New Disney rides and what they’ll do to lines

Disneyland Resort

• Opening 2028Disney California Adventure

  Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab

  Two new rides that roughly double the size of Avengers Campus. Disney says both open together.

  What it means for lines. Infinity Defense will likely be the longest wait in the park at first, while Web Slingers and Guardians get some relief.

  Source: Theme Park InsiderChecked Nov 15
• Opening After 2028Disneyland Park

  Reimagined Tomorrowland

  A full redo of Tomorrowland. Space Mountain, Star Tours and Autopia stay.

  What it means for lines. Watch for Tomorrowland closures once work starts, which push crowds to the rest of the park.

  Source: Secret Los AngelesChecked Nov 15
• Opening No date yet (2028 is likely)Disney California Adventure

  Coco boat ride

  The first Coco ride anywhere, taking boats through the Land of the Dead. Built behind the Incredicoaster.

  What it means for lines. Boat rides move a lot of people, so it should help lines across the park once open.

  Source: Secret Los AngelesChecked Nov 15

Walt Disney World

• Opening 2027Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent

  Part of the new Tropical Americas land, built where Dinosaur used to run. Disney has said 2027; it may open in phases.

  What it means for lines. Animal Kingdom has few big rides, so this will likely post the park’s longest waits for months. Flight of Passage and Everest should ease a little.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15
• Opening 2027Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto

  A family ride themed to Encanto in Tropical Americas, alongside a new animal carousel.

  What it means for lines. Family rides like this usually run 45 to 75 minutes when new, then settle.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15
• Opening 2027 for the first phaseDisney’s Hollywood Studios

  Monstropolis (Monsters, Inc. land)

  The first phase brings a theater show and dining. The door coaster opens later.

  What it means for lines. Little change to ride waits until the coaster opens. Expect it to be the park’s longest line then.

  Source: Disney Tourist BlogChecked Nov 15
• Reopening Late spring 2027Magic Kingdom

  Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

  Returning after about a year with updated scenes set in the 1960s, 1980s and 1999.

  What it means for lines. A big theater that seats fast. Good for a midday break, not a line to plan around.

  Source: WDW Prep SchoolChecked Nov 15
• Opening No date yetMagic Kingdom

  Piston Peak National Park (Cars)

  A Cars-themed area of Frontierland inspired by U.S. national parks.

  What it means for lines. No effect on waits yet. Check back when Disney gives a date.

  Source: Mickey VisitChecked Nov 15
• Opening No date yetMagic Kingdom

  Villains Land

  A large new villains-themed area, about the size of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

  What it means for lines. Years away. No effect on waits yet.

  Source: WDW Prep SchoolChecked Nov 15

Disneyland Paris

• Opening 2027Disney Adventure World

  Up flying carousel

  A spinning, flying family ride themed to Up on Adventure Way. The first Up attraction at any Disney park.

  What it means for lines. Low capacity family rides post long lines when new. Ride it early.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15
• Closing End of 2027Disneyland Park Paris

  Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain

  Closing to make way for Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune.

  What it means for lines. While it is closed, Big Thunder Mountain and Indiana Jones will carry more of the thrill crowd.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15

Tokyo Disney Resort

• Reopening 2027Tokyo Disneyland

  Space Mountain (new version)

  A fully rebuilt Space Mountain is set to open in 2027.

  What it means for lines. It will likely be one of the longest waits in Tokyo Disneyland when it returns.

  Source: WikipediaChecked Nov 15

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

• Opening April 15, 2027

  Wreck-It Ralph ride

  The first ride-through attraction themed to Wreck-It Ralph, with interactive scenes.

  What it means for lines. Expect it to be the park’s longest wait for the first few months.

  Source: Disney ExperiencesChecked Nov 15

How new rides change waits

A new headliner usually posts the longest wait in its park for its first few months, then settles. Nearby rides often get a little shorter. Closures work the other way: when a big ride is down for months, lines grow everywhere else in the park. The trip planner adds these changes to your date.