Disney announces Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios and more
Disney unveiled exciting new attractions, cruise ships, lounges, new Fortnite experiences, and even a new parade during its D23 event, leaving fans astonished by what's to come over the next couple of years here in Florida.
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced several new experiences coming to Disney parks worldwide over the next decade during Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 on Saturday.
Magic Kingdom is on track to have three new exciting attractions, including a nighttime parade, Villains Land, and a new area inspired by the Pixar Animation Studios film "Cars."
Villains Land Disney World
Villains land coming to Disney World's Magic Kingdom (Credit: Disney)
Poison apples will be plenty, and magic potions will be right around the corner when Villains Land in Disney World comes to life. This new land will house our favorite Disney villains from famous Walt Disney Animation Studios classic films.
Disney says visitors to the dark and thorny land should be prepared for whatever chaos comes. The new area will have two major attractions: dining and shopping. "Be prepared, you poor unfortunate souls," D'Amaro said. "It’s going to be a fearless new vision for what a Disney experience can be."
A date for when this new land will be completed has not yet been announced.
New Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom
Lightning McQueen, a race car that eats losers for breakfast, and Tow Mater, a tow truck with a heart of gold, will be racing into Disney World's Magic Kingdom with a new "Cars" inspired area coming to the Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom.
"The American West has always been about keeping your eyes on the horizon … believing in yourself, carving your own path, and striving toward success. That goes for miners in the mountains, bears from the country, a princess from the bayou … or a race car from the big city," D'Amaro told the crowd.
Disney has announced an expansion in Frontierland themed around Pixar Animation Studios’ "Cars." To accommodate this Disney says, "the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with som
Two new "Cars" attractions will be part of this area. One will take you on a thrilling rally race through the mountains, while the second will be geared toward smaller children and fun for the whole family.
Construction on this new area will begin in 2025.
New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom
A new nighttime parade is coming to Main Street, U.S.A.!
The new parade, "Disney Starlight," will start in the summer of 2025 and will continue the nighttime spectacular legacy started by the "Main Street Electrical Parade."
The latest technology will be used to tell new stories about Disney's most beloved characters. The Blue Fairy and characters from Peter Pan, Encanto, Frozen, and more will bring the parade to life.
A new parade will also debut at Tokyo Disneyland in September and Paris in January.
Magic Kingdom is not the only park on track for new attractions. Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom will also join in the fun.
Monsters, Inc. Land coming to Hollywood Studios
Monsters, Inc. Land invites humans to experience the world of monsters. Visitors can stroll along with their favorite monsters, who need laughter to power the city and keep it running smoothly.
Parkgoers can hear the laughs and zoom through the factory just like Mike Wazowski and Sulley. The suspended rollercoaster will take you through the door vault and right in the middle of the monster action.
Construction of the coaster is set to start next year.
Indiana Jones and ‘Encanto’ join Animal Kingdom
Pueblo Esperanza is a new adventure themed around the Tropical Americas. It features an 11-acre lush space with a large fountain in the middle and a large hacienda, which is slated to be one of the largest quick-service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort.
DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom will be reimagined as Tropical Americas. The area will feature two new attractions open, themed around Indiana Jones and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ "Encanto." [Credit: Disney]
A giant carousel will also feature animals from Disney stories.
Indiana Jones
The new "Indy" experience features the man with the hat who recently discovered a preserved Maya temple he must explore. The rumors about a mythical creature deep within the temple may be true, but there's only one way to find out.
Encanto
The first-ever Encanto-themed ride-through attraction featuring the Casito family is set to open in the Magic Kingdom in 2027. Antonio has just received the special gift of communicating with animals. His room is now a rainforest, and parkgoers can explore alongside him.
New lounge spaces coming to Disney World
Two new lounges are coming to Disney World – one is a themed Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern, and the second is a lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth.
The Spaceship Earth welcomes EPCOT visitors to a zen space for families to gather and enjoy refreshments surrounded by rich textures and metallic tones.
EPCOT's Spaceship Earth Lounge (Disney)
The tavern will offer a welcoming haven for all to unite and toast to the pirate life. The space will be in the Magic Kingdom.
Magic Kingdom's Pirates Tavern (Disney)
Both spaces are opening in 2025.