Walt Disney Imagineering shared a first look video featuring some wood samples for the new Tropical Americas under construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The video stars Imagineers Kaitlyn and Lola, estimators with the Project Controls team who are in charge of budgeting. Tropical Americas Wood The largest sample in the video is a square light … Read more
Bob Iger says there was “a lot of fixing to do” after Chapek’s tenure as Disney CEO, water features at Disney World and Universal Orlando literally freeze during rare cold weather, and CEO announcement missing from shareholder call as Disney close to picking D’Amaro as next CEO — all this and more in today’s daily … Read more
DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and the whole of DinoLand U.S.A. are now officially extinct. DinoLand is Closed Sunday, February 1 was the last day of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom thrill ride and quick-service restaurant. With their closure, DinoLand is no more. Construction walls, scrim, and planters now block the land. The Disney’s Animal Kingdom guidemap and Wilderness … Read more
Following the permanent closure of DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus last night, DinoLand U.S.A. is completely inaccessible to guests. DinoLand Construction Walls This morning, the first day of the permanent closure of DinoLand, scrim covers the DinoLand bridge sign as guests enter from Discovery Island. The shape of the dinosaur is still faintly visible under the scrim. … Read more
A complete history of DINOSAUR / Countdown to Extinction, possible measles exposure hits Disneyland and Los Angeles International Airport, and DINOSAUR currently has the longest wait time in Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, February 1, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you … Read more
The last day to experience DinoLand is on February 1, 2026. The land is being rethemed to Tropical Americas. Take one final look at Donald’s Dino-Bash, Wilderness Explorers, and more as we say goodbye. Donald Duck Meet and Greet Donald posed in front of a green backdrop reading “Donald’s Dino-Bash!” The meet and greet was … Read more
As with the other areas of DinoLand U.S.A., Restaurantosaurus has its own history. The building was originally built as a fishing lodge in Diggs County. After the paleontologists arrived in 1947, the lodge became the very first Dino Institute headquarters before its new space (the attraction building for DINOSAUR) was opened in 1978. You could … Read more
After Sunday, February 1, DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will officially be extinct. The closure is the last phase of the permanent end of DinoLand U.S.A. Take a look back at the ride. DINOSAUR History DINOSAUR opened as Countdown to Extinction with Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22 (Earth Day), 1998. Though it was developed … Read more
DINOSAUR has hit a nearly four-hour standby wait time on its final day of operations, the longest of any Walt Disney World attraction today. DINOSAUR Has Highest Wait Time in Walt Disney World Guests have definitely turned out for one last chance to get that dino, as DINOSAUR has consistently posted long waits in the … Read more
On its final day of operations before officially going extinct, DINOSAUR closed down for almost an hour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR Goes Down on Last Day DINOSAUR has consistently posted long waits in the days ahead of its closure as guests take their final turns on the Time Rover. With DinoLand U.S.A.’s eventual transformation … Read more
Central Florida is currently experiencing the coldest weather in over 10 years. Due to the frigid temperatures, Walt Disney World has made some adjustments for guest safety and satisfaction. Both Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Kali River Rapids have adjusted hours this weekend to account for the cold. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Magic Kingdom is open from … Read more
Woody and Jessie moved, Joy currently roaming at Disney’s Hollywood Studios due to weather, Fantasmic billboard updated in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Tracy Wilson named new Senior Vice President of Disney Cruise Line — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, January 31, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we … Read more
Tropical Americas has replaced DinoLand, U.S.A. on the Adventurers Outpost meet and greet backdrop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Adventurers Outpost Backdrop The Adventurers Outpost is one of the few locations guests can meet Mickey and Minnie together at the same time in Walt Disney World. Now, the meet and greet location has an updated backdrop … Read more
Actress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71, CEO Bob Iger’s successor will be announced in the next week, and Zootopia 2 exclusive perks for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, January 30, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily … Read more
Walls have come down around the Angola colobus monkey habitat on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This could mean that the exhibit is nearing a reopening date. Monkey Habitat Refurbishment After being closed for several months, Animal Kingdom’s Monkey Exhibit appears to be nearly ready to reopen post refurbishment. The exhibit received a … Read more
Before it permanently closes this weekend, DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeing long wait times. In fact, guests are currently waiting two hours. DINOSAUR Wait Times Avatar Flight of Passage typically has the longest wait at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Na’vi River Journey, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Kali River Rapids, and Expedition Everest also usually have DINOSAUR … Read more