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Indiana Jones and Encanto Concept Art Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The countdown to Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas expansion is feeling more real than ever. Fresh concept art for the highly anticipated Encanto and Indiana Jones attractions has now been installed on the construction walls in the former DinoLand U.S.A.
The walls are hard to miss, painted bright green and decorated with playful touches like butterflies and stylized bats. Guests will spot Encanto artwork near the recently closed Boneyard, showcasing the Madrigal family in Antonio’s magical animal-filled room. This ride will bring fans into Casita, beginning on the day Antonio receives his gift to talk with animals. Interestingly, the new art matches the previously released version, except riders have now been removed from the foreground.
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A stroll further along the walls reveals a transition from Encanto’s signature yellow butterflies to mysterious bat-like creatures that seem inspired by Camazotz, bat spirits from Maya mythology. These lead directly to new Indiana Jones concept art featuring a Maya temple. The ride, which will replace DINOSAUR, is expected to reuse the same ride system as Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure but with a fresh story. In this version, Indy investigates a temple said to hide a mythical creature. While the bats may not be the star legend themselves, they could still play a role inside the attraction.
The story of DinoLand’s extinction is nearly complete. The Boneyard has closed, Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama has already gone extinct, and now Restaurantosaurus and DINOSAUR are both set to close for good on February 1, 2026. That final day will mark the end of the land and the beginning of a full transformation into Tropical Americas.
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When it opens in 2027, the reimagined land will transport guests into the lush and vibrant region, complete with Pueblo Esperanza, a colorful village anchored by a carousel of Disney animals, and Casita from Encanto. Between magical animals and Indy’s thrilling temple trek, this land promises to be one of Disney’s most adventurous expansions yet.
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