08/18/2026
🏰✨ BIG things are on the horizon at Walt Disney World Resort!
Here’s a look at some of the biggest announcements:
🚗 Piston Peak is coming to Magic Kingdom! The new Cars-inspired expansion will bring guests into a larger-than-life world inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars, complete with new attractions and immersive storytelling.
🦹♀️ Villains Land just got even more wicked! New details were shared about this massive expansion, which will feature two major attractions, dining, shopping and immersive environments inspired by some of Disney’s most iconic villains. The land will be comparable in scale and immersion to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
🌎 Exciting updates were revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Including new details about the upcoming Encanto attraction, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, and plans to bring the legendary Expedition Everest Yeti back to life.
👾 Monstropolis continues to take shape Fans got a new look at the highly anticipated Monsters, Inc.-inspired expansion with the land including Harryhausen’s restaurant and the “Welcome to Monstropolis” show opening in 2027! The door coaster attraction will open in a second phase at a later date.
💜 Dreamfinder is returning to EPCOT! One of the loudest cheers of the night came when Disney announced Dreamfinder will return alongside Figment in a reimagined Journey Into Imagination attraction.
🎠 Carousel of Progress is getting an update as the beloved Disney classic will receive new scenes and storytelling elements while honoring its iconic legacy when it opens in late spring 2027.
From villains and talking cars to imagination, adventure and beloved Disney stories, the future has never looked brighter at Walt Disney World Resort!✨
Which announcement are you most excited about? 👇
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