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More Magic: D23 Announcements, 2027 to Beyond
Disney's D23 announcements with a focus on what actually matters for trip planning. This episode covers the biggest updates for Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and a few far-off projects, with clear guidance on what to plan around now and what can wait.
The biggest near-term Disney World news is Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, with a 2027 partial opening that includes Harryhausen's, Welcome to Monstropolis in the Glob Theater
The new Monsters Inc. door coaster sounds like a standout attraction, with a vertical lift and launch that could make it one of Disney World's most unique rides
Carousel of Progress is getting a late spring 2027 update starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston, which sparks mixed feelings
At Animal Kingdom, Tropical Americas updates
Disneyland 2027 updates, including Remember Dreams Come True, a refreshed World of Color, and the return of Magic Happens
Villains Land, including the storyline, a Maleficent coaster, and an Evil Queen mirror boat ride, but stress that there is no opening date yet
Other long-range projects include Piston Peak in Magic Kingdom, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, Spaceship Earth changes, the return of Dreamfinder, the Coco boat ride in California Adventure, and a Tomorrowland redesign in Disneyland
They also touch on Disney Cruise Line news, including the Believe ship and more West Coast sailings, though they felt that segment was less exciting than the parks news
The episode closes with a rapid-fire look at Disney media coming soon
Timestamps
(0:00) New Thursday format and what More Magic is for
(0:49) Why D23 matters for Disney trip planning
(2:22) Why this D23 felt underwhelming compared with 2024
(4:42) Smugglers Run and Fortnite crossover explained
(7:41) The one announcement that is happening right now
(8:10) Monstropolis partial opening in 2027
(10:04) Why the Monsters Inc. door coaster could be a best-in-class ride
(11:22) Carousel of Progress update with Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston
(13:14) Animal Kingdom's Encanto ride and animal carousel
(19:29) Disneyland's 2027 fireworks, World of Color, and parade news
(27:22) Stark Flight Lab and Avengers Infinity Defense for 2028
(29:11) Why the no-date projects should not delay your trip planning
(30:09) Villains Land storyline, Maleficent coaster, and Evil Queen mirror ride
(32:35) Piston Peak and the four-new-attraction picture for Magic Kingdom
(33:46) Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent details
(35:39) Spaceship Earth refresh and Dreamfinder's return
(36:34) Coco boat ride and Tomorrowland redesign in Disneyland
(38:22) Disney Cruise Line's Believe ship and West Coast sailings
(41:21) Disney movies, shows, and games coming from 2026 to 2029