New Permits Filed for DinoLand U.S.A. Transformation at the Animal Kingdom

Disney announcd back at Destination D23 in 2023 that the DinoLand USA area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was on the chopping block, with the land set to be transformed into a ‘Tropical Americas’ experience that would contain attractions and theming from both the Encanto and Indiana Jones Franchises. The area has sat with little work ever since, and many guests began to wonder if the renovation was ever going to move forward. Disney confirmed the renovation is still a go during the D23 event last month in California, and new permits have now been filed to begin the work.

Three permits in total were recently filed for work on backstage areas, with all three permits assigned to Buena Vista Construction (a construction company owned and operated by Disney). Three seperate backstage buildings were listed on the permit, with the phrasing on the permits essentially pointing toward any type of general construction work, including electrical, labor, and/or materials.

While these permits are a bit generic in detail and do not provide specific details on exactly what work is being performed, it is exciting to see the Tropical Americas expansion finally moving forward. Once completed, the land will be the home of two new attraction: an Indiana Jones ride and an “Encanto”-themed experience. Indiana Jones will take over the current Dinosaur attraction, while the Encanto attraction will require a significant show building based on the model presented at D23. Tropical Americas is expected to open by 2027.

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