Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for New Tropical Americas Playground

Disney Files Permits for New Tropical Americas Play Area

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new “General Construction” permit for the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While the permit itself is broad, the listed contractor reveals that the work is specifically designated for the land’s new playground.

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While Disney has confirmed that a brand-new playground for small children will be part of the Tropical Americas lineup, they’ve kept specific details under wraps. However, the latest permit fills in some blanks: the contract has been awarded to Landscape Structures, Inc., a commercial playground manufacturer. According to their website:

“Our commercial playground designs create play areas that welcome all ages and abilities, become signature gathering spaces for communities and offer the most innovative and inclusive playground experiences.”

Earlier this year, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection filing gave us our first real look at the upcoming playground. The documents place the new play area right on the current site of the Cretaceous Trail—the spot near DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus that currently hosts the Daisy Duck and Chip ‘n’ Dale meet-and-greets. According to the plans, the playground will feature at least two slides and a climbing structure.

This is just the latest in a massive wave of permits for the Tropical Americas expansion. Back in April, nine permits were filed for electrical work in the area, followed by three permits for the Indiana Jones attraction in May. Disney also extended a permit with contractor Whiting-Turner for the Encanto ride. Most recently, the paper trail has ramped up even further, with six permits filed for various locations across the land, followed by two more just a couple of days ago.

Are you excited for Tropical Americas to be complete?

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