Disney's Animal Kingdom's Digital and Paper Maps Updated After Dino-Rama Closure

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Posted: Monday January 13, 2025 8:35am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Following the closure of Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama at Disney's Animal Kingdom, both the digital map in the My Disney Experience app and the in-park paper map have been updated to reflect the changes in Dinoland U.S.A. 

The updated maps no longer show the former Dino-Rama attractions, including TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Dinosaur Treasures, which closed permanently at the end of operation on January 12, 2025.


Changes to the Map

The revised map highlights the new guest walkways through Dinoland U.S.A., rerouting traffic alongside Restaurantosaurus toward the DINOSAUR attraction. Construction walls now block the former Dino-Rama area as work begins for the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion.

No Mention of Tropical Americas Yet

The updated maps do not yet reference Tropical Americas, the new land that will replace Dinoland U.S.A. Disney has not added any preview text or placeholder labels for the new area, which will include an Encanto-themed attraction and a new Indiana Jones adventure.

What Remains Open in Dinoland U.S.A.

Despite the changes, several attractions in Dinoland U.S.A. remain open:

  • DINOSAUR: The time-traveling thrill ride remains operational through 2025.
  • The Boneyard: The interactive playground is still open for younger guests.
  • Restaurantosaurus and Dino-Bite Snacks: Both dining locations continue to serve guests.

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FettFan5 hours ago

Would have made more sense to just plus Dinoland USA. Kids love dinosaurs, adults love dinosaurs, Walt loved dinosaurs, and dinosaurs were the only things keeping Universe of Energy hanging on until the very end. This move is just another reason why I believe that Disney is flat-out scared of Universal. Instead of competing against the insane murder lizards of the Jurassic Park franchise with actual biologically-accurate dinosaurs, Disney just rolls over and gives up.

monothingie7 hours ago

ToTBellHop2 days ago

Yeah but pizza is also really popular. Flame Tree has had a burger in the past.

Timothy_Q2 days ago

I have a feeling Pizzafari could become the new home for burgers in DAK Discovery Island makes the most sense to me as the place for american food

TheCoasterNerd3 days ago

Still, dismantling half of triceratops spin in two days and then leaving the half-built ride sitting for a week is confusing to me. I would think they'd demo the whole ride at once

lazyboy97o3 days ago

Also, some things you want to do slowly.

James Alucobond3 days ago

Work goes through phases that are more or less obvious to the common observer. You not being able to see things from beyond the wall does not necessarily indicate a slowdown.

TheCoasterNerd3 days ago

Kinda wild how they got so much done so quickly and now it's just slowed down so much

EagleScout6108 days ago

Some new photos from the site we don't say-

DCBaker9 days ago

Yes - it appears it will remain open through 2025: In an update shared today, Disney provided new insight into the future of DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom, suggesting the ride will remain operational through 2025 before closing permanently to make way for the Tropical Americas expansion. https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/dinosaur/news/03dec2024-disney-shares-new-details-about-dinosaurs-2025-closing-date-at-animal-kingdom.htm

WDWbuff20019 days ago

I’ve been out of the loop but I just have one question.. dinosaur should be open in October 2025 correct? I have a two week trip planned to Disney / Universal and if Dinosuar remains open I’d like to get my last ride in

MisterPenguin10 days ago

Mules!

wdwmagic10 days ago

Yes certainly indoors and decent capacity.