Disney’s Animal Kingdom to close ‘DINOSAUR’ attraction on February 2, 2026
Disney has officially announced a major change for Animal Kingdom, as the park’s original land, DinoLand U.S.A., is set to be replaced by a new themed area. The transformation will begin with the permanent closure of the popular attraction, DINOSAUR, on February 2, 2026. This announcement comes on the heels of The Boneyard closing this morning.
The last day for guests to experience the prehistoric race to rescue a dinosaur will be February 1, 2026. According to the Walt Disney World website, the attraction will close permanently on February 2 to make way for a new themed area called Tropical Americas.
This new land will replace DinoLand U.S.A. as part of a significant reimagining of the park. While Disney has not released extensive details, a new Indiana Jones experience is planned to anchor the area. The attraction is described as being a unique venture where guests will join the adventurer on a quest to explore a newly discovered Maya temple.
The upcoming Indiana Jones ride will be different from any other Indiana Jones-themed experience globally. Disney has stated that the ride will feature an expedition into a perfectly preserved temple where Dr. Jones is searching for a mythical creature.
The closure of DINOSAUR and the development of Tropical Americas is a major step in the ongoing evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which has been part of the park’s long-term plan to introduce new stories and experiences for guests.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom to close ‘DINOSAUR’ attraction on February 2, 2026
A Joyride to the Dinosaur Age
Travel back in time on a perilous race to rescue an Iguanadon before the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs strikes the planet.
Step inside the pristine halls of The Dino Institute, once a secret research facility and museum that is now home to real fossils dating back to the time when dinosaurs walked the earth. Stroll past prehistoric exhibits and behold the colossal skeleton of the carnivorous Carnotaurus, one of history’s most feared dinosaurs.
A Secret Mission
Enter the research control centre and watch an informative video about your expedition into the primeval past. The briefing takes a turn when you’re recruited to rescue an Iguanodon from extinction and return to the present with the 3,000-kilogram dinosaur. There’s just one problem: the date you’ll be visiting is when a giant meteor hit earth and caused the extinction of nearly all living things.
Blast to the Past!
Board a sturdy, 12-seat Time Rover and race through a darkened forest in search of the dinosaur, which scientists have been tracking.
Speed past a spiky Styracosaurus devouring a nearby tree. Brace yourself as you careen through unpredictable hairpin turns, with an Alioramus foraging for food nearby. Dart around a fearsome Velociraptor hunting for prey and avoid the clutches of a Cearadactylus soaring overhead.
As the countdown clock ticks, meteors crash all around you: The end is near. Suddenly, the terrifying roar of an unimaginably huge beast can be heard in the distance. Is it the friendly Iguanodon you’re searching for—or the dreaded Carnotaurus looking for a meal?
Time is nearly up. Will you complete your mission and escape? Or will you join the dinosaurs and become extinct?
