First Look at Model for Pueblo Esperanza, New Tropical Americas Themed Land for Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A detailed diorama features a miniature park with trees, a clock tower, buildings, and figurines. An archway serves as an entrance to what appears to be the idyllic village of Pueblo Esperanza, and the scene is surrounded by dense foliage.

Following the Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday night, a model of Pueblo Esperanza is now on display at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The new Tropical Americas land will replace DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pueblo Esperanza Model The model reflects the previously released Tropical Americas land concept art, also displayed. Disney announced … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Talks Indiana Jones Reimagining of DINOSAUR, Says Disney is ‘Going All In’ for Theme Park Updates

A group of people in a ride vehicle react to a large animatronic dinosaur in a dark, smoke-filled environment.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro talked with EW about the Indiana Jones reimagining of the DINOSAUR ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The details of the blue sky concept are not set in stone, but D’Amaro emphasized that this is “where our heads are” about possible updates to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Encanto’ Photo Op at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Teases Possible Upcoming Tropical Americas-Themed Land

A new “Encanto”-themed photo opportunity now greets guests as they walk toward the entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, its debut coinciding with the company’s announcement that the 2021 film may soon receive even larger representation at the park. Disney announced during Destination D23 2023 that Walt Disney Imagineering is currently conceptualizing a Tropical Americas-themed overhaul … Read more