Disney Confirms Multi-Year Magic Kingdom Overhaul With Cars Land and Villains Land
Disney outlines a phased five- to ten-year rebuild to modernize storytelling.
Overview
- Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will permanently close to clear space for the new expansions.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is set to shut for most of 2025 and return in early 2026 with a refreshed storyline and effects.
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin will be updated with new ride vehicles and upgraded laser technology.
- The Carousel of Progress is slated for new scenes and a Walt Disney animatronic that will introduce the attraction.
- Cinderella Castle will be repainted in grays, creams, blues, and gold accents as part of a parkwide refresh rolled out in phases over five to ten years.