New DINOSAUR Ride Photo Debuts Ahead of 2026 Closure

Of all the rides I thought might get a new photo, DINOSAUR was at the very bottom of the list. After all, DinoLand’s icon is closing forever on February 1, 2026. But apparently, Disney wants to send out the attraction in style. Today, they debuted a new on-ride photo, and it’s filled with DINOSAUR greatness.

Gone is the previous photo’s utilitarian vibe, replaced with an illustrated Carnotaurus. The tagline – It’s fast! It’s a blast! It’s in the past! – remains, and will soon be a little too on the nose for lovers of this rocking attraction.

The inevitable meteor replaces palm fronds in the upper right. This is a good thing. Those plants blocked my giant head on more than one trip to the past. Just below, a pterodactyl channels Patrick, Chief Flight Attendant for Soarin’, as he tells us, “Nice work!”

My favorite bit is the “You made it!” bubble in the bottom right. Dr. Grant Seeker, the maniac who thought it was a good idea to steal an iguanadon from the past, says that line at the end of the ride – but not before screaming the following when things are at their most hectic:

“They’re not gonna make it! They’re not gonna make it!”

Dr. Grant Seeker, mad scientist

Anyone who goes back in time with me will hear me yell “We’re not gonna make it!” several times throughout the ride. I’m sorry if you’ve had to deal with that.

A lot of people are scratching their heads at Disney rolling out a new DINOSAUR ride photo and fresh attraction merchandise. But I’m all for it. It’s great to see a little love for the doomed ride. I just wish Muppet*Vision 3D had gotten the same send-off earlier this year.

Starting February 2, Imagineers will transform the DINOSAUR ride building into a Mayan temple, home to an Indiana Jones attraction. That ride debuts with Tropical Americas in 2027.

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