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Remaining DinoLand U.S.A. Will Close in One Year According to New Rumor & More: Daily Recap (1/13/25)

January 14, 2025

Disney News

Construction walls already arrive around Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, Disney releases new Magic Kingdom aerial footage, and new Figment merch — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 13, 2025.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Night view of a brightly illuminated castle with blue lights and beams in the sky, offering a scene reminiscent of a daily recap, surrounded by gardens and pathways.

Disney released a new aerial flyover video of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World featuring Cinderella Castle, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle Run, and fireworks.
Construction walls have been set up inside the Emporium at Magic Kingdom near Casey’s Corner.

A person stands near a closed wooden log cabin-like structure with a roof overhang, reflecting on the day's events for their daily recap. To the left, a charming picket fence completes this serene scene.

The Disney Vacation Club Kiosk in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is currently behind construction walls.
Additional construction walls have been erected at the Main Street U.S.A. Station near the Magic Kingdom Park entrance.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Exterior of the Dinosaur attraction building, showcasing a large dinosaur-themed sign above the entrance. Surrounded by lush greenery and set against cloudy skies, it offers a timeless backdrop for your daily recap of adventures.

Accoring to a new rumor, the rest of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will likely close permanently in one year.
A new Disney’s Animal Kingdom guidemap has debuted with a portion of DinoLand U.S.A. removed following the land’s first phase of closures.

Overnight, construction walls were erected around the Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama area of DinoLand U.S.A as demolition is set to soon begin.
The braille map at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been updated to reflect the closing of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A.
Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama has also been removed from the Disney’s Animal Kingdom digital park map on My Disney Experience.

Disney Springs

At the entrance to the Orange Garage, where escalators hum and people bustle about, cheerful signs for wheelchair rentals guide you at Disney Springs—a perfect spot to pause during your daily recap.

The Orange Garage at Disney Springs is undergoing a refurbishment and some levels will be closed during work.

New Merchandise

Experience a daily recap of creativity with this vibrant purple shirt and bag, showcasing Disney's Figment amidst colorful designs for the Epcot Festival of the Arts 2023.

New Figment merchandise, including the first 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts item, is available on DisneyStore.com.
A new Dooney & Bourke Valentine’s Day Mickey and Minnie purse and Minnie Ear headband are now available at Walt Disney World.
An all-black Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey is now available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom.
A new Starbucks Valentine’s Day Tumbler featuring Mickey and Minnie is now available online at the Disney Store.

Disneyland Resort

A colorful abstract sculpture with a smiling face stands in front of a mirror, reflecting a reddish face, as if capturing a daily recap. The background features a brick wall and various objects on the table.

A new “Big Hero 6” Megabot Sipper will be available for purchase at Disney California Adventure beginning on January 17.
Disney is casting performers for a new show coming to Disney California Adventure this summer.

Tokyo Disney Resort

Ahead of the opening of “it’s a small world” with Groot, a new music loop is playing in front of the ride.

Universal Studios

In the display window, a captivating daily recap unfolds with dinosaur masks—one with a large open mouth—framed by reflections of palm trees and towering buildings in the glass.

Universal Orlando Resort has introduced new window displays that guests can interact with using bubble wands introduced for the Mega Movie Parade.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced it will donate $10 million in cash to support rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles.

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That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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