During this year's Destination D23 event, Disney announced that DinoLand U.S.A. will be CLOSING to make way for new lands in that area. Specifically, the area will be updated to become The Tropical Americas, which will feature attractions and details from Encanto and Indiana Jones! DinoLand U.S.A.
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Tower of Terror's final day of operation at Disney California Adventure was January 2, 2017; the ride then closed January 3.
Accessible via the bridge from Discovery Island, DinoLand U.S.A. is home to a children's play area, a nature trail, a 1,500-seat amphitheater, and DINOSAUR, one of the Animal Kingdom's three thrill rides.
The park cited focusing our investment on the future and delivering new, world-class attractions for you to enjoy as the reason for closing the attraction, along with initial details regarding a multi-million dollar expansion to the park.
Disney does an amazing job setting the mood for the ride with the mysterious queue and 1930s jazz music. However, the much-loved attraction is closing and will be replaced with Dr.Doofenshmirtz Drop-Inator. It's a sad day for many with the announcement that the Tower of Terror is closing permanently to be replaced.
Vaughn also mentioned at D23 that expansion plans for Disney World's Magic Kingdom are the “largest ever for the park.” The area beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is being viewed for an expansion even bigger than Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Pandora—The World of Avatar.