A New Chapter for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the highly anticipated Pueblo Esperanza is moving at a rapid pace. As of May 2026, the prehistoric sights of Chester & Hester’s are a memory, replaced by a massive construction site that will soon become the Tropical Americas land. The most recent development comes directly from Walt Disney Imagineering, which has filed key permits for the installation of set elements inside the upcoming Encanto attraction.
This filing is a significant milestone because it signals that the structural phase of the building is nearing completion. Construction crews are now transitioning to the interior