Disney's Hollywood Studios is set to introduce a Monsters, Inc.-themed area with a new ride through Monstropolis, replacing the Muppets area, with work beginning in 2025. A new Muppets-themed ride on the existing Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is also planned for 2026.

Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary with new entertainment, themed shows, and attractions including a new version of It’s A Small World, a Walt Disney animatronic figure, and special ticket pricing for California residents, alongside ongoing expansion projects like a new parking structure and esplanade entry.

Additional new attractions include two Marvel rides at California Adventure’s Avengers Campus, a Star Wars ride involving Mandalorian and Grogu, and a refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom scheduled for 2026.

Piston Peak, a Cars-themed land inspired by Pixar’s Cars movies, is being developed at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, featuring wilderness-themed architecture, new trails, and a ride vehicle test, with a planned opening after February 2026.

Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet with four new ships between 2027 and 2031, broadening its ocean vacation offerings.

Disney parks across the US are undergoing significant expansions and updates in 2025, including new rides, lands, and experiences at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, along with the announcement of a new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will reopen in 2026 after refurbishment, featuring new natural phenomena themes, and Cinderella Castle will be repainted to its original color scheme.

Animal Kingdom is replacing DinoLand USA with Tropical Americas, which will include a new Indiana Jones ride and Encanto-themed attractions, scheduled to open in 2027.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom will be overhauled in 2026 with new ride vehicles, scenes, and a new character named Buddy.

Animal Kingdom will replace the Bug show with Zootopia: Better Zoogether in November 2025, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will add Mandalorian and Grogu missions in 2026.

Disneyland’s expansion includes a new parking structure, pedestrian bridge, and esplanade experience, with construction beginning in late 2026, alongside a ticket price increase and limited California resident tickets.

Updates across Disney parks include new lounges at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, a Villains show and parade, and reimagined attractions like Test Track at Epcot, along with new shows at Animal Kingdom.