Walt Disney World News Update for Fall 2023
Walt Disney World News Update for Fall 2023 – Here are some of the Disney updates while we’ve been away with the expo. There’s always so many new and exciting things going on!
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Journey of Water Opens October 16th to All Guests:
Beginning Oct. 16, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT will be able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana.
Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in magical ways like Moana did with the ocean – from a simple greeting to a high five or even a crashing wave of fun. This lush and tropical path is the first Disney Parks experience to immerse guests into a world inspired by the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Moana.” The newest attraction in Walt Disney World is part of a multi-year transformation of EPCOT as The Walt Disney Company continues to invest in growth across its theme parks and creating unique experiences for guests.
In addition to experiencing this new attraction, guests will have the opportunity to meet Moana in a new area of World Nature starting Oct. 16. Nestled across from Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, this will be the perfect place for fans to snap a few photos, share in a hug or even recount their important learnings about water conservation with the Wayfinder herself.
This lively, interactive experience aims to inspire guests of all ages to protect and cherish the water that connects and gives life to the world. As they make their way through the trail, they will see water in its various forms throughout the water cycle and have the chance to interact with it like never before. Just like Moana’s friend the ocean, water here has a playful personality of its own, and guests can join in the fun by playing music with “rain harps,” waving to jumping streams and creating a roaring ocean wave.
Designed with the whole family in mind, the experience of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana can be personalized for each guest’s preferences with accessible pathways, wet and dry path options and shaded areas to rest in. As guests walk along the trail, they will come across Te Fiti, who is seen protecting water as it travels through the water cycle. Guests might even discover beloved characters carved in the rock formations like Hei Hei, Pua and of course, Moana.
These new elements enhance the story of the World Nature neighborhood, connecting with dynamic attractions like Soarin’ at The Land pavilion and family-favorite The Seas with Nemo & Friends. From adventures above the clouds to descending under the waves, the unique attractions in this neighborhood help guests engage with, appreciate and learn how to protect the unique elemental ecosystems that enliven the world.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana joins new experiences such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Connections Café & Eatery and more as part of the EPCOT transformation. Additional upcoming transformative elements include the debut of a new Walt Disney statue called “Walt the Dreamer” at Dreamers Point and the World Celebration gardens with plenty of lush green space to enjoy.
The opening of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana coincides with the 100-year anniversary of The Walt Disney Company on Oct. 16. A global Disney100 celebration kicked off at Disneyland Resort in California on Jan. 27, 2023, celebrating Disney fans and the storytellers who have carried on the Disney legacy over the last century. EPCOT will be the heart of the celebration at Walt Disney World from Sept. 22 through Dec. 31, 2023. In addition to the new attraction’s debut, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will don their platinum-best attire to greet guests in the Imagination! pavilion, and Spaceship Earth will light up each night with a colorful lighting display accompanied by the Disney100 anthem. There will also be four new Global Marketplaces featuring celebratory dishes and drinks.
Fall “Magia” is Coming to the Disney This Fall:
Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month is on its way to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with brand new characters, marvelous musical performances and delectable dining delights to be discovered throughout the resort from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2023.
Walt Disney World honors Latin American cultures all year long with dozens of immersive interactions and gastronomic experiences. During the month of fanciful festivities appropriately called “Together We Are Magia,” the resort offers even more fun for the whole family.
Special character appearances, live entertainment, culinary treats and more are part of the celebration that coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month as a way to honor the diverse tapestry of people and cultures across the U.S.
Live la magia of “Encanto” with new characters arriving at Magic Kingdom Park
- The more friends, the merrier the fiesta. Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month will kick off with the magical Madrigal family from the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” with Mirabel welcoming guests to her casita starting Sept. 15. Fans will be able to say hola to this enchanting character year-round at the theme park.
- Mirabel is not the only member from the Familia Madrigal who can soon be seen at Magic Kingdom. Her uncle Bruno – yes, we are talking about him – will also make his debut on Sept. 15 as part of the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade that makes its way through the park multiple times each day. Bruno will join other characters including Princess Elena of Avalor, José Carioca from The Three Caballeros and Miguel from “Coco”.
Music is our language, and the world is part of our #DisneyFamilia
‘Together We Are Magia’ will also bring top musical performers to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. Guests can dance to the ritmos of the Caribbean and Latin America during the festival’s Eat to the Beat Concert series presented by Florida Blue Medicare.
Three new acts are scheduled to make their festival debuts. Colombian duo Monsieur Periné will hit the stage of the America Gardens Theatre on Sept. 15, while Dominican Republic merengue stars Raul Acosta and Oro Sólido will perform their top hits Sept. 16-17. International band Bacilos will round out the trio of newcomers with performances on Sept. 18.
Los Amigos Invisibles from Venezuela will also return for performances Sept. 22-24. All performances will take place at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Indulge in a flavorful feast
A party is never complete without tasty treats and sensational sips. There is plenty of that and more at the EPCOT International Food & Wine International Festival running until Nov. 18. More than 25 Global Marketplaces will highlight cuisines from a wide array of countries such as Mexico, Brazil and Spain. Visit the official festival page on DisneyWorld.com for the full menu.
Guests can also indulge in treats across Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. A complete Foodie Guide to Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month will be available on Sept.7.
Experience the art and culture of Latin America
Hispanic and Latin American cultures are full of art of all types – paintings, pottery, graphics, film and more. Each country has its own art forms that weave together to form a tapestry of diversity. Here are some of the ways Walt Disney World will celebrate these rich traditions:
- Miami-based Cuban couple TRATOS will live paint a new mural at the Disney Springs Art Walk.
- Art lessons for characters featured in Disney/Pixar’s “Coco at Animation Experience in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
- Hispanic-themed Movies Under the Star such as “Coco” and “Encanto” at resorts across Walt Disney World.
Celebrate all over Walt Disney World Resort
- New merchandise will arrive in time for the festivities, with items from beloved films like Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” and Disney “Encanto” for the celebration and beyond.
- The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Disney Encanto Collection features fun merchandise, including a colorful serving platter and apron in vibrant colors.
- Disney Skyliner will decorate gondolas with the Familia Madrigal from “Encanto” and Walt Disney World transportation will be adorning buses with beloved characters from “Coco.”
- The Play Disney Parks app will test guests’ knowledge of characters such as Miguel and Mirabel throughout the theme parks. This interactive experience is made for the whole family to enjoy in queue for attractions. It can be found on Google Play and the App Store.
To experience any in-park offerings, guests must have valid theme park admission and may need a theme park reservation for the park they are visiting on the same date.
To learn more about Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World, visit DisneyWorld.com. In the meantime, guests can use #TogetherWeAreMagia on all social media platforms to share their #DisneyFamilia story. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hispanic-latin-heritage-month/
Fall Fun for the Whole Family:
As summer wanes, the fall season ushers in a variety of enticing family experiences at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This year, fan-favorite seasonal celebrations will return with new festive and delicious offerings for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Here is an overview of the bewitching fun Walt Disney World guests can experience this fall.
Enjoy Haunting Halloween Festivities at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park brews up eerie-sistible delights from entertaining parades and exclusive character photo opportunities to scary-good treats. The special-ticket event is offered on select nights from Aug. 11 to Nov. 1 after normal park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight.
- New for 2023, partygoers can see Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle Cow dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” in Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade.
- Thirty scrumptious, specially themed fall and Halloween treats will be offered throughout the park. Select treatswill be exclusively available for purchase at the party while others will be offered to Magic Kingdom guests during regular hours.
- Guests can trick-or-treat their way through the park and indulge in delicious Mars sweets like SKITTLES, SNICKERS and M&M’S, while dressed in their happiest, not-so-scary Halloween costumes.
- Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, The Seven Dwarfs return this year for event-exclusive photo opportunities.
- Enchanting entertainment abounds as a spirited pirate band takes over Adventureland with spooky sea shanties.
- Pop-up parties – featuring Max Goof and his Powerline party pack – will appear throughout the park before the troupe dances its way onto Main Street, U.S.A. ahead of Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade.
- Party guests can commemorate their visit with an event-themed step-in photo experience.
- Each guest will also receive a reusable trick-or-treat bag and commemorative print to round out the special Halloween offerings.
Immersive Fall-Festive Decor at Magic Kingdom
More chills and thrills come from Magic Kingdom’s spirited seasonal decor. From Aug. 10 through Nov. 1, Main Street, U.S.A. transforms into a festive fall wonderland with a kaleidoscope of autumn colors, giant pumpkins, resident scarecrows and shops adorned with fall foliage.
Savor Global Flavors at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE
Now through Nov. 18, guests can take a taste tour across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE.
- New for 2023, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests on a flavorful adventure, featuring wacky culinary creations from Muppet Labs and video appearances by beloved Muppets, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his faithful assistant, Beaker.
- More than 25 Global Marketplaces – themed locations found throughout EPCOT that offer a cornucopia of bites and sips – celebrate the best food and drink from around the world.
- On Sept. 22, all-new Global Marketplaces will debut to mark the Disney100 celebration that commemorates the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
- Guests can enjoy live musical performances at the America Gardens Theatre as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare. Well-known artists perform Friday through Monday and local bands rock the house Tuesday through Thursday.
- Music fans can secure their spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. More information is available at com.
- From Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 (or while supplies last), Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit offers special Halloween fun for the whole family. With the purchase of a map and stickers, guests can search throughout EPCOT for hidden decorative pumpkins themed to Disney characters. Whether or not they complete their search, guests can return their maps to redemption locations in the park to receive a festival keepsake.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Awakens for the Fall Season
- Tree of Life Awakenings returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in early November after daylight saving time ends. As the sun sets, the Tree of Life will awaken with limited-time projections of stunning visuals teeming with vivid color and animated imagery in harmony with inspiring music and sounds.
- Guests visiting The Animation Experience at Conservation Station can learn how to draw some of their favorite Disney Villains Oct. 1-31st.
- Celebrating ten years of the park’s Wilderness Explorers interactive program, young explorers can see and learn about some “spirited” creatures for the Halloween season at the insect, bat and habitat badge locations.
Savor Autumn Flavors and Seasonal Shopping at Disney Springs
Disney Springs guests can discover festive fun this fall with tantalizing treats, seasonal merchandise and eerie entertainment.
- The Ganachery serves up spooky, chocolaty treats including Haunted Mansion Portrait Bars and Chocolate Skull Bonbons, along with Hot Ganache for decadent chocolate lovers.
- Delectable Pumpkin Crème Brulee is on the seasonal menu at Amorette’s Patisserie.
- “Squad Ghouls” performs live on the Waterside Stage every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 29-Oct. 29.
- Zombie Drummers and Skeleton Stiltwalkers will roam Town Center every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October.
- Shoppers can check out a frighteningly fun selection of Disney-themed Halloween essentials at The World of Disney store.
Race into Fall with the Disney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend
The 2023-24 runDisney race season kicks off Nov. 3-5 with the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. The popular collection of races features a 5K, 10K and half marathon, as well as the Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and half marathon) and Post-Race Party.
- This year, racers will experience a journey of good food and good company during the 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend’s Banquet Bash.
- Race events feature an “Alice in Wonderland”-themed 5K, a “Beauty and the Beast”–themed 10K, an “Encanto”-themed half marathon and a Figment-themed Two Course Challenge.
- Guests can also experience the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including the opportunity to buy merchandise and gadgets for runners. Race participants and other guests must sign up for the virtual queue on the first day of the Expo (Nov. 2) to enter.
- The magical weekend will be capped off with a unique Post-Race Party at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Half Marathon and Challenge registration includes entry to this after-hours event. Race participants of the 5k and 10k, friends and family can purchase Post-Race Party tickets separately to join in the celebration with their favorite runners.
- The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is the first of four race weekends during the 2023-24 runDisney season. Other race events include the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Jan. 3-7), the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Feb. 22-26), and the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is Under Way:
It’s the tastiest time of the year as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort July 27, 2023, and continues through Nov. 18, 2023. That’s 114 days of tempting tastes, live entertainment and festival fun for all ages.
Guests can set out on an international expedition of flavor visiting Global Marketplaces that showcase culinary delights from every corner of the world. Whimsical scavenger hunts and food strolls encourage guests to stop and savor every detail. And each evening, musical acts from yesterday and today take to the stage during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare. Special packages are available that include dinner in one of the park’s world-class restaurants and guaranteed seating for a concert performance.
New Food, Spectacular Sips
This year’s festival will debut with 25 Global Marketplaces – themed locations found throughout the park that offer a cornucopia of bites and sips. Another six Global Marketplaces will appear later during the festival. It all adds up to an unparalleled foodie experience that will delight both seasoned connoisseurs and curious palates.
- New at the festival this year, Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey invites guests to go on a flavorful adventure featuring the culinary creations – and madcap mishaps – of Muppet Labs. With Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusty partner Beaker as their hosts, festival goers can sample concoctions that include both traditional chicken wings and plant-based options. Delight in novel flavors like Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings with Cool Cucumber Yogurt and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings. Or enjoy traditional flavors with a new twist, such as Impossible™ Buffalo Chicken Tenders with plant-based blue cheese, plant-based ranch and celery. Innovative beverages like the puckery Pickle Milkshake and the Frozen Fusion featuring Twinings Pomegranate and Raspberry Herbal Tea fused with Orange Ice Cream Molecules provide the perfect cooling accompaniments.
- Flavors of America in The American Adventure serves up three new dishes. Dip into the sumptuous Italian Hot Beef Sandwich, with shaved beef, spicy giardiniera and au jus on a French roll; dig into the savory Cioppino, a seafood stew with saffron-infused tomato-fennel broth; and dive into Chilaquiles featuring corn tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde with Ranchero chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema and topped with a soft-poached egg.
- Beginning Aug. 15, the festival will welcome back two fan-favorite flavor destinations: Hawaii featuring flavors from the Pacific paradise; and The Noodle Exchange offering savory ramen and noodle bowls.
- On Sept. 22, four all-new Global Marketplaces will debut to mark the Disney100 celebration that commemorates the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
- Prepare for dazzling culinary contrasts such as Char & Chop, which takes inspiration from classic butcher shops, spotlights a fusion of greens and grilled meats. Dishes include Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad; Grilled Impossible™ Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta; and Meat Assorti – a trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil and grilled ciabatta.
- Wine & Wedge celebrates delightful cheese and beverage pairings. Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables offers an upscale take on a regional favorite, while Boursin Fig & Balsamic Soufflé with fig tapenade marries sweet and savory flavors flawlessly. Pair the treats with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Hartley Apple Brandy and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port.
- Bubbles & Brine strikes a celebratory note with a menu of fresh seafood and Champagne.
- Indulge in whimsical desserts, from a Mickey-shaped liquid Nitro Cake to Fanta Floats at Swirled Showcase.
- And of course, several guest-favorite Global Marketplaces will return to this year’s festival including The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Greece, Canada, India and Spain.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare
Live musical performances at the America Gardens Theatre will take place nightly, with local bands performing Tuesday throughout Thursday and well-known artists taking the stage each week from Friday to Monday.
Some of this year’s lineup includes:
- Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart (NEW)
- Joey Fatone & Friends
- Los Amigos Invisibles
- Boyz II Men
- Orianthi (NEW)
- FOR KING + COUNTRY (NEW)
- We The Kings (NEW)
- Ayron Jones (NEW)
- Phillip Phillips (NEW)
- Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW)
- 98°
- Billy Ocean
- Hanson
- Sheila E.
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages are also available at select EPCOT restaurants Friday through Monday and offer guaranteed seating for performances. Learn more at TasteEPCOT.com.
Engaging Experiences Encourage Exploration
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offers fun for the whole family.
- Emile’s Fromage Montage is a fun way to sample delectable cheeses served in a variety of ways. With the purchase of any five cheese dishes listed in the back of the Festival Passport guests collect a stamp. Once they have collected five stamps, they can visit Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE for a specialty treat.
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak is a “Ratatouille”-inspired adventure that is très magnifique! Explorers can purchase a map and stickers from select festival merchandise locations and search for Remy statuettes throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces. Whether or not they complete the hunt, they can redeem their map to receive a special festival keepsake.
- From Sept. 29 through Oct. 31, or while supplies last, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit is the perfect way for kids of all ages to usher in the gourd times. It is easy to join in the fun. Guests purchase a special map and stickers, then search throughout EPCOT for hidden Disney character-themed decorative pumpkins. Maps can be redeemed at the end of the hunt, whether or not they are completed, for a spooky festival keepsake.
Spectacular Merchandise to Savor
Crave-worthy festival merchandise collections ensure that the festival magic continues at home. Three new collections are available for purchase and include:
- The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Event Logo Collection featuring bright colors and bold graphics
- The Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Picnic Collection offering whimsical design elements
- The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Disney Encanto Collection celebrating joyous gatherings in a panoply of vibrant color
Look for the perfect festival memento at Creations Shop, Food & Wine merchandise kiosks throughout EPCOT and in World Traveler at International Gateway.
So Much More to See and Do
In addition to enjoying the festival, guests can explore the endless possibilities that EPCOT has to offer. They can help save the galaxy on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, shrink to the size of Remy on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, dine with Disney Princesses at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and so much more.
Beginning Sept. 22, guests can also join the Disney100 celebration that commemorates the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. EPCOT will mark the milestone with fun photo ops, special culinary creations and spectacular lighting displays on Spaceship Earth nightly.
Meet Maribel:
Beginning Sept. 15, 2023, guests can step into a colorful courtyard outside the Casa Madrigal to meet Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” The new character encounter is available daily in the Fairytale Garden within Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort
Meet Figment:
Figment will greet guests in the Imagination! pavilion at EPCOT starting Sept. 10. Guests will delight as the moment to meet this creative mischief-maker has arrived. The iconic purple dragon is waiting to spark creativity and help imagination soar at Walt Disney World Resort
News for 2023 and Beyond from D23:
- At Destination D23 2023, it was announced that Asha from the new Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish” will soon be coming to EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
- Ahsoka will become part of the popular Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. beginning spring 2024.
- The Hatbox Ghost is coming to the Haunted Mansion attraction in Magic Kingdom Park in late November 2023. The Hatbox Ghost will be materializing in the Haunted Mansion as you pass the attraction’s Endless Hallway.
- The Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and the bears will be performing a new act in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. When the show debuts, the bears will be reinterpreting favorite Disney songs in different genres of country music. Imagineers are envisioning the new experience as an homage to the classic musical revues in Nashville and they’re working with Nashville musicians to get the authentic country sound. 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.
- A new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This first-of-its-kind experience will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean. Imagineers are in the design process now and more details are coming in the future.
- The World Celebration neighborhood in EPCOT will begin welcoming guests in December 2023. 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 in the multi-year transformation of EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
- A new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT called “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” will debut on Dec. 5, 2023. The brand-new show will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music. “Luminous: The Symphony of Us” will continue Disney’s long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
- Beginning Oct. 16, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT will be able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in magical ways like Moana did with the ocean. The new walk-through attraction is located in the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Moana will arrive in World Nature on Oct. 16, 2023, and make her first appearance in her own dedicated space near Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort.
- Test Track will be reimagined at EPCOT in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Imagineers, along with teams from Chevrolet, are 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. More details to come in the future.
- A new show based on “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The current concept for the new “Zootopia” experience has guests visiting the different biomes seen briefly in the film, traveling along with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and other characters. Imagineers are currently finalizing the concept and more details will be coming in the future.
- Walt Disney Imagineering is planning to reimagine Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park into a new land inspired by a region sometimes referred to as “tropical Americas.” As part of their research, Imagineers are looking at some of the most biodiverse areas on the planet in the regions just north and south of the equator in the Western Hemisphere – the northern part of South America, stretching up into Central America. New experiences inspired by “Encanto” – the Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film – and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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