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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