Is Disney changing DinoLand?


Is Disney changing DinoLand? However, Disney shocked everyone with a new announcement for DinoLand at 2023's D23 event. DinoLand U.S.A. will eventually close and be turned into a new section of Animal Kingdom. This place will be themed entirely around Northern South America and Central America.


What are they replacing Dinoland at Animal Kingdom with?

Zootopia Coming to Animal Kingdom, Plans to Replace Dinoland with Indiana Jones & Encanto.


Is Animal Kingdom changing?

There are several new trimmings and trappings planned for Disney's Animal Kingdom. However, as fans watch DinoLand go the way of the dodo, the Park is making severe changes that completely backtrack on Disney's original designs and intentions for its zoological experience.


Why is Disney getting rid of DinoLand?

During this year's Destination D23 event, Disney announced that DinoLand U.S.A. will be CLOSING to make way for new lands in that area. Specifically, the area will be updated to become The Tropical Americas, which will feature attractions and details from Encanto and Indiana Jones! DinoLand U.S.A.


What ride is being replaced in Disney?

Disney will replace Splash Mountain with Tiana's Bayou Adventure, starring a Black princess and New Orleans - Axios New Orleans.


What is Moana ride replacing?

The Moana water ride is an exciting addition to EPCOT. By replacing The Seas pavilion and weaving Moana's narrative into its fabric, Disney is ensuring that the park continues to capture the essence of exploration and imagination.


Are they replacing Pirates of the Caribbean ride?

They will be closing Pirates of The Caribbean at Disney World and Disneyland in 2023 to make way for Jake and The Never Land Pirates Adventure. The attraction will use the same boats and track as Pirates of The Caribbean, however all of the characters and scenes will be updated.


Are they making a Coco ride?

Gran Fiesta Tour closing for good and being rethemed to Coco is a great move by Disney imagineering. There is no official opening date for the new Coco attraction, however, we anticipate it will not open until 2024 or 2025. What do you think of the new Coco ride coming to EPCOT?


What is The Princess and the Frog ride replacing?

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is a new attraction replacing Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This shares everything we know so far: opening timeframe, construction progress, concept art, and commentary about the Princess and the Frog inspired log flume ride. (Updated June 27, 2023.)