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Key Refurbishments and Expansions Announced for US Disney Parks

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Walt Disney World

  • Major Changes at Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat: Significant demolition is underway on Tom Sawyer Island. The Liberty Square Riverboat is now in a backstage area, and the Walt Disney World Railroad has a temporarily closed section, affecting its route [1].

  • Spaceship Earth Reimagining: A new version focusing on 'human connection' is in development at EPCOT; further details are awaited [2].

  • Dreamfinder Returning to Journey Into Imagination: Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination with Figment will feature the return of Dreamfinder in its reimagining [4].

  • Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto at Animal Kingdom: A new adventure experience themed around Disney’s Encanto will be introduced [7].

  • Magic Kingdom's Frontierland Transformation: Major changes are confirmed, featuring elements from the Cars franchise [8].

  • New Attractions and Hotel Expansion for 2027: Projects include the Tropical Americas land and Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge expansion [9].

  • Partial Opening of Monsters Inc. Land in 2027: Portions of Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios will open with new dining and entertainment options [11].

  • Olaf Audio-Animatronic Unveiled: Set to be part of The Magic of Disney Animation opening in September 2026 [12].

Disneyland Resort

  • Haunted Mansion Refurbishment: Currently closed until at least September 24. It may reopen after August 21 for the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay [3].

  • Avengers Campus Expansion Plans: The campus will double in size, with two new attractions set to open in 2028 [5].

  • Tomorrowland Reimagining: Plans to honor its legacy while adding new experiences are underway [6].

  • Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Block Party Returns: This event has returned to Disney California Adventure as part of D23 Day 2026 [10].

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