Tropical Americas is the new land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027. It replaces DinoLand U.S.A., which closed permanently on February 2, 2026, along with the DINOSAUR ride and Restaurantosaurus. The land is set in Pueblo Esperanza, a fictional village inspired by Central America, South America and parts of Mexico.
| Location | Former DinoLand U.S.A., Disney’s Animal Kingdom |
| Status | Under construction |
| Expected opening | 2027 |
| Planned attractions | An Encanto ride, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, and a Critter Carousel |
What’s coming
- An Encanto attraction, the first at any Disney park, following Antonio and his gift for talking with animals.
- Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, a new adventure in the former DINOSAUR building.
- A Critter Carousel with hand-carved animals from Disney stories.
- A large hacienda restaurant, expected to be one of the biggest quick-service spots at Walt Disney World.
We’ll update this page as Disney shares more details and an opening date.
