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 one-of-a-kind Carousel that’s bound to be fun for the whole family.
El Carrusel de los Animalitos — The Attraction
Pueblo Esperanza will feature a new giant carousel “sculpted by a local woodcarver.” Get ready to take a spin on El Carrusel de los Animalitos!
©Disney
In all, the carousel will feature 22 unique animals.
Pueblo Esperanza Carousel Concept Art ©Disney
In August 2024, we were able to take a closer look at one of the animals that will be featured in this new attraction — Kevin from UP!
A carousel model on display at D23 2024
In August 2026, even more familiar friends were revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We’ve spied Eeyore…
Eeyore!
…Pua from Moana…
It’s Pua!
…as well as Nigel from Finding Nemo.
Hey Nigel!
We also believe we’ve spotted EVEN MORE familiar Disney characters that may be featured on the Carousel, and you can explore it in depth HERE!
Take a DEEP DIVE into the Pueblo Esperanza Carousel concept art HERE!
El Carrusel de los Animalitos — Opening Timeline
Disney has shared that Pueblo Esperanza, which includes El Carrusel de los Animalitos, 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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