What are the new rides at Disneyland in 2025? Disneyland is always growing and improving each year which means we can expect something new at the parks. Whether it is a brand new attraction, a park celebration, or improved areas, there is always something new at Disneyland.
There are some exciting new additions in store for Disneyland including new rides, reimaginings, and more on the horizon. We will take you through everything new coming to Disneyland, from recently announced major projects to rides opening soon.
Keep reading for all the new rides and attractions at Disneyland in 2025! After the Disneyland announcements at D23, we have brand new details on many existing projects as well as some surprising new additions announced.
This article has been updated with new information and openings slated for this year to ensure that all information is correct for 2025.
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When Do New Rides at Disneyland Open in 2025?
Before we dive into all the details of new rides at Disneyland in 2025, let's first look at the calendar of new Disneyland additions. These are all the dates we have now for what is new at Disneyland:
UPDATED! After a long time of this article looking basically the same and us wishing we had more news to share, we now have had a couple of key successful events happen that will set up Disneyland for future expansion. The Disneyland efforts to rezone the property as part of DisneylandFoward were approved and that opened up the door for Disney to publicly start talking about new rides again. Then, at the D23 Disney Experiences presentation we got tons more Disneyland news about changes and additions.
Generally we are just thrilled to have all of these details and to know that there is even more happening behind the scenes to bring new rides to Disneyland.
Opening in 2025
- “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” coming to Main Street Opera House
- Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration
Recently Opened at Disneyland
- Tiana's Bayou Adventure (reimagining of Splash Mountain) recently opened at Disneyland– see the reasons why Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure is better than Disney World's.
- Critter Country has been renamed “Bayou Country” as two new retail shops are added and Hungry Bear Restaurant has been reimagined into “Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree”
- The new queue experience that was introduced as part of the Haunted Mansion expansion at Disneyland is now open. The expansion also introduced a new Haunted Mansion retail shop.
Coming to Disneyland in 2026
- New mission featuring Mandalorian and Grogu coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
No Specific Date
- New Coco ride coming to Disney California Adventure (work beginning in 2026)
- Avatar coming to Disneyland!
- TWO new rides coming to Avengers Campus in California Adventure (construction on expansion beginning 2025)
- DisneylandForward (a multi-year resort expansion)
Other Recent Additions at Disneyland
- New scenes on Star Tours debuted as part of Season of the Force
- Tiana's Palace (reimagining of French Market restaurant) is now open
- Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway recently opened
- Toontown recently reopened with a brand new look
- San Fransokyo Square recently came to California Adventure
- Adventureland Treehouse is now open
- Pixar Place Hotel is now open
Haunted Mansion Area Expansion
The Haunted Mansion was closed for several months as it underwent construction to introduce an expanded outdoor queue and a new retail shop adjacent to the attraction’s exit. The construction also improved the accessibility of the area and added an elevator exit from the attraction for guests with disabilities. The expansion of the queue builds on the lore of the beloved attraction, featuring new gardens inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and the one-eyed cat. The expanded Haunted Mansion queue as well as the new Haunted Mansion retail shop are now open.
Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration will begin in July 2025. The celebration will include limited-time entertainment, special decor, specialty foods and beverages, merchandise, and more. The entertainment lineup includes a new World of Color show as well as returning fan-favorite entertainment like the Paint the Night parade and Wondrous Journeys. You can see everything that has been announced so far about the Disneyland 70th Anniversary here!
A highlight of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary celebration is the opening of a new attraction debuting which you can read about below…
New Walt Disney Show With Walt Animatronic Coming to Main Street Opera House
A new show coming to Main Street Opera House will feature Imagineering's first Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney. The show, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will debut in May 2025 and then play in rotation with “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln” after its initial run.
According to Disney, in the show, “the past, present and future are coming together, giving visitors the chance to imagine what it would be like to stop by Walt’s office.” See everything we know so far about the new Walt Disney show here.
DisneylandForward
In 2021, Disneyland announced plans for DisneylandForward, a multi-year resort project that would be the biggest expansion since the addition of Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney. This expansion has many possibilities but could include new theme park experiences with new lands and attractions, developments to hotels, a new entertainment and shopping facility, or expansion of parking and transportation.
There has been tons of big progress on the DisneylandForward initiative. Most recently, Disneyland received the final vote approving the DisneylandForward initiative to re-zone and expand. Anaheim had approved specific zones for building and established certain restrictions back in 1993, and while Disney owned land in the area to develop, the limitations of this zoning agreement with the city had held back Disney from expanding its presence in Anaheim.
Disney has committed to spending at least $1.9 billion, and the investment for the initiative could reach $2.5 billion or more. It is important to note that this is not a specific expansion but just a rezoning effort. All of the plans mentioned here and seen in the concept artwork above are meant to help Disney rezone their land, but this doesn't necessarily mean that this work will happen soon.
You can see more details about what has been shared for the DisneylandForward multi-year expansion in our guide!
Avatar Coming to Disneyland
A major new addition to the list of new rides at Disneyland is a new “Avatar experience” coming to Disney California Adventure.
While discussing the success of the recent Avatar: Way of Water film that was a sequel to the popular Avatar film, Iger mentioned that a new “Avatar experience” is coming to the Disneyland Resort. We now have more details on what this will entail.
The new Avatar area in Disney California Adventure will be based on Avatar: Way of Water and upcoming Avatar films. The land will introduce a new Avatar attraction that will take guests on an adventure in search of Pandora's natural wonders, and both the beauty and danger of the journey will be highlighted. The new attraction will highlight the visually stunning world of the Avatar films, taking guests all the way to the seas of Pandora.
Read more about the Avatar experience coming to Disneyland for everything you need to know!
New Multiverse Avengers Ride Coming to Avengers Campus
In an unexpected move, Disney announced at the most recent D23 that there will be two new rides coming to Avengers Campus. We already knew about the new E-ticket Avengers ride, but the second ride was a complete surprise! Construction for this expansion will begin in 2025.
A new E-ticket ride at Disney's California Adventure centered around the Multiverse will be coming to Avengers Campus. In the attraction, called Avengers Infinity Defense, guests will embark on a “multi-world adventure” collaborating with the Avengers and their allies in a fight against King Thanos, a variant of the infamous antagonist who won in this reality. Disney shared new details about the premise of the Avengers ride: the technology the Avengers use to jump between worlds has gone missing, and King Thanos is using it to wreak havoc. Recruits will visit locations like Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City alongside heroes in this journey.
During Destination D23, additional details were shared about the ride vehicles for this new ride at Disneyland. Then, some more information about the attraction was shared on the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram, with the caption mentioning that the attraction would feature “physical worlds” and brought to life “with a blend of large-scale built environments and immersive media.” Many assumed that the ride would be screen-based, so this adds another layer of excitement that it will have physical elements as well.
Avengers Campus has been gradually adding exciting new rides since its opening in 2021. This upcoming adventure through the Multiverse alongside our favorite heroes will surely make for an exciting ride, and there will be more details to come on this future attraction.
Surprise New Iron Man Ride Coming to Avengers Campus
While we expected news about the Avengers ride coming to Avengers Campus, Disney also shared news of a surprise Iron Man ride coming to the land. Stark Flight Lab will take guests on a journey in two-person pods as they deploy to a test station and a robot arm whirls their pod around in simulated flight. Robert Downey Jr. is reprising his role for the attraction.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Getting New Mission Featuring Mandalorian and Grogu
With the partnership between Disney and Epic Games, Epic's Unreal Engine will help to bring a new mission to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Guests will be able to fly alongside Mandalorian and Grogu. The new mission will debut in 2026 when the new feature film The Mandalorian and Grogu comes to theaters.
Here is what Star Wars creative executive Dave Filoni shared so far: “The intersection of storytelling and innovation has always been central to Lucasfilm and we’re excited to see where this collaboration will take us next,” He went on to say, “Just imagine it: you’ll be able to fly alongside Mando and Grogu on thrilling, and dangerous, missions.”
New Coco Ride Coming to Disney California Adventure
Disney announced the first-ever Coco ride will be coming to Disney California Adventure! On the ride, you'll join Miguel on a trip to the Land of the Dead. For the ride, Imagineering is drawing inspiration from classics like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, and it will feature the latest Audio-Animatronics technology. See everything you need to know about the new Coco ride coming to Disneyland here! Work begins on the attraction in 2026.
Recently Opened New Rides and Experiences at Disneyland
Below, we will share some of the new rides and experiences that recently opened at Disneyland in the last couple of years.
New Rides at Disneyland – Tiana's Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain Retheme
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is the new version of the Splash Mountain at Disneyland that recently opened.
This new ride theme entirely transforms the attraction inspired by the film “Princess and the Frog.” The story of Tiana's Bayou Adventure picks up after the film's ending, and guests join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance. The queue introduces guests to the behind the scenes of Tiana's preparations for the Mardi Gras celebration, and the ride follows Tiana and Louis as they attempt to find musical critters to play at the party.
You can read more about the logistics of the Splash Mountain retheme here and details on the new attraction in our guide to Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
When Tiana's Bayou Adventure opened, Critter Country was renamed to Bayou Country. Bayou Country features two new retail shops inspired by Princess and the Frog and the newly reimagined Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree.
New Scenes Added to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue!
As part of last year's Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland, new Star Tours – The Adventures Continue scenes debuted. It was previously announced that the fan-favorite Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano, the titular character of the show Ahsoka on Disney+, would become a part of Star Tours. The new Star Tours scenes feature Ahsoka, Andor, and the Mandalorian.
NEW Rides at Disneyland- Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is one of the recently opened new rides at Disneyland. This new attraction is part of the larger Toontown refurbishment which is a land wide update of the nostalgic area in the parks. The attraction is the same as the one in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World but the queue experience and preshow are unique to Disneyland.
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway is inside El CapiTOON Theater and the queue is a walk through museum style exhibit created by Minnie Mouse and the Toontown Hysterical Society celebrating the history of Mickey Mouse. Guests will see the history of all the Mickey Mouse cartoons showcased through costumes and props from the toon world. There are tons of hidden Easter eggs for Disney fans in here that it makes the queue experience one of the best in the parks.
New San Fransokyo Square
Pacific Wharf has been reimagined into San Fransokyo Square, the “vibrant, multicultural district” that melds San Francisco and Tokyo together, inspired by the Big Hero 6 movie. Though San Fransokyo Square will not have any new rides, it features a redesigned dining area, a character meet-and-greet, and a vibrant new aesthetic.
The San Fransokyo Gate Bridge painted in a dazzling orange vermillion connects San Fransokyo Square to the Paradise Gardens Park obelisk.
Guests also have the opportunity to meet Baymax at a meet-and-greet area located at the south end of San Fransokyo Square! Make sure to stop by and give this beloved character a hug. You can treat yourself to familiar and new dining locations, including new Asian-inspired foods and the mainstay soup and bread bowls. See our full guide to new foods coming to the Big Hero 6 San Fransokyo Square area for more details!
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New Rides at Disneyland- Toontown's NEW Look
Disneyland's Toontown received a full imagining and is now open. Toontown's new look includes a transformation to move away from a concrete layout to a natural, grassy and shaded look. Goofy and Donald Duck's houses have both received large refurbishments which include more open space to play, a splash pad, and more. This retheme also includes a brand new tree that children can play on along with an interactive fountain.
For all the information on Toontown's new look at Disneyland, read our guide on the Disneyland Toontown refresh.
NEW Restaurant Tiana's Palace
Tiana's Palace is the replacement theme for French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square. This new retheme is now open! Read more about the new Tiana's Palace restaurant at Disneyland, including a review of the food items on the new menu.
This reimagining of the French Market Restaurant to Tiana's Palace will feature the same flair and look of the restaurant from the film. The new restaurant serves authentic New Orleans food and remains a quick-service style restaurant. This isn't going to be a character dining experience but we will likely begin to see more of Tiana roaming New Orleans Square.
New Parades at Disneyland!
During Pixar Fest last year, a new daytime parade debuted in Disney California Adventure called “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” featuring appearances from over two dozen Pixar characters from popular films like “Luca,” “Soul,” “The Incredibles,” “Turning Red,” “Coco,” “Toy Story,” and “Monsters, Inc.” The new parade will be returning as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration in the spring of 2025.
See how to get the best parade spot with minimal wait in our Disneyland parade guide 2025.
Magic Happens was a new parade that debuted in March 2020 and only ran for two weeks before Disneyland closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this, I consider this parade to fall in that ‘brand new’ category and we were excited to see it return to Disneyland for the Disney100 celebration. Magic Happens features a song written by Todrick Hall and performed by Jordan Fisher created just for the parade! This parade includes a mixture of floats of classic and new Disney characters making it a great combination of Disney favorites. After the Magic Happens parade run ended last year, it returned for another run.
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My family and I are SUPER EXCITED about the new additions to the Disneyland park! We can’t wait!!
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Thank you! One thing that was overlooked: the Treehouse update in Adventureland!