Disney shared new details on the Coco-themed attraction coming to Disney California Adventure during the D23 2026 Disney Experiences showcase. The attraction is set in the Land of the Dead, pulling directly from the film’s most visually distinct setting. Here’s what’s confirmed so far, and what’s still unknown.
What’s Confirmed
The attraction is officially in development for DCA, themed around Pixar’s Coco and set within the film’s Land of the Dead. This isn’t the first mention of a Coco project for Disneyland Resort, but D23 2026 brought fresh details into an area of the park that’s been rumored for expansion for a while.
Specific ride type, attraction name, and opening date have not been announced. Concept art shown at D23 focused on setting and atmosphere rather than ride mechanics.
Where It Fits in DCA
While Disney hasn’t confirmed exact placement, a Coco attraction fits naturally into DCA’s ongoing pattern of land-by-land theming, similar to how Cars Land, Avengers Campus, and Pixar Pier each carry a distinct identity. Given the timeline Disney laid out at D23, this project is slated to open before Tomorrowland’s reimagining at Disneyland Park, putting it earlier in the construction queue than that project.
What This Means for Your Trip Planning
Nothing changes for visits in the near term. This is an early-stage announcement without a confirmed opening year, so treat it as a multi-year watch item rather than something to plan around yet.
Why Coco Makes Sense for Disneyland Resort
Coco has become one of Pixar’s most beloved and rewatched films since its 2017 release, and its Land of the Dead setting offers exactly the kind of vibrant, highly themeable environment Disney Imagineering tends to prioritize for full land or attraction builds. It’s also a natural complement to DCA’s existing Pixar Pier, giving the park another anchor Pixar experience beyond Toy Story and Inside Out theming.
What to Watch For Next
A confirmed attraction name, ride type, and opening timeline are the next milestones to watch for, likely at a future D23 event or one of Disney’s investor updates. We’ll update this post as soon as more is confirmed.
Explore More
For current Pixar-themed content at DCA, check out the Pixar Pier Pocket Guide and the Lamplight Lounge dining guide. For the bigger picture on what’s coming to the resort, see What’s Actually Coming to Disneyland Next: Coco, Avengers Campus, and the DisneylandForward Pipeline. For a plan covering all of DCA, not just Pixar Pier, the Magic Made Easy Guide covers the whole park in one place, or book a 1-on-1 coaching call for a plan built around your exact dates.