D23 Expo 2026-News and Rumors

[PerceptiveCoot]

See you left out Paris.

I'll give the international parks a fair shake.

Paris:
They'll talk up the Lion King Land. Their next land will not be so unique, but will at least have a unique ride.

Tokyo Disney:
We now Autopia will be closing for a new (possibly IP-free) experience which will begin construction in the next few months. We'll at least know what that new experience is and what the ride vehicle will be.

Shanghai:
Either a second gate announcement, or a new immersive land at the existing resort. I think the way the Spider-Man land is being built is a remnant of COVID-era uncertainty about the resillience of the Disney-China relationship in the face of heightened international pressure.

 

[Jake S]

Either a second gate announcement, or a new immersive land at the existing resort. I think the way the Spider-Man land is being built is a remnant of COVID-era uncertainty about the resillience of the Disney-China relationship in the face of heightened international pressure.

It would surprise me to see them announce the second gate at a United States-based event... but that announcement has to be coming sooner rather than later. Second gate for Hong Kong isn't too far off, either.

 

[Freak]

I think DLR will likely get nothing more than ride confirmations. BUT (Pure wishful thinking)....I would love as an absolute wild card to have a new ride for Galaxy's Edge announced for that expansion pad. More specifically a new indoor coaster Would love to see some balance and would love to see a new coaster come to DLR.

 

[Myah1220]

My D23 Predictions


Epcot

• Figment (I think it’s time)

But he does so well with the merch...and Bob Iger seems to personally love him.

I think it's time to gut/overhaul the current iteration of the ride (as a big fan of the original ride, the "new" one is terrible) and give Figment the ride he deserves again with Dreamfinder...can be a slightly new reimagining of Dreamfinder if they must...but I think Figment as a whole should be upgraded to a new, more deserving attraction and remain a mainstay.

 

[Horror Lover]

I think DLR will likely get nothing more than ride confirmations. BUT (Pure wishful thinking)....I would love as an absolute wild card to have a new ride for Galaxy's Edge announced for that expansion pad. More specifically a new indoor coaster Would love to see some balance and would love to see a new coaster come to DLR.

Would love to see a reskinned Cosmic Rewind at DL or DCA in some fashion!!

Also, I'm hoping we finally get news on whether or not DL will finally get a Frozen attraction.. Kinda sad that we're the only one without one at this point..

 

[Jerroddragon]

I'm interested to see if this is all just updates or what new is announced for the parks

WDW has epcot which could get more and Disneyland also has nothing big coming (DCA does)

So will be interesting to see what if anything new is coming to the parks state wise

 

[Freak]

Would love to see a reskinned Cosmic Rewind at DL or DCA in some fashion!!

Also, I'm hoping we finally get news on whether or not DL will finally get a Frozen attraction.. Kinda sad that we're the only one without one at this point..

I don’t think we’ll see a proper Frozen addition for a while. I think they’re saving that for the DL Forward expansion pad.

If they wanted to, they could clone HKDL’s Frozen ride and probably add a little bit if they wanted to in the Autopia/Subs plot. You could still have room for a mini Ariendale with restrooms and a little two-story restaurant. It would be pretty complicated with sort of the Matterhorn’s foundation being involved so…DLF it is.

 

[Jerroddragon]

I Know it would never happen but a Frozen ride in the style of Cosmic Remind would be wild...like Imagine you are in a Blizzard with the songs from the movies blasting

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

It would surprise me to see them announce the second gate at a United States-based event... but that announcement has to be coming sooner rather than later. Second gate for Hong Kong isn't too far off, either.

A think a second gate for Hong Kong is a bit less likely just because their numbers aren't as hot and the park still hasn't been fully built out yet. There's a similar dichotomy between Shanghai and Hong Kong as there is between Disneyland and Disney World, with one being the more prestigious destination park while the other is the more intimate locals park.

Also, as far as I'm aware, the land for the second gate was seized by the Hong Kong government during COVID and is still being used as housing.

 

[Horror Lover]

I don’t think we’ll see a proper Frozen addition for a while. I think they’re saving that for the DL Forward expansion pad.

If they wanted to, they could clone HKDL’s Frozen ride and probably add a little bit if they wanted to in the Autopia/Subs plot. You could still have room for a mini Ariendale with restrooms and a little two-story restaurant. It would be pretty complicated with sort of the Matterhorn’s foundation being involved so…DLF it is.

Honestly, a mini-Fantasyland with Frozen, Beauty and Tangled rides, shops and a BOG-style table service restaurant themed to fairy tales and stories wouldn't be a bad addition to one of the DL Forward pads, especially if they brought over the Tokyo Beauty and Tokyo Frozen rides..

 

[Jerroddragon]

Honestly, a mini-Fantasyland with Frozen, Beauty and Tangled rides, shops and a BOG-style table service restaurant themed to fairy tales and stories wouldn't be a bad addition to one of the DL Forward pads, especially if they brought over the Tokyo Beauty and Tokyo Frozen rides..

Thats my hope for Disneyland near the Disneyland hotel

A second Fantasyland would I think just do really well and also spread crowds out more with families and if Disney wants more hotel guests ever you just let them into that land 30-60 mins early just in that land

 

[HandsomePete]

I don’t see much of anything being announced for WDW because they’ll be able to get by with updates about the previously announced projects.