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The Boneyard to Close Forever This September as Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas Expansion Begins
DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is preparing for its next major transformation as The Boneyard, a popular playground attraction, has set its permanent closing date. This marks a significant step in making way for the highly anticipated Tropical Americas expansion.
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According to official announcements from Disney, The Boneyard will close its gates forever on September 1, 2025. The very next day, September 2, is slated to commence the second phase of construction on the immersive Tropical Americas land, which is designed to entirely replace the existing DinoLand U.S.A. area.
While the prehistoric playground will be missed, Disney has offered some reassurance for families with young adventurers. The upcoming Tropical Americas land is confirmed to include a brand-new playground area specifically designed for small children upon its opening. While specific details regarding the new play area’s theme or features have yet to be revealed, its inclusion ensures that Animal Kingdom will continue to offer dedicated spaces for its youngest explorers.
Further closures within DinoLand U.S.A. to facilitate the Tropical Americas expansion, including the popular Restaurantosaurus and the thrilling DINOSAUR attraction, will be announced at a later date. Disney had previously indicated that the DINOSAUR ride is expected to remain operational throughout all of 2025 before its eventual closure for retheming into an exciting Indiana Jones attraction.
As Animal Kingdom evolves, guests can look forward to new adventures and immersive experiences that will transport them to the vibrant and diverse landscapes of the Tropical Americas. The closure of The Boneyard is the next visible step in bringing this exciting vision to life.
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