Overview
- The land’s final operating day is today, with work starting February 2 to wall off the area and reuse the DINOSAUR facility for a new Indiana Jones attraction alongside an Encanto ride targeted for 2027.
- Standby waits surged into triple digits—reported at 130 minutes and higher—at times exceeding Avatar Flight of Passage, with the Dino Institute shop seeing strong last‑chance merchandise demand.
- Operations were disrupted by a delayed opening, extended downtimes, and at least one evacuation, with Lightning Lane prioritized during intermittent reopenings.
- An extreme cold event brought wind chills in the teens and gusts near 40–45 mph, prompting Typhoon Lagoon’s closure and delayed starts for outdoor attractions such as Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids.
- Fans marked the farewell with costumes and meetups, and Imagineer Joe Rohde publicly reflected on the land’s legacy while expressing confidence in the Tropical Americas team.