Big Changes at Disney's Animal Kingdom with the Closing of DINOSAUR

Walt Disney World is making big changes to Disney's Animal Kingdom. With much work beginning in 2025 at DinoLand, there is a new closing timeline for the Dinosaur attraction.

Animal Kingdom Transformation

DinoLand is about to be extinct at Disney's Animal Kingdom. An entire new land is on the way. It is set to be themed around Tropical Americas! We can't wait to see Welcome to Pueblo Esperanza!

Earlier today we shared that Disney's Animal Kingdom looks much different with the closing of The Boneyard. This makes it much more difficult to enjoy the DINOSAUR attraction. Check out these new changes HERE.

Disney shared "While you're visiting, make sure that you 'go get that dino' at DINOSAUR. We've previously shared this attraction will be closing to make way for teh new Tropical Americas Land- 2025 is your year to visit before it goes extinct!"

Dinosaur Closing Date

A New Closing Timeline for Dinosaur — Credit: Donna

Disney now announced that the last day for guests to enjoy DINOSAUR at Disney's Animal Kingdom will be on February 1, 2026.

Beginning February 2, 2026 the last parts of DinoLand USA will offically close including the DINOSAUR attraction and Restaurantosaurs dining location.

This HUGE closure will, in effect, send ripples throughout the rest of Disney's Animal Kingdom. The menu for Restaurantosaurus will move to Harambe Market. Harambe Market is expected to close for refurbishment this winter to prepare for this change. Check out which attraction will close earlier for a planned refurbishment becasue of these changes HERE.

DinoLand Character Changes

Unfortunately, the closing of DinoLand USA will also affect a few of our favorite meet and greets including Daisy Duck, Donald Duck and Chip 'n Dale.

DINOSAUR will close on February 2, 2026

All of these characters will be relocated beginning February 2, 2026. The location and costume changes are not yet announced for this reimagined meet and greet.

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