Fans Stage Farewell as Animal Kingdom’s DINOSAUR Nears Final Day
Disney plans to repurpose the ride system for an original Indiana Jones experience within the Tropical Americas redevelopment.
Overview
- Disney lists Sunday, February 1, 2026 as the last day to ride DINOSAUR, with a permanent closure set for February 2 alongside Restaurantosaurus.
- Imagineering confirms the existing Enhanced Motion Vehicle track will return with an Indiana Jones storyline that is not a clone of Disneyland’s version.
- A new Tropical Americas land called Pueblo Esperanza is targeted for 2027, featuring an Encanto-inspired Casita attraction and an animal carousel.
- An EPCOT tribute at Crown & Crest displays a crest reading “Goodbye DINOSAUR!” with the dates 1998–2026 to honor the ride’s legacy.
- A TikTok creator named Kennedy has gone viral for a spot-on Dr. Helen Marsh cosplay, drawing tens of thousands of views as fans share final-ride tributes and memories.