Time: 2024-08-11
Exciting news was announced at the Disney Experiences showcase at D23 on Saturday , Aug. 10 , for Walt Disney World in Orlando , Florida . Josh D'Amaro of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts disclosed that a new Indiana Jones - themed ride will debut at Disney 's Animal Kingdom in 2027 . Additionally , an Encanto - themed ride will also join the park 's attractions in the same year . Billy Crystal then took the stage to reveal that a Monsters Inc. land is in the works for Disney 's Hollywood Studios , featuring a ride that travels through the door factory from the movie , marking the first - ever suspended coaster for a Disney park.
Moreover , it was revealed that a Zootopia show will begin at Disney 's Animal Kingdom in 2025 , along with the reopening of Test Track at Epcot . A new nighttime parade will also be introduced at the Magic Kingdom in 2025 , alongside two new Cars - themed attractions coming to Frontierland . Plans for an authentic Tropical Americas expansion of Animal Kingdom were previously announced by Disney Imagineers , focusing on the most biodiverse regions on the planet just north and south of the equator in the Western Hemisphere . This expansion will replace the Dino - Land U.S.A. area.
At Destination D23 in Florida last September , DAmaro elaborated on the concept , highlighting the beauty and inspiration behind the magical stories from the region . Walt Disney Imagineering recently filed permits with South Florida Water Management District for Animal Kingdom , indicating a major expansion . Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved Disney 's plans to invest up to 7 billion in its Orlando resort , including the expansion of Walt Disney World with a fifth major theme park , two smaller parks , and hotels.
The groundbreaking announcement of a Monsters Inc.-themed land at Disney 's Hollywood Studios was made at D23 , with Billy Crystal present to share the news . In this new land , humans are invited to Monstropolis , where a Monsters Inc. Roller coaster , the first suspended coaster in a Disney park , will be built starting next year . The excitement for the project is palpable at Imagineering , with further details yet to be revealed . Monsters , Inc. has become one of Disney 's iconic and beloved franchises , with previous themed attractions at Disney California Adventure and Tokyo Disneyland . The addition of this new land is sure to bring joy and excitement to visitors at Walt Disney World.
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