If Disney magic is on your travel bucket list, you’re definitely going to want to save some vacation days for 2027.
At this weekend’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Walt Disney Imagineering pulled back the curtain on the most ambitious lineup of new lands, high-tech rides, and classic restorations in company history.
Putting the breathtaking scope of these projects into perspective, Imagineer Michael Hundgen reflected on the historic scale of what is currently breaking ground, describing it on stage as “partnering on the biggest slate of expansion projects in the history of Walt Disney World.”
Closing out the star-studded Horizons: A Carousel of Progress showcase, Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum echoed that the company is leaning into a true golden era across its global resorts, making good on the enduring promise Walt Disney made on opening day in 1955.
“You all know Disneyland is a promise. As that famous plaque on the front of the park reads, Here you leave today and enter a world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy,” Mazloum told the cheering arena crowd. “And over the past seven decades, this promise has taken many forms… You all know Walt said Disneyland would never be completed and those words continue to echo down through time. And now, we are entering Disneyland’s next great chapter, where new generations will continue to relive fun memories of the past and savor the challenge and promises of the future.”
From brand-new E-ticket thrillers on both coasts to jaw-dropping retro comebacks that brought the house down, here are the 10 biggest ride reveals Disney vacationers need to know about—plus a major bonus update for Disneyland purists.
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1. Two Massive Headliners for ‘Villains Land’ (Magic Kingdom)
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Easily the most anticipated expansion in Magic Kingdom history, the upcoming land—officially titled Villains Land—is bringing an unapologetically dark, sophisticated aesthetic to the park on a scale rivaling Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The story centers around a broken, poisoned wishing well that draws iconic Disney villains from across the realms to claim its dark magic. Imagineering revealed details on the land’s two headline attractions:
The Magic Mirror Dark Ride: A descent into the catacombs beneath the Evil Queen’s palace, pulling riders directly into the “Mirror Realm” through a mix of physical sets and illusions showcasing an entire rogue’s gallery of Disney villains.
The Maleficent Briar Coaster: A high-speed coaster where riders race through the enchanted briars surrounding Maleficent’s mountaintop fortress, featuring track elements never before attempted on a Disney coaster.
2. ‘Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent’ (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
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Taking over the former DINOSAUR attraction spot inside Animal Kingdom’s upcoming 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion, this original 1950s storyline sends riders into a newly discovered Mayan temple near an underground cenote. The headline shocker: Disney Legend Harrison Ford served as the physical model for the ride’s star Audio-Animatronics figure—marking the very first time his authentic likeness appears on an attraction anywhere in the world. Riders will dodge monstrous bats and giant scorpions before facing off against the Tsukán, a towering mythological feathered serpent guarding the underworld.
Related: Harrison Ford Is Officially Coming to Walt Disney World as an Animatronic Indy for the Very First Time
3. Doubling Down on ‘Avengers Campus’ with Two Brand-New Rides (Disney California Adventure)
Concept art for the Stark Flight Lab attraction at Disney California Adventure showing theme park guests seated in futuristic test-flight pods attached to large robotic arms, with digital screens displaying Tony Stark as Iron Man guiding the experience.Disney Parks Blog
Avengers Campus is doubling in physical size over former backstage parking to debut two massive attractions in 2028:
Avengers Infinity Defense: Recruits team up with Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) to stop King Thanos, jumping through sling rings to Wakanda, Asgard, and New York. Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), and Anthony Mackie (Captain America) all filmed brand-new, original footage reprising their cinematic roles for the ride. Stark Flight Lab: Guests board gyro-kinetic flight pods for a multi-maneuver training session with Downey, Mackie, and Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) serving as on-screen flight instructors.Related: Robert Downey Jr. and Original Marvel Stars Are Reprising Their Roles for Two Brand-New Disney Rides
4. The World’s First ‘Coco’ Boat Ride (Disney California Adventure)
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Marking the very first dedicated Coco attraction in Disney history, this family-friendly boat journey picks up one year after the events of the Oscar-winning film. Guests enter through a casa museo honoring the music of Héctor Rivera before floating straight into the vibrant colors and skeletal magic of the Land of the Dead alongside Miguel. Best of all for parents traveling with toddlers: the ride will have no minimum height requirement.
Related: Disney Just Revealed Exciting New Details for Its First-Ever ‘Coco’ Ride—and We Are Officially Feeling ‘Un Poco Loco’
5. ‘Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto’ (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
During the “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress” showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif., Disney Experiences revealed new details about one of the new attractions coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort: Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. Concept art depicts guests traveling through Casita aboard enchanted furniture as they make their way to Antonio’s room, which has transformed into a rainforest filled with animals. (Artist Concept/Walt Disney Imagineering)Disney Parks Blog
Also arriving in 2027 inside Tropical Americas, the first-ever Encanto ride-through dark ride invites guests into Casita on the fateful day Antonio receives his magical gift to communicate with animals. Riders sit inside living household furniture—cobbled together from couches, chairs, and pianos—that dynamically glides through his lush rainforest bedroom. The attraction features the entire original voice cast of La Familia Madrigal, over 50 animal animatronics (including Antonio’s capybara pal Chispi), and no height requirement.
6. Star-Studded Refresh for ‘Carousel of Progress’ (Magic Kingdom)
During the “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress” showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif., Disney Experiences announced new details about updates coming to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort in late spring 2027. Concept art depicts a new scene set in the 1980s as the classic attraction’s story evolves to showcase the 1960s through present day and beyond. (Artist Concept/Walt Disney Imagineering)Disney Parks Blog
Walt Disney’s most historic stage show is getting its biggest creative overhaul in over 30 years when it reopens in late spring 2027. Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Emmy winner Bryan Cranston are officially stepping into the recording booth as the new voices of Sarah (Mom) and John (Dad). The updated show will open with a brand-new Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney himself before rotating through fresh decades, including the 1969 moon landing, a Halloween 1985 scene where Sarah takes center stage, and a Y2K New Year’s Eve countdown in 1999.
Related: Disney Just Announced a Massive, Retro-Chic Revamp of a Beloved Classic Attraction
7. World’s First ‘Lion King’ Water Ride (Disneyland Paris)
Heading to Disney Adventure World in Paris, this major log flume-style water attraction marks the first dedicated Lion King ride anywhere on the globe. Guests will venture deep into the Pride Lands to follow Simba’s emotional journey from cub to king, culminating in a dramatic, water-plunging final confrontation against Scar beneath Pride Rock.
8. Modern Reimagining of ‘Spaceship Earth’ (EPCOT)
Disney has announced a major reimagining for EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth attraction.Disney Parks Blog
EPCOT’s 18-story geodesic sphere is officially getting its first major refurbishment in nearly two decades. While the beloved opening-day icon will keep its slow-moving spiral track and time-traveling format, Imagineering is expanding the storyline beyond basic human communication to celebrate “human connection across the ages”—bringing updated scenes, modern digital milestones, and brand-new storytelling into the 21st century and beyond.
Related: Disney Announces Major Reimagining of EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth
9. ‘Piston Peak’ Off-Road Racing and Demo Derby (Magic Kingdom)
During the “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress” showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, Disney Experiences revealed details about one of the new attractions coming to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort: Cars Ridge Run Rally. Concept art depicts racers navigating a series of rolling hills and camelback drops as they compete for the fastest lap in the wilderness. (Artist Concept/Walt Disney Imagineering)Courtesy of: Disney Experiences
Frontierland is expanding into the rugged wilderness of the American West with two all-new Cars attractions currently under construction:
Cars Ridge Run Rally: A realistic, high-speed off-road coaster experience where dynamic tires and real suspension let riders feel every bump and drop as they race up snowy peaks and dodge the “Old Tankfull” geyser field. Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along: A high-energy family demolition derby attraction centered around a giant, school bus-sized animatronic of Miss Fritter from Cars 3.Related: Disney Just Gave Fans Their Best Look Yet at Its Biggest New Rides
10. Dreamfinder and Figment Reunite (EPCOT)
To close out the showcase, Disney gave classic EPCOT fans the announcement they have been begging for: an all-new reimagining of Journey Into Imagination that officially reunites the playful purple dragon Figment with his original creator, Dreamfinder. Mazloum surprised the audience right before the final curtain, declaring: “We are taking a new journey into imagination at EPCOT with Figment and Dreamfinder! I’m so happy to tell you this. We know how important this is to you. We heard you, and this is one more way we are putting you in the center of everything we do.”
Bonus Reveal: A Full Tomorrowland Transformation (Disneyland)
Disneyland’s Tomorrowland in Anaheim, Calif.Getty Images
Just before concluding the evening, Disney confirmed that a comprehensive transformation is officially underway for Disneyland’s iconic Tomorrowland. Mazloum promised that the revamp will deliver “new attractions, more open spaces, and new places for you to dream about the future,” honoring Walt’s forward-looking optimism for the next generation of parkgoers.
Related: Disneyland’s Tomorrowland is Getting a Much-Needed Overhaul With New Attractions
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