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The Boneyard Closes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as Tropical Americas Overhaul Advances

The 6 p.m. shutdown marks the latest step in replacing DinoLand U.S.A. with a 2027 Tropical Americas land focused on new family attractions.

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Overview

  • The Boneyard permanently closed today at 6:00 p.m., ending its final operating window of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Disney is transforming the area into an 11‑acre Tropical Americas land anchored by Encanto and an Indiana Jones experience.
  • A new children’s play area is confirmed for the Tropical Americas lineup when the land opens in 2027.
  • DINOSAUR remains open for now, with Disney stating the attraction will close in 2026 to be reimagined as an Indiana Jones adventure.
  • With TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s already closed, the remaining DinoLand offerings are limited to DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and a few snack stands, while a Zootopia show is slated to debut at the Tree of Life on November 7, 2025.