Time is officially running out for prehistoric fun at Disney World's Animal Kingdom. The park has announced that DINOSAUR and the entire DinoLand U.S.A. area will close for good on February 2, 2026, making February 1 your last chance to snag one more trip back in time.
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For longtime Disney fans, it's the end of an era. DinoLand debuted with Animal Kingdom's grand opening in 1998, and its headliner—the chaotic, time-traveling DINOSAUR (originally named Countdown to Extinction)—has been jolting riders through the Cretaceous period ever since. But as Disney often reminds us, the parks are "never finished," and now the dinos are being traded for the brand new Tropical Americas.
Set to open in 2027, this new land will be called Pueblo Esperanza and will celebrate the lush biodiversity of regions just north and south of the equator in the Western Hemisphere. The land will feature vibrant plazas, storytelling spaces and an atmosphere that exudes a rich history.
The 11-acre area will house two major new attractions. A new Indiana Jones ride is billed as completely different from any Indy experience elsewhere. Guests will join Jones as he investigates a preserved Maya temple hiding a mythical creature. In the Encanto experience, you can step inside the magical Madrigal house. The ride follows Antonio into his rainforest-transformed room.
Disney also teased a massive quick-service restaurant designed as an oversized hacienda, plus a working wood-carved carousel featuring animals from Disney stories, set near the land's central fountain.
Portions of DinoLand are already shuttered, including TriceraTop Spin, the Fossil Fun Games, Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures and The Boneyard play area. That leaves DINOSAUR as the last surviving piece until February 2026.
For nostalgic Disney-goers, it's the last call to chase down that infamous Iguanodon before it disappears forever. But for those ready for something new, Pueblo Esperanza promises fresh storytelling, big-name IPs and a tropical escape unlike anything else at Disney World.