Dinosaur Articles and News Stories


How Will Disney World Respond to Universal Orlando’s Clap Back?

With yesterday’s official closure of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, phase one of the complete erasure of dinosaurs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has commenced. But don’t worry, fossil fans, we still have a large dino presence in central Florida… Of course, with a big Disney closure happening, Universal likes to chime in wherever they see fit. How Will Disney World Respond to Universal Orlando’s Clap Back?

Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama Now Permanently Closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom officially closed Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama; the colorful carnival part of DinoLand U.S.A. that has welcomed guests since the park’s opening day in 1998. The closure includes TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. Oh and one giant Cementosaurus. The rest of DinoLand U.S.A. remains open through Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama Now Permanently Closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Saying Goodbye to The Quirkiest Disney Gift Shop in DinoLand

For over two decades, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures has been a colorful and quirky staple at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Nestled in the heart of DinoLand U.S.A., this eccentric gift shop possesses vibrant theming and the smallest of prehistoric details amongst the typical Disney merchandise offerings. However, as part of the park’s ongoing evolution, the Saying Goodbye to The Quirkiest Disney Gift Shop in DinoLand

We’ve Got a Year! DINOSAUR To Remain Open Through 2025

In a recent update from Disney, we’ve received confirmation DINOSAUR will remain open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom through 2025 before closing permanently for its Indiana Jones attraction replacement. Dinoland U.S.A. is closing in phases to make way for the new Tropical Americas themed land, with Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, Fossil Fun Games, Dinosaur Treasures (my We’ve Got a Year! DINOSAUR To Remain Open Through 2025