Disney Unveils Thrilling New Theme Park Experiences at SXSW 2025!
Disney is taking storytelling to the next level! At The Future of World-Building at Disney panel during South by Southwest (SXSW), Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman pulled back the curtain on the cutting-edge innovations coming to Disney Parks. From The Mandalorian taking over Smuggler’s Run to Pixar-powered thrills at Walt Disney World, these announcements prove that Disney is blending technology and storytelling like never before.
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A New Mission for Mando and Grogu
Star Wars fans, get ready—Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is getting a Mandalorian-themed update! With The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting theaters Memorial Day weekend 2026, guests will soon be able to embark on an all-new mission with the galaxy’s favorite bounty hunter and his young charge. Expect high-stakes action and intergalactic surprises as Smuggler’s Run gets a fresh twist that makes you feel like you’re flying alongside Mando himself.
Pixar Pals Take Over Walt Disney World
Two major Pixar attractions are racing into Walt Disney World!
🚗 Buckle Up for an Off-Road Cars Adventure at Magic Kingdom—Lightning McQueen and friends are shifting gears in a brand-new off-road rally experience. This high-speed thrill ride will take guests across rocky terrain, up towering mountain peaks, and through erupting geysers—places no car has ever dared to drive before!
🚪 Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Coming to Hollywood Studios—For the first time ever, Disney Parks is introducing a suspended coaster with a vertical lift, and who better to lead the way than Monsters, Inc.’s top scare team? Join Mike, Sulley, and the crew as they take guests on a thrilling door-hopping adventure through Monstropolis. Hold on tight—this is one wild ride through the scare floor!
Suit Up at Avengers Campus with Tony Stark
It wouldn’t be a Disney event without a surprise Marvel moment, and SXSW delivered in a big way—Robert Downey Jr. himself appeared to announce Stark Flight Lab, coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure! Tony Stark is opening his tech workshop to the public, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at his latest innovations before gearing up for battle alongside fan-favorite superheroes.
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And if that wasn’t enough, the Fantastic Four are officially landing at Disneyland this summer! Fans will be able to meet Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm in Tomorrowland just in time for Fantastic Four: First Steps to hit theaters.
With these incredible experiences on the horizon, the future of Disney Parks is looking more exciting than ever. Which new attraction are you most hyped for? Let us know in the comments! 🚀✨
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