Construction & future projects
Research checked Nov 7, 2026
Checked November 7, 2026 EST. Announced concepts, construction progress, target years, phased openings and operating attractions are distinct. No future ride height requirement, LL tier, opening-day availability or fixed construction-completion percentage is inferred. Current operating status needs a dated individual attraction calendar, not a forecast catalog.
Major land/project list
| Project | Verified scope / announced detail | Status / opening evidence as of check date |
|---|---|---|
| Piston Peak National Park, Magic Kingdom / Frontierland, Cars | Cars Ridge Run Rally (mountain trails/snow/geysers; McQueen/Mater sidelines) and Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along demolition-derby concept | Official current calendar calls both upcoming, no opening date. Aug 28 WDWMAGIC WDI-video report describes sightline balloon tests, revisions after prior-year heights proved too tall. A balloon test does not establish an opening year. CAL D23 CONSTRUCT |
| Villains Land, Magic Kingdom | Maleficent-themed coaster plus Magic Mirror-hosted dark ride with multiple Disney villains; D23 describes cursed forest/broken wishing well | Official current calendar confirms ride concepts but no opening date. WDI report describes height tests and integration with Cars/Big Thunder/Haunted Mansion. Exact title, height limits and full character roster not established. CAL D23 CONSTRUCT |
| Tropical Americas / Pueblo Esperanza, Animal Kingdom | 11 acres; Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, El Carrusel de los Animalitos | Not operating according to current “Coming to Parks” phrasing. April 30 Disney blog still says 2027, current official calendar omits year. Sep 10 report documents removal, explicitly NOT an announced delay. Timing unresolved, not an automatic 2028 claim. CAL TROP TROPDATE |
| Monstropolis, Hollywood Studios | New Monsters city; show with Mike/Sulley, Harryhausen’s and Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza; secondary detailed report names Welcome to Monstropolis at Glob Theater, MU Alumni Club, Scareporium and flying-door coaster | Official: PARTS in 2027, including theater/dining. Secondary report explicitly says construction continues on door coaster. Do not turn a 2027 partial-land target into 2027 coaster opening. No exact day established. CAL D23 MONSTER |
| Carousel of Progress refresh, MK | John/Sarah family scenes across 1960s, 1980s, New Millennium, Possible Future; D23 names Jamie Lee Curtis/Bryan Cranston as parents | D23 late spring 2027 target. Current official calendar says upcoming updated scenes. Full closure/reopening calendar not established by these announcement pages. CAL D23 |
| Spaceship Earth reimagination, EPCOT | Human communication broadened to human connection, internet age/beyond | Official announcement/current calendar; no closure or opening date verified. CAL D23 EP |
| Journey Into Imagination, EPCOT | Dreamfinder returning to Imagination pavilion; Figment/Dreamfinder new journey teased at D23 | Announced; no exact attraction replacement/closure/opening date or new ride system verified. Current Figment ride and greeting still listed. CAL D23 EP |
| Expedition Everest Yeti, AK | D23 says Yeti “will roar to life again” | — |
More detailed theme research, not booking assurances
- Tropical Americas: Disney’s April 30 story describes research in Honduras/Colombia, Maya artisans and stones from Copán quarries, Antonio’s gift-day storyline/animal communication, and Pueblo Esperanza as a lived-in town. D23 adds new rooms in Casita and Maya-temple serpent story for Indy. These are design intent, not guest access. TROP D23
- Aug 28 report: Tropical Americas sample yard built nearly two years before construction; hardscape narrowed from 24 samples to 6 before final choice; Casita landscape uses tree-size/color forced perspective. Monstropolis main street called Dark Avenue; monster-sized door/window details; Harryhausen façade taking shape. These are August report observations, not claimed November 7 site inspections. CONSTRUCT
- Sep 10 report includes anonymous-source speculation about an aggressive Tropical Americas schedule. That is not primary confirmation of delay. Reader forum predictions were excluded. TROPDATE
Open/current 2026 updates — do not leave them in the future bucket
Official current calendar lists: Muppets Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster with Electric Mayhem; new Mandalorian/Grogu Smugglers Run mission; Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!; Magic of Disney Animation with Olaf Draws, Once Upon a Studio and Off the Page!; Bluey/Bingo group-play experience; refreshed Big Thunder and Buzz; limited-time Soarin’ Across America. These are current listings, unlike Monstropolis/Piston Peak/Tropical Americas/Villains. Individual daily availability may still vary. CAL ANIM BLUEY
Smugglers Run corroboration: the May 24 blog contains stale future-tense “begins May 22”; current HS destination explicitly describes joining Din Djarin/Grogu on the new mission. This resolves operational naming better than reading future tense literally. Current Disney HS SW
Refurbishment / transition caution
Tiana closure/reopening date discrepancy, Typhoon status and Skyliner January 2027 work remain in attractions, water parks and transportation. Fan refurb table
No annual “all new rides” video or fan future wait table is accepted as proof of operation.