TriceraTop Spin Disassembly Begins as Construction Walls Go Up at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Triceratop Spin Removal and Construction Walls January 14, 2025

Posted: Tuesday January 14, 2025 11:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Visible progress is underway at Disney's Animal Kingdom as crews have begun disassembling TriceraTop Spin, the dinosaur-themed ride in Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama. Additionally, construction walls have replaced the temporary planters that initially blocked access to the closed area, signaling the start of more extensive work for the Tropical Americas expansion.

Triceratop Spin Removal and Construction Walls January 14, 2025

TriceraTop Spin's Final Days

The family-friendly attraction, known for its flying dinosaur vehicles, officially closed on January 12, 2025, along with the rest of Dino-Rama's attractions, including Fossil Fun Games and Dinosaur Treasures. Now, sections of the ride's structure have been removed.

Triceratop Spin Removal and Construction Walls January 14, 2025

Construction Walls Replace Temporary Barriers

In the day immediately following the closure, large planters were used as temporary barriers to block off the Dino-Rama area. Most of these planters have now been replaced with construction walls, enclosing the entire site and providing a more permanent perimeter for the upcoming redevelopment work.

Triceratop Spin Removal and Construction Walls January 14, 2025

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Mr. Sullivan1 hour ago

I’ve always wondered what it is about the film they are resistant to. Now I admittedly don’t think the animated film is great but it’s relatively well liked and has a major stand out song and recognizable characters.

The Leader of the Club1 hour ago

The most Disney has ever cared about the Jungle Book was taking some the characters and making them fly planes for some reason.

Agent H1 hour ago

I think it would make for a great retheme of Kali river rapids.

Mr. Sullivan1 hour ago

They have historically for whatever reason seemed to be very dismissive of Jungle Book. I’m genuinely shocked they did a live action remake of it (the 2010s one to be clear; for my money it’s the best one they’ve done). I think a Jungle Book dark ride would be an easy win but they seem to just have no interest. And I don’t mean just modern Disney either, it’s been mostly ignored by all eras of the company since it came out.

cheezbat3 hours ago

This. Why on earth can’t they stick this just past the entry area…like just past the animal exhibits or something? It would fit a lot better than shoving it in this new land. Heck, there was originally a concept for a carousel (double decker I believe) as a focal point after entry at one point…before they finally settled on the Tree of Life.

Disstevefan18 hours ago

;)

Skibum19708 hours ago

I'm certain that Disney can light it up with blue lighting and also spend $150 million to make it a themed carousel. That's as far as I would go.

Brer Panther8 hours ago

I still think the carousel would probably fit better somewhere in Discovery Island.

eddie1049 hours ago

You don’t think Disney can deliver a solid lighting package for this ride ?? There so many carousel styles out there with cool little gimmicks. They are not afraid to show off new technology when trying to impress the GP.

Bocabear9 hours ago

I am less sure given their recent track record... I believe they have been able to in the past.....

DisneyHead1239 hours ago

I actually hope they leave it as a nice simple carousel. The quiet peaceful rides that aren’t super overwhelming from a sensory standpoint are either disappearing or on the chopping block. Leave something for cautious little kids and seniors! My little guy is just now starting to ride merry-go-rounds… no way I could get him on the one at Epic Universe though.

eddie10410 hours ago

I’m sure Disney will try to find a way to incorporate some cool elements into this Carousel considering the reception of Epic’s.

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost12 hours ago

I knew about the concept art, I'm just wondering if the figures are going to be animated/move uniquely, or if it's just another basic carousel. The carousel at Epic Universe is unique, but nothing crazy. Even though this new carousel is an A-Ticket (B-Ticket if we're being generous, though the castle park carousels were only ever A Ticket iirc), it should still offer something unique for being a carousel built in 2025. Maybe each animal character moves in a different way- Eeyore moves up and down really slowly, Bambi does short hops/prances, Kevin has big up and down strides, Kaa "slithers" by rotating side-to-side or has several seats that go up and down in a wave pattern, etc etc. Lots of things they can do to make it more unique than Prince Charming's Carousel. Will they do it though? We'll have to wait and see. (Also, is that Heimlich behind Bambi and Eeyore? If so, what a cute way to honor It's Tough to Be a Bug!)