Walt Disney World Resort is the place where dreams come true, right? Well, Magic Kingdom theme park will be the place where brave guests can witness some wicked nightmares come true… in a few years. A place where poison apples tempt and dark shadows cast a gloomy glow is coming to the most magical place on Earth.
At the official D23 convention in August 2024 Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced a new land will arrive to Magic Kingdom based on Disney Villains. Giving a tantalizing tease, Josh stated “Which means happily ever after may feel like just a distant dream.”
The new land is perhaps the most anticipated new experience at Walt Disney World. And while we may have quite a few years of waiting, something that's closer on the horizon is a new pirate tavern also coming to Magic Kingdom.
Theme park fans may say that this new Disney Villain Land is Disney's answer to the new Dark Universe that is a part of Universal's Epic Universe.
Here's what we know so far…
Disney Villains Land Overview
- Dark atmosphere with thorns, rocks, and mountains
- Two major attractions
- Dining and shopping
Looking closely at the concept art that Disney shared, you can see a roller coaster type attraction in a glowing cavernous track in the foreground. It's important to note that concept art is exactly that, and things are subject to change. Still, it's an exciting possibility!
More details will materialize over the coming months and years, and we will provide updates as announcements are made.
This Disney added a few more villains to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, perhaps in anticipation of this new land. So which villains will rule this new land? Well we aren't quite sure, but we can anticipate favorites from Walt Disney Animation Studios classic films.
It's a great time to be a Disney fan!
