Overview
- Overnight, Disney covered the DinoLand entrance sign and blocked access with planters and construction walls, closing the area to guests.
- The land was removed from park materials, with Animal Kingdom’s digital map now marking the site as a future Tropical Americas zone and wayfinding updated.
- Cast Members were given a farewell ride on DINOSAUR this morning before the attraction is handed to Imagineering for its reimagining.
- Sunday’s sendoff drew exceptional demand, with posted waits reported up to 200–250 minutes, fans in costume, and Restaurantosaurus opening earlier than scheduled to handle crowds.
- The 11-acre Tropical Americas plan includes new Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions, repurposes DINOSAUR’s infrastructure, and converts Restaurantosaurus into a large hacienda-style quick-service venue targeting a 2027 debut.