A NEW LAND themed to the Tropical Americas is coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park in 2027. Get ready to step into Pueblo Esperanza!
Tropical Americas
This new 11-acre land will highlight the Tropical Americas through the stories of Encanto and Indiana Jones. Pueblo Esperanza will become home to two signature attractions (along with a Carousel), and one of them will be a new Encanto-themed ride!
Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto — The Attraction
Pueblo Esperanza will feature an all-new Encanto-themed ride with the family Madrigal inside the enchanted Casita: Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto!
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The story itself will go beyond that of the film, and the ride will begin just as Antonio has received his special gift and his room becomes a beautiful rainforest. You may recall from Encanto that Antonio can speak with animals thanks to his gift, and the attraction will feature over 50 animals throughout!
The Casita has also magically brought all the furniture to life, allowing guests to ride through the story in the furniture pieces, as evidenced by models of the ride vehicles on display at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event held in August 2026!
Casita attraction ride vehicle models
You will explore the Casita with Antonio in the ride and, according to Disney, “You never know what member of the family you might bump into…”
Some of our familia will be joining in on the magia ✨Jess Darrow, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz will be voicing their Encanto characters for Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto coming to Animal Kingdom 🌳 #D23 #WaltDisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/S30YCyPSns
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 16, 2026
Speaking of the Family Madrigal, ALL of the original Encanto actors are returning to voice their characters on the attraction.
Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto — Opening Timeline
Disney has shared that Pueblo Esperanza, which includes Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, will make its debut in the year 2027.
Construction Walls featuring Artwork for Tropical Americas
In the meantime, you can learn about EVERYTHING you can enjoy in Disney’s Animal Kingdom RIGHT NOW here!
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