All systems appear to be a go! A recently filed permit by Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) suggests that the previously announced “blue sky” Indiana Jones and ‘Encanto’ expansion project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been green-lit.
The permit outlines plans to install a WDI project trailer compound behind Kali River Rapids and a parking lot for more than 300 vehicles. The area has a backstage roadway and walkway leading to DinoLand U.S.A.
Whilst the permit doesn’t give any specifics on what project the trailers are for, “this is likely” the first stage of starting the “blue sky” Indiana Jones and ‘Encanto’ expansion project aka the redevelopment of DinoLand U.S.A.
According to WDWMagic, there are two dates/events that Disney could use to announce the Animal Kingdom project:
There are two huge dates that Disney could use to announce the Animal Kingdom project: the Annual Shareholders meeting on the 3rd April, 2024 and the 2024 D23 Fan Event in August.
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Back in September 2023, Disney announced that experiences inspired by ‘Encanto’ and Indiana Jones were being considered for the reimagined DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom.
The new land themed to the tropical Americas would replace existing land, with Indiana Jones replacing DINOSAUR and ‘Encanto’ replacing the now-demolished Dino-Rama.
Disney also confirmed in September 2023 that a new show based on ‘Zootopia’ is being created for the Tree of Life theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The current concept for the ‘Zootopia’ experience has guests visiting different “biomes” you only glimpse in the film, travelling with Judy Hopps, Nick Widle, and other characters.
Disney stated that Imagineers are currently finalising the concept, and more details will be revealed in the future. Stay tuned for further updates.
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H/T WDWMagic
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