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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





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





Don’t Miss Out On ‘Fossil Fun Games’ In DinoLand U.S.A.

If you’re a dinosaur enthusiast like me, you’re probably also feeling sad about saying goodbye to the Animal Kingdom land dedicated to our giants of the past. There’s still time to enjoy all the bone-diggin’, fossil findin’, and time travelin’… and maybe some exclusive merch to pick up! While Disney hasn’t announced an exact date Don’t Miss Out On ‘Fossil Fun Games’ In DinoLand U.S.A.





Character Meet & Greets We’d LOVE to See at Disney World

Walt Disney World is renowned for its immersive experiences and meet & greets that allow us fans to connect with favorite characters from across the Disney universe. While the current lineup is impressive, there are several beloved characters who have yet to make a significant appearance in the parks. Let’s explore some of the dream Character Meet & Greets We’d LOVE to See at Disney World









The Most Controversial News From D23: Goodbye to Dinosaur?

The 2024 D23 weekend was certainly packed with a punch. Gone was the overindulgent fluffing around Blue Sky concepts, instead replaced with solid plans around the future of Disney Parks around the globe. Not only did Disney announce grand plans for almost every one of its theme parks, including new rides and attractions, but in The Most Controversial News From D23: Goodbye to Dinosaur?





Disney Imagineering Shares New Details on Expansion at Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new video showing a series of working models to be used for the ‘Tropical Americas’ expansion we heard about at the 2023 Destination D23 Event. In the video below, we are shown some of the research that’s being done in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to create the new area that Disney Imagineering Shares New Details on Expansion at Animal Kingdom













‘Encanto’ & ‘Indiana Jones’ Considered for Animal Kingdom; New ‘Zootopia’ Show Coming

During the “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” presentation at Destination D23, Disney Chairman Josh D’Amaro confirmed that they are “diving deep into their research” for expanding Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Zootopia will be coming to life at Animal Kingdom as well, but not as we hoped. A ‘Encanto’ & ‘Indiana Jones’ Considered for Animal Kingdom; New ‘Zootopia’ Show Coming