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Original ‘Encanto’ Film Cast Confirmed for New Animal Kingdom Ride

Jared Bush, the co-director and writer of Disney’s Encanto and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Animation Studios, has confirmed the audio recording is nearly complete for the highly anticipated Encanto-themed attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In response to a question posted on X (formerly Twitter), Bush shared they’re “almost done recording our entire original cast. Original ‘Encanto’ Film Cast Confirmed for New Animal Kingdom Ride

Big Dining Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as DinoLand Goes Extinct

Big changes are on the horizon for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as the park prepares for the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the upcoming Tropical Americas land. As part of this phased overhaul, Disney announced today that multiple dining locations will be closing – some permanently and others temporarily. Farewell to Trilo-Bites and Dino-Bite Snacks Two beloved snack Big Dining Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as DinoLand Goes Extinct

Farewell to The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

As of today, The Boneyard playground at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now officially closed, marking another milestone in the park’s transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the new Tropical Americas land. The Boneyard had long been a haven for children (and parents!) since the park’s 1998 opening; offering fossil dig sites, rope bridges, and shaded tunnels where budding paleontologists Farewell to The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney Releases New “Farewell” DINOSAUR Merch at Animal Kingdom

Ahead of its planned 2026 closure, Disney has launched a limited “farewell” merchandise collection for DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Available exclusively at the Dino Institute Gift Shop (at the ride’s exit), the collection features a themed hat, stainless steel water bottle, magnet, and collectible pin. A matching t-shirt was also released but had already Disney Releases New “Farewell” DINOSAUR Merch at Animal Kingdom

Closing Date for Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; New Playground Promised

DinoLand’s transformation into the Tropical Americas is coming to a [bone]head at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as Disney has confirmed the last day for the The Boneyard, the beloved dinosaur-themed playground. The Boneyard will permanently close on September 2nd, 2025, meaning September 1st is the last day to dig up fossils and play amongst the dino Closing Date for Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; New Playground Promised