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New Construction Permits Filed for DinoLand U.S.A. as Tropical Americas Transformation Continues
The dino days are numbered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the slow-but-steady evolution into the Tropical Americas land is gaining even more traction. Two newly filed permits hint at upcoming changes for both character meet-and-greets and dining at the heart of DinoLand U.S.A.—including the fan-favorite Restaurantosaurus.
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According to permits filed with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on August 4, 2025, the work falls under “general construction,” with contractor Whiting-Turner (a familiar name in recent Disney projects) taking the lead. The permits expire exactly one year later, on August 4, 2026—giving us a rough timeline for what’s next.
Permit 1: Character Meet & Greet Area
The first permit covers 594 Dinoland Drive, the general area for the Goofy and Pluto meet and greet, near Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. Although Pluto recently moved to The Oasis near the park entrance and Goofy currently appears outside Restaurantosaurus, the permit appears to center on the Donald’s Dino-Bash Welcome Center—a.k.a. the DinoLand Service Station.
That area is still open to guests for now, but this filing suggests it could soon be walled off to begin construction. It’s unclear if the meet-and-greet space will be rethemed, relocated, or removed entirely, but with the Tropical Americas makeover underway, change is definitely in the air.
Permit 2: Restaurantosaurus
The second permit is for Restaurantosaurus itself, located at 601 Restaurantosaurus Road. While still operating as of today—and currently home to Daisy’s Dig, part of the Cool Kid Summer offering—the new permit implies internal updates or structural enhancements could be on the horizon.
There’s no announced closure date yet for the popular quick-service spot, but given that The Boneyard will shutter in September and DINOSAUR is set to close in 2026 to become an Indiana Jones-themed attraction, Restaurantosaurus may not be far behind.
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What Else Is Changing in DinoLand?
These new permits join a growing list of filings for the area, including:
- Trilo-Bites
- The Boneyard
- A Wilderness Explorers kiosk
Disney has confirmed that Tropical Americas will open in 2027, bringing vibrant new theming inspired by Central and South American landscapes and lore—including an Indiana Jones adventure and Encanto experiences.
In the meantime, we’ll be watching closely as familiar fixtures fade into extinction and new magic rises from the jungle.
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