Tropical Americas Articles and News Stories
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
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
Walt Disney World Breaks Ground on New Tropical Americas
Shovels officially hit the dirt Friday morning as Disney Imagineers posed for a photo in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World, where the new Tropical Americas land has broken ground. While it might be sad for some Disney fans to see Fossil Fun Games there in the background, this is where the … Walt Disney World Breaks Ground on New Tropical Americas
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
DinoLand Closures, Return of Jingle Cruise, & More Announced in Latest Disney World Update
Walt Disney World Resort has announced several updates to the theme parks, including a months-long closure for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the last date to enjoy some of your favorites in DinoLand, the return of Jingle Cruise, and a postponement of the launch of The Little Mermaid—A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Keep reading … DinoLand Closures, Return of Jingle Cruise, & More Announced in Latest Disney World Update
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
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