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Disney World is constantly changing and sometimes it can be hard to keep up!
Tropical Americas Construction in Animal Kingdom
We’re here to monitor those changes, so you’re not surprised on your next Disney World vacation! Here are seven changes coming to Disney World this July!
Pueblo Esperanza is coming to life in Animal Kingdom!
©Disney || Tropical Americas Land coming to Animal Kingdom
The upcoming Tropical Americas land has been in development for several years, and we’ve been following it every step of the way. Now, Disney has filed a NEW permit for changes coming to the land, and parents are going to be very happy with this one.
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!
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This new Tropical Americas-themed land will be home to both Encanto and Indiana Jones rides and more, and we simply cannot wait to experience it for the first time. While the opening may still be a ways away, we’ve been keeping up with all the construction progress — and now we have a new update!
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.
UPDATED September 16, 2026
Disney World is seeing 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 see six massive changes coming next year.
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!
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!
Disney Imagineering just filed not one, but TWO big permits for Disney World!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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!
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.
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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