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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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! 

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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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3 Permanent Closures CONFIRMED for January 2025 in Disney World

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Although we love it when Disney announces all the new experiences and attractions they’ll be bringing to their parks, it can be a pretty big bummer when we hear about permanent closures.

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And starting in early January, permanent closures will be taking place over at Disney World. Here’s a look at some experiences that will be disappearing forever.

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In Less Than 70 Days, a Major CHANGE Will Hit Disney World

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Some BIG changes are coming to Disney World, and we’re not sure we’re ready for them (okay, we ARE, but we aren’t, if you know what we mean).

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Magic Kingdom is getting the biggest expansion EVER with a new Cars-themed area in Frontierland AND a Villains-themed land (and WE ARE SO READY TO BE BAD WITH OUR FAVORITE DISNEY BADDIES). In Hollywood Studios, a new Monsters, Inc. land will be under construction soon. And in Animal Kingdom, Dinoland, U.S.A. is about to change FOREVER (okay, it’s actually going away) to become Pueblo Esperanza, a new Tropical Americas-themed land. Ahead of that transformation, a BIG change is coming to Animal Kingdom soon.

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NEWS: Disney Files Permit to Begin Demolition in Animal Kingdom

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There are some BIG changes coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!

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If you’ve been following the Disney news, you know that DinoLand, U.S.A. is closing permanently to be transformed into a land inspired by the Tropical Americas. The new land will have rides themed to Indiana Jones and Encanto, as well as new shopping, dining, and activities. And soon, the construction is kicking off!

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