when does dinosaur close

Disney’s DINOSAUR ride at Animal Kingdom is set to permanently close after Sunday, February 1, 2026; operations cease starting Monday, February 2, 2026.

Quick Scoop: “When does Dinosaur close?”

You’re almost at the end of the line for this cult‑favorite dark ride. Here’s the simple version:

• DINOSAUR’s last day of operation is Sunday, February 1, 2026.

• The ride, Restaurantosaurus, The Dino Institute Shop, and the Restaurantosaurus Lounge all close starting Monday, February 2, 2026 as part of the retheme.

• The area is being transformed into a new land featuring an Indiana Jones–themed attraction , using the same ride system but with a new story and theming.

What’s happening next?

• The current DINOSAUR track layout stays, but the experience is being reimagined around Indiana Jones and a newly discovered Maya temple with a mythical creature inside.

• This is part of a broader refresh of DinoLand U.S.A. to make way for a new, more immersive land, so the closure is permanent rather than a short refurbishment.

Imagine your last ride as a “time rover farewell tour”: one more dash through the prehistoric chaos before the same vehicles start racing through Indy’s temple instead.

If you’re planning a visit

• To ride DINOSAUR one last time , you need to be in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on or before February 1, 2026.

• After that date, expect construction walls, retheme work, and no standby/Lightning Lane access to the old attraction. Exact opening timing for the new Indiana Jones ride has not yet been firmly published and may shift as work progresses.

TL;DR: “When does Dinosaur close?” — After park close on Feb 1, 2026 ; from Feb 2, 2026 onward, it’s gone to make room for the Indiana Jones retheme.

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