Tropical Americas Takes Shape: Construction Starts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction has begun on the Tropical Americas area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, following the demolition of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama. The new signage and artist renderings confirm the transition from demolition to construction. The walls also feature butterflies along the whole fenced off area.
The first phase of the new Tropical Americas will see the Encanto “Casita” being constructed first: If you’re a fan of drawers, floors, and doors, let’s go! The first-ever Encanto-themed ride-through attraction is coming to Animal Kingdom, featuring the beloved Madrigal family from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Inside the Casita, Antonio has just received his special gift — the ability to communicate with animals — and his room has transformed into a rainforest. It’s time to go explore alongside him, and you never know what member of the family you might bump into…
Over the next few years we will see a completely new area, using the same footprint as Dinoland USA in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Indiana Jones will be in the place of Dinosaur, a new Disney Animal Carousel will be where the Boneyard is now, and restaurantasaurus will be rethemed. The old gift shop buildings look to remain along with the restrooms, but we have no word on exactly what they will become.
The space will be lush and sprawling, featuring a large fountain in the center where the villagers like to gather and tell stories. Additionally, a woodcarver has created a giant working carousel featuring his favorite animals from Disney stories. It’s a new take on a classic attraction that young families are going to love.
That’s not all that will be located here – the new land will include not one but two signature attractions!
Tropical Americas Takes Shape: Construction Starts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Indiana Jones
A new Indy experience is set to arrive in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and will be different from any other Indiana Jones experience around the world.
In this new venture, the man with the hat has recently discovered a perfectly preserved Mayan temple, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to explore it. He’s heard rumors about a mythical creature deep within the temple — and he’s got to see it for himself. So, he brings us along on the adventure… but will there be snakes? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Construction on the land is set to begin this fall and will open in 2027 — but don’t worry, you’ll still have plenty of time to experience Dinosaur again (and get that dino).
