Disney World to introduce four major changes in 2027

May 07, 2026

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Walt Disney World is preparing four significant additions and updates that will take effect in 2027. These include a new land at Animal Kingdom, a new resort, an updated dining plan, and an expanded ferry service at Magic Kingdom.

The Tropical Americas land will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It will feature an Encanto ride, an Indiana Jones attraction, and an animal-themed carousel. Construction is already underway, with the project set to debut the following year after its announcement at D23 in 2024.

Photorealistic illustration depicting the reopening of Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris, featuring French President Macron and Disney CEO D’Amaro at the new entrance with crowds and World of Frozen.

Disney closes Walt Disney Studios Park and reopens as Adventure World

March 28, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris closed permanently on March 28, 2026, after 24 years, set to reopen the next day as Disney Adventure World. The transformation includes new lands like World of Frozen amid high expected crowds. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the site with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro ahead of the opening.

Disney releases final demolition timeline for Animal Kingdom expansion

Disney has released the final demolition timeline for a major expansion at its Animal Kingdom theme park. The closure of DinoLand U.S.A. on February 2, 2026, has cleared space for the new Tropical Americas land. This project will feature attractions inspired by Encanto and Indiana Jones, along with a Bluey experience.

Disney Imagineering files nine permits for Animal Kingdom expansion

April 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed nine Notice of Commencement permits for the Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permits, all for electrical work, list Pro Audio Video Inc. as the contractor and cover locations including the Indiana Jones ride and Encanto attraction sites. This marks continued progress in transforming the former DinoLand USA area into Pueblo Esperanza.

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Disney files 10 new permits for Walt Disney World projects

Walt Disney World has filed 10 new permits signaling progress on multiple construction and refurbishment projects. These include signage for the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge resort and work at Port Orleans — Riverside, Big Top Souvenirs, Animation Courtyard, and Refreshment Port. The filings indicate ongoing developments across the resort.

Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom nears end of multi-year overhaul

April 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Visitors entering Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom now experience a more unified and modern look following phased updates over several years. Key changes include the addition of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the recent reopening of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and repainting at the entrance. One major attraction, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, awaits its refresh.

Hong Kong Disneyland announces major attractions and expansions

Hong Kong Disneyland is introducing several new features this year, including an Olaf animatronic meet-and-greet and a Pixar Summer Fest. A new Pixar-themed show and a Marvel land are also in development. These additions aim to enhance visitor experiences at the park.

June 24, 2026 16:06