D23 is the biannual fan conference where Disney announce upcoming projects, including for the Disney Parks. On Saturday 10th August 2024 Disney dropped all the upcoming updates to the Disney Parks and boy did we get a lot of exciting Disney Parks news!
So strap in as I let you know everything coming to the Disney Parks in the coming years!
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Villains Land Confirmed!
The news we have all been waiting for! Disney have CONFIRMED a Villains themed land will be coming to Magic Kingdom!
Will feature 2 rides, dining and shopping.
“Be prepared, you poor unfortunate souls, it’s going to be a fearless new vision for what a Disney experience can be.” - Josh D'Amaro.
Cars Land coming to Magic Kingdom Frontierland Expansion
Will feature 2 new rides – one an off roading experience and one a family friendly ride.
Construction begins early next year.
Monsters Inc Land coming to Hollywood Studios
Will feature a indoor suspended coaster (a first for Disney!) themed to the doors sequence from Monsters Inc.
You will be able to visit Monstropolis and the Laugh Factory.
Construction begins 2025.
"Remember in the movie how those claws grab the doors and hoist them up into the air to take them away? We’re doing that, too. And you’re going along for the ride.” - Josh D'Amaro
Tropical Americas Land, Pueblo Esperanza, opening in Animal Kingdom in 2027
Pueblo Esperanza means Village of Hope.
Will feature a new Encanto ride! The ride takes place on the day Antonio gets his special gift. Journey through the casita on ride vehicles that look like furniture and journey into Antonio’s jungle themed room.
Indiana Jones ride is confirmed! It will feature a completely new story that takes place in a Mayan temple.
Dinosaur closing this fall.
This land will feature one of the biggest quick service restaurants in Disney World.
Mandalorian and Grogu Storyline Coming To Smuggler’s Run
New Mandalorian and Grogu storyline will be added to Smugger’s Run.
Will coincide with release of The Mandalorian and Grogu film in 2026.
Zootropolis Better Together opens Winter 2025
Replaces Its Tough To Be A Bug in the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom.
New Officer Clawhauser audio animatronic included.
Test Track reopens 2025
Will feature new show scenes to showcase technological advances and our changing lifestyles.
Scenes will include onboard technology, customisation and personalisation, plus a scenic outdoor route.
New Nighttime Parade for Magic Kingdom
The new nighttime parade is called Disney Starlight.
It will feature Peter Pan, Frozen, Encanto and more.
Coming Summer 2025.
Spaceship Earth Lounge
Takes inspiration from the geometric design of Spaceship Earth, featuring warm metallic tones and rich textures.
Opens in 2025.
Pirate of the Caribbean Tavern
Opens in Magic Kingdom in 2025.
This tavern will welcome all ages and will be super highly themed around pirates.
DISNEYLAND RESORT
2 New Rides for Avengers Campus
Both feature Tony Stark and Robert Downey Jr is reprising his role.
Stark Flight Lab is a ride where you enter a 2 person pod and are then grabbed by an arm and taken on a flight.
The other ride we don't have details about at this time.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening 15th November
We finally have an opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Disneyland! Get ride to take a trip down the bayou from 15th November.
Critter Country will be renamed Bayou Country.
First Ever Walt Disney Animatronic!
For the 70th Anniversary Celebrations of Disneyland the first ever Walt Disney Animatronic will be debuted!
Will be featured in a brand new show called ‘Walt Disney: A Magical Life’
Scene will be set in Walt Disney’s office.
Will be shown in the opera house. After it’s initial run it will rotate with Great Moments with Mr Lincoln.
Coco Boat Ride Coming To Disney California Adventure!
First ever Coco ride!
Will feature state of the art audio animatronics.
Construction expected to begin in 2026.
Avatar Land Coming To Disney California Adventure!
Will feature a boat ride based on Avatar: The Way Of Water
Ride will be similar to Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure in Shanghai Disneyland
Logo for Disneyland 70th Anniversary Reveal + Paint The Night Parade Returning
Parade debuted in 2015 for the 60th Anniversary Celebrations – will now return for the 70th Anniversary Celebrations.
DISNEYLAND PARIS
Lion King Land Confirmed!
Will be called Pride Lands and feature a new water ride.
The ride storyline will be Simba’s journey to becoming king.
The land will also feature new dining, shops and character meet and greets.
World of Frozen To Open in 2026
Will have dining, shops and character meet and greets.
Will have a Frozen Ever After type boat ride.
New Nighttime Spectacular for Adventure World
The nighttime show will be a 360 degree experience, performed on the lake, featuring fountains, projections, lasers, music and drones.
Will debut in 2026.
New Nighttime Spectacular for Disneyland Park
Will debut January 2025.
Will feature projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle and for the first time down Main Street U.S.A.
SHANGHAI DISNEYLAND
New Spiderman Coaster
New coaster coming themed to Spiderman.
Plans have shown forward and reverse launch.
HONG KONG DISNEYLAND
New Spiderman Ride
Ride storyline is that Tony Stark has invited Peter Parker to showcase some new inventions but this has also caught the attention of one of Spiderman’s villains. Guests will be caught in the middle of the battle between these foes.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
New Ships Are Building Built
Disney Cruise Line will have a total of 13 ships by 2031 – they currently have 5 ships.
New Hercules Show coming to Disney Destiny – set sails November 2025
More details about the Moana show coming to Disney Treasure. ‘Tale of Moana’ will feature a 15 foot Te Ka puppet.
WOW! What a lot of news! The next few years are going to be such an exciting time in the Disney Parks with so many new rides, attractions, shows and parades coming!
What are you most excited for?
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