Disney's D23 Expo: A Global Expansion of Marvel, Indiana Jones, and More
Disney's D23 Expo has unveiled a series of exciting new attractions and expansions that will take the company's theme parks to new heights. From Marvel's Avengers Campus to Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, these additions will bring fans closer to their favorite characters and stories.
One of the most anticipated additions is Avengers Infinity Defense, a ride that puts the fight against Thanos in the hands of park visitors. As they enter, riders will receive special mission orders from Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and team up with Avengers and their returning actors, including Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie, Brie Larson, Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, and more. This ride will open in 2028 and will be a thrilling addition to the Avengers Campus.
Another exciting addition is the Coco boat ride, which will usher guests through the world of Miguel via a museum-like flowing river that will highlight Mexican and Día de Muertos culture and showcase artifacts of and music by Miguel’s great-great-grandfather Hector. This ride will be a unique and immersive experience for guests of all ages.
Over on the East Coast, the Walt Disney World resort is breaking ground on its latest attraction, Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, which becomes the first park to involve titular star Harrison Ford as an animatronic model. Ford, who could not attend in person, sent a video explaining his excitement at being involved in the ride mechanics for the first time. This attraction will be a thrilling addition to the Indiana Jones franchise and will be a unique experience for fans of the series.
Director and head of Walt Disney Animation Jared Bush came out to talk about an Encanto ride called Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto; all of the cast from the film will be reprising their roles. Housed in the film’s iconic Casita, guests are invited to Antonio’s Gifts Day, where he receives the power to communicate with animals. Riders will travel through the Madrigal family’s home on pieces of elaborate, colorful furniture, viewing the story of the house while interacting with more than 50 animals throughout the attraction.
And finally, Disney has been brewing up a wicked side with the introduction of Villains Land, which is exactly what it sounds like, the destination for fans of all baddies. Executives teased that the Walt Disney World attraction will contain a high-thriller roller coaster experience on Maleficent’s thorny briar mountain top featuring “elements never attempted before on a Disney theme park attraction,” and another flume ride will feature the Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror, who might get to tell his side of the Snow White story.
These new attractions and expansions will bring a new level of excitement and immersion to Disney's theme parks, and will be a thrilling experience for fans of all ages. With the addition of Marvel, Indiana Jones, and more, Disney is sure to continue its legacy of creating magical experiences for its guests.
