Every two years, The Walt Disney Company dazzles its fans with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California. This three-day celebration is filled with exciting revelations and this year’s “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase” panel lived up to the hype, with news that will thrill Disney enthusiasts around the globe.
At Disneyland Park, the upcoming highlight is undoubtedly the debut of Walt Disney – A Magical Life in 2025. This show will feature Disney’s first-ever Audio-Animatronic of Walt Disney himself. Also on the horizon is the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure this November, marking a new era for what is currently known as Critter Country, which will be morphing into Bayou Country.
California Adventure is set to expand with two thrilling new rides: Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, both complementing the superhero excitement of Avengers Campus. Disney California Adventure fans should also keep an eye out for the new Avatar and Coco-themed lands, which promise to bring even more magic to the park.
Walt Disney World isn’t left behind with the sensational confirmation of Villains Land and a new Cars-themed area in Magic Kingdom. EPCOT will see a refreshed Test Track and a new lounge inspired by Spaceship Earth. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will welcome a Monsters, Inc. land featuring Disney’s first suspended coaster. Meanwhile, Tropical Americas will replace DinoLand, U.S.A. with breathtaking Indiana Jones and Encanto-themed rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The international parks are also getting a dose of Disney magic. Disneyland Paris will transform Walt Disney Studios Park into Disney Adventure World, which will feature lands themed to Frozen and The Lion King, among other updates. Meanwhile, Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland are on track to introduce new Spider-Man attractions, and Tokyo Disneyland will debut “Reach for the Stars,” a new nighttime spectacular.
Disney Cruise Line is expanding too, with four new ships set to join the fleet. Among them, the Disney Destiny will start voyages in late 2025 featuring a Hercules-inspired production in the Walt Disney Theater.
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Source: Megan duBois
