Scaffolding surrounds the base of the Indiana Jones pyramid, and waterproofing is being added around Casita as construction continues on Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Tropical Americas Aerial Update
Bioreconstruct’s latest aerial photos show progress on several upcoming attraction façades and the ongoing transformation of the former DinoLand U.S.A. area.
Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent
The colorful Maya pyramid stands in front of the former DINOSAUR building, which is currently transforming into Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. Turquoise carvings contrast with reddish walls and weathered rockwork along the upper tiers.
Scaffolding has been added around the base, providing access for crews to sculpt the excavation theming into the rockwork. Workers occupy several platforms, with green boom lifts positioned nearby.
Additional scaffolding components are stacked beside the attraction. Bioreconstruct notes that scaffolding will eventually envelop the pyramid. Although its upper sections were sculpted and painted before installation, gaps between the tiers and unfinished areas on the reverse still require waterproofing.
A rear view reveals sculpted rockwork above exposed steel supports.
The work follows the installation of the pyramid’s upper sections in early September. The central section was also in place by our September 21 aerial update.
Tall shrubs and small trees are also being added to a garden behind the pyramid, building out its jungle surroundings.
Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto
Casita’s exposed steel framework rises in front of the Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto show building. Roof peaks, projecting sections, and a tall tower outline the future Madrigal family home.
Dark waterproofing is being applied to concrete walls around the structure. Bioreconstruct identifies the barrier’s height as an indication of the future soil level, which will give Casita a hillside setting similar to The Haunted Mansion.
Construction vehicles and material stacks occupy the surrounding dirt work zone. Forms for additional wall foundations are visible to the right of Casita, while mesh-covered framework and scaffolding mark the artificial landscape beside the house.
Our earlier aerial update explored Casita’s framing and surrounding mountain construction.
Pueblo Esperanza
The former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop reflects a mix of pale green roof sheathing, dark roofing material, and white protective wrap across different sections. Scaffolding surrounds portions of the exterior, with a crane extending overhead.
The latest aerial angles also show a large clearing roughly situated between the former Restaurantosaurus complex and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. According to a filing from Disney earlier this year, this should be the location of a future play area, though it has not yet been previewed in concept art or physical models for the upcoming land.
Some exterior walls of the future quick-service restaurant have recently been painted a warm mustard yellow, adding color to the former Restaurantosaurus complex. The finish is visible on several gabled façades and beneath covered walkways, while adjacent sections remain wrapped or unfinished.
Closer to the center of the developing land, concrete forms are taking shape around the central fountain, which will ultimately help define guest walkways to the other venues across Tropical Americas.
Our latest ground-level update also documented some of the roof preparation here and ongoing work on the Pueblo Esperanza entrance archway.
Visit our Tropical Americas construction updates page for more coverage.
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