DinoLand USA Phase One Closure Prep: Relocated Characters, Removed DVC Kiosk

It’ll be a phased extinction, but an extinction nonetheless. Starting January 13th, construction walls will move in and demolition will begin of a portion of DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. To prepare for the reimagining, Disney has already started to adjust operations, including the relocation of character meet & greets and the removal of the Disney Vacation Club kiosk in the land. Here’s a look!

DinoLand USA Characters Relocated

Both Goofy and Pluto have relocated their meet-and-greet area. Ironically, they’re taking over an abandoned meet-and-greet area just outside of the Restaurantosaurus quick-service location. This area used to be the home of Launchpad McQuack when the Donald’s Dino-Bash overlay for the land debuted.

First, here’s a look at the area where Goofy and Pluto used to meet, near Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop. This area will be behind construction walls soon.

Now, Goofy and Pluto meet in the area near Restaurantosaurus, alternating meet-and-greet times throughout the day. When we dropped by, bird-spotting Goofy was meeting with guests!

Disney Vacation Club Kiosk Removed

Across from The Boneyard, the Disney Vacation Club kiosk has been removed. The face painting kiosk and outdoor vending spot remain and likely will remain for the rest of 2025. My guess is that DVC decided a construction zone wasn’t the best spot to sell their timeshare product, especially when there is an existing DVC kiosk near the entrance to Pandora – The World of Avatar.

Here’s a look at the empty space where the removed kiosk used to sit.

What Is Closing in DinoLand USA This Month?

So, what is closing this month in DinoLand USA? Here’s a list of what will be closed starting January 13th:

  • TriceraTop Spin
  • Fossil Fun Games
  • Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures Gift Shop
TriceraTop Spin
Cementosaurus in Dino-Rama Fossil Fun Games
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures sign
Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures interior

Your last chance to experience the offerings above will be January 12th.

For more on the DinoLand USA closures and Tropical Americas-themed land opening in 2027, check out our project tracker below!

DinoLand USA Tropical Americas Reimagining Project Tracker (Concept Art, Info, Latest Construction & News)
Want to learn more about the DinoLand USA reimagining into a Tropical Americas land? Check out our project tracker with the latest news!
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