See the List of New Attractions, Lands, Shows Coming Soon to Walt Disney World.
Destination D23 is underway at Walt Disney World Resort this weekend. A number of new attractions, shows, and even lands have been announced for Orlando.
Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro offered a look at what’s coming to life at Disney’s Orlando parks.
Haunted Mansion Update
The somewhat controversial Hatbox Ghost is coming to the Haunted Mansion attraction in Florida in late November! Hatbox Ghost will be materializing in the Haunted Mansion as you pass the attraction’s Endless Hallway.
I noticed that work as already begun on the ride, which now has a black curtain up where Hatbox will be going.
Country Bear Jamboree Update
At Walt Disney World, the Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and the bears will be performing a new act in 2024!
The bears will be reinterpreting favorite Disney songs, such as The Bare Nesseccities, in different genres of country music.
The Country Bear Jamboree will still have the fun and friendly tone fans enjoy with the same famous characters like the loveable Trixie, Big Al and others.
Pirates of the Caribbean Themed Bar
A new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park.
This new lounge will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean.
Journey of Water at Epcot Opening Date
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open on Oct. 16, 2023!
Journey of Water is a new walk-through experience located within World Nature – the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.
Moana Character Meet and Greet at Epcot
Also, on Oct. 16 – Moana will arrive in World Nature and make her first appearance in her own dedicated space near Journey of Water.
Epcot Construction Update
At EPCOT, the World Celebration neighborhood will begin welcoming guests this December! I will believe it when I see it. On my last look, they still have a lot of work to do on the other side of those walls.
World Celebration will unite the front of the park, tying together the other two new EPCOT neighborhoods, World Discovery and World Nature.
The completion of the last of the park’s three neighborhoods will be the latest major milestone multi-year transformation of EPCOT.
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New EPCOT Fireworks Show - Luminous - December 5th
A new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut on Dec. 5, 2023!
Major Update Coming to Test Track at Epcot
Also at EPCOT, Test Track will be reimagined reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction.
No mention of the Spaceship Earth refurbishment that was originally announced in 2019.
Zootopia Show Coming to Animal Kingdom
A new show based on “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The current concept for the new “Zootopia” experience has guests visiting the different biomes you only glimpse in the film, traveling along with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and other characters.
DinoLand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park to be Replaced
New experiences inspired by “Encanto” and Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined DinoLand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Figment Meet and Greet Coming to EPCOT
Figment will begin meeting guests inside the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT beginning tomorrow – Sept. 10!
Not Mentioned
There was no mention of the Mary Poppins attraction, the update to Spaceship Earth or the Play Pavilion in Epcot. These projects were announced as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World but were later shelved due to the pandemic.
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