X user bioreconstruct has shared some overhead shots of the work happening in the area of Animal Kingdom that will eventually become the Tropical Americas. Tropical Americas Construction In the first image of the construction zone shared by bioreconstruct, several construction vehicles and quipment can be seen, including a crane that we saw on a … Read more
There’s now a crane towering over the Tropical Americas construction site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Crane The crane is near the back of the site, beyond the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop. Most of the fencing and walls that created the edge of DinoLand U.S.A. have been demolished, and the … Read more
In our latest update on the progress of the new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is some more torn-up concrete and a truck parked near what appears to be a new pump. Tropical Americas Construction Update Construction continues in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the former home of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama … Read more
The new Tropical Americas Land logo and concept art have been added to the construction walls in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Land The green construction walls now showcase the Tropical Americas logo along with the concept art of the new land. The logo reads “Tropical Americas” in a script font on … Read more
The demolition of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama to make way for a new Tropical Americas area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is picking up speed, as the entrance sign has been demolished overnight. Dino-Rama Entrance Sign Demolished In new photographs over the green construction walls lining the now-closed Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, the entrance sign has … Read more
A timelapse camera has been installed in DinoLand U.S.A., presumably to record construction as the area continues its transformation into the Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Timelapse Camera Installed in DinoLand U.S.A. During a recent visit to the park, we noticed the camera had been set up on the roof of what was … Read more
Disney has filed a new permit with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the development of a 10-acre contractor lot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot According to WDWMagic, the new contractor lot will be an infrastructure project that will aid in the ongoing construction of the new Tropical … Read more
Demolition has begun in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as panels on the exterior of TriceraTop Spin have started to be removed. Additional construction walls and rolling planters have also gone up around Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama. DinoLand U.S.A. Construction Update The Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama area of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed … Read more
A new Disney’s Animal Kingdom guidemap has debuted at Walt Disney World with a portion of DinoLand U.S.A. removed following the land’s first phase of closures. New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guidemap Missing Part of DinoLand U.S.A. The front of the map features a blue-to-green gradient border, with a tiger centered on the cover. The top … Read more
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
During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chairman Josh D’Amaro confirmed the opening year for the Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including its “Indiana Jones” and “Encanto” attractions. ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Encanto’ Attractions Opening Year The land, dubbed Pueblo Esperanza, and its two signature attractions will officially … Read more
Disney’s first major attraction based on “Encanto” will be part of the Tropical Americas land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom replacing DinoLand U.S.A. ‘Encanto’ Ride at Animal Kingdom The attraction’s façade will be inspired by the Casita from the film. Guests will arrive on the day Antonio receives his magical gift — talking to animals. Guests will … Read more
DINOSAUR and DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are officially closing to make way for a Tropical Americas land. DINOSAUR Closing Timeframe The transformation from DinoLand U.S.A. to a Tropical Americas land will happen in phases this fall, giving fans plenty of time to experience DINOSAUR one last time. An exact closing date for the … Read more
Indiana Jones is officially coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ke Huy Quan, who played Short Round in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” appeared at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to reveal how the IP will be incorporated into the animal-themed park. Indiana Jones at Animal Kingdom As previously announced, DINOSAUR will be … Read more
Crews have begun removing trees around the DINOSAUR show building at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, indicating that a closure announcement is likely imminent to transform it into an Indiana Jones attraction. Tree Removal at DINOSAUR During a recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed that the trees around the show building for Dinosaur were thinning … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another permit for work on the future Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Construction The new Notice of Commencement is for the installation of trailers on E Savannah Circle, a backstage area behind Kali River Rapids and Maharaja Jungle Trek. This is the second permit for installing … Read more