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Fountain & facade progress in Tropical Americas at disney's animal kingdom. More themed walls are visible in Tropical Americas as crews continue work on the façades of Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto and Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. These photos are by aerial photographer bioreconstruct on X. Latest videos. Tropical Americas construction. In the overview above, the large building in the lower right is the former DINOSAUR show building, soon-to-be Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent; the show building in the upper right is for the brand-new Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto ride; and the cluster of buildings near the center is the former Restaurantosaurus. The land will include the fictional village of Pueblo Esperanza. In the center of the village will be a fountain, between Restaurantosaurus and El Carrusel de los Animalitos. A series of faux ruined walls are also under construction near the fountain. Some scaffolding has come down from these walls in recent weeks. We don't yet know what the function of these structures will be. Since bioreconstruct's last aerial update, concrete has been poured to create the exterior wall of the fountain. The carousel's roofing is almost complete. Paneling was recently added to the topmost section. On the left in the above image, there are more supports in place for a roof along the entrance to Tropical Americas. Another crumbling wall is in the works separating the carousel from the rest of the park. A stretch of the wall is shades of brown. That paint scheme is similar to wall pieces and columns at the land's other entrance. Scaffolding recently came down from most of these elements, too. The former Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures gift shop is being rethemed. The excavated land nearby is for a new playground. Disney hasn't shared details of the play area. Over the past several weeks, crews have continued to add steel to the Casita façade for the Encanto attraction. On the side of the show building, another steel façade is under construction, likely for the ride's exit. Over at Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, the third piece of the Maya pyramid is now in place in the center of the facade. The first two pieces were installed in early September. The slope in front of the pyramid will be themed to rockwork. Behind the temple, workers are removing dirt from a rooftop garden that hid the former DINOSAUR show building. The garden will still be used for the new ride but crews are refreshing it. Disney's Facility Asset Management team recently filed a permit for the Indiana Jones building contracting Harper Limbach, LLC for "General Construction." Though details aren't provided in the permit, Harper Limbach specializes in "mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure." See more in bioreconstruct's video below.

IAAPA elects six attractions leaders to its 2027 Global Board of Directors. New directors from Disney, Resorts World Sentosa, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and other attractions businesses will begin terms in 2027 following a London board meeting during IAAPA Expo Europe. KEY TAKEAWAYS * IAAPA elected six new Global Board members during a London meeting held alongside IAAPA Expo Europe 2026. * Denise Beckson will serve as Second Vice Chair from 2027 to 2030, while five other newly elected directors will serve 2027-2029 terms. * The appointments span North America, Asia-Pacific and Europe/Sub-Saharan Africa and include executives from Disney, Resorts World Sentosa and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. * Applications for IAAPA's 2028 Global Board are scheduled to open in early 2027. (NEWS) LONDON, England, United Kingdom, 2026-Sep-21 - /Travel PR News/ - Six senior attractions-industry leaders will join IAAPA's Global Board of Directors in 2027, bringing experience from theme parks, destination resorts, family entertainment, safety, operations, finance and public affairs into the association's top governing body. The appointments were approved during a board meeting in London held in conjunction with IAAPA Expo Europe 2026, which runs from 21 to 25 September. According to IAAPA's official board announcement, the six incoming members were selected through a slate developed by the association's Governance Committee. The committee considered professional expertise, leadership experience, volunteer service and candidates' ability to support IAAPA's global mission. Six appointments across three regions. The most senior of the new appointments is Denise Beckson, ICAE, Vice President and Chief Administrative & External Affairs Officer at Morey's Piers. Beckson has been elected Second Vice Chair for a 2027-2030 term. She previously served on the Global Board from 2015 to 2017 and currently chairs the IAAPA North America Regional Advisory Board. Her IAAPA service has also included finance, governance and strategic-planning roles. Four of the six new directors come from the North America region. Mario Centola, Executive Vice President and COO of International Operations & Worldwide Franchising at CEC Entertainment, will serve as a Facility Director from 2027 to 2029. IAAPA highlighted his background in financial, operational and technology leadership, as well as his work with the association's North America advisory board and professional-development programs. Mike Denninger, owner and founder of Denninger Development LLC, has been elected North America Regional Advisory Board Chair Director for 2027-2029. With more than three decades in the attractions sector, Denninger has been active in IAAPA safety and security committees and is known within the association for work covering risk assessment, operational practice and attraction development. Patrick Finnegan, Senior Vice President of Operations for Disneyland Resort at The Walt Disney Company, will join as a Facility Director for 2027-2029. Finnegan currently serves on IAAPA's North America Regional Advisory Board, and his appointment adds large-scale theme-park operations experience to the global board. Asia-Pacific will be represented among the new directors by Lena Lee, Executive Vice President of Attractions and Destination Experience at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore. Lee, who also serves on IAAPA's Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Board, has been elected a Facility Director for 2027-2029. Her career has focused on attractions, destination development, innovation and guest experience across the region. Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ltd. and President of Stageworks Worldwide Productions, will serve as Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Advisory Board Chair Director from 2027 to 2029. Thompson previously chaired the IAAPA Board of Directors and has held a series of governance and finance roles during more than 35 years of volunteer involvement with the association. Board role extends beyond representation. IAAPA's Global Board works with the association's staff leadership to approve strategic priorities, oversee the annual business plan and finances, guide products and services, and represent member interests across the global attractions sector. That gives the new directors a role not only in association governance but also in shaping the programs, policy priorities and member services that IAAPA develops for operators and suppliers. IAAPA Governance Committee Chair Freddi Massimiliano said the committee had sought leaders reflecting the range of expertise and innovation across the association's international membership. The 2027 slate combines executives from family-owned attractions, major theme-park operators, destination resorts, entertainment businesses and specialist development firms. The association says applications for its 2028 Global Board of Directors will open in early 2027. IAAPA, founded in 1918, represents attractions operators, suppliers, consultants and individual members in more than 100 countries, spanning theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centres, zoos, aquariums, museums, resorts, cruise businesses and related sectors.

Canceled: Disney officially pulls plug on multiple live-action projects following major backlash. Disney has spent more than a decade turning some of its most recognizable animated stories into big-budget live-action productions. Some became enormous hits, while others faced criticism from audiences who questioned how many classics needed another version. My videos. Now, Disney's future slate looks considerably different. Several projects once announced or actively developed have fallen apart, including adaptations that had directors, writers, producers, and years of planning behind them. The cancellations come as Disney becomes more selective about which familiar properties receive another trip through the live-action machine. However, the studio hasn't abandoned that strategy entirely. Some projects are gone. Others are moving much closer to becoming reality. One Disney favorite never made it out of development. Disney began developing a new version of Robin Hood (1973) in 2020, with plans for a live-action/CGI hybrid musical. Carlos López Estrada signed on to direct, while Kari Granlund was attached to write the screenplay. Justin Springer was set to produce. The project was originally developed for Disney+. The original follows Robin Hood and Little John, anthropomorphic animals, as they fight Prince John and help the residents of Nottingham. Years passed without meaningful production news, and Estrada finally provided an answer in March 2026. The director confirmed during a Reddit AMA that the project was dead. He expressed disappointment because his team had developed ideas for the movie, including music he believed could have made the adaptation distinctive. Another musical remake fell apart behind the scenes. Disney also had serious plans for The Aristocats (1970). The animated movie follows Duchess and her kittens after a greedy butler removes them from their home to prevent them from inheriting their owner's fortune. Disney started developing a live-action/CGI adaptation in 2022. Will Gluck and Keith Bunin worked on the screenplay, while Oscar-winning musician and filmmaker Questlove later joined as director. He was also expected to oversee the movie's music. That version is no longer happening. Questlove revealed in August 2025 that the project had been shelved after repeated leadership changes at Disney forced him to revisit his creative plans. Eventually, he decided the movie simply was not going to come together. A cult Disney series loses its live-action comeback. Disney+ had been developing a live-action Gargoyles series based on the animated show that ran from 1994 through 1997. The original centers on ancient gargoyle warriors who turn to stone during the day and awaken at night. After finding themselves in modern New York City, Goliath and his allies protect the city. Gary Dauberman was developing the reboot alongside James Wan's Atomic Monster. The proposed story would have focused on Goliath and police detective Elisa Maza. In September 2026, however, reports confirmed Disney+ was no longer moving forward with it. Original series co-creator Greg Weisman had already described the live-action project as dead before a source confirmed its status to Variety. Several more Disney projects remain stuck in limbo. The Sword in the Stone (1963) was placed on hold after years of development, while The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) and Bambi (1942) have also gone years without significant progress. Aladdin 2 remains uncertain as well, despite plans following Aladdin (2019). Disney could eventually revive these projects, but their uncertain futures leave open the possibility of additional cancellations. Disney isn't finished with live action yet. Despite those setbacks, several major adaptations remain alive. Tangled (2010) has made significant progress. Disney confirmed Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, with The Greatest Showman (2017) filmmaker Michael Gracey directing. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson wrote the screenplay, and production listings have connected filming to Spain. Disney also announced a theatrical release date - March 31, 2028. Meanwhile, Lilo & Stitch 2 is moving forward after the success of Lilo & Stitch (2025). Disney announced at D23 that production will begin in Hawaii later in 2026 under director Chris Sanders, the co-creator of the original animated film and longtime voice of Stitch. Maia Kealoha is returning as Lilo, and Angel will join the live-action franchise. Disney has scheduled the sequel for May 26, 2028. Then there is Hercules (1997). Disney's remake has remained in development for years, with Joe and Anthony Russo attached as producers through AGBO. Guy Ritchie was previously announced as director, while David Callaham worked on the screenplay. Disney has not announced a cast, filming date, or release date, leaving plenty of questions surrounding the production. Disney's live-action strategy is becoming clearer. Disney clearly isn't walking away from live-action adaptations altogether. The bigger question is which projects the company believes can justify moving from development into production. Tangled has its leading actors. Lilo & Stitch 2 has a release date and production plans. Hercules remains alive, although much less concrete. At the same time, several other Disney properties spent years moving through development only to stall or disappear. For fans, that makes one thing increasingly clear: an announced Disney remake is no guarantee that audiences will ever see it on screen Get daily updates from Inside the Magic. I'd like to receive emails from Inside the Magic.