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Permits Detail Tropical Americas Playground as DinoLand Shuts and Encanto Show Building Grows

New state filings and visible steel work signal Disney’s full commitment to Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas transformation.

Overview

  • New Florida Department of Environmental Protection permits show a dedicated playground on the former Cretaceous Trail with multiple slides, climbing features, and themed play zones.
  • DINOSAUR and the remaining DinoLand U.S.A. offerings close by February 2, ending the land’s operations as Disney advances construction for the replacement area.
  • Vertical construction on the Encanto attraction continues, with an expanded section of steel framing rising near the soon-to-close DinoLand walkway.
  • Disney confirms DINOSAUR’s ride system will be repurposed for an Indiana Jones attraction, retaining the track and vehicles with new theming and storyline.
  • Tropical Americas, including the Encanto ride, a hand-carved animal carousel, and the Pueblo Esperanza plaza, is targeted for a 2027 debut, with park signage now referencing the new land.