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The Dinosaurs Have Left the Building—Construction Walls Go Up as Tropical Americas Begins to Take Shape at Animal Kingdom
It’s the end of an era—and the beginning of a vibrant new one—at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction walls have officially gone up around DinoLand U.S.A., signaling the start of work on the highly anticipated new land: Tropical Americas. And while the dinos may be extinct (again), guests now have something new to marvel at—fresh concept art and colorful quotes decorating the walls as the transformation gets underway.
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The construction zone isn’t just blocked off—it’s been Disneyfied. The construction walls are now decked out with concept art showing off the stunning, story-rich environment of Pueblo Esperanza, the fictional village that will serve as the heart of Tropical Americas. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because the art appears to be the same dreamy rendering Disney previously released during its announcements. Still, seeing it up close and larger-than-life along the walkway into the park makes it all feel that much more real.
And the walls aren’t just pretty—they’re playful, too. Fans of Encanto will spot familiar quotes like “Got your party pants on?” and “Of course they can come,” splashed across the wall, the latter accompanied by a vibrant image of a toucan while the former includes an image of the famous candle from the film. This heartfelt callback comes straight from the film’s memorable moment when Antonio, having just received his gift of talking to animals, invites a toucan to join the celebration. It’s the kind of Disney detail that fans live for.
We are also getting our first look at the logo for the land. A sign has appeared on the green construction walls that contains the words Tropical Americas in a fun font. The dark letters appear on a light purple background, and are flanked by a tile-like design similar to the design seen in the Encanto Casita.
Speaking of Encanto, the new land promises to be bursting with adventure and magical charm. Confirmed attractions include a brand-new “Encanto” experience, an Indiana Jones attraction (replacing the now-closed DINOSAUR ride), and a whimsical carousel featuring Disney creatures—because every good village needs a festive centerpiece!
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With an opening date set for 2027, there’s still plenty of work to be done, but the walls going up mark a major step in this exciting reimagining of one of Animal Kingdom’s original lands. So if you’re visiting soon, be sure to swing by and take a peek at the artwork—and snap a photo or two with your party pants on.
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