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The Problem with the Months Long Closure of Dinosaur in Disney World

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a MAJOR makeover with Pueblo Esperanza — a Tropical Americas-themed land. However, before the new land fully takes shape, the park will need to say goodbye to DinoLand U.S.A.

Dinosaur

The removal of DinoLand sadly also means the end of the DINOSAUR attraction, which will ultimately give way to a brand-new Indiana Jones ride similar in ride mechanics to DINOSAUR and Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, but with an original story. DINOSAUR is set to close permanently sometime in 2026, and when it does, its absence will create an unavoidable problem.

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Don’t Forget! An Animal Kingdom Attraction Is Permanently Closing in TWO WEEKS

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Okay, so 2025 has been one of the BIGGEST years for change in Disney World in recent memory. Three out of four parks are getting brand new lands, with one park getting a new land AND an expansion to an existing land. Rides have been closed for updates.

Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of those parks that’s already changed a lot this year, as DinoLand U.S.A. has started a phased closure to make way for a new land, Pueblo Esperanza. As construction on Puebla Esperanza continues, another part of DinoLand U.S.A. will be closing soon: The Boneyard.

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5 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in September

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August may seem like the most exciting month for Disney fans this year, and while I find that to be true as a lifelong Disney fan myself, September is also a busy time!

Hollywood Studios

Attractions are permanently closing, new experiences are opening, and you could miss Magic Kingdom fireworks if you don’t know about the latest update. I want you to have the best trip possible, so let’s get into the biggest changes hitting Disney World in September 2025!

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Disney Files NEW Permit for Changes at DINOSAUR Ride in Animal Kingdom

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Disney is wasting no time transforming DinoLand U.S.A. into the new Tropical Americas-themed Pueblo Esperanza land at Animal Kingdom.

Dinosaur in Animal Kingdom

While we’ve said goodbye to part of this land already, much of it is still open, including Restaurantosaurus and the DINOSAUR attraction. Imagineering recently filed new permits for Restaurantosaurus and a meet-and-greet location, and now, another new permit has been filed — this time, for DINOSAUR. As the resident DFB permit expert, things are seriously starting to ramp up over here!

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NEWS: Two NEW Permits Filed For DinoLand U.S.A. Retheme in Animal Kingdom

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Two new permits have been filed for major changes coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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Currently, DinoLand U.S.A. is being transformed in stages into a new land called Pueblo Esperanza. These two new permits are associated with the former meet-and-greet location and the land’s current quick-service dining spot.

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Yes, I Know What YOU Think About the Permanent Closures, But I Have Something Else To Say About Disney World’s Big Announcements

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Recently, it has felt like one thing after another has been closing down in Disney World. Parts of DinoLand, U.S.A. have already been demolished for Pueblo Esperanza, Muppets Courtyard is behind walls to make way for the new Monsters, Inc. Land, and the Rivers of America is permanently closed so construction on the new Cars area can begin.

Construction Walls up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

There are lots of Disney fans who are mourning the loss of these various areas at Disney World, and I completely understand how hard it can be to lose something that holds so many fond memories. It is definitely bittersweet to see parts of Disney World changed, but I am also so excited about the fact that these iconic areas are closing for good.

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NEW Aerial Photos Give Us a Glimpse Into Construction Progress at Animal Kingdom

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There is LOTS of construction happening in Disney World right now! Progress is being made on the new Lakeshore Lodge being built by Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, work is being done in the former Muppets Courtyard to bring the new Monsters, Inc. Land to life in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, walls have gone up around the Rivers of America in preparation for the new Cars area coming to Magic Kingdom, and workers are hard at work on Pueblo Esperanza coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

DinoLand Construction

We have been keeping an eye on the Pueblo Esperanza construction from inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So far, a lot has been demolished and leveled in preparation for a Tropical Americas-themed land. Now, we’re getting an even better look at what’s been happening at Animal Kingdom, thanks to Bioreconstruct.

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4 NEW Permits That Hint at More Disney World CHANGES

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Okay, so there’s a LOT of construction going on in Disney World right now. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion and a new Villains land. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting a new land. Even Disney’s Animal Kingdom is…getting a new land. Sensing a trend yet?

Tree of Life

One new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be known as Pueblo Esperanza and will be inspired by the Tropical Americas. Parts of DinoLand, U.S.A. have already closed to start construction on this new area, but we recently spotted permits that indicate even more locations in DinoLand, U.S.A. that will see construction starting soon. It’s really happening, y’all!

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4 Disney World Announcements We Expect To See in August

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Disney announcements can happen unexpectedly at any time, but we know for certain some BIG ones are happening in August!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Often, when Disney Parks news drops, it can seem a bit random. HOWEVER, on rare occasions, Disney holds events where big news drops are GUARANTEED. One such event is coming up in August, and we’re expecting some significant Disney World news to be revealed then!

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Disney World’s NEW Tropical Americas Restaurant Will Be One of Its BIGGEST

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Disney just dropped some exciting news about the new Tropical Americas — Pueblo Esperanza land coming to Animal Kingdom in a few years!

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This is the new area of the park that’s replacing DinoLand U.S.A., so while we’re certainly sad to see such an iconic part of the park go, we’re also looking forward to what’s new. We now know that The Boneyard will be closing on September 2nd, 2025 and Disney assured us that a new play area will be coming to Pueblo Esperanza. However, there is another smaller detail of this land that nobody is talking about enough– the new dining location coming to Pueblo Esperanza sounds like it’s going to be MASSIVE.

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