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DinoLand U.S.A. Closes at Animal Kingdom as Tropical Americas Project Accelerates

The closure clears the way for a reimagined land centered on Encanto with an Indiana Jones adventure that repurposes the DINOSAUR ride system.

Overview

  • Disney has covered the DinoLand entrance sign, blocked guest pathways with planters, and updated printed and braille park maps to reflect the future Tropical Americas area.
  • DINOSAUR gave its final rides by February 2 and is permanently closed, with Disney confirming its ride system will be reused for a new Indiana Jones experience.
  • Construction activity has expanded with walls, heavy machinery, rerouted guest paths, and ongoing vertical work for the Encanto attraction following last year’s first steel installation.
  • DINOSAUR’s final days drew surging demand, including a reported four-hour wait on closing day and farewell rides involving cast members and actor Wallace Langham.
  • Universal Orlando publicly weighed in after the shutdown with a social post pointing guests to its Jurassic Park and Jurassic World attractions.