Disstevefan1
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Good to know we will have all of 2025 and some of 2026 to enjoy DINOSAUR!!
Not sure what it means for Tropical Americas, but Josh did say dirt was moving so....
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News 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal Kingdom
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Good to know we will have all of 2025 and some of 2026 to enjoy DINOSAUR!!
Not sure what it means for Tropical Americas, but Josh did say dirt was moving so....
Karakasa
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Through 2025 is pretty big. I was a bit worried that the announcement at D23 wouldn't give people enough time to go visit it before it closes, but if it's really open through all of 2025, then there's plenty of time for people to plan to go give it once last go around. Makes me hope the Alioramus comes back...
I guess if someone wants to go see It's Tough to Be a Bug, now's the time, though.
It really seems like the easiest solution that makes the most people happy. Change it into Indy stumbling upon a secret underground world filled with dinosaurs with the entrance being the temple. Only animatronic you'd really need to replace is Aladar, and given how he looks like an actual Iguanodon on the ride and not the movie Aladar, you don't even really need to, strictly speaking.
Plus they don't even have to ditch the concept art they already have done, they can have that in the lab area leading up to the "time jump" (now just going underground).
I know it's not happening but, hey.
IMO, Encanto was always gonna be the bigger lift. Indy is more about retooling a building that's already there, which is doable in a year.
Rockishcoco
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Really hope this means they're gonna give Dinosaur a big send off. I want merch, I want an event, and I want the ride looking its best. Hell, bring back Countdown To Extinction as the name near the end. I'm sad to see it go but if it has to leave they should make it a celebration. Also with an extra 6 months to a year of life, it makes sense why they've been repairing a bunch of the effects. Maybe the Allioramus will make a return?
Purduevian
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Expansion Plot? Also I'm shocked they aren't leaving the C&H giftshop building standing and reusing it as retail.
Disgruntled Walt
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THANK THE LORD! Something to look forward to for our trip this summer!
Does this re-gruntle the Walt?
Gusey
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That area is all currently all backstage. They'll likely keep it as backstage so they don't have to theme the show buildings on either side
Disgruntled Walt
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Don't push it! There's still going to be construction walls everywhere and the destruction of much of what I love. But Dinosaur spent YEARS in my top spot and the chance to ride it one last time (more realistically, multiple times) is something I will cherish. And then mourn as they destroy it.
sedati
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Made to resemble ancient cut stone, not a mountain or cliff which is what the sample seems to emulate.
Disstevefan1
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Well the good news is if Disney admits it will close sometime in 2026 I am sure the date will slide further and we will have Dinosaur all of 2025 and 2026
ToTBellHop
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If there isn’t a billboard that says “Countdown to Extinction” on I-4 next year, they’re all fired.
Disgruntled Walt
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Seriously, that's a no-brainer. Bring back the name!
I'd love to see them restore some of the original thrill levels too, but I'm just glad it's staying open. AND I'm glad they're not doing a DCA ToT and having us ride in pitch darkness. On Dinosaur that might actually be fun, but I want to see the animatronics.
James Alucobond
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Because there will be movement. Just on the Encanto side of the area.
JackCH
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I think they are starting the rest of the land, and have already started some work on it, but just leaving Dino till the end.
To generate buzz and get people to book vacations based on rough ideas, blue-sky concepts, and talk of "dirt moving". Gotta make that FOMO money.
CaptinEO
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I wonder when this area will be done 2027? Again seems like just too soon to announce this stuff even if working on it incrementally.
Disstevefan1
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Because Disney is shoveling the BS
ToTBellHop
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Dino was always closing later. Rethemes take like 18 months. New builds add another year, at least.
The Leader of the Club
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I think they’ll try to at least get Encanto open by late May.