Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. will no longer be part of Walt Disney World’s holiday lineup. The land’s permanent closure ends more than 25 years of distinctive Christmas decorations, including colorful lights, oversized ornaments and the festively lit DinoLand lighthouse.
The change is tied to Disney’s redevelopment of the former DinoLand site into a Tropical Americas-themed area inspired by Central and South America. Disney has said the project will include experiences based on Encanto and Indiana Jones, but it has not announced future holiday offerings for the new land.
DinoLand’s final holiday season was 2025. The Boneyard playground closed in September 2025, and the remaining DinoLand attractions and facilities, including DINOSAUR, closed in February 2026.
Animal Kingdom will still offer a Santa meet-and-greet for the 2026 Christmas season. Disney is introducing Santa’s Holiday Grove across from Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!, near Theater in the Wild. The woodland trail is set to include decorations, seasonal music, occasional snow flurries, specialty food and beverage offerings, and a Santa photo opportunity.
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Other returning holiday offerings include Merry Menagerie on Discovery Island, holiday-costumed Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Adventurers Outpost, and Tree of Life Awakenings – Holiday Edition. Disney has scheduled the Tree of Life projection show from November 13 through January 3, 2027.
Elsewhere in the park, guests can expect Animal Kingdom’s 55-foot Christmas tree, as well as seasonal decorations in Harambe and Pandora – The World of Avatar. Those visiting Walt Disney World for the holidays can also explore Disney World ticket options while planning their park days.
