July 17, 2026
9:33 PM
Aerial look at the development of theming models for Tropical Americas.
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theming the city of Monstropolis
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July 17, 2026
9:29 PM
Aerial look at the development of theming models for Tropical Americas. The models are references for artists when sculpting and painting actual areas in the project. Each contains representative features of the design. The models also confirm color choices for all ambient light.
July 17, 2026
9:23 PM
Aerial look at the development of theming models and scenic elements for Tropical Americas. At the Imagineering office area in Animal Kingdom backstage.
July 17, 2026
7:18 PM
Aerial photos of chips added to the highest roof line of the Encanto show building in Animal Kingdom. Wire mesh forms for rock work of hills as backdrop in Tropical Americas.
June 20, 2026
7:16 PM
Aerial photos of what seems to be staging of foam blocks for sculpting background hills at the Encanto ride. The building also mounting points for traditional "chip" style rock work wire mesh.
May 30, 2026
1:56 PM
Aerial photo of the former Restaurantosaurus. To be rethemed for Tropical Americas.
May 30, 2026
1:51 PM
Aerial photo of retheming in Tropical Americas of the former Dinoland USA gift shop.
May 10, 2026
11:53 AM
View of the extended queue of the Encanto ride as seen in the concept model. It's currently construction staging at the work site.
May 10, 2026
10:39 AM
Aerial photos of theming models and set elements in development for Tropical Americas.
April 25, 2026
7:05 PM
Aerial look at former shops of Dinoland USA. To be rethemed for Tropical Americas in Animal Kingdom.
April 11, 2026
2:57 AM
Best aerial photo I have this flight of artists sculpting and painting reference models for theming in Tropical Americas.
April 11, 2026
1:37 AM
Aerial photo of current work at the former gift shops of Dinoland USA. To be rethemed for Tropical Americas.
April 11, 2026
1:11 AM
Aerial photos of work outside the Indiana Jones ride in Animal Kingdom.
March 28, 2026
1:10 PM
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Aerial photos of current work for the exterior theming of the Indiana Jones ride in Animal Kingdom.
March 13, 2026
8:42 PM
Aerial photos of reference models staged near the Imagineering project offices at Animal Kingdom. These are examples of how artists should sculpt details in Tropical Americas. Also tests of color and paint durability in all kinds of weather and lighting.
