Following a brief stall in work as Disney awaited the final approval of a site permit, work has begun again in DinoLand USA. The permit was approved late last week, clearing the way for Walt Disney World to begin proper demolition on the former roadside carnival-themed area. While visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we noticed that a pair of excavators were on site. Here’s a look!
Heavy Construction Equipment Arrives in DinoLand USA
As part of the phased closure of DinoLand USA, Dino-Rama closed last month as Disney begins preparing the site for an all-new Encanto-themed attraction. Here’s how Disney describes the new Encanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027.
If you’re a fan of drawers, floors, and doors, let’s go! The first-ever “Encanto”-themed ride-through attraction is coming to Animal Kingdom, featuring the beloved Madrigal family from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Inside the Casita, Antonio has just received his special gift — the ability to communicate with animals — and his room has transformed into a rainforest. It’s time to go explore alongside him, and you never know what member of the family you might bump into…
Here’s a look at the equipment, which hasn’t moved any earth just yet, but it should happen any day now.
For everything you need to know about the Tropical Americas retheme project for DinoLand USA, check out our article below!
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