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CONFIRMED: Disney Has Started Construction on Its NEW Animal Kingdom Land

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Disney Parks will always be changing because that was part of Walt Disney’s original idea for the parks. However, that doesn’t mean that change isn’t bittersweet.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

This month, we begin to say goodbye to DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as the land begins its phased closure to make way for a NEW Tropical Americas-themed land, Pueblo Esperanza. Now that parts of DinoLand, U.S.A. closed, Disney has confirmed that construction has officially started on the new land.

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It’s Really Happening. Construction Walls Are UP As Disney World Starts Permanent CLOSURES in DinoLand

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Construction walls have officially gone up in DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom.

The first construction walls are up

The first round of closures started on January 13th, 2025 to make way for the brand-new land themed to the Tropical Americas, Pueblo Esperanza. The closures consisted of TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and the Fossil Fun games.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has a NEW Park Map and It Features a Controversial CHANGE

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Animal Kingdom is about to look a whole lot different. A brand-new Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027.

Animal Kingdom

But, this new land is taking the place of DinoLand U.S.A., and the first phase of closures has already happened. And, now that the street carnival known as Dinorama is no more, Disney has rolled out some new park maps for Animal Kingdom in the park and on the My Disney Experience app. Let’s check it out the changes!

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NEWS: First Phase of MAJOR Closures Start TOMORROW at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A brand-new Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But this new land must take the place of DinoLand U.S.A., and the first phase of closures is happening on January 13th, 2025. 

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Disney’s new land is described as a colorful, lush world with details from Encanto and Indiana Jones. Construction is imminent since the new land will replace what is currently DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom. In fact, January 12th is the LAST day to see DinoLand U.S.A. in its entirety.

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These 3 Maps Show What Disney’s Animal Kingdom Will Look Like for the Next Several Years!

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There’s no way of putting this gently: Disney World is going to be a bit of a mess this year and probably next year, too.

Animal Kingdom

That’s because a TON of new construction projects are happening in three out of Disney World’s four parks, meaning you’re going to see construction walls and detours EVERYWHERE (it’s like the EPCOT transformation times three). Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion AND a new land. Hollywood Studios is getting a new land. Animal Kingdom will also be getting a new land, resulting in construction walls and closures. Well, we’ve now got some maps to give you an idea of what Animal Kingdom will look like over the next few years.

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NEWS: Disney Files Permit for DEMOLITION of DinoLand, U.S.A. Attractions

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Disney has officially filed permits to demolish TriceraTop Spin and Fossil Fun Games. 

Dinoland U.S.A.

DinoLand U.S.A. is set for extinction soon and the first steps are underway with the first closures beginning on January 12th, 2025. Now we have confirmation that the attractions will be demolished thanks to the official Notice of Commencement filed by Walt Disney Imagineering on January 7th, 2025.

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When Is Demolition Day at DinoLand, USA in Disney World?

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Disney World will be undergoing several HUGE changes in the next few years.

Dinoland, U.S.A.

Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom will all be getting new lands with new attractions. DinoLand, U.S.A., in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has been a cult-favorite land since its opening with the park in 1998. The land was designed as a roadside carnival, complete with rides and attractions you would likely see at your local fair, but with a dinosaur theme. Famous Disney Imagineer and Disney Legend Joe Rhode is known for his work on the land, but soon it will be going extinct. Disney announced that a new Tropical Americas land will be taking the place of DinoLand, U.S.A., and here’s when you can expect this 22-year-old land to be demolished from the park.

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NEWS: Disney Reveals CLOSING Timeline for DINOSAUR Ride in Animal Kingdom

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The time has come!

DinoLand, U.S.A.

Disney has shared that DinoLand, U.S.A. will be closing for good in Animal Kingdom to make room for the new Tropical Americas Land — Pueblo Esperanza. The first round of closures was announced for January 12, 2025, including TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. When Disney first confirmed that DinoLand would be closing, they shared that there was still time to “get that dino” on Dinosaur, but we didn’t know just how much time that meant. Well, now we have a clue.

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I’m a Former Disney World Cast Member, and I Am CONFUSED by This Expansion Announcement

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A NEW LAND inspired by the Tropical Americas is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom park in 2027. Say goodbye to Dinoland U.S.A. and hello to Pueblo Esperanza! 

Animal Kingdom

Get ready for a lush, vibrant new land in Disney World filled with music, characters, and adventures. We’re still waiting on a few key details, like the opening date, but we do know that Dinoland (the land that Pueblo Esperanza will replace) will close in phases. Speaking of Dinoland, though, I have some questions about the logistics of this expansion project.

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Disney World Just Made Your 2025 Trip More COMPLICATED

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It is crazy to think that 2024 is coming to an end, which means it is time to start planning your trip to Disney World in 2025. 

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Disney made so many announcements in 2024 about the future of Disney World and all that is to come, and now 2025 is almost here, which means we are about to start seeing those changes reflected in the parks and resorts. While all these new additions and perks will be great in the long run, unfortunately, they may make your 2025 trip to Disney World a little more complicated. 

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