Disney Unveils Thrilling Concept Art for Future Attractions at Disney World
The newest roller coaster at Hollywood Studios will be the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney Park and the first-ever vertical lift
This past weekend, Disney offered fans a glimpse into the future, revealing a wealth of new concept art for upcoming rides and attractions slated for development over the next few years.
These sneak peeks provided a tantalizing look at not only the design of a new parade float but also the innovative ride vehicles and advanced coaster mechanisms that guests can anticipate. This flurry of reveals aims to generate excitement and build momentum for the planned series of incremental changes expected to roll out across Disney World beginning this summer and potentially continuing through 2028.
Disney World's current development efforts arrive as the park actively addresses the competitive landscape, particularly the ambitious expansion underway at its cross-town rival, Universal Orlando. Universal is preparing to launch its highly anticipated 750-acre Epic Universe theme park on May 22, 2025, a project that will feature five distinct and immersive lands. Furthermore, both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure are poised for significant transformations with the introduction of new, deeply immersive rides in the years to come.
Disney is working on new rides and attractions for the years to come, with some opening this year - see what’s expected here.
This weekend brought news for Walt Disney World fans, with a wave of developments unveiled at South by Southwest (SXSW). The annual festival and conference in Austin, Texas, known for celebrating the convergence of film, music, interactive media, technology, and culture, served as the backdrop for these announcements. Among the highlights:
The announcement that the new Monsters, Inc. ride coming to Hollywood Studios will be Disney’s first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney Park and the first-ever vertical lift. And a closer look at how the first-ever vertical lift ride mechanism will work.
A look at some of the lands that guests will visit during new adventures introduced in Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run in 2026 and the appearance of BDX droids soon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Concept art was revealed showcasing the new Cars character designs that will serve as the ride vehicles for the upcoming attraction at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
This Monday morning Disney is giving us the first look at what the new Coco float will look like when it debuts as part of a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom this summer called “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.”