D23 2026: News, Updates, and Info for Disney Experiences Around the World

Monsters! Miguel! Avengers! Adventure! Serpents and Space Mountains! At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Disney Experiences showcase took the audience (and viewers at home watching on Disney+) through a wide array of updates, information, and magical surprises around every corner. We went from land to sea, to space, and everywhere in between with Horizons: A Carousel of Progress celebrating the characters and stories we love.

With host Neil Patrick Harris at the helm — and a handful of special guests and musical numbers along the way — we were treated to updates about the exciting projects first announced at D23 2024.

Ready to go on a journey? Here’s everything from D23 2026.

A second season of The Imagineering Story is officially in production from Leslie Iwerks, and will debut on Disney+ next year. With unprecedented access to Imagineers as major new developments move from blue sky to reality, the new season promises to pull back the curtain on one of the most ambitious eras in Imagineering history.

It’s a great big, beautiful tomorrow for Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis and Emmy-winning Bryan Cranston. The two join Carousel of Progress as the mom and dad for the show, along with a peek at a newly updated 1980s scene, starting late spring 2027. 

A refreshed version of the “Remember… Dreams Come True” nighttime spectacular will light up Disneyland park once again, beginning in February 2027.  

An updated version of the original “World of Color” will perform at Disney California Adventure park starting in February 2027. 

And just in time for summer 2027, dancing its way down Main Street U.S.A., once again, magic will happen with the “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland park. 

Hyperspace Mountain will make way for Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune, a reimagined experience inspired by the beloved Jules Verne story that originally shaped the attraction. Along with a return to its iconic name, you can look forward to the attraction’s original musical score and a refreshed experience that made this version of Space Mountain a fan favorite. 

A brand-new Space Mountain adventure is on the horizon at Tokyo Disneyland. In Space Mountain: Earthrise, guests will launch into the cosmos and experience the wonder of Earth from a perspective unlike anything seen before in a Disney attraction. Part of a reimagined Tomorrowland, the new experience is designed to celebrate the beauty of our planet while inspiring guests to look toward the future. 

One of the most iconic attractions at EPCOT is preparing for its next evolution. For the first time in nearly two decades, Spaceship Earth will receive updates that expand its story from human communication to the broader theme of human connection, while retaining the optimism and wonder that have defined the attraction for generations. With new magic planned throughout the journey, the future of Spaceship Earth looks brighter than ever. 

Yes, we’re bringing the Yeti back to life!  

The skyline of Stark Expo is getting a heroic upgrade. A brand-new Avengers Pavilion is on the way to Hong Kong Disneyland, bringing guests into the world of Avengers Research Testing Labs alongside Peter Parker and some seriously powerful new technology. Add in a new Quinjet landing platform and adventures that reach far beyond Earth, and this expansion is already looking super. 

Thwip! The first Disney Parks land dedicated entirely to the iconic web-slinger is swinging into Shanghai Disney Resort, complete with a new coaster, Spider-Bots, and the latest projects from the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (or as the students call it, W.E.B.). Science experiments, super-powered fun, and plenty of Spidey energy? Our Spidey-senses are tingling. 

Two new attractions – Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab – will open in 2028, doubling the size of Avengers Campus at California Adventure. Some favorite on-screen heroes are reprising their roles for Avengers Infinity Defense. Once on board, you will witness massive physical sets blending seamlessly with huge media scenes. 

Opening in 2028 as part of the expansion of Avengers Campus at California Adventure, the all-new attraction, Stark Flight Lab, will invite you to step into a cutting-edge training experience inspired by the ingenuity of Stark Industries, with some familiar Super Heroes guiding the way. Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie, and Brie Larson reprise their roles from the films.  

Adventure is calling in Tropical Americas, where Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent will bring an all-new Indy story to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Join Indiana Jones on a daring expedition into an ancient Maya temple, encountering legendary creatures, supernatural dangers, and a massive serpent inspired by Maya mythology. 

The Madrigal family is coming to Animal Kingdom with Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. Guests will be invited into Casita on Antonio’s special gift day, exploring new rooms created exclusively for the attraction. This family-friendly adventure brings you into a vibrant world filled with Antonio’s animals, music, and the magic we love from the world of Disney Animation’s Encanto. 

For the first Coco ride ever at a Disney park, Imagineers are working closely with Pixar Animation Studios to nod to the original film and its upcoming sequel, Coco 2.  The attraction storyline will pick up a year after the events of the original film. The queue features a “casa museo” dedicated to the music of Miguel’s great-great-grandfather, Héctor Rivera. On board, you’ll travel by boat through Miguel’s memories of the Land of the Dead. 

The circle of life is taking on a whole new meaning at Disney Adventure World, where the first-ever The Lion King attraction will bring Simba’s story to life like never before. Guests will journey through the Pride Lands alongside Simba as he grows from a curious cub into the king he was destined to become. Get ready to ROAR!  

The world of Wreck-It Ralph is coming to Tokyo Disneyland with Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, a brand-new attraction inspired by the fan-favorite film. Guests will join Ralph and Vanellope inside the game of Sugar Rush, where they’ll help transform rogue sugar bugs back to their original forms while trying to stay one step ahead of King Candy. Along the way, look out for sweet surprises and familiar faces from the film. 

The legendary demolition derby champion from Disney and Pixar’s Cars 3 is rolling into Piston Peak in a big way. Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along puts the larger-than-life school bus front and center as she hosts her wildest competition yet. If you’ve ever wanted to get a little closer to one of the most unforgettable racers in the Cars universe, now’s your chance. 

Start your engines and hold on tight. Cars Ridge Run Rally will send racers climbing mountain trails, cruising through snowy peaks, racing past erupting geysers, and bouncing their way back down the mountain toward the finish line. And you’re not racing alone, as Lightning McQueen and Mater can be found giving a play by play from the sidelines.

The Disney Believe will set sail in 2027, and we’ve got the first look inside and outside of the ship. Greeting guests in the Grand Hall, Moana will welcome everyone on board, embodying the spirit of believing in yourself on all your sea adventures. While the bow of the ship will be adorned with Tinker Bell, the stern features Buzz and Woody getting creative with the overall design.  

Cast a weather eye on plans for an all-new class of ships that will join the fleet. Sitting between Disney’s classic and newest ships in size, the new class will open the door to new destinations and experiences around the world.  

When the new land opens in 2027, guests will be able to spend time with Mike and Sulley at a new theater show, visit iconic locations from the film like Harryhausen’s, and grab a slice at Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza. An original song by Disney Legend Randy Newman will help bring the city to life, making it feel like the monster world has finally opened its doors to humans. 

A cursed forest. A broken Wishing Well. Disney Villains who have claimed dark magic for themselves. In Villains Land, guests will step into a dark and twisted world shaped by Disney’s most infamous evildoers, from racing through Maleficent’s enchanted briars on a thrilling coaster to venturing into the Magic Mirror’s mystical realm. There’s a little bit of mischievous magic around every corner of this sprawling new land that promises to be unlike anything ever created at Magic Kingdom 

The transformation of Tomorrowland will honor the legacy of the original land while reimagining its future. Disneyland Resort will strive to preserve what guests cherish most, while also introducing new experiences and possibilities for the next generation of fans.

One little spark can do a lot. Figment and Dreamfinder are getting ready to embark on a new journey into imagination at EPCOT.