All the Cool New Things Coming to Disney Parks

Imagine going to a rock concert but, between songs, the lead singer is telling stories about a new theme park ride. That’s exactly what happened Saturday night at D23 2024. In front of 12,000 people at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, Disney Experience Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed what’s coming for Disney parks, cruises and more over the years few to come. And, when he announces something, there will be a song about it. Or sometimes the song would start, then the news. It made things very easy so the whole thing took about three hours long but don’t worry. We have the highlights for you.

Since we are io9 though, we have written about two of them. First, Robert Downey Jr. he’s back as Iron Man in the new Disney Marvel ride, four of which are coming to the world. Read about that here. In addition, popular star Wars get on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will get a new mission in the future, and will include The Mandalorian and Grogu. Read about that here.

But what about things that aren’t Star Wars or Marvel? Read on.

World of Villains

Arguably the biggest news is that the Magic Kingdom in Orlando will soon be getting a huge world dedicated to bad guys. It’s something the fans have been crying out for. Read more here.

A Monsters Inc. Exchange. Oh, and the Country too

Hollywood Studios in Orlando won’t just get a whole new world based on it Monsters Inc.that world will have a ride that fans have been dreaming about for more than two decades: A roller coaster based on the ending of the first movie. That’s more concept art, read and see more here.

A lion King Log Flume

I mean, what else can you say? It’s surprising The King is the King log flume. Coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. Read and see more here.

New Picture the world

The world of Avatar at Animal Kingdom in Orlando is amazing. And now, we get the second one at California Adventure. It will also come with brand new rides, all inspired not only by the locations and characters of the second movie, but the third movie as well and beyond. Read and see more here.

More Cars ride

Coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, two new rides based on the world of Cars they are on their way. One for kids, and one for more fun. Read and see more here.

Indiana Jones again Encanto together

Taking over Dinoland at Animal Kingdom in Orlando will be a new area called Tropical Americas. It will feature a new Indiana Jones ride, a new carousel, and a ride in the Madrigal house. Encanto. Read and see more here.

First of all Cocoa Riding

An Oscar-winning film Cocoa you’ll find a brand new ride at California Adventure, the first from a movie anywhere. Read and see more here.

Animatronic Walt Disney

This can be cool, or it can be shocking. Next year, at Disneyland in Anaheim, we’ll get a new show about the life of Walt Disney that will feature an audio-animatronic character of the man himself. Read and see more here.

Those are just our favorites. Head over to the Disney Parks blog to read more about everything announced during the event.

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