As part of the ongoing transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the Tropical Americas-themed Pueblo Esperanza, Disney has announced yet another closure.
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The Boneyard, a dinosaur-dig themed play area for kids, has remained open despite the other closures in DinoLand. But, Disney has just revealed the final date this spot will be open — and it’s in just a few weeks.
Disney has announced that The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing on September 2nd, 2025. If you want to get in a little excavation before this play area closes for good, you’ll want to do it before that date.
The Boneyard
But, not all hope is lost because Disney also announced that Tropical Americas will include a new themed play area for kids visiting Pueblo Esperanza. We don’t have many details so far, but we are excited that there will still be an area for kids to let out a little energy!
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Disney announced that a Tropical Americas land would be coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park in 2027 at the 2023 D23 Expo. Get ready to step into Pueblo Esperanza!
Pueblo Esperanza will become home to two signature attractions — an Encanto ride featuring the Madrigal family and a new Indiana Jones adventure ride! A Carousel will also provide another ride option.
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The new land will feature classic Spanish-style architecture with a large hacienda that will also serve as one of the largest quick-service restaurants at Disney World. The rich and lush color and biodiversity of the Tropical Rainforest will be on full display and at the center of Pueblo Esperanza will be a large fountain where stories will be told by gathering villagers.
DinoLand Construction
Closing dates have yet to be announced for DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites; however, in December 2024, Disney shared the following specifically in regards to DINOSAUR: Disney has officially announced that “2025 is your year to visit before it goes extinct!” So, if you want to ride DINOSAUR at least one more time before it’s gone for good, make sure you plan a trip to Animal Kingdom in 2025.
Construction is already underway
We can’t wait to experience the new land, but we are sad to see more of DinoLand close for good. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news!
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The bone yard was a terrific place for the kids to burn off steam and not be told, no, don’t climb on that. It allowed the parents a chance to rest.
And it had dino bones! A “spooky cave” slides for all levels of kids.
It will be missed by this Grandma who loved watching her grandsons play and interact with other children just being kids.