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Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom – Frontierland
Cars Land
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Works begins early 2025
Overview: At the 2024 D23 event Disney has announced a new Cars Land will be coming to the Magic Kingdom. Get ready for not just one but two exciting new Cars-themed attractions. The first attraction will have you embarking on a thrilling rally race through the mountains. Imagine yourself in the driver’s seat, racing across rugged terrains, climbing steep trails, dodging geysers, and splashing through muddy paths—Mater’s favorite part, of course! This promises to be an adrenaline-packed adventure that will have you coming back for more.
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Magic Kingdom – New Land
Villains Land
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Works begins 2025
Overview: At the 2024 D23 event Disney has announced a new Villains Land will be coming to the Magic Kingdom. Villains Land is where the darker side of Disney comes to life. It’s a place where the happily ever afters feel like distant dreams, and the evil ambitions of Disney’s most infamous villains take center stage. Think of it as the shadowy counterpart to the beloved lands already gracing Magic Kingdom — but with a twist that’s sure to send chills down your spine.
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Magic Kingdom – AdventureLand
Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Opens Late 2025
Overview: Disney has announced a new Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge will be coming to the Magic Kingdom. Disney’s new Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge is being touted as a “rambunctious watering hole” where everyone is welcome to embrace their inner pirate. Whether you’re a bandit, buccaneer, or a pirate-to-be, this lounge will offer a space to relax, kick back, and enjoy the pirate life in style.
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Magic Kingdom
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Opens Summer 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the 2024 D23 Expo, the all-new nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight,” is set to light up Main Street USA in a way we’ve never seen before. This isn’t just another parade—this is Disney taking their nighttime entertainment to a whole new level. The Blue Fairy, a character that symbolizes Disney magic, will be the guiding force of this new parade. She’ll bring to life scenes from classic Disney movies like Peter Pan, Frozen, Encanto, and more.
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Magic Kingdom – Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain – Refurbishment
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: January 12, 2025 to early 2026
Overview: Disney will be doing an extended refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountains. The refurbishment is expected to include track replacement and potential a few new effects. As well as, preliminary work for Beyond Big Thunder Mountain expansion.
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Magic Kingdom – RUMOR
Moana Ride
Status: Blue Sky
Timeline: Rumor
Overview: Disney shared a Blue Sky idea of a Moana Ride for the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the 2022 D23 event. As the Tropical Americas concept progressed, the Moana Ride was replaced. It is rumored that a Moana Land or Ride could be part of a phase two expansion of the Beyond Big Thunder Mountain Magic Kingdom expansion.
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EPCOT
EPCOT – World Discovery
Test Track Reimagining
Status: Confirm
Timeline: Opens Late 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the 2023 Destination D event that Test Track would be reimagined. The reimagined version of Test Track will taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to draw inspiration from the original World of Motion.
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EPCOT – World Celebration
Spaceship Earth Lounge
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Opens Early 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the 2024 D23 event a new Spaceship Earth Lounge would be opening in 2025. Disney describes this upcoming lounge as a “zen space for families to gather and enjoy refreshments,” draped in rich textures and warm metallic tones. The vibe? Mysterious yet elegantly intimate—a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of the park.
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Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios – New Land
Monsters Inc. Land
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starting in 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the 2024 D23 event a has officially confirmed that Disney is building a “living, breathing, and not-at-all-scary” Monsters, Inc.-inspired area within Hollywood Studios. This new land promises to immerse guests right into the heart of Monstropolis, bringing to life the vibrant, laughter-powered city that Pixar fans have cherished since the original film hit theaters.
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Hollywood Studios – Attraction Update
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Summer 2025
Overview: Disney announced The Little Mermaid show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is being reimagined. Disney says it’s a completely reimagined theatrical experience. Inspired by the timeless Walt Disney Animation Studios classic, this production is set to debut in the newly revamped Animation Courtyard theater in the fall of 2024. And let me tell you, it’s going to be a spectacle like no other!
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Hollywood Studios – Galaxy’s Edge
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Opening 2026
Overview: Disney announced at the 2024 D23 event Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run would be updated to include Mando and Grogu. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro, and Dave Filoni explained how the collaboration with Epic Games and their Unreal Engine is central to this new attraction. “The intersection of storytelling and innovation has always been central to Lucasfilm, and we’re excited to see where this collaboration will take us next,” Filoni told the crowd.
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Hollywood Studios – Sunset Boulevard
Disney Villains Unfairly Ever After
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Opening Summer 2025
Overview: Disney announced a new Villains Stage Show would be Lightning McQueen Racing Academy. Slated to debut in summer 2025, this live production promises to be a delightfully wicked spectacle, featuring a star-studded lineup of Disney’s most infamous villains.
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Hollywood Studios – Sunset BouleVard
Muppets Take Over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: To be Announced
Overview: Disney announced Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be reimagined to star The Muppets. The new ride will be a “rockin’ music festival” where The Muppets will team up with legendary musicians. Expect the signature Muppet energy—laughs, screams, and of course, music—blended into the high-speed thrills of this classic coaster. And it’s not just about the ride—Muppet-themed merchandise will also make a splash along Sunset Boulevard.
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Hollywood Studios – Sunset BouleVard
Muppets Mini Land
Status: Rumor
Timeline: Unknown
Overview: With Disney announcing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will be reimagined to star The Muppets and closer of MuppetVision 3D. There is a possibility this portion of Sunset Boulevard become a Muppet mini land .
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Hollywood STudios – RUMOR
The Simpsons Land
Status: Blue Sky
Timeline: Rumor
Overview: With the Universal license agreement for the use of the The Simpsons within its parks coming to an end 2028 rumors have been circling around the idea of Disney creating a The Simpsons Land within one. of its domestic parks.
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Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom – New LAND
Tropical Americas
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starting Early 2025
Overview: At the Destination D23 2023 event, the creative minds at Walt Disney Imagineering dropped a bombshell. They’re on a mission to transform the current Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park into a whole new land inspired by the mesmerizing “tropical Americas.”
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Animal Kingdom – Tropical Americas
Indiana Jones Adventure Ride
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starting Early 2026
Overview: Disney announced a Indiana Jones attraction will be coming to the new Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction will be a new take on the iconic attraction and look to open in 2027.
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Animal Kingdom – Tropical Americas
Encanto Ride
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starting Early 2025
Overview: Disney announced the first-ever Encanto-themed ride-through attraction is coming to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The attraction is expected to be a trackless ride through the Magical Madrigal House.
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Animal Kingdom – Discovery Island
Zootopia – Better Together
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Opening Winter 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the 2023 Destination D23 event a brand-new show inspired by the beloved animated movie, “Zootopia,” is in the works for the Tree of Life theater. The new attraction will replace A Bug’s Life.
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DISNEYLAND RESORT
Disneyland
Disneyland – Main Street USA
Walt Disney – A Magical Life
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Opening May 16, 2025
Overview: Disney announced In 2025, Disneyland is set to unveil something truly remarkable: the first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic in an attraction aptly named “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.”
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Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure – New LAnd
Avatar Experience
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: To Be Announced
Overview: Disney announced at the recent D23 Expo, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared that the Avatar experience will be built in Disney California Adventure. the new land will be inspired by the Way of Water, Fire, and Ash, drawing from both the existing Avatar movies and those that are yet to come.
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Disney California Adventure – Avengers Campus
Avengers Campus Expansion
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starts in 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the recent D23 Expo, Avengers Campus at Disneyland is about to double in size with not one, but two brand new attractions.
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Disney California Adventure – Avengers Campus
Avengers Infinity Defense
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starts in 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the recent D23 Expo, Avengers Infinity Defense will be one of the new attractions coming the Avengers Campus expansion. The attraction story centers around technology that lets the Avengers jump between worlds has gone missing, and who else but King Thanos is behind the chaos. Now, it’s up to you, the recruit, to help stop him. You’ll be traveling to some iconic locations—Asgard, Wakanda, New York City—alongside some of the biggest (and smallest) heroes in the Marvel Universe.
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Disney California Adventure – Avengers Campus
Stark Flight Lab
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starts in 2025
Overview: Disney announced at the recent D23 Expo, Stark Flight Lab will be one of the new attractions coming the Avengers Campus expansion. Here’s how it works: you’ll sit in a two-person pod and get deployed to a test station. Then, a robot arm grabs your pod and starts whirling you around in what can only be described as a simulated superhero flight.
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Disney California Adventure – New Attraction
Coco Boat Ride
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starts in 2026
Overview: Disney announced at the recent D23 Expo, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro unveiled plans for an all new Coco boat ride, set to sail into Disney California Adventure. Josh D’Amaro teased some of the ride’s groundbreaking features, particularly the cutting-edge Audio-Animatronics that will be central to the attraction.
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DISNEYLAND RESORT – EXPANSION
DisneylandFORWARD
Status: In Progress
Timeline: To Be Announced
Overview: Disney is working with the City of Anaheim to expand the overall footprint of the Disneyland Resort and potentially add additional resorts, attractions, dining and more. The name of the project is DisneylandFORWARD.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Disney Destiny – NEW SHIP
Disney Destiny
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Sails in November 2025
Overview: The Disney Destiny will be the newest “wish” class ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The ship will have a similar layout and capacity of the Disney Wish. The Disney Destiny will look to bring a new concept to the Disney Cruise Line offering as the ship’s theme will be heroes and villains.
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Disney Adventure – NEW SHIP
Disney Adventure
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Sails in November 2025
Overview: Disney Adventure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and the first to homeport in Asia. The Disney Adventure will be the largest Disney ship on the seas.
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Disney Cruise Line – NEW SHIPS
Additional Disney Ships
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: To Be Announced
Overview: At the 2024 D23 Expo, Disney Cruise Line announced they will be adding an additional 4 cruise ships to their fleet bring the total to 13 ships. Details on the additional ships have not yet been announced.
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DISNEY VACATION CLUB
Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Update
Bay Lake Tower Refurbishment
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Starts Fall 2024
Overview: Disney Vacation Club is doing a full update to the rooms at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Update
Copper Creek Refurbishment
Status: Rumor
Timeline: To be announced
Overview: Disney Vacation Club is starting to file permits for potential work or refurbishment related to the Copper Creek portion of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
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Magic Kingdom – FRONTIERLAND
New DVC Lounge
Status: In Progress
Timeline: Open First Half 2025
Overview: Disney Vacation Club is adding a new member lounge to the Magic Kingdom. The lounge will be taking the place of the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade.
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Magic Kingdom Resort Area – New Resort
Disney Lakeshore Lodge
Status: Confirmed
Timeline: Open 2027
Overview: Disney Vacation Club once announced a new resort called Reflections for the area between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. The project was cancelled during the pandemic, but rumors are circling that Disney is revisiting the project.
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OTHER DISNEY PROJECTS
All Disney PARKS
Project Exo
Status: In Progress
Timeline: To Be Announced
Overview: Disney is working on new technology to bring both larger and smaller than life characters to life for the parks. The internal project is called Project Exo.
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