Anaheim, California had even more Disney energy than usual this weekend as D23 took over the convention center. D23: The Ultimate Fan Experience expo gives fans a sneak peek at what the company has planned next, from new movies to park experiences.
During this year’s Disney Experiences Showcase, we got a look at some exciting new rides and attractions in development at Disney Parks. Check out the biggest plans for both Disneyland and Disney World below!
Disney World D23 Announcements
D23 revealed new areas and attractions based on beloved Pixar properties, as well as Indiana Jones and Encanto rides. Plus, a long-awaited, much requested development: Villains Land!
Monsters, Inc. at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Construction begins next year on the first full land dedicated to Monsters, Inc. The land will feature the first suspended coaster ever in a Disney park, where guests can experience what it’s like to zoom through the door vault in the factory, just like Mike and Sulley.
Cars at the Magic Kingdom
Pixar Animation Studios’ beloved Cars franchise is coming to a reimagined area of Frontierland. Two all-new attractions will take guests into the wilderness beyond Radiator Springs – a thrilling off-road rally race and a family-friendly attraction even the youngest racers will love. Construction on this area will begin in early 2025.
Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will feature two new signature attractions. First, a thrilling adventure following the heroic Indiana Jones into an ancient Maya temple. The second, a journey through the Casita Madrigal from Encanto, following Antonio’s story on the day after he received his magical gift. It will also feature a beautiful carousel featuring animals from many favorite Disney stories, perfect for young families to enjoy. Tropical Americas plans to open in 2027.
Villains Land at the Magic Kingdom
Work is already underway on a new land dedicated to Disney Villains coming to the Magic Kingdom – complete with two attractions, dining, and shopping – where happily ever after may feel like just a distant dream. It will be “a fearless new vision of what a Disney experience can be on a grand scale that only Disney can deliver.”
Disneyland D23 Announcements
Meanwhile on the west coast, Disneyland will expand its Avengers Campus, dive into the world of Avatar, and launch a new show based on Walt Disney himself.
Avatar at Disney California Adventure
An all-new Avatar experience will come to Disney California Adventure, featuring an innovative new attraction that will bring all the action, the excitement, and the wonder of Avatar to life in a completely new and thrilling way.
First-ever Audio-Animatronics Figure of Walt Disney at Disneyland Park
Next year, a new show based on the life of Walt Disney, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” will play at the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland park. The show will feature feature the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney himself. After the show’s debut run, it will play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.”
Avengers Campus Experiences
The original Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort will double in size with the addition of two new attractions, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. Avengers Infinity Defense will allow guests to hop between worlds on a quest to stop King Thanos. The Stark Flight Lab ride will let guests fly around like Iron Man, and feature Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as Tony Stark.
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