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Disney Files Permits for Indiana Jones Retheme and Restaurantosaurus Overhaul at Animal Kingdom

These filings signal early site preparation ahead of the Tropical Americas land’s scheduled 2027 debut.

Overview

  • On August 4, Walt Disney Imagineering filed two Notices of Commencement for general construction at Restaurantosaurus and the former DinoLand meet-and-greet area, with Whiting-Turner contracted for the work.
  • Restaurantosaurus will remain operational through 2025 as the quick-service location undergoes future retheming for the Tropical Americas land.
  • A separate permit filed on August 6 tasks Mecca Productions, Inc. with installing set elements at the DINOSAUR show building, marking the first steps toward its Indiana Jones transformation.
  • Disney is expected to retain the existing DINOSAUR track and ride system while updating interior and exterior scenic elements for the new attraction.
  • The 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion, anchored by Encanto and Indiana Jones experiences, remains on track to welcome guests in 2027.