Disney Says Avatar Land at California Adventure Is Still Years Away
An updated park notice keeps the Hollywood Backlot makeover in early development with timing to be announced.
Overview
- Disney’s latest language confirms an Avatar destination is planned for Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Backlot but remains in early development with no opening date.
- New reports published December 26–27 emphasize that guests should not expect the expansion to open anytime soon.
- The project is framed to follow the immersive, high‑tech model of Pandora — The World of Avatar that opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2017.
- The Monsters, Inc. — Mike and Sulley to the Rescue dark ride is reported to close permanently in 2026 to clear space for the new land.
- Fan response remains divided over Avatar’s fit at Disneyland and the potential loss of a longstanding attraction after the 2024 D23 reveal by Parks chief Josh D’Amaro.