Boneyard Demolition and Encanto Foundations Mark Big Progress at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The bones of DinoLand U.S.A. are crumbling fast, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one step closer to welcoming guests into the lush, vibrant world of Tropical Americas. Thanks to fresh aerial photos from @bioreconstruct, we’ve got a bird’s-eye view of the sweeping changes happening behind construction walls. Spoiler alert: the dinos are out, and Encanto is moving in.

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The once-bustling Boneyard playground is now just rubble. Slides, dig pits, bridges, and the iconic dinosaur marquee have all been reduced to a memory. It’s a striking sight for longtime fans of the land, as one of the last major kid-friendly areas of DinoLand disappears to make way for something new.

But while one chapter closes, another is just beginning. Over in the former Dino-Rama section, foundation work is well underway for the highly anticipated Encanto ride-through attraction. Crews have started pouring concrete footers, and the base of a massive tower crane is being assembled, signaling that vertical construction is on deck. Disney hasn’t revealed many story details yet, but this attraction is expected to bring the magic of Casita to life in a way only Disney Imagineering can deliver.

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The Encanto ride will be one of two major draws for the 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion, scheduled to debut in 2027. Alongside Mirabel and the family Madrigal, guests can look forward to:

• An Indiana Jones adventure replacing DINOSAUR
• A quick-service restaurant offering Central and South American flavors
• A whimsical carousel inspired by Disney animals

Tropical Americas promises to bring new energy to Animal Kingdom, which has been in need of fresh experiences beyond Pandora – The World of Avatar. From the looks of construction progress, Disney is wasting no time transforming this corner of the park into a vibrant, immersive new land.

A huge gracias to @bioreconstruct for capturing these incredible aerial shots that show us just how quickly the magic is taking shape.

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