Overview

• Multiple outlets highlight fan discussion of a potential fifth theme park, with a year-round Christmas-themed land emerging as the most talked-about idea.
• Magic Kingdom’s overhaul is described as replacing Frontierland with Piston Peak and Villains Land, alongside a near-term opening of the Beak and Barrel bar.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios changes include Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster closing for a Muppets overlay, the return of the Magic of Disney Animation in the former Launch Bay space, and a planned Monsters, Inc. land.
• EPCOT’s refresh features the reopening of Test Track with a revised experience and the recent debut of the GEO-82 Lounge inside Spaceship Earth, with promises of more day-to-day entertainment between festivals.
• Animal Kingdom is set to retire DinoLand U.S.A. in favor of a Tropical Americas land celebrating Central and South American culture, while the Christmas park concept remains unconfirmed fan speculation.