Disney Files New Construction Permits for Remaining DinoLand U.S.A. Locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has released a new wave of construction permits, including three with addresses located in the remaining area of DinoLand U.S.A. that is set to become a Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Three New Tropical Americas Construction Permits As work continues to transform the former area of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama into part … Read more

New DINOSAUR Merchandise Collection Released Before Ride’s Permanent Closure

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DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is permanently closing in 2026, but fans can now get some commemorative merchandise for the thrill ride. Since its closure was announced, no DINOSAUR-branded merchandise has been available, only generic Disney dinosaur merch. This new collection is available in the DINOSAUR gift shop, The Dino Institute Shop. The merchandise is … Read more

Three New Tropical Americas Construction Permits Filed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering filed three more permits for construction of the new Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The land replaces DinoLand U.S.A., which is closing in phases. Disney Tropical Americas Construction Permits When will Disney Tropical Americas Open at Animal Kingdom? What will be in Tropical Americas Animal Kingdom? Recent Animal Kingdom Tropical … Read more

More Concrete Torn Up and Walls Demolished for Tropical Americas Land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Crews have ripped up more concrete in the back of the Tropical Americas construction site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Construction The buildings that were formerly Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures haven’t seen any changes since our last construction update, but the ground around the buildings is getting demolished. The edges of broken concrete … Read more

PHOTOS: Pluto Meet and Greet Moves to New Location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pluto has moved to a new meet and greet location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as work continues on the future Tropical Americas land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. Pluto Moves to New Meet and Greet Location Pluto was previously greeting guests in DinoLand U.S.A. near Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. For this encounter, Mickey’s best friend wore … Read more

DINOSAUR Construction Permit Marks the Beginning of the End for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attraction

A dinosaur statue stands in front of a building with a "Dinosaur" sign above the entrance, surrounded by greenery and under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney World filed a permit for construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ride DINOSAUR, which will soon permanently close to become an Indiana Jones attraction. DINOSAUR Construction Permit The Notice of Commencement is for “General construction” at 501 Restaurantosaurus Rd, Bay Lake, 3283. Though the road is named after the nearby Restaurantosaurus, the address is … Read more

Tropical Americas Construction Expands to Backstage Area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Crews have started knocking down the wall separating DinoLand U.S.A. from backstage expansion space in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as they prepare to construct a new Tropical Americas land. DinoLand Demolition, Tropical Americas Construction The Dino Institute billboard and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures buildings are the only remnants of Dino-Rama still visible over construction walls. … Read more

New Wilderness Explorer MagicBand+ Arrives at Walt Disney World

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A new Wilderness Explorer-themed MagicBand+ is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the new MagicBand+ at The Dino Institute Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is not yet available online from the Disney Store. Wilderness Explorer MagicBand+ – $44.99 The puck at the center of the MagicBand+ features Ellie’s Grape Soda pin surrounded … Read more

PHOTOS: DinoLand Concrete Torn Up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With most of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama demolished, crews are now focusing on tearing up the concrete ground of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DinoLand Demolition We saw an excavator in active use, pulling concrete up from the former carnival space. Crews have also started clearing trees from behind DinoLand. They’ll need the space … Read more

Disney Clarifies DinoLand 2026 Closing Timeframe to Become Tropical Americas

A dinosaur statue stands in front of a building with a "Dinosaur" sign above the entrance, surrounded by greenery and under a cloudy sky, reminiscent of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Disney Parks Blog shared an article clarifying the closing timeline of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DinoLand Closing Timeframe The post stated, “If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers,” but the answers were slim. In response to the FAQ, “Is DinoLand still open?” Disney Parks Blog wrote, “Yes! You don’t even need a Time … Read more

BREAKING: DinoLand Cementosaurus Demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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 … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT 2/25/2025 (Pin Tuesday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Standby, and Fun Finds)

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Howdy! After a very gloomy day in the rain yesterday, I was thrilled that although overcast it wasn’t raining. Today I started my morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see the progress of the destruction of Dino-Rama. I almost immediately park-hopped to EPCOT to experience the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind new standby queue, … Read more