Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for ‘Tropical Americas’ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for 'Tropical Americas' in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for ‘Tropical Americas’ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was exciting for many reasons, and the main one for us was Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase on August 10th. It was announced that Disney World is about to go under major renovation and construction for the next few years.

From adding new lands like Villains in the Magic Kingdom to Mosnters Inc. coming to Hollywood Studios, plus Test Track and a new Lounge coming to Epcot, that left only Disney’s Animal Kingdom to receive news about new and coming. Oh Boy!, did we get a great Animal Kingdom announcement!

Disney Story’s animal carousel features different animals like Kevin the Bird from Pixar’s Up, a New Indiana Jones adventure, and the one we already know about a Casita from Disney’s Encanto.

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, guests will be invited to venture into the Tropical Americas with a new 11-acre land. Here, guests can visit Pueblo Esperanza, a lush and sprawling town featuring a large fountain where villagers like to gather and tell stories. Just like Harambe, this town is full of life with an open-air market and a large hacienda, which will be one of the largest quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney Imagineering took several research trips to some of the most biodiverse areas on the planet in the northern part of South America, stretching up into Central America. On these trips, they immersed themselves in the beautiful nature and culture of the area to find inspiration for the new stories that will be shared here. 

Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for 'Tropical Americas' in Disney's Animal Kingdom
Tropical Americas coming to Disneys Animal Kingdom is inspired by the nature of northern South America and Central America Tropical Americas will feature new attractions themed to Indiana Jones and the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Encanto

The new land will also include three new attractions: 

  • An all-new adventure centered on Indiana Jones will be different from any other Indy experience around the world. Guests will venture inside a Mayan temple where Indy’s discovered a new place to explore. Amid rumors of a mythical creature living deep within the temple, this thrilling new story will take guests along for the ride with the famed archaeologist. As long as there are no snakes… 
  • The first-ever “Encanto”-themed attraction will bring casita to life as guests join the beloved Madrigal family on the day Antonio receives his special gift, the ability to communicate with animals. Guests will feel like part of the family Madrigal as they join the celebration and explore their magical home like never before. 
  • Guests will also get to enjoy a beautiful carousel featuring intricate wood carvings of animals from Disney stories, created by an Esperanza resident. This new take on a classic attraction is sure to become a favorite for young families and the young at heart. 
Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for 'Tropical Americas' in Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney Animals Carousel Encanto and Indiana Jones Announced for Tropical Americas in Disneys Animal Kingdom

Work on this project is set to begin in fall 2024, but guests will still have time to experience DINOSAUR. The new Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open in 2027. 

Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for 'Tropical Americas' in Disney's Animal Kingdom
The new town Esperanza will be situated in Tropical Americas land coming to Disneys Animal Kingdom The town features classic Spanish style architecture in the heart of the rainforest

Disney Animals Carousel, Encanto, and Indiana Jones Announced for ‘Tropical Americas’ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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