Comprehensive List of Disney Parks Announcements from D23 2026

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is once again giving us a look at what’s next for Disney theme parks and experiences around the world. The multi-day event is Disney’s flagship fan convention, bringing together Disney fans, filmmakers, Imagineers, artists and executives for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming across the company’s entertainment and theme park businesses. For us theme park enthusiasts, the Disney Experiences presentation has become one of the most closely watched events on the theme park calendar, with announcements offering a glimpse into the future of Disney Parks.

Below is a running list of all the Disney Parks announcements made during today’s presentation. While most of these attractions and experiences were first announced during the D23 event in 2024, we now have much more concrete details about many of them.

Now let’s dive into what all was announced at D23 2026:

Villains Land at Magic Kingdom

Disney confirmed that the new Villains Land at Magic Kingdom will feature two major attractions. The land’s original story will center on a corrupted wishing well whose dark magic has attracted Disney villains, who have used its power to create their own lairs throughout the area.

Maleficent Coaster — While a coaster was shown in the land’s original concept art, we didn’t know for sure that one would be included in the land. On Maleficent, guests will race through the enchanted briar surrounding her mountaintop fortress.

Disney says the coaster will incorporate elements that Imagineers have not previously attempted on similar attractions.

Mirror Realm Dark Ride — The second attraction will be a dark ride hosted by the Magic Mirror, taking guests into a mysterious Mirror Realm filled with Disney villains. The experience will combine physical sets and special effects to bring the villains and the realm beyond the mirror to life.

Piston Peak (Cars Land) at Magic Kingdom

Disney revealed new details about the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park, part of the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom’s history. The area will bring a fictional national park inspired by the Rocky Mountains and American national parks to Frontierland, with rugged mountains, waterfalls, rivers and geysers surrounding two new attractions.

Cars Ridge Run Rally — Cars Ridge Run Rally will be an off-road racing attraction featuring a new ride vehicle designed with tires and suspension that physically react to the terrain. The course will take guests through Piston Peak’s wilderness, including a climb to a snow-covered mountaintop, a camelback descent, a geyser field and a final sprint past Lightning McQueen and Mater.

Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along — Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along will be the second attraction in Piston Peak. Inspired by Cars 3, the ride will feature Miss Fritter as a school-bus-sized Audio-Animatronic hosting a demolition derby.

Piston Peak’s Frontierland Setting — Piston Peak will continue the western storytelling of Frontierland, with its landscape inspired by the American national parks. The area will include a visitor lodge, Ranger HQ and trails, with Imagineers using a National Park Service-inspired architectural style known as “Parkitecture” to integrate the buildings into the surrounding wilderness.

Disneyland’s Tomorrowland to be Reimagined

A reimagined Tomorrowland is coming to Disneyland with a transformation designed to preserve the land’s original legacy while introducing new experiences for future generations. Once complete, the area will include new attractions, more open spaces and new places for guests to explore. Disney says the project will restore the themes of optimism, innovation and possibility that have defined Tomorrowland since Disneyland opened in 1955, though specific projects and a timeline have not yet been announced.

Monstropolis to Open in 2027 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney announced that portions of the new Monstroplis area will open in 2027. The expansion will introduce guests to the monster world through H.U.M.A.N. Day (“Humans Understanding Monsters Are Nice”), a celebration marking the first official invitation for humans to visit Monstropolis.

While construction continues on the Monsters, Inc. door coaster announced at the D23 event in 2024, Disney has revealed several experiences that will open in 2027, including a new theater show, restaurants, shops and the Monsters University Alumni Club.

Below are details about each of the new experiences:

Glob Theater — The Glob Theater will host a new show called Welcome to Monstropolis, where Mike and Sulley will introduce human visitors to the monster world. Sulley has prepared a small show, while Mike has planned additional surprises.

Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza — Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza will serve pizza in Monstropolis, offering a new dining option for human visitors. The restaurant is named after Archie, the six-legged mascot of Fear Tech who became popular with students at both Fear Tech and Monsters University.

Monsters University Alumni Club — The Monsters University Alumni Club will give guests a look at the university’s student clubs, fraternities and sororities. The location will also include the Scarer’s Club, honoring legendary scarers from the university’s history.

Scareporium — The Scareporium will be Monstropolis’ dedicated merchandise location, offering souvenirs for human visitors.

Harryhausen’s Restaurant — Harryhausen’s Restaurant, inspired by the restaurant featured in Monsters, Inc., will return as a dining location in Monstropolis. The restaurant will feature a new Audio-Animatronic version of its famed sushi chef and a menu that goes beyond sushi.

Lion King Flume Ride at Disney Adventure World

Construction is underway on a new The Lion King-themed land and water attraction at Disney Adventure World, the first immersive world dedicated to the 1994 animated film at a Disney park.

The attraction will retell Simba’s journey from cub to king, featuring scenes and songs from the film, including his final confrontation with Scar.

The ride will use a new flume system with three slopes and a 52-foot drop, along with Audio-Animatronics and special effects. The attraction will be located beneath a 120-foot-tall Pride Rock and will anchor the new land, which will also include dining, shopping and character experiences.

Coco Boat Ride at Disney California Adventure

Disney unveiled new details about the upcoming Coco attraction at Disney California Adventure, the first ride based on the Pixar film at a Disney park. The attraction will be set one year after the events of the original film, with guests entering a “casa museo” dedicated to Héctor Rivera’s music before boarding a boat and joining Miguel on a journey through his memories of the Land of the Dead.

The ride will feature Miguel, Dante, Héctor and other characters from Coco, with the story emphasizing the film’s music, Mexican culture and family themes. It will have no height requirement, making it accessible to the whole family. Construction is underway near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, with Imagineers drawing inspiration from attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion and using Audio-Animatronics technology to bring the characters to life.

Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney revealed new details about Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, an upcoming Encanto-themed attraction in the Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The family-friendly attraction will have no height requirement and will take place during Antonio’s gift ceremony, with guests riding through new areas of the Madrigal family’s Casita before arriving in Antonio’s rainforest-themed bedroom.

The ride vehicles will resemble furniture brought to life by Casita, while the attraction will feature more than 50 species of animals, including a capybara, toucan and donkey. Encanto voice actors Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Darrow and Diane Guerrero will reprise their roles as Mirabel, Luisa and Isabella. Disney also announced El Carrusel de los Animalitos, a new carousel featuring 22 hand-carved Disney and Pixar animal figures, as part of the 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion.

Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney revealed the full name of and new details about the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Part of the new Tropical Americas land, the attraction will feature an original story set in an ancient Maya temple, where guests join Indiana Jones on an adventure into the Maya Underworld.

The attraction will feature Harrison Ford as the model for its Indiana Jones Audio-Animatronic, marking the first time Ford’s likeness will appear on a Disney attraction. Guests will encounter the legendary Tsukán serpent along with giant bats, scorpions, fire and other dangers as they navigate the temple.

Disney says Imagineers are working with archaeologists, anthropologists and Maya experts to authentically represent the region’s culture and history. Construction is currently underway on the temple facade and attraction, which will anchor the 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion alongside a new Encanto-themed attraction.

Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab Opening in 2028 at Avengers Campus inside Disney California Adventure

Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is expanding with two new attractions, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, both scheduled to open in 2028. Avengers Infinity Defense will send recruits across locations including Asgard, Wakanda and New York City alongside heroes such as Captain America, Thor, Iron Man and Hawkeye, while Stark Flight Lab will use two-person gyro-kinetic pods and a robotic arm to simulate an Avengers flight experience.

Avengers Research Testing Labs at Hong Kong Disneyland

A new Avengers Research Testing Labs experience is coming to Hong Kong Disneyland.

The attraction will feature more than 120 feet of storytelling technology and a journey through realms including Wakanda and Asgard alongside Spider-Man and other Marvel heroes.

A new Quinjet landing platform will also provide opportunities to encounter Avengers characters, with construction already underway.

Spider-Man Coaster’s Track Complete at Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort is getting the world’s first land dedicated exclusively to Spider-Man, centered around the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (W.E.B.) and a new Spider-Man-themed roller coaster, the track of which is now complete.

Original Yeti Audio-Animatronic Returning to Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom

The legendary Yeti inside Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be brought back to life. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum revealed the long-awaited return to the Yeti’s original form.

Disney has not yet announced when the Yeti will return to full operation or provided details on what the update will involve.

Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World’s Carousel of Progress is getting a major refresh for 2027, with Walt Disney Imagineering updating every scene of the classic attraction while preserving its focus on optimism and technological progress.

The updated show will feature new voices for Mom and Dad, played by Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Emmy-winning actor Bryan Cranston, as well as a new opening featuring an Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney. The attraction’s four scenes will be updated to the 1960s, 1980s, turn of the millennium and a possible future, with the story following the family through changing technology and everyday life. The attraction is currently closed and is scheduled to reopen in late spring 2027.

A New Journey Into Imagination

The final surprise coming out of Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. And it’s the only thing host Neil Patrick Harris asked for!

“We are taking a new journey into imagination at EPCOT with Dreamfinder and Figment!” Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum told the cheering crowd. “I’m so happy to share this news tonight. We know how important this is to you. We’ve heard you, and this is one more way we’re putting you in the center of everything we do.”

Learn more about the D23 announcements from the Disney Parks blog. Which new Disney attraction or expansion are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments section below!