Walt Disney World has a few major construction projects going on in three of its four theme parks. Today we are going to take a look at the construction on Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s new Tropical Americas section which will include Encanto.
Thanks to @bioreconstruct on X we have some aerial images showcasing the progress.
Let’s take a look!
Land overview,
The Tropical Americas section of the park is going in where Dinoland U.S.A. was. Construction has begun in this area, but other parts will not be completed until Dinosaur and Restrauntosaurus closes in February.
Aerial video of construction of the Encanto ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/WtfO5ddb0f
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Aerial photos of guests areas that are closing soon. At the construction site of Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/VNLl7vEWxt
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Aerial overview of construction in Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/ZupissQo7e
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Two attractions are being added to the area, including a carousel and the house from “Encanto.”
Here is a look at construction on the carousel.
At top of this aerial photo is where an entrance to Tropical Americas will be. Originally entrance to Dinoland U.S.A.
A carousel will be at the footers at center. Originally part of The Boneyard playground.
Guest walkway cutting across the site closes in a few weeks. pic.twitter.com/Cpn1iBod7j— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) January 17, 2026
RIP the Boneyard. That was something my daughter loved when she was little. We spent a lot of time there.
Aerial photos of where a carousel will be in Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/kcJwtfpwod
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The big attraction will be the Casa Madrigal from “Encanto”
It’s progressing along with the building taking shape
Aerial look at development of the Encanto attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, compared to concept model. pic.twitter.com/g5l9pvmLas
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Aerial photos of show building construction for the Encanto attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/7wmVQMZCcV
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At right in this aerial photo is active work on theming in backstage Animal Kingdom. Near the Imagineering offices.
Green models at left seem to examples for the Encanto ride building exterior theming. pic.twitter.com/JrAqUVcw13
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The new addition to Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open in 2027.
Dinosaur will be rethemed to Indiana Jones, and other changes will be made to the area as well.
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