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Disney Sets DinoLand Closure Date, Confirms Castle Repaint, Details Pirates Lounge on New Ship

The Destination D23 announcements clarify near‑term timelines for Animal Kingdom changes and preview the Disney Destiny’s themed venues.

Overview

  • DinoLand U.S.A.’s final operating day is February 1, 2026, with permanent closure on February 2 to make way for a Tropical Americas land called Pueblo Esperanza.
  • DINOSAUR, The Dino Institute Shop, Restaurantosaurus, and Restaurantosaurus Lounge will close with the land, as outlined in Disney’s Destination D23 update.
  • Cinderella Castle will shift back to a classic gray‑and‑blue palette with creams and gold accents, with Disney not yet providing a start date for the repaint.
  • The Disney Destiny enters service on November 20, 2025, and will feature Cask & Cannon, a Pirates of the Caribbean–inspired lounge with attraction and film Easter eggs.
  • Cask & Cannon will serve specialty rums and custom “bootlegged” brews and showcase pirate‑ship decor with nods to Imagineer Marc Davis.