Disney World Retires Four Classic Experiences

Walt Disney World has permanently retired or remade several longtime experiences as construction and new projects move forward across Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom.

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DinoLand U.S.A. closed in February 2026 after phased closures that began in January 2025. The area included TriceraTop Spin, The Boneyard and DINOSAUR. Disney plans to replace it with Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical Americas-themed area with Indiana Jones and Encanto-inspired attractions, a carousel and new themed environments. Disney previously cited 2027 for Tropical Americas, but later removed that year from an official project page; an opening date is not confirmed.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios lost Muppet*Vision 3-D in June 2025, ending a 34-year run for the 3-D theater show featuring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and other Muppets characters. The former theater is set to be repurposed as part of Monstropolis, where Disney has also announced a suspended Monsters, Inc.-inspired roller coaster. Disney has said that expansion will begin opening in 2027.

Also at Hollywood Studios, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith ended its original run on March 1, 2026. The coaster itself remains, having reopened as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets with The Electric Mayhem, a revised story and new music. The original Aerosmith preshow and soundtrack are no longer part of the experience.

At Magic Kingdom, Disney permanently closed the Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America in July 2025. The connected waterfront experiences are being replaced by Piston Peak National Park, a Cars-inspired expansion planned to include two attractions, including a rally-style racing adventure. The river has been drained and Tom Sawyer Island demolished for construction, according to Disney Fanatic. Disney has not announced an opening date for the new area.