Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2025 Edition

[fatmanatee]

Did I miss something with the timing of these announcements? Seems random.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1930798597638869015

 

[Elijah Abrams]

What happened to DisneylandForward? Didn’t they have a plan to turn some parking lots into expansion space?

 

[wabbott]

What happened to DisneylandForward? Didn’t they have a plan to turn some parking lots into expansion space?

They say this is part of that project, it looks like.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...-forward-project-including-ride-closure-more/

Disneyland Resort is also moving forward with plans for a new parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the property, using part of the current Manchester cast member parking lot. The new development will add around 6,000 parking spaces, along with dedicated areas for shuttles, rideshares, and security screening. It will also include a direct access point from Disney Way, helping to improve overall traffic flow throughout the resort area. As shown in the concept art, the project includes a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard, offering guests a new esplanade arrival experience and convenient public access to and from Harbor. The extensive construction of this new arrival experience is set to start in the fall of 2026.

 

[LKing]

The parking structure/transportation center is part of Disneyland Forward.

https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/53059/DisneylandForward-fact-sheet

 

[mickey916]

This is great news: Grilled Corn Returns to Animal Kingdom

 

[Elijah Abrams]

They say this is part of that project, it looks like.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...-forward-project-including-ride-closure-more/

Disneyland Resort is also moving forward with plans for a new parking structure and transportation hub on the east side of the property, using part of the current Manchester cast member parking lot. The new development will add around 6,000 parking spaces, along with dedicated areas for shuttles, rideshares, and security screening. It will also include a direct access point from Disney Way, helping to improve overall traffic flow throughout the resort area. As shown in the concept art, the project includes a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard, offering guests a new esplanade arrival experience and convenient public access to and from Harbor. The extensive construction of this new arrival experience is set to start in the fall of 2026.

I was wondering more about the current Simba lot and the Stitch CM lot. Weren’t they going to turn those into areas for new rides/attractions?

 

[LKing]

I was wondering more about the current Simba lot and the Stitch CM lot. Weren’t they going to turn those into areas for new rides/attractions?

Yes, eventually. According to the Anaheim.net document I shared above, the development will take place over four decades.

Editing to add screenshots.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Message from Kermit on the last day of MuppetVision 3D, takeover of RnRC to happen in 2026.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1931320877884293230

https://twitter.com/x/status/1931320922385858561

 

[pens4821]

Message from Kermit on the last day of MuppetVision 3D, takeover of RnRC to happen in 2026.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1931320877884293230

https://twitter.com/x/status/1931320922385858561

Really hoping for RnR to still be open end of January. Not only is it my favorite ride, but it was closed our last trip. Two of our other favorites will be also be closed (Big Thunder/Buzz).

 

[HokieRaven5]

Heather Henson was the last guest to enter the MuppetVision 3D theater

 

[Minnie1222]

My cousins and I were among the first few groups to watch Muppets when it first opened, and two of us had the opportunity to sit for our last show at the end of last month. Don't worry! The rest of the cousins are still alive. They're just too lazy to haul their behinds to Orlando. It was nice to have the opportunity to say goodbye.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I’m definitely sure all these projects were announced and have been/are about to be commenced, because Bob Iger knows he’s leaving Disney and retiring in 2026 and he’s made them his final projects before his departure.