New Rides and Attractions in Disney World for 2026 and 2027

New Rides & Attractions in Disney World for 2026 & 2027

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Things are always changing in Disney World and despite some stalled projects, largely due to the closure related to the COVID-19 pandemic years ago, many new rides, attractions, and restaurants are preparing to open in Disney World in the coming years — we’ve got a full breakdown for you here!

Magic Kingdom

Cars-Themed Land

Coming (likely) in 2026 or 2027 is the addition of a Cars-themed land in Magic Kingdom! This will be part of Frontierland and will take the place of the Liberty Square Riverboat, Rivers of America, and Tom Sawyer Island when construction begins in late 2025 (or early 2026 — Disney hasn’t revealed an official timeline just yet)!

Coming Coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, a new area themed to Pixar Animation Studios’ “Cars” will leave Radiator Springs and head to the wilderness with two new attractions including an off-road race.

We know that this land will have two new rides, one that’s a more thrilling off-road race, while the other will be more family-friendly. But that’s all we know for now!

Villains Land

In the empty area behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Villains Land will be added to Magic Kingdom, but at this time, there’s no official opening timeline for it. Our best assumption right now is that it’ll open in late 2026, or sometime in 2027.

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We know that this new land will contain two new attractions, and from concept art, one of them appears to be a roller coaster, but that’s all we know for now!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monsters, Inc. Land

Taking the place of Muppets Courtyard/Grand Avenue in June 2025 is none other than a new Monsters, Inc. Land coming to this area! The final parts of Grand Avenue will close at the end of the park day on June 7th, and then the land will begin its transformation.

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Again, there’s no official opening timeline for this land at this time, but the best assumption we have right now is end of 2026 or sometime in 2027!

New Scenes on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run

Beginning on May 22nd, 2026, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in all Disney Parks with the ride will add in new scenes starring none other than the Mandalorian and Grogu!

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These new scenes will take you to new locations in the Star Wars universe like Tattooine, Cloud City on Bespin, Endor, and more!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Pueblo Esperanza

Taking the place of Dinoland U.S.A. little by little is the new Tropical Americas land, which will be called Pueblo Esperanza! It’ll be home to three different attractions — a carousel, a ride inspired by the Casita from Encanto, and an Indiana Jones ride will take the place of Dinosaur.