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Now It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Part of DinoLand in Disney World

Walt Disney once said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”  It’s that time! Several attractions at Animal Kingdom are being replaced to make way for Tropical Americas, featuring new Encanto-themed attractions. Sunday, January 12, 2025, was the last day Now It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Part of DinoLand in Disney World



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



These Disney Dino Chipmunks Are Here to Stay… For Now

With the extinction of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama happening this weekend, I knew there was one thing left I had to do. After saying some fond farewells to my favorite Walt Disney World gift shop -Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures-, unsuccessfully taking one last photo strip inside the Dino-Rama Photo Booth since it was *OUT These Disney Dino Chipmunks Are Here to Stay… For Now



Journey to Jiko: A Splendid Feast for the Senses Awaits at Disney World

If you are looking for a true stand-out signature restaurant showcasing some of the most unique food and wine offerings on property, look no further than Jiko-The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Consider the menu to be “adventuresome yet approachable.” Diners embark on a culinary journey with the warm (but not hot in Journey to Jiko: A Splendid Feast for the Senses Awaits at Disney World



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



‘Pterabyl’ or ‘Pteragood’ DinoLand Drinks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With DinoLand U.S.A headed towards extinction to bring new stories like Encanto and Indiana Jones to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’re spending time soaking in all the dino details and experiences while we can. One of these includes the Restaurantosaurus Lounge tucked away in the quick service dining location near the DINOSAUR attraction. Restaurantosaurus and its ‘Pterabyl’ or ‘Pteragood’ DinoLand Drinks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom



VIDEO: Getting Drinks at Restaurantosaurus Lounge in Disney World

Unfortunately for dinosaur fans, DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World is not long for this world. With its demise, so goes the quick-service dining location of Restaurantosaurus. Did you know that a small lounge is tucked in the back of the Vehicle Repair section of this Walt Disney World restaurant? Well, VIDEO: Getting Drinks at Restaurantosaurus Lounge in Disney World



Is Disney Removing Edutainment from Animal Kingdom?

Over the years, we’ve seen many changes to our favorite Walt Disney World parks. We said goodbye to the edutainment-filled Future World of EPCOT, slowly saw the removal of movie-making magic at Disney’s [MGM] Hollywood Studios, and are now gearing up to bid adieu to an original dinosaur-themed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom Is Disney Removing Edutainment from Animal Kingdom?





‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Limited-Time Offerings at Disney World

Remember… who you are. Mufasa: The Lion King is now playing in theaters, and there are some newly-added limited-time offerings at Walt Disney World to celebrate the film and the Pride Land’s royalty. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Inspired by the film, a new limited-time Tree of Life Awakenings light and projection offering on the Tree of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Limited-Time Offerings at Disney World