Overview
- Disney has confirmed DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom will end operations after February 1, 2026, with an Indiana Jones–themed attraction set to replace it.
- Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close permanently on March 1, 2026, to return as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
- Recent reporting highlights an accelerated shift toward IP-driven reimaginings across Walt Disney World as 2026 approaches.
- Outlets repeatedly flag Gran Fiesta Tour (often rumored for a Coco retheme), Star Tours, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mission: SPACE, and Tomorrowland Speedway as potential future changes, with no official decisions announced.
- Fans are posting emotional farewells and split opinions about DINOSAUR’s retirement, underscoring broader tensions over replacing long-running attractions.