DAK 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal Kingdom

[doctornick]

Not exactly omnimover, but not trackless

But high capacity (and indoors, though that seems like a given)? That's really what DAK needs in something that can occupy a lot of guests, is low/no thrill/all ages and gets you indoors out of the heat and doesn't shut down in the rain.

 

[wdwmagic]

But high capacity (and indoors, though that seems like a given)? That's really what DAK needs in something that can occupy a lot of guests, is low/no thrill/all ages and gets you indoors out of the heat and doesn't shut down in the rain.

Yes certainly indoors and decent capacity.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Not exactly omnimover, but not trackless

Mules!

 

[WDWbuff2001]

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

 

[DCBaker]

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

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.

Disney Shares New Details About DINOSAUR's Closing Date at Animal Kingdom

Disney Shares New Details About DINOSAUR's Closing Date at Animal Kingdom

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[EagleScout610]

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

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

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

 

[James Alucobond]

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

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.

 

[lazyboy97o]

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.

Also, some things you want to do slowly.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

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.

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

 

[Timothy_Q]

The only place to get a quick service burger in Animal Kingdom will be Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes - the "American Kobe Burger".

Having Dinoland as a location for "American" foods, suitable for picky eaters, with other lands providing things for more adventurous eaters, was a useful thing for many people/families.

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

 

[ToTBellHop]

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

Yeah but pizza is also really popular.

Flame Tree has had a burger in the past.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney Sets Up Timelapse Camera to Document Tropical Americas Transformation at Animal Kingdom​

Disney Sets Up Timelapse Camera to Document Tropical Americas Transformation at Animal Kingdom

Disney Sets Up Timelapse Camera to Document Tropical Americas Transformation at Animal Kingdom

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[monothingie]

Disney Sets Up Timelapse Camera to Document Tropical Americas Transformation at Animal Kingdom​

Disney Sets Up Timelapse Camera to Document Tropical Americas Transformation at Animal Kingdom

Disney Sets Up Timelapse Camera to Document Tropical Americas Transformation at Animal Kingdom

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[FettFan]

Because the goal is not to expand the park but instead to optimize what is already there.

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.

 

[Jwhee]

Have we seen any cutting on Triceratops spin? Or is this a slow dismantling? Could be that they’re saving the ride for future use

 

[Moth]

Have we seen any cutting on Triceratops spin? Or is this a slow dismantling? Could be that they’re saving the ride for future use

Largely dismantling from photos

 

[Agent H]

Have we seen any cutting on Triceratops spin? Or is this a slow dismantling? Could be that they’re saving the ride for future use

I think the reason why they are dismantling triceratops spin is they are taking the parts for either Astro orbiter or the magic carpets

 

[Gusey]

I think the reason why they are dismantling triceratops spin is they are taking the parts for either Astro orbiter or the magic carpets

Hopefully Magic Carpets as they're the exact same ride system (with tilting mechanism) and Magic Carpets sure can squeak

 

[danlb_2000]

Surprised they haven't started hacking up Cementasaurus yet
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Hopefully they do that all in one night, a headless Cementasaurus would be pretty disturbing.