Wow, what an event! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event just blew us away with a huge showcase of everything new coming to Disney Experiences worldwide. From new rides starring Monsters and Miguel to epic Avengers adventures, it felt like magic was everywhere. Neil Patrick Harris guided us through so many exciting updates, celebrating the characters and stories we all adore. Get ready, because here’s everything you need to know from D23 2026!

Good news for all you history buffs and behind-the-scenes fans! A second season of The Imagineering Story is officially in production by Leslie Iwerks. It hits Disney+ next year, giving us an incredible look at Imagineers turning big ideas into reality. This season promises to unveil one of the most ambitious periods in Imagineering history. Prepare to have the curtain pulled back!

Get ready for a ‘Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow’ at Magic Kingdom! Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Emmy-winner Bryan Cranston are stepping into the spotlight as the new mom and dad for Carousel of Progress. You’ll also spot a newly updated 1980s scene. Catch them starting late spring 2027!

Disneyland Resort is bringing back some fan-favorite entertainment in 2027! First, ‘Remember… Dreams Come True’ lights up Disneyland Park again, beginning in February. Then, an updated ‘World of Color’ dazzles Disney California Adventure Park, also starting in February. And just in time for summer 2027, the ‘Magic Happens’ parade dances down Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland Park. It’s going to be a magical year!

Big news for Disneyland Paris fans! Hyperspace Mountain is transforming back into Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune. This reimagined experience draws inspiration from the classic Jules Verne story that first sparked the attraction. We’re talking about a return to its iconic name, its original musical score, and a refreshed take on what made this version a fan favorite. Get ready to blast off to the moon again!

Tokyo Disneyland unveils a brand-new Space Mountain adventure: Space Mountain: Earthrise! Guests will launch into the cosmos, seeing Earth’s wonder from a breathtaking new perspective. This new experience, part of a reimagined Tomorrowland, celebrates our planet’s beauty and inspires us all to look to the future. Sounds out of this world!

EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth is getting a major glow-up! For the first time in almost twenty years, this beloved attraction will receive updates. Its story will expand from human communication to the broader theme of human connection, keeping that signature optimism and wonder. New magic awaits throughout the journey, promising an even brighter future for Spaceship Earth.

The Yeti is roaring back to life at Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom! Get ready for the return of this legendary inhabitant!

Hong Kong Disneyland’s Stark Expo skyline is getting a heroic facelift! A brand-new Avengers Pavilion is coming, inviting guests into the Avengers Research Testing Labs with Peter Parker and incredible new tech. With a new Quinjet landing platform and adventures stretching beyond Earth, this expansion looks absolutely super!

Thwip! Shanghai Disney Resort is getting the very first Disney Parks land dedicated entirely to Spider-Man! Expect a new coaster, mischievous Spider-Bots, and the latest innovations from W.E.B. (the Worldwide Engineering Brigade). Science experiments, super-powered fun, and pure Spidey energy? Our Spidey-senses are definitely tingling for this one!

Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is getting HUGE! Two new attractions, ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’ and ‘Stark Flight Lab’, will open in 2028, literally doubling the size of the campus. For ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’, expect to see some of your favorite heroes back in action. You’ll dive into massive physical sets blended seamlessly with huge media scenes. It’s going to be epic!

Also opening in 2028 within the expanded Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is the all-new ‘Stark Flight Lab’. This cutting-edge training experience, inspired by Stark Industries, will have familiar Super Heroes guiding you. Yes, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie, and Brie Larson all reprise their roles from the films! Prepare for launch!

Serpents? Why did it have to be serpents?! Adventure calls in Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with ‘Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent’! Join Indy on a daring expedition into an ancient Maya temple, where you’ll face legendary creatures, supernatural dangers, and a massive serpent straight from Maya mythology. Get ready for thrills!

The magical Madrigal family is heading to Animal Kingdom with ‘Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto’! Guests will step right into Casita on Antonio’s special gift day, exploring exclusive new rooms. This family-friendly adventure immerses you in a vibrant world filled with Antonio’s animals, music, and all the charm we love from Disney Animation’s Encanto.

Get ready for the first-ever Coco ride at a Disney Park, coming to Disney California Adventure! Imagineers worked hand-in-hand with Pixar to tie into both the original film and its upcoming sequel, Coco 2. The story picks up a year after the first movie. The queue itself is a ‘casa museo’ celebrating Héctor Rivera’s music. Then, you’ll board a boat and journey through Miguel’s memories of the Land of the Dead. How exciting!

The circle of life gets a whole new spin at Disney Adventure World! The very first The Lion King attraction is coming, bringing Simba’s incredible story to life like never before. You’ll journey through the Pride Lands with Simba, watching him grow from a curious cub into the king he was always meant to be. Get ready to ROAR!

Get ready to race into the world of Wreck-It Ralph at Tokyo Disneyland! ‘Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue’ is a brand-new attraction inspired by the beloved film. You’ll join Ralph and Vanellope inside the Sugar Rush game, helping transform mischievous sugar bugs back to normal while dodging King Candy. Expect sweet surprises and familiar faces along the way!

Miss Fritter, the legendary demolition derby champion from Disney and Pixar’s Cars 3, is revving up for a big debut at Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak! ‘Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along’ puts this larger-than-life school bus front and center as she hosts her wildest competition yet. If you ever dreamed of getting up close with this unforgettable racer, your moment has arrived!

Start your engines and hold on tight! ‘Cars Ridge Run Rally’ at Magic Kingdom will send you climbing mountain trails, cruising snowy peaks, zipping past geysers, and bouncing down the mountain to the finish line. And don’t worry, Lightning McQueen and Mater will be there, giving you a play-by-play from the sidelines. Ready to race?

Get ready to set sail in 2027 with the Disney Believe! We just got our first look inside and out. Moana greets you in the Grand Hall, embodying the spirit of self-belief for your sea adventures. Tinker Bell graces the bow, while Buzz and Woody add their creative flair to the stern’s design. This ship looks incredible!

Disney Cruise Line is planning an entirely new class of ships! These new beauties will sit between Disney’s classic and newest ships in size. This means exciting new destinations and experiences worldwide are on the horizon. The future of Disney cruising looks amazing!

Monstropolis is coming to Hollywood Studios in 2027! You’ll hang out with Mike and Sulley at a new theater show, explore iconic spots like Harryhausen’s, and grab a slice at Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza. Disney Legend Randy Newman even created an original song to bring the city to life. It will truly feel like the monster world is finally welcoming us humans!

Something truly bewitching is coming to Magic Kingdom: Villains Land! Imagine a cursed forest, a broken Wishing Well, and Disney Villains wielding dark magic. You’ll step into a twisted world crafted by Disney’s most infamous evildoers. Race through Maleficent’s enchanted briars on a thrilling coaster or venture into the Magic Mirror’s mystical realm. Mischievous magic lurks around every corner of this sprawling new land – it promises to be unlike anything Magic Kingdom has ever seen!

Disneyland Park’s Tomorrowland is getting a major reimagining! The transformation will honor the land’s original legacy while envisioning its future with exciting new attractions, more open spaces, and fresh spots for you to dream about what’s next. We can’t wait to see what the future holds!

One little spark can do so much! Figment and Dreamfinder are preparing for a brand-new journey into imagination at EPCOT. Get ready for a blast of creativity!