As of October 26, 2026, the biggest closure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the permanent loss of DinoLand U.S.A. and DINOSAUR while Disney builds the new Tropical Americas area. Disney’s current attraction listings show the park’s other major rides, including Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris and Na’vi River Journey, operating today.
Temporary ride downtime can change throughout the day, so I would still check the My Disney Experience app or Disney’s official attraction listings on the morning of your visit.
What’s closed at Animal Kingdom right now?
| Attraction or area | Status | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| DINOSAUR | Permanently closed | Final operating day was February 1, 2026 |
| DinoLand U.S.A. | Permanently closed | Closed February 2, 2026 for Tropical Americas construction |
| Avatar Flight of Passage | Operating when checked | Currently listed by Disney with operating hours |
| Na’vi River Journey | Operating when checked | Currently listed by Disney with operating hours |
| Expedition Everest | Operating when checked | Currently listed by Disney with operating hours |
| Kilimanjaro Safaris | Operating when checked | Currently listed by Disney with operating hours |
| Kali River Rapids | Operating when checked | Currently listed by Disney with operating hours |
Ride status changes. The table reflects Disney’s official listings when this page was checked, not a guarantee that an attraction will remain operational throughout your visit.
DINOSAUR is permanently closed
DINOSAUR permanently closed after February 1, 2026. It is no longer a temporary refurbishment or seasonal closure.
The attraction closed along with the remaining operating locations in DinoLand U.S.A. as Disney moved into the next phase of construction on Tropical Americas.
If an older guide still lists DINOSAUR among the rides you can experience at Animal Kingdom, that information is now outdated.
DinoLand U.S.A. is also permanently closed
The rest of DinoLand U.S.A. closed permanently on February 2, 2026.
Several locations had already closed during earlier construction phases, including TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures and The Boneyard. The February closure finished the transition of the area into a construction site.
This is an important distinction when planning a visit: DinoLand isn’t simply undergoing a refurbishment and coming back in its old form. Disney is replacing the area with an entirely new land.
What’s replacing DinoLand at Animal Kingdom?
Tropical Americas, also known as Pueblo Esperanza, is scheduled to open in 2027.
Disney is building the new 11-acre land with attractions and experiences inspired by Central and South America.
Disney has announced three major attractions for the area:
- Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, an original Indiana Jones adventure set inside an ancient Maya temple
- Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, a family attraction based on Antonio and the Madrigal family
- El Carrusel de los Animalitos, an animal-themed carousel featuring Disney and Pixar characters
Construction will continue to affect the former DinoLand area until Tropical Americas opens.
Are any other Animal Kingdom rides closed?
Disney’s current attraction listings do not show another major Animal Kingdom ride in a long-term closure when this guide was checked.
The major rides currently listed as operating include:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Na’vi River Journey
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Kali River Rapids
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
That does not mean every attraction will operate continuously. Weather, technical problems and operational issues can cause temporary downtime even when a ride is not undergoing a scheduled refurbishment.
How to check Animal Kingdom ride closures today
If you’re already at Walt Disney World, the most useful information is the live status of the rides rather than a refurbishment article that may have been written days or weeks earlier.
- Check My Disney Experience. Look at current wait times and attraction status before walking across the park.
- Check Disney’s official Animal Kingdom attraction list. This is useful for scheduled hours and current operating information.
- Check again before leaving your hotel. A ride that was operating the previous night can have a different status in the morning.
You can check Disney’s official Animal Kingdom attraction listings for the latest information.
Temporary closure vs refurbishment vs permanent closure
These terms can mean very different things when you’re planning a Disney World trip.
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Temporary downtime | A ride unexpectedly stops operating and may reopen later that day |
| Refurbishment | A planned closure with the attraction expected to return |
| Permanent closure | The attraction is gone and is not scheduled to reopen in its previous form |
DINOSAUR falls into the last category. It is permanently closed, not simply down for refurbishment.
How the DinoLand closure changes an Animal Kingdom day
The simplest way I would adjust is to stop building an itinerary around the former DinoLand area entirely.
Instead, build the ride-heavy portion of the day around Pandora, Asia and Africa, then use Animal Kingdom’s trails, animal experiences and shows to fill out the rest of the day.
If Pandora is your biggest priority, my guide to the Pandora rides at Animal Kingdom covers the attractions there.
For a complete touring plan rather than a closure list, use my one-day Animal Kingdom itinerary.
What to do if a ride temporarily closes
A temporary closure doesn’t need to derail the day. Animal Kingdom has enough non-ride experiences that I would pivot rather than wait around the entrance hoping the attraction immediately reopens.
Good alternatives include:
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
- Animal viewing around Discovery Island
My guide to the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is useful when you want something worthwhile to do while a ride is unavailable.
Should you still visit Animal Kingdom during construction?
Yes, if Pandora, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, animal experiences and the park’s shows are important to your trip.
The loss of DinoLand reduces the attraction lineup, but most of the experiences that define Animal Kingdom are in other areas of the park.
If you’re deciding whether the park deserves a full vacation day, start with my main Animal Kingdom guide rather than judging the park only by its current construction.
Animal Kingdom closures: the bottom line
The major permanent Animal Kingdom closure right now is DinoLand U.S.A., including DINOSAUR, which closed permanently in February 2026. Construction is underway on Tropical Americas for a 2027 opening.
When this page was checked, Disney was listing the other major Animal Kingdom rides as operating. Because temporary downtime can happen without warning, verify your must-do attractions in My Disney Experience before heading across the park.
For closures across all four parks rather than Animal Kingdom alone, see what rides are closed at Disney World right now. For future scheduled work, use the broader Disney World refurbishment schedule.
