08/18/2026
✨ Here’s a look at some of the biggest announcements from the Disney Experiences Showcase — and wow, the future of Walt Disney World is looking incredible!
🚗 Piston Peak is driving into Magic Kingdom
A brand‑new Cars‑inspired expansion will immerse guests in a larger‑than‑life world straight from Pixar’s Cars, complete with new attractions and storytelling that puts you right in the middle of the action.
🦹♀️ Villains Land just got even more wicked
Disney shared new details about this massive expansion featuring two major attractions, dining, shopping, and fully immersive environments inspired by iconic Disney villains. The scale and detail will be comparable to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — but deliciously evil.
🌎 Big updates for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests got a closer look at the upcoming Encanto attraction, the new Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent adventure, and plans to finally bring the legendary Expedition Everest Yeti back to life.
👾 Monstropolis continues to grow
The Monsters, Inc.–inspired land is shaping up with Harryhausen’s restaurant and the “Welcome to Monstropolis” show opening in 2027. The highly anticipated door‑coaster attraction will debut in a second phase.
💜 Dreamfinder is returning to EPCOT
One of the night’s biggest cheers came with the announcement that Dreamfinder will reunite with Figment in a reimagined Journey Into Imagination attraction.
🎠 Carousel of Progress is getting a fresh update
The beloved classic will receive new scenes and storytelling elements while honoring its iconic legacy when it reopens 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.