UPDATED November 8, 2025

Disney World never stays static, and in 2025, it’s getting even more exciting!

From major refurbishments to entirely new lands and experiences, there’s a ton to look forward to in the parks. Let’s break down all the new rides and attractions coming to Disney World in the next few years, including revamped fan favorites and brand-new experiences you won’t want to miss.

Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade — NOW SHOWING!

A brand new nighttime parade has come to Magic Kingdom as of July 20th, 2025. It’s time for Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away!

Disney Starlight follows in the footsteps of previous iconic nighttime spectaculars like the Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared that, “Disney Starlight will add to that legacy” of these beloved nighttime parades.

Check out EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney Starlight HERE!

Test Track 3.0 — NOW OPEN

A brand new version of Test Track has come to EPCOT as of July 22nd, 2025! Disney collaborated with Chevrolet, the ride’s sponsor, to celebrate the spirit of innovation while also looking forward to the human “drive” for a brighter tomorrow. The new version of the ride offers a look at past, present, and future with the queue presenting six distinct exhibits.

Disney had previously shared that guests will take a joy ride through scenes focusing on onboard technology, customization, and personalization, ending with a trip through a scenic outdoor route.

The attraction update also debuts an all-new musical score, as well as new scenes that highlight the technology that makes our cars smarter. You can check it all out HERE!

We Rode the NEW Test Track in EPCOT and We Have SO Much to Show You!

Piston Peak Cars Expansion & Villains Land at Magic Kingdom (Beyond)

Disney has announced that a new area inspired by the movie Cars is coming to Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland! Get ready to visit Piston Peak! The cars are leaving Radiator Springs to explore the West and into new frontiers. There will be two NEW Cars attractions. 

One will have guests racing through mountainous terrain, dodging geysers and splashing through mud holes. The second will be geared toward younger riders, offering a more family-friendly experience.

But that’s not all—Villains Land, located just beyond Big Thunder Mountain, will feature two major new attractions. This all-new land will be dedicated to the wicked Disney villains you love to hate, with creative designs from Walt Disney Imagineering that promise to push the boundaries of theming and storytelling. Plus, there will be new shopping and dining options to complete the experience.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether at Animal Kingdom — NOW OPEN!

BIG CHANGES have come to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! And one of these changes has happened to the park’s icon: the Tree of Life. It’s welcomed an all-new show:  Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened on November 7th, 2025!

Guests will see Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and more characters from Disney Animation’s Zootopia. The all-new 4D show begins when you arrive at the main stage just in time for Zoogether Day festivities, where you’ll spot some new and familiar faces!

Joining the gang for Zoogether Day is an audio-animatronic of none other than Benjamin Clawhauser.

He really wants to become the V.I.Z. (Very Important Zootopian – the lucky mammal who will get special access to the Zoogether Day performers). But when things don’t go as planned, he takes things into his own hands…

Learn more about the new Zootopia show!

Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom (2027)

Not only will Animal Kingdom get a Zootopia attraction, but it’s also getting a major new land: Tropical Americas. This area will bring Encanto to life with a magical dark ride through the Madrigal family’s Casita, as well as an Indiana Jones Adventure ride that promises all the thrills you’d expect from the iconic archaeologist. There will also be a new carousel!

It’s shaping up to be a must-see addition to the park, blending culture, adventure, and Disney magic seamlessly.

Muppets Take Over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (Summer 2026)

Have you heard the news??? The Muppets are taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in the summer of 2026!

The Muppets will be the star of the show on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and will be teaming up with some of “music’s biggest stars for a rockin’ music festival.” Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be “fueled by the tasty tunes of the Electric Mayhem and the high-speed hijinks of The muppets.”

Check out what’s coming in Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets HERE!

This will be the first Disney ride to feature The Muppets and there are sure to be “laughter, screams and new tunes for this attraction for fans to enjoy throughout the adventure.”

Disney has also confirmed that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will remain open through all of 2025 ahead of the transformation.

The Walt Disney Studios and The Magic of Disney Animation (2026)

A brand new area is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: get ready to step into The Walt Disney Studios when it opens in 2026! In July 2025, Disney announced that the area currently known as Animation Courtyard will be reimagined into The Walt Disney Studios as a “special nod to the legendary Walt Disney Studios Lot” in Burbank, California. But here, Disney Animation characters will “leap off the screen and into our world.” The new land will retain two of Animation Courtyard’s signature attractions while introducing brand-new experiences inspired by beloved Disney characters as well as the “Once Upon a Studio” short film!

Animation Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios closed permanently on September 25th to make way for a new addition to the park, which will open in 2026. This includes a permanent closure for Star Wars Launch Bay as well as a closure of Disney Jr. Play and Dance to make way for “a fresh Disney Jr. show,” according to Disney.

The new building will let you into the studio, “as the animators have temporarily stepped away,” and characters come to life and take over in The Magic of Disney Animation! The experience draws its inspiration from the Disney short “Once Upon A Studio.” If you’ve seen the short (and if you haven’t, you can view it here and on Disney+), you will remember how the Disney characters came to life… and The Magic of Animation will present its own moments when portraits come to life as they do in the short! Disney even teased that  here “you’ll even pencil in some time to learn how to draw your very own character sketch.”

And there’s even more in store… like lots of Character Greetings, an indoor playground, and a courtyard for all guests!

Check out EVERYTHING there is to know about The Magic of Disney Animation and more new experiences coming to Hollywood Studios!

Mandalorian and Baby Yoda Missions on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (2026)

NEW Adventures Coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — Debuting May 22, 2026!

Disney has announced Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will soon feature one of the most popular Star Wars characters, the Mandalorian! There will also be new Star Wars destinations to explore including including Bespin, Tatooine, the ruins of the Death Star (we are STOKED), Coruscant, Beggar’s Canyon, and more!

AND for the first time ever, you and your crew get to be in control of the destination!! It will fall to the Engineer on board to choose where to go throughout the journey, where passengers will team up with the Mandalorian, Grogu, and Hondo.

You see, Hondo Ohnaka just found out about a deal on Tatooine between ex-Imperial officers and some pirates, and, yep, there’s a good bounty for their capture. So the mission is to “borrow” the Millennium Falcon and team up with the Mandalorian and Grogu to track them down.

This new Mandalorian and Grogu storyline will coincide with the release of upcoming films on May 22nd, 2026. 

Monsters, Inc. Land (Beyond)

Fans of Monsters, Inc. will have a new place to explore in Disney World: Monsters, Inc. Land.

This new area will feature Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster, where you’ll zoom through the building just like Sulley and Mike Wazowski.

In addition to the roller coaster, Monsters, Inc. Land will also feature a brand-new theater show. We can’t wait to see what new antics Sulley and Mike will be up to!

In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest from Disney.

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What new ride or attraction are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!