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TL;DR
- Disney announced major expansions at Walt Disney World, including a new Frontierland area themed around Pixar’s “Cars” featuring a rally race and family-friendly attractions.
- The transformation will include changing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island into rugged terrains for racing adventures, emphasizing themes of exploration and adventure.
- An additional new land dedicated to Disney Villains will debut Beyond Big Thunder Mountain, featuring two major attractions along with dining and shopping options.
- Other upcoming enhancements include a Monsters, Inc. Land at Hollywood Studios, a reimagined Test Track at EPCOT, and new attractions inspired by Indiana Jones and “Encanto” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- A new nighttime parade and two lounge spaces, a Pirates Lounge in Magic Kingdom and a Spaceship Earth lounge in EPCOT, will debut in 2025 as part of the park’s largest expansion in history.
Exciting News from Disney World!
Hey there, Disney fans! If you love visiting Walt Disney World, you’re in for a treat. This past weekend, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Experiences, shared some thrilling updates about what’s coming to the parks. Let’s dive into all the new adventures waiting for you!
New Adventures in Frontierland
Get ready to rev your engines as Disney is adding a brand-new area to Frontierland! Say goodbye to Radiator Springs and say hello to thrilling adventures inspired by Pixar’s “Cars.” This new section will transform the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island into wild terrains perfect for racing against some iconic characters from the movie.
Michael Hundgen, the executive producer, expressed how excited they are to bring guests into this new story! Imagine being right in the heart of the action, experiencing the themes of adventure and exploration that make Disney parks so special.
A Thrilling Rally Race Awaits
When this new area opens, you’ll be able to take part in an epic rally race through mountains, dodge geysers, and maybe even climb some steep trails. Plus, there’s going to be another family-friendly attraction that everyone can enjoy. It sounds like an amazing outdoor adventure!
But don’t worry! You won’t miss out on the charm of Frontierland. There’s plenty of time to enjoy it while these exciting changes are in the works.
A Mysterious Villains Land
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, there’s more! Soon, you’ll be able to venture beyond Big Thunder Mountain into a brand-new land dedicated to Disney Villains. This area will be inspired by those wicked characters we all know and love (or love to hate!). It will include two major attractions, along with dining and shopping experiences, bringing a darker twist to Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
This addition will represent the largest expansion in the park’s history, which is pretty epic!
More New Attractions Coming!
And guess what? That’s not all that’s happening at Walt Disney World! Josh D’Amaro also shared info about more attractions that are on the way, including:
- Monsters, Inc. Land: Get ready to laugh with Sulley, Mike, and all their monster friends at Hollywood Studios.
- Reimagined Test Track: Coming in 2025 to EPCOT, this updated ride will celebrate how technology has changed over the years.
- Tropical Americas: Explore a new area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom featuring attractions based on “Indiana Jones” and “Encanto.”
- New Nighttime Parade: Watch for a fantastic new parade display on Main Street, U.S.A., set to debut in 2025!
- Two New Lounge Spaces: A new Pirates Lounge and Spaceship Earth lounge will also open in 2025 at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.
Summary
To sum it all up, big changes are on the way for Walt Disney World! There’s going to be a thrilling new area in Frontierland inspired by “Cars,” as well as a dark and fun Villains Land. Plus, expect new attractions like Monsters, Inc. Land and exciting updates in EPCOT and Animal Kingdom. So, keep an eye out; there’s plenty of magic ahead!
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