Dino-Rama Signage Removed as TriceraTop Spin Disassembly Progresses at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

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Posted: Thursday January 16, 2025 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Work is quickly advancing on the removal of Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama at Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of preparations for the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion.

Today, significant progress was visible, with most of the Dinosaur Treasures signage now removed and ongoing work to disassemble the TriceraTop Spin attraction.

Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

Dinosaur Treasures Signage Removed

The charming but quirky Dinosaur Treasures shop, known for its colorful, dinosaur-themed decor and unique souvenirs, now sits bare as crews have removed most of its exterior signage.

Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

TriceraTop Spin Disassembly Continues

Meanwhile, work continues on dismantling TriceraTop Spin, the family-friendly ride that allowed guests to soar in flying dinosaur vehicles. Crews have made noticeable progress removing components of the ride, a process expected to take several weeks before the ride is fully cleared.

Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

Preparing for Tropical Americas

The removal of Dino-Rama is part of a larger transformation of Dinoland U.S.A. into the Tropical Americas, a new land inspired by the cultures and wildlife of Central and South America. The expansion will feature a new Encanto-themed attraction, inviting guests into the Madrigal family's magical casita, and an Indiana Jones adventure that will replace the existing DINOSAUR attraction.

What Remains Open in Dinoland U.S.A.

While construction progresses, parts of Dinoland U.S.A. remain open to guests:

DINOSAUR continues to operate for the remainder of 2025.
The Boneyard playground remains open for kids to explore.
Restaurantosaurus and Dino-Bite Snacks are still serving guests.

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Disney Analyst28 minutes ago

You have seen the light. Disneyland supremacy!

SamusAranX41 minutes ago

And I dislike that. Dinosaur is a good attraction but yes could have been great. I have so much I want to rant about WDW now in comparison to DL

rle4lunch2 hours ago

This is the normal response after riding IJ in DL in comparison to Dino. Sure, there's always the vocal minority that'll claim otherwise, but alas, it's feigning. Dino WAS great, SHOULD'VE been plussed up, COULD'VE been given some love, but it didn't happen. It was limped along for the last decade knowing that they were going to replace it.

SamusAranX9 hours ago

After riding IJ in DL today for the first time ever: 1. Dinosaur isn’t getting saved. I loved it but IJ is objectively better 2. I hope the best for the overlay and feel a bit better for it

larryz19 hours ago

And that was ostensibly because they are considered intelligent creatures. We were never served elephant meat in Disney restaurants. And yet we can still get charred octopus at Tiffins... Yes, that's an octopus using a split coconut shell as a mobile home...

larryz20 hours ago

It didn't work when the asteroid hit, and it won't work now, either... ;)

peter1143522 hours ago

🤔 But when Pandora opened we did get a new night show and longer hours. It just didn’t last because Rivers of Light was not successful

Ayla22 hours ago

We said the same thing when Pandora opened...

lazyboy97o23 hours ago

Nothing at Disney is just “one and done” or handed off to a single person to just come up with something. There are meetings, reviews and approvals. That’s then all done again when it goes for publishing in marketing materials (just look at how much went into editing Ridley’s Instagram posts). It’s also not a one time issue, but something multiplied and compounded across projects.

FigmentFan821 day ago

Hey Hey! Jimmy the intern did a solid job coming up with that backstory on his lunch break! He deserves all the accolades for such hard work!

Tha Realest1 day ago

I dunno. More park hours means higher operational costs. It seems they’re content with closing the park at dusk. Does anyone know how long that’s been the case?

davis_unoxx1 day ago

What are we thinking for park hours once this expansion opens? New nighttime show in the works as well? AK really is the most beautiful park at night, something is coming….

sedati1 day ago

I get you. I remember way back in '83 my dad drove us cross-country in a station wagon to go to the now defunct "Walley World". Once we got there my father was so incensed at finding the park so I.P. laden that he punched a figure of Marty Moose right in his stupid moose snout.

TrainsOfDisney1 day ago

Eh…. Yes and no. You could say that about any business - but at the heart someone has to care about guests or you just end up with a race to the bottom. Certainly Walt himself - cared about guests. So at some point it was a fact.