Disney announced at D23, its annual fan expo event in Anaheim, California, over the weekend that the company is making its largest-ever expansion to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro shared the company's plan to add a new Villain Land and begin massive renovations to Frontierland that will create a new car-themed attraction.
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“Since the beginning, our Disney Guests have given us endless opportunities to tell new stories,” said D'Amaro.
D'Amaro noted that the new Villian area will include two new attractions as well as dining and shopping options. More details to follow.
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For Cars Land, Disney plans to add two new attractions, a faster-paced road race and a family-friendly ride for all ages. The company already has a Radiator Springs area (the fictional town from the hit movie) at Disney Land in Anaheim, California.
Animal Kingdom in Orlando is also getting an all-new land called Tropical Americas, which will include attractions and experiences themed from Esperanza, Encanto and The Thrilling Adventures of Indiana Jones. It will replace the existing Dinoland USA.
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“With Tropical Americas, we're bringing big projects to life for generations of fans,” D'Amaro said of the new addition set to open in 2027. “This is the kind of signature storytelling that our Disney Imagineers have created for 70 years.”
At Disney World's Hollywood Studios, another land is being built that will take guests to the Laugh Factory with a new Monsters, Inc. attraction. – and Disney's first ever hanging roller coaster.
Notifications are coming just a few days after Disney reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings and said its park division could be flat “for several quarters,” citing inflation and higher in-park prices.
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“We expect to see a flat fourth-quarter revenue number coming out of the parks,” Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston said. a call with investors. “It's really just a few quarters. I don't think I would refer to it as extended, but just a few quarters with similar potential results.”
In June, Disney reached an agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which voted in favor of Disney's proposal to expand Disney World in Orlando. The project is expected to cost over $17 billion over the next two decades.