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Permit Filed for DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom
Hold onto your butts: Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a brand-new permit tied to the DINOSAUR attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s got fans wondering: is this a final refresh before extinction, or the first step toward Indiana Jones taking the wheel?
The permit, filed this week, lists Central Florida’s Mecca Productions, Inc. as the contractor with a scope of “Install Set Elements.” Mecca is well-known in the themed entertainment space for fabricating props and scenic pieces, often working with Disney on immersive installations. The address on the permit points directly to the DINOSAUR show building, suggesting this work is happening inside or very close to the current attraction.
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For now, DINOSAUR is still open and operating daily, allowing guests to take one last trip back in time with Dr. Grant Seeker and the iconic “Not our dino!” moment. But we already know the clock is ticking. Disney has confirmed the attraction will close sometime after 2025 to make room for a new Indy-themed ride through a Maya temple.
The full Tropical Americas overhaul will replace the current DinoLand U.S.A. and is expected to debut in 2027. Along with Indiana Jones, the new land will feature an Encanto-themed ride, a large-scale quick-service restaurant, a kids’ play area, and vibrant jungle theming throughout.
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This permit might just be part of routine maintenance to keep DINOSAUR running smoothly during its final stretch. But it’s also possible we’re witnessing the first steps in a carefully phased transition to Animal Kingdom’s next great adventure. Either way, Imagineering is already laying the groundwork behind the scenes—even if the dinos haven’t quite gone extinct just yet.
So whether you’re Team Nostalgia or Team Indy, now’s the time to get one last ride in. The Iguanodon won’t be waiting forever.
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