Imagine going to a rock concert and in between songs the lead singer gives news about a new theme park ride. That’s exactly what happened at D23 2024 on Saturday night. In front of a crowd of 12,000 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Disney Experience Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced the next few years of Disney parks, cruises, and more. And when he announced something, there would be a song about it. Or sometimes the song would come first, and then the news. It was pretty long, about three hours in total, but don’t worry. Here are the highlights.
Since we’re io9, we’ve already written about two of them. First, Robert Downey Jr. will return as Iron Man in new Disney Marvel attractions, four of which will be available around the world. Read about them here. Plus, the popular Star Wars get on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run New missions will be added in the future, featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu – find out more here.
But what about anything outside of Star Wars and Marvel? Read on.
Villain Country
Perhaps the biggest news of all is that Orlando’s Magic Kingdom will soon be opening a massive area dedicated to villains, something fans have been waiting for. Find out more here.
a Monsters, Inc. Roller coasters. Oh, and the Land too.
Hollywood Studios in Orlando Monsters, Inc.the land will feature a ride that fans have dreamed about for over 20 years: a roller coaster based on the final episode of the first film. You can see the concept art above, but check out the details here.
Lion king Log Flume
What else should I say? The Lion King Log Flume, available at Disney’s Adventure World in Disneyland Paris. Click here for more information.
new Avatar land
Orlando’s Avatar Land at Animal Kingdom is magical, and now a second Avatar Land is opening at California Adventure, featuring all-new rides, all inspired by films, locations and characters from the second and third movies onwards. Find out more here.
more car vehicle
In Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom, car are coming up, one for kids and one a little more exciting. Find out more here.
Indiana Jones and Encanto together
A new area called Tropical America is opening in Dinoland at Orlando’s Animal Kingdom, which will feature an all-new Indiana Jones ride, a new merry-go-round and a ride through the Madrigal House. EncantoClick here for more details.
first Coco get on
Oscar-winning films Coco A new attraction is coming to California Adventure, and it’s the first attraction featured in a movie. Click here for more details.
Animatronic Walt Disney
This might be cool, or it might be creepy. Next year, Anaheim Disneyland will be introducing a new show about the life of Walt Disney, featuring an Audio-Animatronic character of Disney himself. Find out more here.
These are our favorites: For more details on everything announced during the event, check out the Disney Parks Blog.
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