If you’re still trying to get a handle on all the new projects that will be coming to Disney World in the next few years, don’t worry. We’ve got you!
Let’s focus in on what going to be happening over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. First up, DinoLand U.S.A. is getting re-themed to a Tropical Americas land by 2027. With the re-theme, the new land will be getting three new attractions. Interestingly, everyone has been talking non-stop about only two of the new rides, so what’s the deal about the third one?
As we were saying, with the re-theme of DinoLand U.S.A. into a Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza, the land will be getting three new rides. The first one will be an Indiana Jones-themed attraction that will taking over the DINOSAUR building. The second one will be the first-ever Encanto-themed ride-through experience. So, what about the third? Well, TriceraTop Spin willl be replaced by a brand-new carousel!
Here’s the story behind this new town and carousel: “The town features classic Spanish-style architecture in the heart of the rainforest and a carousel featuring the resident wood carver’s favorite animals.” Speaking of those animals, while we were at D23, we got to have a close look at one of the animals in the new attraction — Kevin from UP!
We’re so stoked to see Kevin as a part of the ride. If you look closely at the concept art, we can spot a couple of the other animals coming, too.
Keep in mind that concept art is just that — a concept. So, the animal seen here may or may not make the final ride. That being said, going left to right, we can see Scuttle from The Little Mermaid, Timon and Pumba from The Lion King, Kaa from from The Jungle Book, Squirt from Finding Nemo, Hei-Hei from Moana, Abu from Aladdin, Bambi from Bambi, and Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.
We’re so excited to learn more details about the whole land and run and play in it when it opens in 2027. Until then, you still have some time to get a ride on TriceraTop Spin.
Construction on this area is expected to begin Fall 2024, so make sure to stop by if you can!
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Take a look at some of the models of Pueblo Esperanza!
Are you looking forward to this new carousel? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Don’t understand why they would make another Indiana Jones attraction. The one in Hollywood Studios has been there for a very long time. There are so many other great movies that are deserving of an attraction.
Well, first, Indiana Jones has a show at Hollywood Studios, not a ride. Bur mainly I expect it’s because the track layout and ride system for “Dinosaur” are the same as the Indy attraction in Disneyland, so it will be much less expensive to just redress the existing attraction than build something new from the ground up.
That isn’t Scuttle. Scuttle is a seagull, while that bird is clearly a pelican. Perhaps it’s Nigel from “finding Nemo.”