Disney Expands Playgrounds Across Walt Disney World

Overview

• Disney published an official guide cataloguing playgrounds across its parks and resorts and has opened Drawn to Wonderland inside The Magic of Disney Animation while reopening the upper level of Dumbo’s indoor play area.
• Hollywood Studios is receiving the biggest near-term boost for young children with the new Alice‑in‑Wonderland–themed indoor space and a separate Indiana Jones–inspired outdoor playground called Epic Jr. Stunt Spectacular! that the company says is expected to open in coming months.
• Disney has moved forward with plans and permit filings for a Tropical Americas playground in Animal Kingdom’s Pueblo Esperanza intended to replace lost play space such as The Boneyard, though the company has not given an opening date.
• The announced and updated areas emphasize age‑appropriate design elements — separate toddler zones, interactive props like a Mad Hatter tea‑party table, climbing and slide features, splash options, and seating for parents — to let small children play safely off rides.
• For families, the changes aim to solve a long‑running need for places where toddlers can burn off energy and may change how parents plan park days by providing more non‑ride options and predictable spots to rest while older family members use larger attractions.