As you know, we keep a close eye on any news involving Disney theme parks. Recently, you may have heard about a new theme park in development for Frisco, Texas.
Walt Disney World
Which popular brand made the announcement? Let’s take a closer look!
Is Disney Coming to Texas?
To put it simply…nope. Honestly, this is a rumor that has spread multiple times in the Disney space, so we wanted to debunk the rumor.
The Disney World Monorail
Disney is not planning to make a move to Texas or to build a theme park in Texas anytime soon.
What Theme Park Is Coming to Texas?
An Orlando-based theme park is coming Texas though. Recently, Universal Parks & Resorts announced plans on expanding its lineup of theme parks by building a BRAND NEW experience in Frisco, Texas!
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Utilizing 97 acres of land, Universal wants to build a theme park that is aimed at younger children. Since Universal Orlando Florida seems geared towards teens and adults, this park concept will be fun to explore.
Will Disney Ever Leave Florida?
But, what about the recent conflict between Disney and the State of Florida? The situation continues to escalate. So, there’s no doubt that some Disney World fans have recently asked themselves if Disney would consider leaving Florida.
Still, Disney World is a Florida icon that employs approximately 75,000 people in the Sunshine state. With 40+ square miles of infrastructure comprising four theme parks, an entertainment district (Disney Springs), water parks, and more, it would be no small feat for Disney to pack up and move.
Disney World
Many experts (including theme park architects and engineering consulting firms) agree that leaving Florida is likely not feasible. The financial cost alone would be in the billions.
So, Where Does Disney Have Theme Parks?
There are twelve Disney parks in the world across six different resorts. Here’s a brief summary:
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida
1. Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom
This nostalgic park features real classics such as Carousel of Progress.
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2. Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom
Renowned for exceptional creativity and immersion.
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3. EPCOT
Cosmic Rewind
There are some fun new additions like Space 220 and the super popular thrills of Guardians of the Galaxy: Comic Rewind.
4. Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The most important addition at Disney’s Hollywood Studios remains Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its mega E-Ticket Rise of the Resistance.
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Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Florida
5. Disneyland
Disneyland Park
Disneyland is filled with the spirit of whimsy and tradition.
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6. Disney California Adventure
Avengers Campus
Some of the highest character population in any Disney park. Plus, you’ll want to visit the new Avengers Campus!
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Disneyland Paris
7. Disneyland
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris
It has arguably the best Disney castle in the world (complete with a dragon in the dungeons!).
8. Walt Disney Studios
Worlds of Pixar
This is a half-day park with two unique rides, Cars ROAD TRIP, and Crush’s Coaster.
Hong Kong
9. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Mystic Manor in Hong Kong Disneyland
The most popular or noteworthy attraction is Mystic Manor.
Shanghai, China
10. Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland
Home of Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, and what could be the under-the-radar Disney’s best attraction worldwide, Challenge Trails.
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Tokyo, Japan
11. Tokyo Disneyland
Toyko Disneyland
When it comes to the attraction lineup, Tokyo Disneyland tops the charts.
12. Tokyo Disney Sea
Tokyo Disney Sea
A unique offering, Disney Sea remains the top Disney Park in the world.
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What’s in the Works for Disney?
And while Disney hasn’t announced a new theme park (and they are no longer moving their headquarters to Florida), there are plenty of new projects in the works.
Housing Community
Cotino in Rancho Mirage, California. ©Disney
Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community, will feature a lot of extra Disney details, unique amenities, and Disney touches in California’s Coachella Valley.
Park Projects
First up, we’re sharing ALL the closures and refurbishments that are happening in Disney World in 2023. And there are some big opening dates coming up, like the official opening of the Moana-themed Journey of Water and the completion of the EPCOT transformation.
Moana Construction
And there are plans for an expansion at the Disneyland Resort. In short, DisneylandForward is a collaborative project between Disney and Anaheim to expand Disneyland Resort. Before heading to Disneyland in 2023, you’ll want to know about possible closures.
We’ve also seen concept art for some upcoming Tokyo Disneyland additions and the Zootopia-themed land planned for Shanghai Disneyland.
Hotel Renovations
Quite a few construction projects (including pool renovations) are going on at Walt Disney World hotels.
Lobby construction
Check out our COMPLETE list of the ways in which Disney World hotels are CHANGING in 2023!
New Cruise ships
Are you ready to set sail with Captain Mickey, Captain Minnie, and the WHOLE gang?
©Disney Cruise Line
The fleet will be joined by the Disney Treasure in 2024! Disney Cruise Line has also recently purchased the Global Dream cruise ship.
Click HERE for the Ultimate Guide To Disney Cruise Line!
And there you have it. Currently, Disney has not announced any plans to build in Texas. However, with Universal creating a park in Frisco, Texas, it will be interesting to see if other brands follow suit. For now, we’ll keep an eye on all of Disney projects around the globe!
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Disney should not allow a temporary governor in florida to have any impact, hold your own, you will outlast him and his hateful ways!
Thank you for not making me scroll through the entire article to find the answer to the post tag line. I sooooo appreciate that. I still scrolled through but to feel bated into scrolling through on different blogs all the time is so irritating. So thank you!
Disney Is too big to fail in Florida (and California). They will outlast any government that will come and go throughout the decades as they have always have done, and will continue do so.
Why on earth would Disney even remotely consider going to Texas, they are just as bad as Florida if not worse! Can you imagine razor wire everywhere you go?
MIchael Holland,
As a resident of Texas, I take offense to that. “Razor wire”? You mean “Barb wire”. And we are not bad. Yes we have westerners moving here making it like the state they just left but we are not bad so please watch what you say if you have never been or lived here.
But we don’t need or want a Disney park here. We have Six Flags, which is now in several other states but ours is the original. We don’t have any spots for it. We have several of the biggest cities in the country and no land. Even if the state approved it, citizens wouldn’t. It’s not because of Disney but because of taxes.