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Disney Invests Over 4 MILLION Dollars in Latest Park Expansion

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There are LOTS of changes coming to the Disney World theme parks. From Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios, to Piston Peak in Magic Kingdom and Tropical Americas coming to Animal Kingdom, there are so many huge expansions underway. Not to mention all of the smaller renovations, updates, and ride re-theming also coming to the parks.

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All across Disney, things are changing, and we just got a look into how much one of those changes is costing, so let’s head over to the grave of DinoLand U.S.A and see how much it is costing for Disney to build the Tropical Americas expansion. 

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4 MAJOR Changes Coming to Disney World in 2027

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Disney World will see so many changes in 2026, including The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, Bluey’s Wild World, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Soarin’ Across America.

Cinderella Castle

Believe it or not, Disney has even more changes up its sleeve for 2027! Disney World will have four massive changes coming next year.

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Disney Files 2 New Permits for Indiana Jones Ride in Animal Kingdom

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If there’s one thing I know, it’s that when Pueblo Esperanza opens in Animal Kingdom, I will be sitting there in my Encanto ears wearing an Indiana Jones t-shirt, waiting to experience the land myself. While I loved DinoLand U.S.A. as if it were part of the family, something newer is on the horizon.

The new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom lets guests explore a preserved Maya temple – and the ensuing adventure – alongside Indiana Jones.

DINOSAUR is being rethemed to Indiana Jones, using the same ride mechanism but with new scenes (and even different scenes than the Disneyland version), and Disney just filed new permits for the attraction as they get closer to changing over the ride and opening the Tropical Americas land!

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NEW Look at Pueblo Esperanza in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Earlier this year, we said goodbye to the last of DinoLand U.S.A., as Disney closed the rest of that land to make way for a new Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza.

Pueblo Esperanza Carousel Concept Art ©Disney

Since then, we’ve seen a LOT of construction happening behind the scenes, as several attractions begin to take shape within the new area. We’ve recently been seeing progress on the new Encanto ride, but now, thanks to some new aerial photos, we’re seeing progress on the land’s new carousel and Indiana Jones ride, too!

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Disney World Just Filed 2 NEW Permits for These MASSIVE Expansion Projects

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Disney Imagineering just filed not one, but TWO big permits for Disney World!

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We all know that Disney World has some MASSIVE expansion plans for the coming years. Over at Magic Kingdom, we’ll eventually see the addition of Villains Land and Piston Peak. In Animal Kingdom, DinoLand U.S.A closed to make way for a new Tropical Americas Land, called Pueblo Esperanza. Then, in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re seeing Monstropolis take over what used to be Muppets Courtyard. Well, we have some news on two of the four lands that are on the horizon — let’s take a look at the details!

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PHOTOS: Disney Just Demolished an Iconic Part of Animal Kingdom

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If you’re keeping up with Disney World construction, you might already know that DinoLand is extinct, so Mirabel Madrigal and Indiana Jones can move in.

DINOSAUR is gone, y’all

Disney has wasted no time in beginning the demolition of DinoLand, and new photos show how quickly the company is moving! If you’re sensative to Disney World construction, now is your time to look away.

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A Huge Part Of DinoLand Is Officially GONE In Animal Kingdom

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Can you hear that sound? It’s kinda quiet? Oh yeah, it’s our hearts breaking into two.

So. Many. Walls.

DinoLand U.S.A. formally closed in Animal Kingdom in February 2026, and it has truly been a bittersweet process. The land is being replaced with a Tropical American-inspired area called Pueblo Esperanza, which we are excited about, but it hasn’t made saying goodbye to Dr. Seeker any easier. Now, another huge part of DinoLand has disappeared forever, and we aren’t handling it well.

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8 Confusing Character Changes Hit Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A massive (and sad!) change just hit Animal Kingdom Theme Park — DinoLand, U.S.A. is now GONE.

Chip and Dale in Dinoland!

The land officially closed on February 2nd to make way for the new Tropical Americas land. With that change, we lost a couple of rides, a few dining locations, and some incredibly themed character meets. But don’t worry, many of those characters have now moved to other spots around the park!

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Something Has CHANGED at This Popular Disney World Meet and Greet

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It’s the end of an era at Disney World, and we’re not crying — YOU’RE CRYING! Okay, we’re definitely crying, too, but we’re trying to stay strong. DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom has officially closed for good, and Disney is now focusing its attention on the new Tropical Americas themed land that’s replacing it.

New Animal Kingdom Map

We’ve already seen changes at Animal Kingdom in the form of more construction bushes, removed signs, and even a new park map. But we also spotted changes at this popular Animal Kingdom meet and greet — let’s take a look!

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See the CHANGES at DinoLand U.S.A. Following Permanent Closure

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We’re drying our eyes still, but the time has finally come, whether we wanted it to or not.

No more DinoLand!

Yesterday was the FINAL day to experience DinoLand U.S.A. as a whole in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now, the walls are officially up all around the land. There will be no more walking past some of the construction walls to make your way to Restaurantosaurus or DINOSAUR — it’s all closed off now to make way for the new Tropical Americas expansion. But what does that REALLY look like? We’re here on day one of the closure to check it out!

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