Dino-Rama Signage Removed as TriceraTop Spin Disassembly Progresses at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

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Posted: Thursday January 16, 2025 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Work is quickly advancing on the removal of Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama at Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of preparations for the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion.

Today, significant progress was visible, with most of the Dinosaur Treasures signage now removed and ongoing work to disassemble the TriceraTop Spin attraction.

Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

Dinosaur Treasures Signage Removed

The charming but quirky Dinosaur Treasures shop, known for its colorful, dinosaur-themed decor and unique souvenirs, now sits bare as crews have removed most of its exterior signage.

Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

TriceraTop Spin Disassembly Continues

Meanwhile, work continues on dismantling TriceraTop Spin, the family-friendly ride that allowed guests to soar in flying dinosaur vehicles. Crews have made noticeable progress removing components of the ride, a process expected to take several weeks before the ride is fully cleared.

Triceratop Spin and Dinosaur Treasures Removal - January 16, 2025

Preparing for Tropical Americas

The removal of Dino-Rama is part of a larger transformation of Dinoland U.S.A. into the Tropical Americas, a new land inspired by the cultures and wildlife of Central and South America. The expansion will feature a new Encanto-themed attraction, inviting guests into the Madrigal family's magical casita, and an Indiana Jones adventure that will replace the existing DINOSAUR attraction.

What Remains Open in Dinoland U.S.A.

While construction progresses, parts of Dinoland U.S.A. remain open to guests:

DINOSAUR continues to operate for the remainder of 2025.
The Boneyard playground remains open for kids to explore.
Restaurantosaurus and Dino-Bite Snacks are still serving guests.

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Sorcerer Mickey54 minutes ago

Good, because Encanto is the one that will actually happen.

meggo8192 hours ago

Except for “and” instead of “an” (an easy typo or autocorrect), it was fine. I followed 🤷‍♀️

Agent H5 hours ago

Thank you for clarifying I think there may have been a bit of a word jumble in your original post no offense of course I wasn’t trying to say Indiana Jones will be bad merely that I’m looking forward to the encanto ride more

TheCoasterNerd5 hours ago

I will give Indy credit in that it's a new story. Sure, it's based on the exsting DLR ride, but it's an original story not seen in any other rides/movies/tv shows/games

TheMaxRebo5 hours ago

I can try :) The ride system for Dinosaur will be reused for Indy and is the same as the Indy ride at Disneyland - which I found superior to Dinosaur and I am optimistic the Indy ride version at AK will be at least as good as the Disneyland version - meaning this will be an upgrade and a very good attraction ... but something that has been done before and similar to another existing ride Encanto will/should/could be something very unique and cool and of a very large scale and really stand out ... plus just the "unknown" of what it will actually be brings some more excitement to it. Guess the unknown is more exciting to me than a known quantity but both will be positive additions to the park

Agent H6 hours ago

I’m a little confused about what you’re saying mind clarifying?

TheMaxRebo6 hours ago

I am too - though I do think the existing Indy is a better version that what Dinosaur was so do view that as (potentially) and upgrade as well. But the Encanto ride could be really unique and "special" vs just a very good attraction

EagleScout6106 hours ago

New photos. More of the queue for Triceratop Spin has been demolished -

JackCH8 hours ago

I am too mainly because we really already know what the basic experience of Indy will be, Encanto will be completely new and therefore has a lot more "potential."

Agent H11 hours ago

I’m more excited for the encanto ride than the Indiana jones one

Stripes11 hours ago

Based on the plans, I estimated that the Encanto show building will be about 74,000 square feet. For context, the Haunted Mansion show building, another omnimover ride, is about 45,000 square feet. I’m sure Encanto will have a larger indoor queue than Haunted Mansion, but even with that in mind, this will be a fantastic addition to DAK.