Here’s ALL the Big Disney Parks News Announced Yesterday!
If you were reading along here at MickeyBlog yesterday, you know that it was a massive day of news for Walt Disney World fans.
With Destination D23 bereft of a Parks panel this year, Disney delivered a presentation of their 2026 Walt Disney World plans.
Thankfully, MickeyBlog was there! For those of you who missed the excitement, I thought it would be a good idea to recap everything that we learned.
So, without further ado, here are ALL the announcements that Disney made yesterday!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Opens November 7
We will start our rundown at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where Disney announced that Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will officially open on November 7.
The new Zootopia show will reunite fans with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and more of their favorite characters for a Zoogether Day celebration.
During the presentation, Disney also revealed that a new character named Heidi Howler will serve as the attraction’s host.
Photo: Disney
You can read our full rundown of the attraction to learn more!
Thunder Mountain’s Rainbow Caverns
Moving over to Magic Kingdom, Disney finally shed some light on the massive Big Thunder Mountain refurbishment that is currently underway.
Big Thunder Mountain Rainbow Caverns Update – Play ‘n’ Preview
The next time guests speed away on the wildest ride in the wilderness, they will enter a new Rainbow Caverns scene.
With the crack of thunder, the caverns will turn into an ominous “red, eerie space.”
Photo: Disney
I, for one, can’t wait!
You can read our full report on the Thunder Mountain project here.
The Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Update
Over in Tomorrowland, Disney shared an update on the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin refurbishment.
When Space Ranger Spin reopens, guests will set out in new ride vehicles that have their own screens.
The blasters will also detach from the vehicles, allowing guests a wider range of motion.
Click here to read all the details on the upcoming refurbishment!
The Magic of Disney Animation Returns
Moving over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we got more information about Disney’s shocking announcement that the Magic of Disney Animation was returning to the park.
Next year, guests will be able to visit a new celebration of animation in a structure that resembles the Roy E. Disney Animation Building.
In addition to the animation experience, we got a glimpse at the Drawn to Wonderland meet and greet space.
The new experience will also house a Disney Jr. show and “bring some beloved characters back to this area of the park.”
The Mandalorian and Grogu Are Coming to Smugglers Run
As promised, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will roll out a major update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run next Spring!
As part of the new experience, the engineer will now have the ability to choose where the Falcon travels to.
Galaxy’s Edge Update: Play ‘n’ Preview Event
Additionally, they will be able to communicate with Grogu during the mission.
You can click here to learn more about the exciting update!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Last, but certainly not least, we have Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets!
Beginning next year, guests will be able to go for a high-speed ride set to the music of Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
The new version of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster will see G-Force records under the purview of The Muppets as Scooter’s uncle J.P. Grosse has purchased the label.
When the Electric Mayhem get caught up jamming instead of attending their concert, Scooter has to scramble to get them there on time.
Luckily, Muppet Labs has provided a high-speed limo!
You can get all the details here!
As always, be sure to check back with MickeyBlog. We will continue to update you on all the news coming out of Walt Disney World!
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