Disney Teases 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences for Animal Kingdom's big refresh

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Tropical Americas Encanto land concept art at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted: Saturday September 9, 2023 10:37am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

New experiences inspired by "Encanto" – the Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film – and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

New experiences inspired by “Encanto” and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The new land themed to the tropical Americas would replace the entire Dino-Land U.S.A. area, with Indiana Jones replacing the existing Dinosaur ride, and Encanto replacing Dino-Rama. This latest concept also suggests that Disney has abandoned the plans for Moana and Zootopia in this area of the park.

Dinosaur is replaced in this concept art with Indiana Jones

Dino-Rama is replaced with Encanto

Imagineering Boss Bruce Vaughn said, "Imagine a land filled with authentic experiences from this part of the world. With all of the placemaking and storytelling you'd expect. Look, it's a beautiful region to explore and has been the inspiration for so many magical stories over the years. We're looking forward to bringing all of that to life"

Tropical Americas Encanto land concept art at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Vaughn contninued, "Imagineering has been talking about stories from this part of the world; Encanto with Indiana Jones just rose to the top. They give us so much to play with. We have a long way to go now and a lot more to discover. But our team here in Florida is all over it."

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IanDLBZF6 minutes ago

mattpeto6 hours ago

Something tells me if we pulled up your last hundred posts, we probably would been able to predict this outcome for you.

pigglewiggle7 hours ago

I agree with you. I wish we knew last trip that it would be closing. We would have gone on one more ride.

eddie1047 hours ago

I think the budget for this project will be way higher than TBA because it’s considered part of the major investment into the parks.

𝕴𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗977 hours ago

Yeah, I don't understand the majority. It's great.

eddie1047 hours ago

Clearly you’re in the minority for this particular ride. Most people tend to say this is not comparable to Indiana Jones at Disneyland that uses the same system. Also it leaves a lot to be desired for a lot of its riders. That said I’m always a fan of keeping attractions where we can but unfortunately Disney doesn’t feel the same.

𝕴𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗977 hours ago

I was answering what @eddie104 said, not bringing the previous ride up.

MisterPenguin8 hours ago

This is not a Splash thread. Don't make go reporting people who want to turn every thread into Splash thread.

𝕴𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗978 hours ago

I loved Dinosaur 15x as much as I loved Splash. I will miss it WAY more than I miss Splash.

eddie1048 hours ago

I knew someone would come over here and start some mess. Dinosaur is no way comparable to Splash and not nearly as loved. Encanto would be a completely brand new attraction with no ties to existing rides.

Brer Panther8 hours ago

After watching the POV of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, I have very little faith in the Indiana Jones retheme of DINOSAUR. Or the Encanto ride.

dothebrdwalk14 hours ago

Scott Gustin liked this tweet and he is usually pretty well connected. I'd say it's almost definitely going to be an omnimover based on that.

bwr82718 hours ago

AK already has the gorillas walk. Hopefully not another walk coming. That said, it would be neat to walk around in the casita. But ideally as part of the queue before entering Antonio’s door.