Big changes coming to Disneyland: 'Monsters, Inc.' is out; 'Avatar,' 'Coco,' 'Avengers' are in

[ad_1] Say goodbye to Monstropolis and whats up to Pandora — Disneyland Resort is shuttering its “Monsters, Inc.” experience to make method for a brand new “Avatar” expertise impressed by the oceans of James Cameron’s sci-fi world.

Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will shut in early 2026 to permit development to start on an “Avatar”-themed land within the Hollywood Backlot space of Disneyland California Resort, Disney introduced Thursday.

Whereas the “Avatar”-themed experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida is predicated on Cameron’s first “Avatar” movie, the brand new Anaheim expertise is formed across the Pandora of “Avatar: The Method of Water.”

Imagineers first introduced the “Avatar” vacation spot at a fan conference final summer time, describing it, in true Disney style, as “dynamic, intense and an emotional expertise on a grand scale.”

Official particulars on what the attraction will entail and a timeline for development stay beneath wraps.

Idea imagery shared on the Disney Parks Weblog exhibits company aboard a ship touring by a bioluminescent lagoon and encountering a large whale-like creature known as a Tulkun that leaps from the ocean — hinting at the opportunity of a water-based experience.

The closure of the “Monsters, Inc.” experience, which opened in 2006, marks the top of an period for followers of the Pixar basic. The family-friendly experience took company on a fast-paced journey by the streets of Monstropolis, re-creating scenes from the unique 2001 movie as company raced to assist monsters Mike and Sulley rescue their human pal Boo.

Along with creating the “Avatar” expertise, the resort is engaged on a brand new “Coco”-themed attraction, two new “Avengers” sights and a parking construction.

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(Disney Parks Weblog)

Disney introduced Thursday that development on the “Coco” journey was set to start within the fall.

“The attraction will probably be stuffed with the characters — and music! — you understand and love from the beloved film, as you be a part of Miguel on a visit to the land of the lifeless,” stated Disney in a weblog publish. “This marks the first-ever ‘Coco’ experience in a Disney park!”

No timeline is accessible for the development of the sights within the Avengers Campus at Disneyland California Journey.

The brand new parking construction will probably be constructed on the east facet of Disneyland Resort and supply round 6,000 parking areas in addition to shuttle and rideshare areas. A pedestrian bridge will probably be added to attach Harbor Boulevard to the transportation hub.

“That is only the start of thrilling development right here at Disneyland Resort,” Disney stated in a weblog publish. “We sit up for sharing extra about all of those initiatives sooner or later.”