MAJOR Disney News: Villains & Cars Take Over Magic Kingdom, NEW Monsters Inc Coaster -- D23 2024

Summary

Disney has unveiled a plethora of exciting new projects at the D23 Expo, including the long-awaited Villains Land in Magic Kingdom, a Monsters Inc-themed coaster in Hollywood Studios, and a major Dino Land expansion in Animal Kingdom. The announcements also cover parades, new attractions, and themed lands across Disney parks worldwide, promising immersive experiences and innovative technology for guests. From the first-ever Coco ride to updates on the Avengers Campus and Marvel expansions, Disney is gearing up for a thrilling future.

Takeaways

• 🎢 Villains Land is officially coming to Magic Kingdom, marking the biggest expansion in its history.
• 🌟 Hollywood Studios will feature Disney's first suspended Monsters Inc themed coaster in the new Monsters Inc land.
• 🚗 Cars Land in Magic Kingdom will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, starting construction in 2025.
• 🎉 Disney Starlight parade is returning to Magic Kingdom in Summer 2025, the first nighttime parade since 2016.
• 🏰 Dino Land in Animal Kingdom will transform into 'Puebo de la Esperanza' with a new Indiana Jones ride and an Encanto attraction, both opening in 2027.
• 🎭 A new Coco-themed boat ride inspired by classic Disney attractions is coming to Disney California Adventure.
• 🎬 Avatar is expanding to Disney California Adventure with a new land based on the sequels of the franchise, including a thrilling boat ride.
• 🚀 A new Spider-Man coaster is coming to Shanghai Disneyland, similar to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind.
• 🚢 Four new ships are announced for Disney Cruise Line, with sailing starting between 2027 and 2031.
• 🎭 Walt Disney: A Magical Life show will feature the first-ever animatronic of Walt Disney in Disneyland.
• 🦁 Pride Lands, a new area in Disneyland Paris, will include dining, shopping, and a ride into the Pride Rock caverns.

Q & A

What major new land is being introduced at Magic Kingdom?

Villains Land is officially coming to Magic Kingdom. It will feature shopping, dining, and two brand new rides, marking the biggest expansion in Magic Kingdom's history.

What changes are coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom?

Frontierland will be reimagined with a new theme centered around cars and the American West. It will include two rides, one similar to Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure, and another ride for smaller kids.

What is replacing DinoLand in Animal Kingdom?

DinoLand will be transformed into a new area called Pueblo de la Esperanza, featuring a lush rainforest environment, Spanish-style buildings, a large quick-service restaurant, a carousel, and two signature attractions, including an Indiana Jones ride and an Encanto-themed ride.

What nighttime entertainment is returning to Magic Kingdom?

Nighttime parades are returning to Magic Kingdom with a new parade called Disney Starlight, which will debut in the summer of 2025. The parade will feature characters from Encanto, Peter Pan, Frozen, and more.

What new ride is being introduced in Hollywood Studios?

A new Monsters Inc. themed land is coming to Hollywood Studios, featuring Disney's first suspended Monsters Inc. coaster, where guests will ride on one of the doors inside the factory.

What updates are planned for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run?

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will receive a new overlay to coincide with the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu film in 2026. The ride will be updated so guests can travel alongside Mando and Grogu instead of Hondo Ohnaka and Chewbacca.

What are the new attractions planned for Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure?

Avengers Campus will double in size with two new rides: Avengers Infinity Defense, where guests will battle King Thanos, and Stark Flight Lab, a simulated flight mission featuring Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr.

What new land is coming to Disney California Adventure based on the Avatar films?

A new Avatar-themed land is coming to Disney California Adventure, based on the second and future Avatar films. It will feature a thrilling boat ride through a Pandoran swamp, designed to be a dynamic and emotional experience.

What new cruise ships are being added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet?

Disney Cruise Line is adding four new ships to its fleet, bringing the total number of ships to 13 by 2031. The names and itineraries for these ships are still in development.

What new attraction is coming to Disneyland's Adventure Park?

A new Pride Lands area is coming to Disneyland Paris' Adventure Park, featuring dining, shopping, character meet and greets, and a ride that takes guests into the caverns of Pride Rock, following Simba's story.

Outlines

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🎢 Major Disney Park Expansions and Attractions

Disney has announced over 20 new projects across its theme parks worldwide at the D23 Expo. Highlights include the long-awaited 'Villains Land' in Magic Kingdom, featuring two new rides and themed dining and shopping. Hollywood Studios will introduce Disney's first suspended 'Monsters Inc.' themed coaster. Animal Kingdom will see the 'Pueblo de la Esperanza' expansion with a new Indiana Jones ride and an 'Encanto' themed attraction. Nighttime parades are returning to Magic Kingdom with 'Disney Starlight' in 2025. Other updates include a Cars-themed area in Frontierland, a 'Zootopia' show, and new lounges and dining experiences.

05:01

🌟 New Disney Park Experiences and Lounges

The script details new themed areas and experiences, including a 'Spaceship Earth' themed lounge and a family-friendly pirate tavern in Magic Kingdom, both set to open in 2025. Test Track is undergoing a transformation with a new queue and show scenes. Hollywood Studios will develop 'Monsteropolis' with a suspended coaster. Disneyland will celebrate its 70th Anniversary, and Disney California Adventure will expand with an 'Avatar' themed land, a Coco boat ride, and a new 'Walt Disney: A Magical Life' show. Additionally, Marvel attractions are expanding in Shanghai and Hong Kong with new Spider-Man themed rides.

10:02

🚢 Expansion of Disney Cruise Line and Theme Park Attractions

Disney Cruise Line is set to expand with four new ships announced to be launched between 2027 and 2031, joining the existing fleet. The Disney treasure will debut 'The Tale of Moana' with a 15ft tall puppet of Te Fiti. 'Hercules' will be adapted as a stage show for the Disney Destiny. In the parks, Disneyland Paris will introduce 'Pride Lands' with a new ride, and Disney Adventure World will open a 'Frozen' land and a nighttime spectacular. The script also mentions the expansion of Marvel-themed attractions in the Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, with 'Avengers Infinity Defense' and 'Stark Flight Lab' rides.

Keywords

💡Villains Land

Villains Land refers to a new themed area coming to Magic Kingdom, which has been a topic of discussion among Disney fans for years. This area will include shopping, dining, and two new rides, marking the biggest expansion in Magic Kingdom's history. The script teases the inclusion of characters like Ursula and the Evil Queen, indicating a focus on Disney's iconic antagonists.

💡Monsteropolis

Monsteropolis is the first-ever themed land based on 'Monsters Inc.' announced for Hollywood Studios in Disney World. It will feature a suspended coaster ride, which is a new experience for Disney parks. The concept art suggests an indoor coaster, hinting at a potential overhaul of the existing Rock 'n' Roller Coaster area or a development on a new plot.

💡Dino Land Expansion

The Dino Land Expansion at Animal Kingdom involves transforming the existing Dino Land into a new experience called 'Puebo de la Esperansa.' This 11-acre section will be a lush rainforest with Spanish-style buildings, aiming to provide an immersive environment similar to the Harambe area in Africa within the park. The expansion will include a new restaurant and attractions, such as the reimagined 'Restaurantosaurus' and a new Indiana Jones ride.

💡Disney Starlight Parade

Disney Starlight Parade is a new nighttime parade set to debut in Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2025. Utilizing new technology, the parade will feature innovative floats with characters from various Disney properties like 'Encanto,' 'Peter Pan,' and 'Frozen.' This marks the first nighttime parade in Magic Kingdom since 2016.

💡Avatar Land

Avatar Land is a new themed area coming to Disney California Adventure, based on the 'Avatar' film franchise. Unlike the 'World of Pandora' in Animal Kingdom, this land will be inspired by the sequel 'Avatar: The Way of Water' and future installments. It will include a new boat ride that promises a thrilling and immersive experience, different from the 'Na'vi River Journey' in Pandora.

💡Coco Ride

The Coco Ride is a newly announced attraction coming to Disney California Adventure, inspired by the movie 'Coco.' The boat ride will take guests on a journey to the Land of the Dead with Miguel, featuring groundbreaking animatronics technology. The ride is expected to start construction in 2026.

💡Pirates Tavern

Pirates Tavern is a new dining establishment coming to Magic Kingdom, described as a family tavern with a 'seaworthy selection of grogs and grubs.' While it's unclear whether it will serve alcohol, the concept art includes a bar, suggesting it might. The tavern is set to open in 2025.

💡Test Track Reimagining

Test Track is undergoing a reimagining at Epcot, with construction already started. The ride will feature new show scenes and a scenic outdoor route, along with six exhibits in the queue that showcase the history of vehicles. The reimagined Test Track is expected to reopen next year.

💡Marvel Expansion

The Marvel Expansion refers to the addition of new Marvel-themed attractions in Disney parks. This includes 'Avengers Infinity Defense' and 'Stark Flight Lab' at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, as well as a new Spider-Man coaster in Shanghai Disneyland and an expansion of Stark Expo in Hong Kong Disneyland.

💡Pride Lands

Pride Lands is a new area coming to the re-named second park in Disneyland Paris, formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park. It will include dining, shopping, character meet and greets, and a new ride that takes guests into the story of 'The Lion King,' aiming to make visitors feel like they've stepped into the movie.

💡Disney Cruise Line Expansion

The Disney Cruise Line is set to expand with four new ships announced in addition to the four currently under construction. These new ships will start sailing between 2027 and 2031, increasing the total fleet to 13 ships. While the names and itineraries are still in development, this expansion signifies a significant growth for the cruise line.

Highlights

Villains land is officially coming to Magic Kingdom, marking the biggest expansion in its history.

Hollywood Studios will introduce Disney's first suspended Monsters Inc themed coaster in the new Monsters Inc land.

Dinosaur attraction is being replaced by an Indiana Jones themed ride in Animal Kingdom.

Nighttime parades are returning to Disney World with Disney Starlight parade debuting in Summer 2025.

A reimagined area of Frontier land in Magic Kingdom will be themed to Cars and the American West with two new rides.

Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will be transformed for the Cars themed area starting in 2025.

Pirates Lounge and a Spaceship Earth themed Lounge are announced for Magic Kingdom.

Test Track is undergoing a reimagining with new technological advances and a scenic outdoor route.

A new land, Monsteropolis, is coming to Hollywood Studios featuring a suspended coaster.

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will receive a revamp to coincide with the release of the Mandalorian and Grogu film in 2026.

Avatar is expanding to Disney California Adventure with a whole new land based on the second Avatar film.

A new Coco ride inspired by the Land of the Dead is announced for Disney California Adventure.

Walt Disney: A Magical Life show will feature the first-ever animatronic of Walt Disney.

Tiana's Bayou Adventure is opening at Disneyland on November 15th, renaming Critter Country to Bayou Country.

Two new rides are coming to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure, expanding the area.

A new Spider-Man coaster is announced for Shanghai Disneyland, similar to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind.

Disney Cruise Line announces four more ships, bringing the total to 13, with the first sailing between 2027 and 2031.

Disney's Tale of Moana debuting on the Disney Treasure will include a 15ft tall puppet of Te Fiti.

Hercules is announced as a stage show debuting on the Disney Destiny.

Transcripts

okay everybody villains land is

officially coming to Magic Kingdom

Hollywood Studios is getting Disney's

first suspended Monsters Inc themed

coaster in the new Monsters Inc land

that's coming dinosaur is out and

Indiana Jones is officially in in Animal

Kingdom nighttime parades are coming

back we've got a cocoa ride a Spider-Man

coaster the Mandalorian is taking over

the Falcon more cruise ships and that's

not even all of the major announcements

from d23 so buckle

up hey everybody it's AJ for Disney food

Vlog Disney is done with blue sky ideas

and delivered a ton of details on new

projects that are already underway in

the Disney theme parks around the world

at this year's d23 Expo Disney released

info on over 20 projects happening in

Disney World Disneyland Disneyland Paris

Shanghai Hong Kong and the Disney Cruise

Line some of these we may have been

expecting but there were a few that were

complete and total surprises to

everyone let's kick things off the some

really exciting announcements including

the one we have all been waiting for the

villains are coming to Magic Kingdom

this long anticipated land has been a

talking point among Disney fans for

years and now Disney is finally making

it happen villains land is coming to

Magic Kingdom this brand new land will

feature shopping dining and two brand

new rides this is the biggest expansion

in Magic Kingdom history and they are

about to break ground on this massive

project details are short on what

exactly is coming to this land there

were teases of Ursula and the evil queen

in the announcement this multi-acre

expansion has officially been confirmed

as the area Beyond Big Thunder Mountain

but Disney did not give a time frame in

previous discussions on this area Beyond

Big Thunder it was compared to the

Galaxy's Edge or Pandora expansions

which took four and 6 years to complete

from the date of their announce ments

this project will likely take quite a

few years to complete so it's likely we

be stepping into villains land sometime

between 2028 and 2030 but maybe they'll

surprise us with construction speed

though they do have quite a few other

projects in the works the villains

aren't the only ones coming to Magic

Kingdom a reimagined area of Frontier

land will be themed to cars and the

American West and feature two rides the

first appears to be very similar to

Radiator Springs racers in Disney

California Adventure and it will take us

out of radiator Springs and Into the

Wilderness with Mountain Trails and wild

terrain for a rally race they also

teased a ride for smaller kids but

didn't give many details we could see a

version of Mater's junkard jeree or

Luigi's Ric and roadsters but we need to

wait for an official announcement on

that one now for the controversial part

cars will be taking over the area of Tom

Sawyer Island and the rivers of America

if you look closely you can actually see

the Liberty Square Riverboat building in

the concept art work will begin on this

new land in 2025 and we'll be keep

keeping you updated as we learn more now

I know you've all been waiting for this

one nighttime parades are back in Disney

World Disney Starlight will debut in

Magic Kingdom In Summer of 2025 this new

parade is using new tech to create

Innovative floats featuring characters

from Encanto Peter Pan Frozen and more

this is going to be the first nighttime

parade in Magic Kingdom since 2016 when

the Main Street Electrical Parade went

back to the West Coast and later stopped

running for good next we got that Dino

Land expansion we've got information on

it y'all this 11 acre section of Animal

Kingdom will begin construction this

fall to transform Dino Land into a brand

new experience it's going to be

completed in phases and be known as

peblo de la esperansa this is a lush

rain forest with Spanish style buildings

and is described as being lived in like

the harambe Africa section of the park

and Animal Kingdom that's all about that

authentic attention to detail

restaurantosaurus will be transforming

into a large Henda to become one of the

larg Quick Service restaurants in Disney

World this area will feature a carousel

with Disney animals in a style inspired

by wood carved art pbla de la esparanza

will also feature two signature

attractions Indiana Jones is officially

replacing dinosaur and there will be a

completely new story being told in this

ride exploring a Mayan temple ind's on

the hunt for a rumored mythical creature

that lurks within the temple and we're

coming along to find it wonder if it'll

look anything like a Carnotaurus now

incanto is going to be the other major

draw of this land the Cita is coming to

life and we're stepping into the story

on the day that Antonio receives his

magical gift that lets him speak to

animals this attaction that will take us

through the Kasa Madrigal and into

Antonio's room which has been

transformed into a rainforest filled

with animals both rides are going to

open in 2027 also in Animal Kingdom it

was slipped into the presentation that

the new zootopia show will be opening in

the tree of life in the winter of 2025

and will be called zootopia Better

Together We finally have some info about

that pirates Lounge coming to Magic

Kingdom plus a brand new Lounge

announcement the just announced

spaceship earth themed Lounge is short

on details but we can infer a bit from

the concept art from that concept art we

can see fireworks through the windows so

this space could be the current GM

Lounge that's inside the test track

building and only accessible to GM

employees the windows and the angle of

the view from the concept art look

pretty similar or it could be in that

spaceship earth extra Lounge thing I

don't know there's plenty of little

loung spaces sprinkled around Epcot that

were put there for the employees of the

companies that sponsored those

attractions so I'm not sure exactly

where it's going to go but we'll

definitely figure it out for you we've

also got an update on that pirates

Tavern in Magic Kingdom this is going to

serve up food and drink and be open to

guests of all ages this is a family

Tavern they actually described the

offerings as seaworthy selection of

grogs and grubs so we're not sure if

that means this Lounge will be serving

alcohol in Magic Kingdom but there is a

bar in the concept art so seems like a

strong possibility both lounges will

open in 2025 now let's talk test track

construction has already started on this

ride reimagining and we've got a few

more details about what to expect when

it reopens next year the queue will

feature six exhibits that take guests

through the history of vehicles and the

ride will feature new show scenes

showing technological advances and

feature a Scenic outdoor route we saw

that in the concept art some of the

descriptions of the changes to this ride

along with the building design elements

are clearly giving a nod to the former

attraction that lived here world of

motion all right big surprise

announcement that we totally were not

expecting is a whole new land coming to

Hollywood Studios in Disney world

monsteropolis is coming to the parks

it's the first Monsters Ink theme land

officially announced and humans are

welcome to visit monsteropolis and step

inside the factory in a brand new

suspended coaster a first for a Disney

park yep you get to ride on one of the

doors work on this land will begin next

year and we cannot wait wait for more

details where is it going to go concept

art looks like it's an indoor coaster so

could this be a major overall of rock

and roller coaster in the surrounding

area or is this a completely new

previously undeveloped chunk of land we

don't know to coincide with the release

of the Mandalorian and grou film in 2026

Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run in both

Hollywood Studios and Disneyland will

get a revamp the ride's going to get a

new overlay so that we're traveling

alongside Mando and grou instead of

Hondo anaka and Chewbacca they'll be

creating the new ride scenes with Unreal

Engine which is part of the technology

they use to film Star Wars shows and

movies now let's head over to Disneyland

Disneyland is going to be celebrating

its 70th Anniversary but it's Disney

California Adventure that got the

spotlight at d23 Avatar is coming to

Disney California Adventure and it's not

just going to be one little walkthrough

experience it's going to be a whole land

this time you're going to find it in DCA

it's going to be different from the

world of Pandora in Animal Kingdom this

is going to be based on the second film

of the franchise of way of water and

future films as well including Avatar

fire and Ash the title which was just

revealed at d23 as well for the third

Avatar film a brand new boat ride will

debut in this land doesn't look to be a

repeat or overlay of the na'vi River

Journey concept the boat in the concept

art looks much bigger and the

surroundings are way spookier kind of

looks like you're traveling through a

pandoran swamp the ride was described as

a thrilling Excursion and a dynamic

intense and emotional experience this

may be the boat ride Tech we've seen

patents for recently that would allow

for much more control over the boat's

Direction and movements than in a

typical Flume ride a new Coco ride has

been announced the very first Coco ride

is coming to Disney California Adventure

this boat ride will take inspiration

from classic attractions like Haunted

Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean As

We join Miguel on a trip to the Land of

the Dead Josh tomaro promised

groundbreaking animatronics technology

and lots of it in this ride they're

going to start construction in 2026 now

Walt Disney a magical life is a brand

new show show coming to Disneyland that

will feature the first ever animatronic

of Walt Disney the idea is to bring

guests into Walt's office to see what he

might be dreaming up after its initial

run in 2025 the show will alternate with

great moments with Mr Lincoln the West

Coast version of Tiana's Bayou Adventure

will open at the start of the holiday

season this year on November 15th

Critter country is going to be renamed

Bayou Country to go along with the ride

opening and this area will include The

Many Adventures of Winnie the Poop the

Davey Crockett Explorer work news yay

the Hungry Bear barbecue jamere Pooh

Corner and the new Ray Beret in Lewis's

Critter Club some of the area may open

before the ride on November 15th and

some of these are already or still open

right now two new rides are coming to

Avengers campus in Disney California

Adventure and it will double the size of

Avengers campus first up Avengers

Infinity defense this is the one that

we've seen the ride vehicle concept on

the Expo floor for and Disney shared a

few more details about the ride this is

the one where you're going to battle

King Thanos in this ride and Disney

shared that you'll visit lots of places

in the MCU like Asgard wakanda and New

York City from the ride vehicle concept

this appears it'll be similar to Peter

Pan's Neverland Adventure in Tokyo

Disney se's Fantasy Springs and the

second ride Stark flight lab this is the

brand newly announced ride that features

twers pods on whirling arms that take

you on a simulated flight Mission Robert

Downey Jr will return to play Iron Man

for this ride and this one looks kind of

similar to the exper experience at

Universal Harry Potter in the Forbidden

Journey construction begins next year on

this Avengers campus expansion now

California isn't getting all the Marvel

action more Marvel is coming to Shanghai

and Hong Kong there's a brand new

Spider-Man coaster coming to Shanghai

Disneyland and this one looks like

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic rewind

from the concept art we can see that it

looks very similar to the lift into the

ride building on Cosmic rewind and a

track and ride vehicle with similar

movement capabilities they spent so much

on that ride did we really think they'd

only build one version of it now this

one will take guests along with

Spider-Man instead of the Guardians Hong

Kong Disneyland is expanding Stark Expo

with another Spider-Man themed ride this

one is super low on details but from

that concept art am I mistaken or does

that look like Spidey and dook are in a

Tower of Terror like Drop shaft Pride

lands will be a brand new area of the

newly renamed second Park in Disneyland

Paris Disney Adventure Park it's going

to include dining and shopping character

meet and greets and a brand new ride

this ride's going to take you into the

caverns of Pride Rock and then follow

Simba's story Josh tomorrow claims it's

going to make you feel like you just

stepped into the movie Disney adventure

world is getting a lot of attention in

the next few years with frozen land

opening in 2026 and a new nighttime

spectacular coming to the park that year

as well all right ready for a bunch more

cruise ships in addition to the four

currently under construction or nearing

a first sailing date Disney just

announced literally four more more Ships

coming to the Disney Cruise Line Fleet

with the five already sailing that makes

for 13 ships in total these new ships

will start sailing between 2027 and

2031 ships names and itineraries are

still in development but we did get some

other Disney Cruise news we got another

look at Disney the tale of Moana

debuting on the Disney treasure it's

going to include a 15ft tall puppet of

tea the largest production element for a

DCL show so far and Hercules has been

announced as a stage show de viewing on

the Disney Destiny Okay Disney may not

be taking us to Mars yet but these are

some pretty major announcements and

there are no maybe possibly one day Blue

Sky ideas anymore every single

announcement is either in development or

breaking ground soon which means there

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