Overview
- Disney has set Sunday, February 1, 2026, as the final day for guests in DinoLand U.S.A., with permanent closure on February 2 for DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and the remaining area.
- On‑site reports show demolition accelerating, with tightened construction walls, narrowed pathways, and active clearing as crews prepare the space for redevelopment.
- Visible steel framing for the Encanto‑inspired flagship attraction has risen behind barriers, and Pueblo Esperanza is projected to debut in 2027 with additional offerings like an animal carousel.
- Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new permit covering general construction at the DINOSAUR entrance courtyard, with work slated to begin in February 2026 as the building transitions to its next use.
- Disney confirms DINOSAUR’s ride system and show building will be reused for an original Indiana Jones experience that will differ from Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, and cast members have installed a DINOSAUR memorial crest at EPCOT noting its 1998–2026 run.