Tropical Americas Construction Update: Dino-Rama Demolition Progresses at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Dino-Rama Demolition - February 23, 2025

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Posted: Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Demolition work is moving forward in Dinoland U.S.A. as Disney continues clearing the area for the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Dino-Rama Demolition - February 23, 2025

The latest construction activity shows that all Fossil Fun Games midway structures have now been removed, along with the entire queue structure for TriceraTop Spin.

Dino-Rama Demolition - February 23, 2025

Midway Games and TriceraTop Spin Queue Now Gone

As of yesterday, a small section of the TriceraTop Spin queue canopy was still visible, but overnight work has since removed it completely.

Dino-Rama Demolition - February 23, 2025

At the rear of the former Dino-Rama site, piles of rubble are now visible where Primeval Whirl once stood.

Dino-Rama Demolition - February 23, 2025

TriceraTop Spin Dismantling Continues—But Not Demolished

Unlike other structures in Dino-Rama, TriceraTop Spin is being carefully dismantled rather than outright demolished, suggesting that the attraction may be repurposed.

Dino-Rama Demolition - February 23, 2025

The Tropical Americas expansion is expected to open in phases, with full completion projected for 2027. The land will feature an Encanto-themed attraction, allowing guests to step inside the Madrigal family's casita, and a new Indiana Jones adventure, replacing the DINOSAUR ride after its closure in early 2026.

Tropical Americas Concept Art

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Disgruntled Walt28 minutes ago

It didn't used to be Bizzaro for this company. There was a time when they provided perks because they cared about guests.

TheMaxRebo35 minutes ago

When it was first launched it was great as it was for a small number of attractions but expectation was still you stand in a standby line for majority of rides In some ways, blowing it up to the full FP+ system long term became a real negative as it trained people to feel they *need* a line skip system to your the parks and not used to doing it without one. If they went right to a paid system but targeting a smaller percentage of guests (basically right to the Premier Pass only) it might be better for everyone now

JackCH1 hour ago

I mean sure. Because Encanto is the main new attraction so of course it played a large part in determining the theme of the land. Not sure how that is relevant to the point, however. People groaning about a carousel at *Disney's Animal Kingdom* being themed to *Disney Animals* seems a bit over-the-top.

Brer Panther1 hour ago

Yes, but there's a pretty good chance this land was only thought of, or at least greenlit, because of a desire to put Encanto in Animal Kingdom.

Gremlin Gus1 hour ago

Plot twist: Disney decided to buy the entirety of Pueblo Esperanza and they decided to retheme the animals at the carousel to Disney animals because of it.

Fox&Hound1 hour ago

It It really was epic! Across the bridge was a giant sandbox but instead of sand it was little pieces of gravel. I didn’t even know until last time it was there. Totally covered/shaded and such a fun place for the kids to explore.

lazyboy97o1 hour ago

The carousel is a great example of backstory run amok. Strained and self referential. The fantasy of the experience is that this guy isn’t being hit with a cease and desist.

Disney Analyst1 hour ago

We should be amazed that Disney once even offered it for free... Bizzaro for this company.

erasure fan11 hour ago

you're not wrong, but that ship has sailed. I can't think of any theme parks that don't do a skip the line at this point in time. The point was if you're going to do a skip the line, the original fast pass is the way to go. Everyone could use it, it was a competitive advantage being free. It wasn't perfect by any stretch. But man oh man it was better than anything that's come after in my opinion. As for the well themed queues, no matter what, that should always be the plan.

EagleScout6103 hours ago

Makes me wonder if it'll come back as a prop for the new Indy ride

easyrowrdw5 hours ago

I think it’s more like if they were in the same ride, especially if any Encanto elements are on the carousel. Regardless, how does the woodcarver whose village has an Encanto ride or a house or whatever it is know all of these Disney characters?