Crane Now Visible in DinoLand USA as Disney Begins World on Encantoland

Tower Crane Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Encanto Ride Construction

Big changes are rising at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as a massive tower crane has now been installed for construction of the upcoming Encanto attraction in the new Tropical Americas land.

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Unlike the temporary mobile cranes seen in recent weeks, this tower crane is a more permanent fixture, signaling that heavy vertical construction is about to begin. Guests can already spot it from the Animal Kingdom parking lot, towering above the treeline.

The crane is positioned in the former Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama area, which permanently closed back in January as part of the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. That space will soon be home to a brand-new Encanto ride, transporting guests into Casita for a magical family adventure alongside the Madrigals.

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Other parts of DinoLand have also reached their end. The Boneyard was recently demolished and will be replaced with a new play area, while the last phase will see DINOSAUR reimagined into an Indiana Jones attraction, officially closing in early 2026.

When complete, Tropical Americas will feature Pueblo Esperanza, a lively new village complete with a wood-carved Disney animal carousel, plus the Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions as the land’s anchors. The new land is expected to debut in 2027.

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