Disney didn’t just announce a leadership change — it flipped the switch in the middle of a construction surge that’s already reshaping theme parks across the globe.
When Josh D’Amaro officially takes over as Disney CEO in March, he won’t be stepping into a quiet transition period. Instead, he inherits 13 major park attractions, lands, and experiences that are either actively under construction or locked into Disney’s near-future plans. These aren’t vague concepts or blue-sky ideas. They’re real projects with real timelines, and fans are already watching closely to see how D’Amaro handles them.
What makes this moment feel different is how much is already in motion. Disney isn’t asking whether to expand — it’s deciding how boldly to finish what it started.
The most immediate transformation happens overseas. In 2026, Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris officially becomes Disney Adventure World, a rebrand that goes far beyond a new sign at the entrance. This shift is anchored by World of Frozen, a massive new land that places guests directly into Arendelle, complete with a Frozen Ever After attraction built at a scale Paris fans have long wanted. Alongside it, Raiponce Tangled Spin adds another family-friendly ride, while Disney Cascade of Lights introduces a nighttime lagoon spectacular designed specifically for the park’s new identity. That’s three new experiences — plus a full park rebrand — landing right as D’Amaro begins his tenure.
Back in Florida, Walt Disney World enters its next phase through a series of targeted additions. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster reopens with a Muppets overlay, signaling a willingness to blend nostalgia with reinvention.
EPCOT gets Soarin’ Across America, a limited-run update tied to the country’s 250th anniversary that still carries major marketing weight. Over at Animal Kingdom, a Bluey and Bingo experience introduces one of Disney’s most popular modern brands to younger guests.
Beyond 2026, the scale increases dramatically. Tropical Americas replaces DinoLand U.S.A. entirely, introducing an Indiana Jones attraction and an Encanto-themed experience — a move that permanently alters Animal Kingdom’s identity. Magic Kingdom prepares for its most ambitious expansion ever, with Cars Land and Villains Land taking over Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Tokyo Disneyland follows suit by rebuilding Space Mountain from the ground up, while Paris continues its expansion with a Lion King land already underway.
Add in Monsters, Inc. Land at Hollywood Studios and a new Avatar experience at Disney California Adventure, and the scope becomes impossible to ignore.
Together, these 13 projects represent more than growth. They represent a philosophy. D’Amaro isn’t starting with a blank page — he’s finishing a story that’s already being written in concrete and steel. Whether fans embrace where it leads will define the early years of his leadership.
