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Disney World to Permanently Close DINOSAUR in 2026 for Animal Kingdom Overhaul

The closure clears space for the Tropical Americas expansion slated to open in 2027.

Credit: Disney / Canva / edited by ITM
Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr

Overview

  • Disney has confirmed that DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom will close for good in 2026 as part of the park’s redevelopment.
  • The replacement is part of the Tropical Americas project, which is billed as a Latin America–inspired land expected to debut in 2027.
  • Fan sites report many guests welcome the decision, citing the ride’s rough experience, aging effects, and muddled story.
  • A busy September 2025 closure slate includes the Boneyard permanently shutting on September 2, Spaceship Earth remaining down for refurbishment, and Disney Jr. Play and Dance plus Star Wars Launch Bay closing on September 25.
  • Separate from the confirmed plans, renewed fan-driven rumors suggest EPCOT’s Gran Fiesta Tour could be rethemed to Coco and that Carousel of Progress may be updated or replaced, which Disney has not confirmed.