Everything Coming to Disney Parks

Disney welcomes a new era of “boundless growth”, new parks, and experiences from Arendelle to Zootopia and everything in between. We’re sharing everything here that we learned from the Disney Parks Blog, and the D23 EXPO. New things at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and International Disney Parks are all on the way. Here’s the lineup of everything coming to Disney Parks worldwide. 

Test Track Re-Imagining | EPCOT TBD

In development with Chevrolet, Disney is re-imagining Test Track in the EPCOT World Discovery Area. This fan-favorite ride at Disney World is set to incorporate a variety of inspirations. Test Track features the opportunity to build your own “car” and then race it around the track. We expect this re-imagining to incorporate new technologies, seated in history. 

Imagineers along with teams from Chevrolet are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction!  More to come in the future.

Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern | Magic Kingdom TBD

Peg-Leg Pete from Pirates of the Caribbean returns in a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge coming to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida. Extending the Pirates of the Caribbean story. As expected, this new lounge is to be located near the attraction. Imagineers are in the design process now and more details are coming in the future.

Magic Kingdom Park Expansion TBD

As part of the Disney announcements of things coming to Walt Disney, there is a new Magic Kingdom Park expansion. And will be in the scale of a new land. Very early in the development stages, the location for this new land is said to be past the Big Thunder Mountain area of the park, where there is significant land that can be developed. Per the statement below we can expect this space to be on par with the 11-14 acre parcels used for previous new lands at Disney World. As this expansion plan may also be the “largest for the park“, we may see something larger than Fantasyland, re-imagined in 2012. 

Bruce Vaughn, Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Imagineering, is joining Josh for a special “Blue Sky” look at what’s possible when dreaming big at Disney Parks. Future expansion plans for Magic Kingdom in Florida are the largest ever for the park, according to Bruce. Imagineers are looking to tell stories “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” similar in scale to things like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Pandora – The World of Avatar – adding new attractions, restaurants, shows, and more!   More details to come in the future.

• Cars Radiator Springs Racers Attraction- Rumored
• Villains Area- Rumored

Animal Kingdom Expansion (DinoLand USA Replacement) TBD

For the last few years, Disney World’s Animal Kingdom has been dismantling the DinoLand area of the park. In this Disney Announcement, it was shared that Encanto is taking over Dinoland. Frankly, we couldn’t ask for a better option. This area of the park is set to focus on the tropical Americas region of the planet, highlighting not only Encanto, but also wildlife, and ecosystems in that area. A perfect addition to Animal Kingdom. 

New experiences inspired by “Encanto” – the Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film – and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Bruce says there’s a long way to go and a lot more to discover but Imagineering teams in Florida are up for the challenge.

• Encanto Area Rumored
• Zootopia Show in the Animal Kingdom Tree of Life 
• Indiana Jones Replacement for Dinosaur Ride

One of the most likely options for the replacement of the attraction, Dinosaur, is Indiana Jones. Featuring the same track as the Disneyland Indiana Jones ride, this new reiteration of the ride may, or may not, be integrated into the Encanto area. Either way, Disney is throwing some effort in the direction of the Indiana Jones franchise. No timeline has been set for this re-imagining. 

Zootopia Show at Tree of Life | Animal Kingdom TBD

In a push to add more Zootopia to the parks, Walt Disney World is replacing the current Bug’s Life show with a Zootopia show in the Tree of Life theater. This theater is tucked inside the Tree of Life and accessible by a pathway alongside the Discovery River. This new show is slated to center around natural biomes. We imagine a mix of educational and fun in the works. 

 A new show based on “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The current concept for the new “Zootopia” experience has guests visiting the different biomes you only glimpse in the film, traveling along with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and other characters. Imagineers are currently finalizing the concept and more details will be coming in the future.

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure | Hollywood Studios Fall 2024

Coming in Fall 2024, Hollywood Studios gets a whole new show in The Littler Mermaid building. After a long hiatus, this new rendition is newly imagined and beautifully designs. “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Little Mermaid,” will debut in the newly refreshed Animation Courtyard theater in fall 2024. When it opens, the show will feature stunning new set pieces, cutting-edge effects, and a bold new design that captures Ariel’s imagination and emotions through her unique view of the world around her. Featuring familiar songs, we’re sure to see “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and “Kiss the Girl” as part of the shows big musical numbers. 

The Cake Bake Shop | Disney World Boardwalk TBD 2024

This “whimsical table service restaurant and bakery” created by Gwendolyn Rogers serves up beautiful cakes in a delightful atmosphere on Disney’s Boardwalk. Offering up both a Bakery and a Restaurant you can delight in cakes, tea service, and savory sandwiches with French flair. 

Polynesian Village Resort DVC Villas | Disney World December 17, 2024

Set to open in late 2024 this new Disney Vacation Club Villas wing at Disney’s Polynesian Resort features a fresh look honoring elements from the Pacific Islands. Complete with views of the water. Situated in the area of the permanently closed Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, this addition to the resort is a major project. Therefore, we do expect some modifications of the Pathway from Magic Kingdom to the Polynesian as a result of this project. 

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure | Disneyland TBD Late 2024

In a much-needed refresh, Splash Mountain at Disneyland is set to transform into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This Princess and the Frog re-imagining of Splash Mountain turns this boat ride into a bayou-focused ride featuring Princess Tiana, Mama Odie, and friends. Recreating a New Orleans Mardi Gras experience this ride includes jazz music, bayou culture, familiar faces from Princess and the Frog, and more. This new ride features Tiana, Naveen, and Louis the alligator preparing to host a Mardi Gras Celebration. This ride picks up where the movie left off. 

Avengers Campus Expansion | Disney’s California Adventure TBD

Adding to the Avenger’s Campus area of Disney’s California Adventure Park is a new ride set to include jump points throughout the universe. We’ve seen earlier teases for this ride with Thanos as the villain and all the Marvel heroes working together to defeat him. 

At Disney California Adventure Park, a new world-jumping vehicle is coming to the next attraction in Avengers Campus to help transport Super Heroes into the Multiverse. This ride vehicle features a design that combines elements of Tony Stark’s time-suits with Xandarian jump points and Wakandan technology.   

Adventure World | Disneyland Paris Spring 2025

Disneyland Paris is home to some of the best Disney Parks innovations. From droids in shows to innovative restaurants, here are some of the things that are New at Disneyland Paris. 

Disney Adventure World will mark the beginning of a brand-new story, which starts with the park’s new entrance sequence in spring 2025! You’ll be transported into a vibrant, contemporary open-air movie studio, World Premiere, and welcomed to a glamorous movie premiere in the heart of Hollywood. 

Space Mountain Transformation | Disney TokyoSea 2027

Set for refurbishment, Space Mountain at Tokyo Disney Sea is undergoing some changes that will still honor the ride’s main silhouette and enhance the evening lightning in the area. 

Future of Disney Parks

If you’re traveling to Disney Parks in the next couple of years, there is plenty to see and do! We hope this post has given you some fun and magical things to forward to. For planning your next Disney Vacation, We’ll be sure to update this post as more details arrive. 

Rochelle Mariah

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Rochelle Mariah is a writer, designer and photographer with an MLIS in Information Science and a B.S. in Arch and Design. Determined to make Planning a DIY Disney Vacation easier she makes lots of lists and drinks lots of coffee. When not designing apparel at Polka Dot Pixie Shop, she's watching old movies and planning the holidays. She has been traveling to Disney destinations since 2010.

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