OK, Disney fans, are you sitting down? Brace yourselves — we’ve got some BIG news to share. Disney has been dropping all kinds of big breaking news recently, and this new announcement is sure to surprise you. In 2024, some major changes hit Magic Kingdom. There was the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the musical debut of the Country Bear Musical Jamboree. But what’s up next? Well, we can’t wait to find out.
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Disney just made a BIG announcement about something NEW coming to Magic Kingdom. We have the full details, so let’s dive in!
Disney just announced that a VILLAINS LAND is coming to Magic Kingdom! This is officially in the works at Disney!
VILLAINS LAND IS CONFIRMED FOR MAGIC KINGDOM AT #D23!!! pic.twitter.com/KvJegH7utx
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 11, 2024
The new land will encompass all our nightmares and may make happily ever after feel like a distant dream, according to Disney. Look out for new dining and shopping “on an incredibly twisted grand scale.”
@disneyparks 😈 BREAKING 😈 Villains Land is coming to Magic Kingdom with two major attractions, dining, and shopping at Walt Disney World! 👀🖤 #D23 #Horizons #D23 #Horizons #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyWorld #DisneyNews
Josh D’Amaro, Disney Experiences Chairman, teased, “Be prepared, you poor unfortunate souls, it’s going to be a fearless new vision for what a Disney experience can be.”
NEW VILLAINS LAND
Preparations are already underway at Magic Kingdom! Disney shared, “The new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom will feature fan-favorite Disney Villains from popular Walt Disney Animation Studios films and two new attractions.” Say WHAT?! We’re getting two NEW villain rides, people!
The new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom will feature fan-favorite Disney Villains from popular Walt Disney Animation Studios films and two new attractions.
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If you look closely at that concept art, you can see what looks like a new COASTER! And down at the bottom of the image, we see a possible cave (!!!) complete with waterfalls glowing lights.
Looking for MORE big D23 news? We’ve got a LOT to talk about.
- CARS LAND and TWO NEW ATTRACTIONS Coming To Magic Kingdom in Disney World!
- HUGE NEWS: A NEW ‘MONSTERS INC’ LAND and COASTER Announced For Disney World!
- “You’ll Still Have a Chance To Experience Dinosaur One More Time” Disney Shares HUGE Update on the Fate of DinoLand, U.S.A.
- ALERT: A BRAND-NEW ‘Indiana Jones’ Ride Is Coming to Disney World!
- CONFIRMED: A NEW ‘Encanto’ Attraction Is Coming to Animal Kingdom!
- A NEW Disney Nighttime Parade Is CONFIRMED for Magic Kingdom
- FIRST LOOK: NEW Spaceship Earth Lounge Is Coming to EPCOT
- Disney World Teases OPENING TIMELINE for a NEW ‘Zootopia’ Attraction!
That’s everything Disney shared so far, but we’ll let you know when we learn more information. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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YES! This is good news! Thank you so much for these updates!
Won’t hold my breath for anything until I see it
I really hope this actually happens, they have fooled us before. (remember Mary Poppins)
VILLAINS my THANG! Honestly where would we be without Villains??
Finally! So much good stuff. Do we have time lines for when things will be completed? I’m getting old. I want my grandchildren to make another visit with me. Can’t wait! They listened.
All of this but they can’t bring room service back!
FINALLY! The Imagineers are going to have a blast creating this one! Take my money now! 🥰🤣
Given the chaotic state of today’s world, and the popularity, particularly among youngsters, of Disney parks, a park devoted to heroes would be far more desirable than a park devoted to villains. Think of all the superheroes it would encompass. Even the old standbys like Mickey Mouse and Peter Pan. All positive role models.
I wonder how Walt would’ve felt knowing a villain land was coming to his park.
Yessss!! Finally they’re doing a thing people have actually asked for!
Yay! Hoping Yzma gets some villian love in the new land!
Lol, green water, a HUGE area and nightmare pink skies? Setting’ us up for disappointment here XD.
Great news! Can’t wait 👏🏼👏🏼
I think a Villains Land is a huge mistake for the happiest place on earth! There’s enough twisted evil in the real world. Disney is a pleasant retreat and didn’t need this.
I’m in a minority here, but I’d rather see things like the closed Stitch space in Tomorrowland and the Tomorrowland Speedway reimagined rather than expanding Magic Kingdom. Let’s use the existing space and make it great. The hub and Main Street are gridlock for parades and fireworks. By expanding the park, capacity will be increased, but there’s not way to improve the ability of the hub to handle the volume. Good luck finding a spot to watch anything. I’d rather see Villains land added to Hollywood Studios.
So excited for this! And for those saying Walt wouldn’t like this….Walt created some of the best villains!!
No thank you to a Villains Land. MamaGee expressed it perfectly – I go to WDW to escape the evil of the real world. Walt is spinning in his grave with what they’re doing to his park.
I’m sure Disney will be the right spin on the Villains. It’s not going to be like Fright Night. How can you not like/admire some of the famous Villains? Captain Hook? They all have their back stories of how they became evil. I can’t wait to see how this is handled.
How about upping the stakes and making it 21+ as well?
I like your thinkin Cinderella.