Disney Files Notice of Commencement for Triceratop Spin and Fossil Fun Games Demolition at Animal Kingdom

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Posted: Tuesday January 7, 2025 12:45pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has filed a Notice of Commencement for the demolition of Triceratop Spin and the Fossil Fun Games area in Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama at Disney's Animal Kingdom. This filing is part of the ongoing preparations for the park's Tropical Americas expansion. The contractor listed for the project is Whiting-Turner, a company frequently involved in Disney's large-scale construction projects.

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Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama Fossil Fun Midway Games

Triceratop Sping and The Fossil Fun Games have long been a whimsical part of DinoLand U.S.A. and will be removed as part of the area's transformation into a more immersive experience inspired by the cultures and ecosystems of Central and South America.

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The Future of DinoRama

The closure and demolition of Triceratops Sping and the midway games mark a significant step in reimagining DinoRama. This section of the park will be replaced by a new Encanto-themed attraction, allowing guests to step inside the magical casita and join the Madrigal family in a celebration tied to Antonio's gift of communicating with animals.

As previously announced, Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures are also set to close permanently, effective January 13, 2025. DINOSAUR and The Boneyard will remain open during the early stages of construction, though Disney has confirmed that DINOSAUR will close after 2025 to make way for a new Indiana Jones attraction.

Tropical Americas Concept Art

Tropical Americas Expansion Timeline

The Tropical Americas expansion, expected to debut in 2027, will feature new attractions, dining, and themed experiences celebrating the region's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The phased transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. begins with the demolition of Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama, with further site work to follow as part of a multi-year project.

Find out more about the Tropical Americas expansion and the land's attractions.

Tropical Americas Concept Model

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Bocabear2 hours ago

Quite frankly it already looks like a toy...so why not figure out a way to shoehorn it into TSL...a perfect fit and another low-bar ride... DHS can use everything it can get....

Gusey3 hours ago

Especially as Triceratops is exactly the same ride mechanism as Carpets with the tilting lever in the back row. One of the reasons we got Triceratops was because they were making Carpets at the same time and decided to clone Carpets for WDS' opening and AK

ToTBellHop3 hours ago

At minimum, they should be careful when demoing so they have replacement parts for their other spinners. When I was in the parks (Christmas week, when they need everything running at 100%), no fewer than 3 carpets were broken on that spinner. I doubt anyone would notice if they quietly replaced them with 3 triceratops. And those games at Boardwalk are almost never open. Maybe they just need replacement squirt guns?

TheMaxRebo3 hours ago

Different ride systems though - not saying it will or should be moved but I don't think having AS2 which already moves you in some sort of circular path would be the main reason

MisterPenguin17 hours ago

I'd call the carousel a spinner, too. ;)

JohnD18 hours ago

It still won't happen. After everyone crying about getting rid of a cheap fair from AK, the last thing they're going to do is add that. I just looked at the ride. You're right. Better fit for MK. They already have three of that type of ride. Why stop there? Add a fourth.

mattpeto19 hours ago

Yep that would be a real difference maker at DHS, compared to parks like DCA/DL/MK. DCA/DL/MK has plenty of "carnival rides". They might seem like they are throwaways, but they are perfect for the families with small children. At a place like DHS, which is in E-Ticket overdrive, we could some more carnival rides.

Bocabear19 hours ago

Triceratops Spin is a completely different experience to Alien Swirling Saucers....That is like saying because there is a carusel in Fantasyland they should not have a Dumbo attraction in Fantasyland... not that there is enugh area for Triceratops Spin, but it would be nice to add a little something extra VS demolition and get rid of it...

Loose Pebble19 hours ago

Yeah you can see this a bit with the refresh at DL as well, where they added the projection mapping of the temple falling apart at the end. I personally am not a fan of this, as it takes me out of the moment. Hopefully they don't do this for the AK version.

DisneyWorld30th20 hours ago

They should repurpose this and install it at Castaway Cay.

JohnD20 hours ago

It will be demoed. TSL already has the Alien Swirling Saucers spinner.

mattpeto21 hours ago

While I don't believe Triceratops Spin will be saved and relocated (ex - to Toy Story Land), it will be interesting to see how they take down this attraction. Anything to read into paperwork?