Yay, Gina! Welcome back to planDisney! I’m so thrilled to see you again, especially with such an exciting question. Were you as blown away by the news from D23 as I was? It certainly feels like we’re in for one of the most transformative and thrilling times yet at Walt Disney World!
First off, let's talk about the
new lounges opening in 2025 - these are sure to be magical additions to our park days! Over at EPCOT, we'll be able to enjoy a new lounge inspired by the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. Expect rich and warm metallic tones that capture the spirit of innovation and storytelling. Meanwhile, Magic Kingdom is set to open a Pirates of the Caribbean themed tavern, offering a sea-worthy selection of grogs. I can already imagine the atmosphere with pirate decor and nautical vibes!
Back in EPCOT, the reimagining of
Test Track is already underway! The updated attraction will bring fresh energy and innovations while keeping the thrill we all love. I can’t wait to see what’s in store when it reopens in 2025!
If you’re as enchanted by Disney’s parades as I am, you’ll be delighted to hear that a brand-new
nighttime parade is coming to Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom in 2025! It promises to be a breathtaking blend of lights, music, and magic, enhancing the evening experience in ways we’ve never seen before.
On your next trip, you may like to enjoy the nostalgia of Frontierland as it is today before the work revs up to create an all-new land dedicated to
Disney Villains. Gina, there are so many more amazing developments on the horizon, it's the perfect excuse to book yet another trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth!
Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a brand-new
Monsters, Inc. land will open, featuring everyone's favorite scarers-turned-jokesters, Mike and Sulley. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will get new missions featuring none other than Grogu from The Mandalorian! I'm so excited to see our adorable little green companion make an appearance.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting ready to welcome two new attractions themed around Indiana Jones and Encanto. From adventure-seeking archaeologists to the magic of the Madrigal family, these additions will bring incredible new stories to life. Plus, a new show, Zootopia: Better Together, is set to debut at the Tree of Life Theater.
These are just the highlights of what's to come. A great big, beautiful tomorrow is truly on the horizon at Walt Disney World! Be sure to keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for all the latest news, timings, and updates ahead of your adventure.
I hope this response has you as excited as I am for our next adventure at the Most Magical Place on Earth! If you have any more questions or just want to chat about Disney plans, you know where to find us at
planDisney.
Magic always,
Louise