Every Disney Parks Announcement From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Updated on: August 11, 2024

Every Disney Parks Announcement From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

At the beginning of Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro announced that all of the Disney Parks announcements during the event were in active development. Below, find every Disney Parks announcement made on Saturday night.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Fantasy landscape with rocky terrain, futuristic city, waterfalls, glowing structures, dark castle on a peak akin to Disney villains' lairs, birds in the sky, and a perched crow in the foreground.

A Disney Villains land has been confirmed for Magic Kingdom. This new land, which is part of the biggest expansion in Magic Kingdom history, will feature two new attractions, dining, and shopping.

Animated race scene with colorful cars crossing the finish line under a wooden arch with a "Finish" sign, featuring checkered flags and spectators in the background.

Two “Cars” attractions are coming to Magic Kingdom as part of a reimagined section of Frontierland.

A magical scene with blue-sparkling fairy figures, including a fairy with a wand, flying characters, and a snow queen, set against a starry night sky with the enchanting backdrop of the Magic Kingdom castle during the New Nighttime Parade.

The park will receive a new nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight,” in 2025.

The new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern will also open in 2025.

EPCOT

A modern restaurant with several patrons, featuring ceiling light fixtures, a bartender serving drinks, and a view of a vibrant firework display through large windows.

EPCOT will get a new Spaceship Earth lounge.

More details were released about the reimagining of Test Track, which is set to open in 2025.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

An animated group of characters, surrounded by animals and glowing lights, stands on a forest stage in Disney's Animal Kingdom while an audience watches.

Indiana Jones and “Encanto” attractions are set to debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027. The Indiana Jones attraction will feature an all-new story and the “Encanto” attraction will be the first dedicated to the animated film.

People walk through an archway with a clock tower and lush greenery in the background on a sunny day, reminiscent of the charming ambiance found in Pueblo Esperanza.

Both of these attractions will be featured in Pueblo Esperanza, a new Tropical Americas area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new land will replace DinoLand U.S.A. The transformation process will occur in phases between now and 2027.

“Zooptopia Better Zoogether” will replace “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” and is scheduled to open in the winter of 2025.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Animated characters Sulley and Mike from Monsters, Inc. are escaping through a door on a roller-coaster-like track, akin to a suspended coaster, while riders in yellow seats watch the scene. A child is held by Sulley.

The first-ever Monsters, Inc. land was announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The land will feature the first suspended roller coaster in Disney history. The coaster will be based on the “Monsters, Inc.” door scene.

Disneyland Resort

Disney California Adventure

An “Avatar” land based on Avatar: The Way of Water and future films is coming to Disney California Adventure Park.

An animated scene with neon-lit buildings and fireworks showing a lively street performance with musicians and dancers, themed around the Day of the Dead. An audience watches from a boat.

Also coming to the park is the first “Coco” ride in the history of Disney Parks.

Amid an explosion, a green-skinned character clashes with enemies while futuristic ships and buildings loom in the background. The image, branded with "Avengers: Infinity Defense," evokes the excitement of visiting Avengers Campus.

Disney announced the name and details of the new Avengers Campus multiverse attraction featuring King Thanos.

People are experiencing a futuristic amusement ride with robotic arms in a high-tech environment, resembling an Auto Draft-like precision. A sign reads "Stark Flight Lab" in the lower right corner.

The fourth ride coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park is Stark Flight Lab.

Robert Downey Jr. is returning as Tony Stark for both rides.

Disneyland Park

A man sits on the edge of a desk in an office-like setup, with a map and windows depicting an urban scene behind him. The room, reminiscent of Disneyland attractions, features dark blue curtains and an audience is partially visible in the foreground.

A new Walt Disney audio-animatronic show is coming to Disneyland Park.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open on November 15, 2024. Critter Country will get a new name.

Three people inside a spacecraft cockpit observe a fiery explosion outside while one of them points towards it. A figure in a Mandalorian suit is visible floating outside the window.

At both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, a new Mandalorian and Grogu adventure is coming to Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.

Disneyland will also celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2025.

Disneyland Paris

A brightly lit castle with Main Street Projections of cartoon characters and fireworks dazzling the sky. A crowd watches the Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland Paris.

Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris will get a new nighttime spectacular next year.

Animated scene reminiscent of The Lion King, featuring various animals in a natural setting with a waterfall. A lion cub slides down the waterfall while other animals, including birds, monkeys, and lions, watch. Trees and mountains are in the background.

Pride Lands, a land based on “The Lion King,” is coming to Disneyland Paris’ Disney Adventure World. World of Frozen is also set to open at Disney Adventure World in 2026. The park will get a new nighttime spectacular around the same time.

Shanghai Disneyland

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A new Spider-Man roller coaster is coming to Shanghai Disneyland.

Hong Kong Disneyland

A new Spider-Man attraction has also been announced for Hong Kong Disneyland.

Disney Cruise Line

Artist's concept illustrating a fleet of eleven cruise ships with a stylized sunset in the background.

Disney Cruise Line is set to build four more cruise ships bringing their total to 13 by 2031.

A new “Moana” stage show featuring a 15-foot-tall Ta Ke puppet is coming to the Disney Treasure. On the Disney Destiny, guests will be able to enjoy a new “Hercules” stage show.

Disney x Epic Games

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As part of Disney’s ongoing collaboration with Epic Games, a number of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters have been announced as coming to Fortnite this year.

To hear more, check out Tom’s LIVE reaction and honest review to the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase panel:

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