Disney Rules Out Texas Park, Channels Investment Into Florida and California Expansions

Steep costs, infrastructure needs and staffing hurdles make building new regional resorts less attractive than enlarging existing hubs.

Overview

Disney confirmed it will not build a theme park in Texas and is not pursuing new regional parks.
The company says it is committing billions to upgrades at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to keep its flagship destinations competitive.
Speculation about a Texas move followed Universal's confirmed Universal Kids Resort in Frisco opening in 2026, but Disney chose to reinforce its core resorts instead.
Reported Florida projects include a Cars Land addition and a Disney Villains area at Magic Kingdom, plus Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas overhaul with an Encanto attraction and an Indiana Jones retheme of DINOSAUR.
Additional expansions reported include a Monsters, Inc. area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and an Avatar-inspired experience planned for Disneyland in Anaheim.