Construction crews have added fresh lumber, new themed rockwork, and more steel framing to the future Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Tropical Americas Construction Update
The former DinoLand U.S.A. continues to transform into Pueblo Esperanza, the fictional village that will anchor Tropical Americas when the land opens in 2027.
Since our previous construction update, new wood has been installed on the roof of a building positioned in front of the land’s carousel. The lumber is so fresh that its scent is noticeable from the guest pathway beyond the construction walls.
The new wood forms a series of roof trusses atop the building. Additional angled beams extend from its walls, outlining lower roof sections around the structure.
Beside it, the roof of El Carrusel de los Animalitos remains exposed. The carousel’s large, circular canopy is supported by dark wooden beams that converge around a smaller elevated section at the center. The completed attraction will feature ride figures designed to resemble hand-carved wooden animals inspired by Disney films.
A large steel structure also towers over this portion of the construction site. The rectangular framework and elevated central section are beginning to establish the scale of one of Pueblo Esperanza’s prominent architectural elements.
Casita Steel Structure
Work is progressing steadily on the structure for Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. A growing network of white steel beams is visible deeper inside the site, likely comprising the structural support for the guest-facing Casita façade
Disney recently revealed that the attraction will take place on the day Antonio receives his magical gift of communicating with animals. Casita will bring furniture to life as ride vehicles carry guests through the house and into Antonio’s rainforest bedroom.
The Casita façade will conceal part of the much larger show building behind it. Additional structures and themed landscape elements are expected to help obscure the attraction building from guest areas.
New Tropical Americas Rockwork
More rockwork has appeared beyond the columns near a side entrance to Tropical Americas. Scaffolding surrounds the newly formed pieces while crews continue sculpting and finishing the surfaces.
Behind the rockwork, roofing work continues on several existing buildings being incorporated into Pueblo Esperanza. Construction equipment, lifts, scaffolding, and temporary safety barriers remain spread throughout the former DinoLand site.
Tropical Americas will also include Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, a reimagining of DINOSAUR, as well as a new playground and a quick-service restaurant.
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