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Rumor Disneyland Project/Rumor Tracker (2.0)

Gusey

Gusey

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  • Thanks to BasiltheBatLord for keeping up the Disneyland thread for all this time. I'm taking it over for them and will strive to keep it updated regularly :)
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Gusey

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Disneyland:
Fantasyland:
  • Fantasyland Expansion?
    • A major Fantasyland expansion may be the next big project after SW:GE and Toontown, not much word yet though [rumor]
      • Most proposals involve Frozen [source]
    • Fantasyland Theater could be demolished for new E-ticket. Likely years away [rumor]
    • Tokyo's BatB E-ticket unlikely to come to Disneyland [source 1] [source 2] [source 3]
    • Something at the Motorboat Cruise area? (2022) - [Tease]
    • All gone quiet
Tomorrowland:
  • Tomorrowland Overhaul? - [Discussion]:
    • Plans exist to eventually overhaul Tomorrowland at some undetermined point in time [source]
      • Tomorrowland overhaul is "on the far back burner", not coming anytime soon [source]
      • Two-phase overhaul planned for first half of 2020s, will include some demolition of existing structures [source]
      • Reportedly delayed indefinitely due to Coronavirus pandemic [source]
      • September 2022: Tomorrowland re-do is the next major project for Disneyland "barring a massive shakeup" [source]
      • 2024: Another D23 skipped, but intel suggests this is still coming in late 2020s [source]
    • Any overhaul of Tomorrowland would likely include demolition of the People Mover tracks, early 2020s had been mentioned as a timeframe pre-pandemic [source 1] [source 2] [source 3]
      • April 2024: PeopleMover rumored to come back in a "new way" whenever land overhaul eventually happens [source]
    • Some sort of Tron attraction is/was "proposed" for Disneyland, possibly the light cycle coaster in Shanghai and Florida or something unique. [source 1] [source 2]
      • Tron would have replaced Autopia and the Submarines [source]
      • Update: New intel suggests Tron coaster NOT coming to DL [source]
    • Star Tours is staying for the foreseeable future, might get replaced eventually. Iron Man simulator is NOT coming to DLR. [source]
      • There was a plan pre-pandemic to re-theme Star Tours with an unknown overlay [source]
    • Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is/was slated to be replaced with an unknown overlay [source]
      • This might have been Wreck-It Ralph, and this retheme might be cancelled now that it's going to Tokyo instead [source]
    • Tomorrowland could get a new attraction that exists at another park as part of its overhaul (Tron?) [source]
    • Much of the Tomorrowland overhaul was based on the "Lightyear" movie, re-do is now going back to the drawing board after it flopped [source]
    • Both short-term and long-term solutions being looked at to get ride of the Tomorowland entrance construction walls from 2019 with outdatted concept art on it - [Source]
  • Autopia Electric Cars:
    • Announced April 2024, electric cars coming to Autopia by Fall 2026 - [Official]
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge:
  • Timeline expanding:
    • Begining April 29, 2026, Darth Vader, Luke, Leia & Han Solo around the Falcon, John Williams score being added too - [Official]
  • Mando & Grogu Mission on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run:
    • Announced August 2024 - [Official]
    • Coming May 22, 2026, ability to choose location and for Engineer to communicate with Grogu (April 2025) - [Official]
 
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Gusey

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Disney California Adventure
Grizzly Peak:
  • Soarin' Across America:
    • Soarin' Across America set too debut in Summer 2026 for the US 250th birthday (October 2025) - [Official]
    • WDW's is around Memorial Day, so DCA's should be too? - [Source]
Pixar Pier:
  • Coco Boat Ride - [Discussion]
    • Announced August 2024, with construction beginning in 2026 originally - [Official]
    • Coco Construction began in 2025 - [Source]
    • Location confirmed to be between Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens Park, in areas predominately backstage (June 2025) - [Official]
Avatar Experience:
  • Avatar Land: - [Discussion]
    • Avatar Experience announced in Earnings Call by Bob Iger (February 2023) - [Official]
    • Avatar Experience hinges on approval of Disneyland Forward (April 2024) - [Official]
    • Land confirmed with a boat Ride announced to be major part of the land (August 2024) - [Official]
    • Location confirmed to replace a portion of Hollywood Backlot with Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! in early 2026 (June 2025) - [Official]
    • Shift in construction timelines as Monsters Inc not closing until 2027 now, Avatar "will move forward as planned and will not be delayed by the updated closure date for Monsters, Inc." - [Official Official]
Avengers Campus:
  • Avengers Infinity Defense: - [Discussion]
    • Phase 2 announced in August 2019 with a planned Quinjet attraction going to Wakanda - [Official]
    • New plans for 3rd E-Ticket attraction announced September 2022, now a multiverse attraction with King Thanos - [Official]
    • World Jumping Vehicle revealed at Destination D23 (September 2023) - [Official]
      • Model at 2024 D23 Expo looks like Peter Pan's Neverland Adventure from Tokyo DisneySea - [Source]
    • Avengers Infinity Defense name of attraction, Asgard, Wakanda and New York to be featured (August 2024) - [Official]
  • Stark Flight Lab:
    • Announced August 2024, kuka-arm-style flat ride with Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role of Iron Man for the attraction - [Official]
 
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Gusey

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Disneyland Resort
Downtown Disney:
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe:
    • Announced September 2022 - [Official]
    • Earl of Sandwich to close in 2025 so construction on Porto's can begin (August 2024) - [Official]
    • Porto's still coming, concept art revealed for Porto's first sit-down table service and full bar location (November 2024) - [Official]
    • Porto's still coming (December 2025) - [Official]
  • Earl of Sandwich & The Carnaby Tavern:
    • Basically been moving around from location to location as Porto's got delayed - [Official]
    • Two-Story location announced January 2024, temporary location near Star Wars Trading Post until it opens - [Official]
    • Second floor to be called The Carnaby Tavern and current location to close in 2025 (August 2024) - [Official]
    • Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby (October 2025) - [Official]
  • Arthur & Sons Steak & Bourbon and Pearl's Roadside BBQ:
    • Steakhouse and barbecue eatery to replace Tortilla Jo's (August 2024) - [Official]
    • Officially called Arthur & Sons Steak & Bourbon and Pearl's Roadside BBQ (November 2024) - [Official]

Miscellaneous:
  • Disneyland Forward:
    • Disney is planning a major expansion of the DLR under the name "DisneylandForward", publicly lobbying for changes to Anaheim zoning laws to allow for building attractions in other parts of Disney-owned land, outside of the two existing parks. [official]
      • "Possibilities" mentioned for future expansion at the resort include: [official]
        • Toy Story Land found at DHS, HKDL and Shanghai
        • DisneySea's Fantasy Springs expansion
        • Shanghai's Zootopia land
        • Hong Kong's Frozen land
        • Tron Lightcycle coaster
        • Disney Springs-esque expansion of Downtown Disney
        • Eastern Gateway parking structure
        • New theme park southeast of Harbor Blvd.
      • Disney stresses that the proposal is just in "the very beginning stages" and that no specific projects are currently planned. [official]
    • DisneylandForward received final approval from the Anaheim City Council on May 7, 2024. [official]
  • New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub:
    • Announced June 2025, will include a bridge over Harbor Boulevard including access to Harbor Boulevard - [Official]
  • Something big for the West Coast: - [Discussion]
    • Something is likely to be announced soon for the West Coast - [Source] [Source]
 
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