Disney Has Announced All These New Rides for Their Theme Parks

Right now, several major expansions are happening at Disney Parks across the globe, introducing new rides and experiences. Since these projects were initially announced, Disney has been gradually revealing more details about what they will entail.

Now, we are seeing that Disney has quietly updated its Disney Experiences page about park expansions, where it describes all of the upcoming projects in one place and includes concept artwork. In light of this update, we wanted to share an overview of all of the new rides and experiences coming with some of the new language from the descriptions. Keep reading for all of the details! At Mickey Visit, we cover all of the latest Disney news and updates, including nine big announcements Disney made that impact theme park fans and key construction milestones. Disney just made more progress on two new rides coming to Disneyland and the most impactful addition coming.

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Updates for Upcoming Disney Attractions

The Disney Experiences page for upcoming expansions now shares, “There’s never been a more exciting time for Disney Experiences. Across every theme park resort worldwide, groundbreaking attractions and immersive lands are taking shape — alongside a visionary new destination in the Middle East and plans to double our cruise fleet. Each project is crafted to bring Disney storytelling to life in bold, innovative ways, reaching new audiences everywhere and inviting more people than ever to join the adventure.”

We will break down each of these new Disney projects in development and what to expect! You can check out our larger guides to new rides at Disneyland and new rides at Disney World for more details and concept art for each of these.

At Disney World, there are several major new additions in the works, including brand-new lands and additions to existing rides. A new Monsters, Inc. land is currently under construction in Hollywood Studios. We have already seen some notable changes to the overview concept art of the land on the construction walls as Disney continues to fine-tune the vision for this new space. According to Disney, “The land will feature a Monsters, Inc.-themed suspended coaster, a Monsters, Inc.-themed theatrical experience, and themed shopping and dining.”

Another highlight is the “a signature attraction where guests embark on a thrilling roller coaster ride through the Monsters, Inc. door vault. The upcoming door ride will feature the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney Park, and the first-ever vertical lift.”

In Magic Kingdom, a new Cars-inspired area is coming to a reimagined section of Frontierland, and a highly anticipated new Villains Land is in development.

The Villains Land will feature iconic Disney villains and include “two major attractions, immersive dining, and themed retail, offering guests bold new ways to experience the magic of storytelling.” You can see everything we know so far about the new land here.

Disney describes that inside the new Cars area, called Piston Peak, “guests will be able to see and explore the visitor lodge, Ranger HQ, trails, and more — all set within the Disney and Pixar Cars universe.” You can see concept art and inspiration for the land revealed here.

There are also some updates coming to existing Magic Kingdom attractions. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is in the midst of an overhaul to introduce changes, “including a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements — such as video monitors to provide real-time scoring updates, handheld blasters that will allow for better aim, and interactive targets.” You can see all details about the enhancements coming here.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom “will reopen with new magic, including a mountain-top to cavern-deep refurbishment. And, when the trains rattle their way underground, guests will find spectacular natural caverns full of phosphorescent pools.” You can see more concept art and changes revealed here.

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress will soon feature a new Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney as part of a new scene in the attraction. Disney shares some background that “The attraction was Walt’s own idea from beginning to end, and the original attraction made its debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, where it was an immediate smash hit for millions of people visiting from around the world.” You can see all details about the changes coming here.

At Hollywood Studios, a new Disney Animation experience is coming soon. Disney describes that “housed in a building reminiscent of the iconic Roy E. Disney Animation Building on the Burbank Studio Lot (complete with Mickey’s iconic Sorcerer Hat), is an upcoming family experience, ‘The Magic of Disney Animation,’ which is based on the Emmy Award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio.” You can see all the details about this new experience here.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will soon be getting a retheme into “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.” Disney describes how, in this new experience, guests will “join The Electric Mayhem on a wild VIP road trip to their biggest concert ever, featuring a revamped guitar courtyard, penguin audio engineers, and a high-speed ride through Hollywood with a Muppet twist.” We recently got some new details about when the coaster will open and updates to the changes coming, which you can read about here.

In Animal Kingdom, a new Tropical Americas land will open in 2027. The last of DinoLand U.S.A. is getting ready to close soon to make way for this new land. Disney describes how “Guests will enter the land through Pueblo Esperanza, a fictional village in the heart of the rainforest that will feel lived-in, with a long, rich history — including attractions themed to Indiana Jones and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto.” You can see an overview of everything coming to this new land and concept art of the new rides here.

At EPCOT, a new version of Soarin’ is coming next summer! Soarin’ Across America will debut in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Soarin’ Across America will take guests on a journey across America, highlighting some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes. You can see everything we know so far about this new addition in our separate article here.

At the Disneyland Resort, several major projects are underway! Construction is already moving along swiftly for the expansion of Avengers Campus, which Disney shares “will double in size with two brand-new attractions — Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab. These thrilling experiences will prepare guests to suit up and fight alongside some of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.” You can see everything we know about the two new Avengers Campus rides coming here.

Another major new addition to Disney California Adventure will be a ride themed to Coco! Disney shares that “the attraction will be filled with beloved characters and music from the film, as guests join Miguel on a trip to the land of the dead. The upcoming attraction will be built near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, in areas that are predominately backstage today.” You can see the milestone Disney recently reached for this ride here.

Another new experience coming to the park is a new Avatar land! This will be based on Avatar: The Way of Water and the upcoming Avatar films. Disney shares that “this new and thrilling experience will bring the excitement and wonder of Avatar to guests, bringing Pandora to life in a brand-new way.” You can see everything you need to know about the new addition here.

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There are also some exciting new additions coming to Disney parks overseas! Here are a couple of the highlights.

A highly anticipated new ride is the new Lion King attraction coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. We have seen a lot of enthusiasm and excitement surrounding this new addition. The description on the updated page shares, “Guests will plunge beneath Pride Rock’s caves to relive iconic scenes from the original Walt Disney Animation Studios film via a thrilling water ride with cutting-edge effects, Audio-Animatronics technology, and a 16-meter drop — one of the park’s largest attractions ever.”

Based on what Disney previously shared, the ride will include iconic songs from the original 1994 animated film, moving through scenes and moments from the story. This will be part of a broader land at the park dedicated to characters and stories from the film, featuring dining, shopping, and character meet and greets. It will debut after the grand opening of World of Frozen in 2026. You can see all the details about this expansion here.

There are also some new superhero experiences coming to Stark Expo at Hong Kong Disneyland! Disney shares that “this new expansion will feature a new attraction, plus entertainment and shopping offerings. Inspired by Tony Stark’s vision for a better future, the area brings together brilliant minds from the Avengers and their friends working together in Hong Kong to showcase their cutting-edge inventions and technologies. Unique to Hong Kong, this immersive experience will further expand the Stark Expo.” We recently got new concept art of the new e-ticket ride coming.

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