Major Disney Refurb and Construction Completion Dates Worldwide 2.0

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NEW: Shanghai Disney Resort says a new attraction is in the preliminary planning stages and "initial preparation work for construction" recently started in an area adjacent to Zootopia land. The attraction will be "separately themed" and not an expansion of Zootopia land.

 

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Disneyland Announces 2 Shops Inspired by ‘The Princess and the Frog’
The reimagined merchandise locations coming to Critter Country in Disneyland park will include Ray’s Berets and Louis’ Critter Club. Their stories will further immerse you into Princess Tiana’s story, along with the opening of the attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, later this year.

 

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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Name and Theme of Next Ship, Sailing in 2025
The Disney Destiny, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will have a first-of-its-kind design theme, “Heroes and Villains,” drawing on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters and theme park attractions.
The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose. Onboard, guests will encounter heroes and villains alike – including those from beloved Walt Disney Animation stories like “The Lion King,” “Hercules” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” – within spaces, experiences and entertainment throughout their voyage.

 

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4 New Experiences to Celebrate Summer at Walt Disney World
At Disney Springs, drones take to the skies above Lake Buena Vista with “Disney Dreams That Soar,” a summertime experience that will be a late-night perk for visitors. “You can fly” takes on a whole new meaning as we showcase Disney stories celebrating the joy of flight with state-of-the-art drones choreographed to create designs in the sky and paired with a “soaring” musical score (see what I did there?) and memorable movie quotes. After spending a day delighting in shopping, discovering fun activities and savoring diverse flavors at Disney Springs, turn your eyes to the skies above the West Side with a show amongst the stars. “Disney Dreams That Soar” will run nightly from May 24 through Sept. 2!

Here for a limited time​

Everyone will be talking about Bruno from June 10-Sept. 6 because a new summer sing-along featuring the beloved songs and story of “Encanto” is in development now. This new limited-time show, “¡Celebración Encanto!” runs several times throughout the day and will not only invite you and your family to sing along with some of your favorite songs, but you’ll also spot Mirabel and Bruno on the newly opened CommuniCore Plaza stage.

Celebrating the evolution of EPCOT​

I mentioned that this adorable, limited time show will take place on CommuniCore Plaza stage, and that will be because the last walls in the center of the park are coming down – that’s right! Beginning June 10, you’ll be able to stroll through a fully transformed EPCOT. Let me tell you a little more about what to expect.

While CommuniCore Hall will be home to the iconic EPCOT festivals and other celebrations (and we’ll definitely share more on that later!), it’ll also be a perfect cool indoor space year-round for you and your family to recharge. And speaking of cool, CommuniCore Hall will be surrounded by serene views and exciting experiences. The coolest mouse around will be ready to give you a hug once new character greeting location Mickey & Friends debuts! With its beautiful mural of all things EPCOT past and present, a geometric exterior design inspired by Spaceship Earth, and of course, Mickey Mouse and his pals, you’re sure to have a smile on your face.

 

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“It’s a Small World with Groot” Announced for Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disney Resort has unveiled plans for “It’s a Small World with Groot,” featuring characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe travelling the world, spreading Holiday cheer.

The limited-time It’s a Small World with Groot experience will be offered at Tokyo Disneyland for approximately six months from winter 2025 (dates to be confirmed). The unexpected attraction overlay will interestingly mark Tokyo Disney Resort’s inaugural Marvel-themed attraction.

 

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NEW: Disney shared a new Star Tours poster. The new scenes start tomorrow. "Along with a mission to the planet Seatos, you may also encounter Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris."

 

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NEW: Test Track at EPCOT will close June 17 to be reimagined. Here’s a look at new concept art:

 

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New Culinary Delights Coming to Downtown Disney District

Sneak Peeks of Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita, Celebrating Opening in May​

With a vibrant expression of his native food and culture, Mexico’s first Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán is bringing authentic Mexican fare to the Downtown Disney District. His dishes will take guests on a multi-sensory journey to the heart of his homeland of Huitzuco, Mexico, through three distinctive concepts opening in the next few weeks: Paseo, Céntrico and Tiendita!

Din Tai Fung Opening This Summer​

Another delicious update! Din Tai Fung, a Michelin-awarded restaurant brand from Taiwan, will open this summer in the district, bringing their signature soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), wontons, noodles, steamed buns, bok choy, pork chop fried rice and other flavorful dishes served family style.

New Steakhouse and BBQ Concepts Coming to Downtown Disney​

We’re excited to let you in on more mouth-watering plans we have underway! Two new restaurant concepts – a steakhouse restaurant and an adjacent barbecue eatery – are in the works for the Downtown Disney District. These will be located on the footprint of the former Tortilla Jo’s. We look forward to sharing more, soon!

Expansion and Reimagination Coming to Marceline’s Confectionery ​

Something sweet is underway at Marceline’s Confectionery. We’re designing an all-new, expanded and completely reimagined confection experience featuring your favorite treats and fun new tasty offerings! While work on this location will soon be in progress, you can visit Marceline’s cart coming soon to the district to pick up your caramel apples, churro toffee and other handcrafted goodies.

During this transformation of Marceline’s, The Disney Dress Shop has temporarily moved to the WonderGround Gallery location, and select items from WonderGround Gallery may be found in Disney Home.

 

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Official: “Alice and the Queen of Hearts: Back to Wonderland” will premiere on May 25!

 

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NEW: Walt Disney World announces Critter Co-Op and Tiana's Bayou General, two retail locations coming to Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World.

 

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All these Disney Village new shop concepts will open by the end of 2024.

 

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Walt Disney Studios Park, now called Disney Adventure World Updates:
Studio 1 becoming "World Premiere"
Production Courtyard and Toon Studios becoming "World Premiere Plaza"
The lake will be called "Adventure Bay"
Promenade area will be called "Adventure Way", featuring "Rapionce Tangled Spin" and "The Regal View Restaurant and Lounge"
Frozen Land will officially be called "World of Frozen"

 

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Announcement of Wreck-It Ralph Attraction Coming to Tokyo Disneyland

We have decided to introduce a new attraction set in the world of the Disney movie "Wreck-It Ralph" in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland starting in 2026.
This new attraction is a renewal of Tokyo Disneyland's attraction ``Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters.''

In this attraction, guests are invited to take on the role of familiar characters from the movie in order to save the world of Sugar Rush, a racing game in the land of sweets, which is about to be destroyed by a glitch called the Sugar Bug created by King Candy. Together with Ralph, Vanellope, and the others, they will return Sugar Bug to its original form of cute sweets such as cookies and cakes.

Will the guests be able to save the world in the candy land racing game "Sugar Rush"? Please look forward to the attraction that will be born at Tokyo Disneyland and will provide a new experience set in the world of movies.

As a result, "Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blaster" will be closed in October 2024.
The adjacent product facility "Planet M" will also undergo a theme change and renovation.