As D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event draws nearer, Disney enthusiasts worldwide are buzzing with excitement. Set in Anaheim, California from August 9-11, this year’s event promises to bring a plethora of thrilling announcements about Disney Parks and Experiences from around the globe. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated updates likely to be revealed at the showcase.
**Walt Disney World** is set to get a significant overhaul. The eagerly awaited “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion in Magic Kingdom, which could be the largest in the park’s history, might see the closure of Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat to make room for new attractions. Meanwhile, rumors suggest a lengthy refurbishment for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the introduction of a new daytime parade for Magic Kingdom in 2025. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the “Tropical Americas” land, featuring “Encanto” and “Indiana Jones” attractions, is expected to replace Dinoland U.S.A.
At **EPCOT**, exciting changes are on the horizon. A reimagined version of “Journey Into Imagination” is rumored, along with the much-anticipated Test Track 3.0, promising a return to the ride’s optimistic World of Motion roots. At **Disney’s Hollywood Studios**, longtime whispers of a “Monsters, Inc.” door coaster could finally come to fruition, replacing the current Star Wars Launch Bay. Additionally, Disney’s continued experimentation with drone shows hints at a possible permanent nighttime spectacular using drone technology.
Across the country, the **Disneyland Resort** may reveal details about an “Avatar” boat ride for Disney California Adventure, utilizing tech from Shanghai Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride. The park could also see a Zootopia-themed land and further expansions under the DisneylandForward initiative. Notably, with Disneyland’s 70th anniversary coming up in 2025, celebrations are likely to feature the return of beloved parades.
Internationally, **Disneyland Paris** might introduce a new land or attraction themed to “The Lion King”, and potentially a version of Pandora – The World of Avatar. Meanwhile, **Tokyo Disney Resort** may announce more details on the reimagined “Space Mountain Earthrise” and a new “Wreck-It Ralph” attraction replacing Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters.
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Source: WDW News Today
