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Tropical Americas Goes Vertical at Animal Kingdom With Encanto Casita and Indy Temple Rising

Visible progress signals interior work is underway, with Disney still targeting late 2027.

Overview

  • New aerial photos posted Monday show steel rising for Encanto’s Casita and an Indiana Jones Mayan temple facade, plus the carousel base and village fronts taking shape.
  • The Encanto attraction building now has rooftop HVAC and other mechanicals in place, which indicates interior fit‑out has begun as Casita framing becomes visible above the walls.
  • The former DINOSAUR ride is being reworked into an Indiana Jones Adventure that keeps the same ride vehicles, with a new Maya temple entrance and recent set‑installation permits filed for interior scenes.
  • Foundations and hand‑carved columns are in for the open‑air market that will feature a very large wood‑fired grill, while a cleared zone marks the future playground and a clock‑tower frame has gone up near the carousel.
  • Disney lists a 2027 opening for the land, with some outlets suggesting a possible spring soft opening as a projection, and much of the back of the park remains walled off in 2026, changing how guests move through the area.