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Steel Frame for Animal Kingdom’s Encanto Ride Rises Rapidly

Aerial photography confirms rapid progress across the Tropical Americas build toward a 2027 opening.

Overview

  • Aerial images show roughly one-third of the Encanto show building’s steel frame installed, with columns and beams defining the footprint.
  • A tower crane continues setting steel as crews form concrete pits and retaining walls, indicating phased installation ahead.
  • Concrete forms mark the start of foundation work for the animal-themed carousel at the former Boneyard site, with a temporary guest walkway still separating work zones.
  • Disney lists February 2 as the final operating day for DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus before the area’s transformation.
  • The Tropical Americas plan includes the Encanto dark ride behind a Casita façade, an Indiana Jones reimagining of DINOSAUR, a large quick-service restaurant, and a 2027 opening goal.