up outside Restaurantosaurus Lounge and the Pterodactyl Pterrace, construction has picked back up near the Restaurantosaurus entrance. Restaurantosaurus is located in Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction walls have been erected between Pterodactyl Pterrace and the main entrance. The walls and scrim, block some of the front deck, but … Read more

PHOTOS: DINOSAUR Fountains Turned Off for Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The two fountains outside DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been shut off for refurbishment. The fountain around Aladar has been completely drained. Aladar is looking worse for wear and may be getting a fresh coat of paint soon. He has faded patches all over him. The patches are especially prevalent on his legs and … Read more

PHOTOS: Tables Added to Former Site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The former site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has officially become a seating area. Three picnic tables have been moved into the fenced area. For now, only two of the tables have umbrellas. Fans are mounted to poles surrounding the area. From TriceraTop Spin, we can see just how much of the coaster’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Former Site of Primeval Whirl Opens as Stroller Parking at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Part of the old site of Primeval Whirl in Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened as stroller parking. The site is supposed to become a seating area, but is acting as stroller parking until seats are installed. There weren’t many strollers there when we stopped by this week. The area is surrounded by … Read more

PHOTOS: Restaurantosaurus Exterior Refurbishment Now Complete at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Just yesterday, we reported how some of the walls outside of Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have come down. As of today, all of the walls are now down and it looks like the exterior refurbishment is complete. Although the walls are down, the ramp and stairs are still blocked off to guests. As always, … Read more

Demolished Primeval Whirl Ride Area Being Turned Into Seating Area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Construction walls have been removed and replaced with new blue fencing at the old site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Primeval Whirl permanently closed in early 2020 and was completely demolished this fall. The open area remains blocked off with green temporary fencing right now. Orange fans are on blue wooden posts around … Read more

Primeval Whirl No Longer Listed on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Digital Map Following Total Demolition

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Primeval Whirl has been removed from the digital map of Disney’s Animal Kingdom available on the Walt Disney World website. The attraction has been permanently closed since early 2020 and was completely demolished last month. The area where the attraction used to be is now pictured as trees and a seating area with benches and … Read more

PHOTOS: Wood Posts Erected in Former Primeval Whirl Site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Primeval Whirl has been completely demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. What Disney will do with the empty piece of land remains to be seen, but for now, it is surrounded by walls and scrim. Construction vehicles and materials can be seen through the scrim. Blue fencing has been erected around some of the site. Something … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Entrance Demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Following the complete destruction of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the attraction’s entrance has now been demolished. Guests can now get a great view of the tree line behind the demolition site. Construction walls surround where the entrance and part of the queue previously stood. Some green scrim is next to the green and … Read more