D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ran August 14 through 16, 2026 in Anaheim, and the Disney Experiences showcase brought a full slate of Disneyland Resort news. Some of it changes how you plan a trip years from now. Some of it is a “watch this space” item with almost nothing concrete attached. Here’s every Disneyland-specific announcement from D23 2026 in one place, sorted by how soon it actually affects you.
The Short Version
- Tomorrowland is getting a full reimagining, but with almost no details and a realistic opening around 2030
- Avengers Campus is expanding with two new attractions in 2028, and the original cast is coming back
- A new Coco attraction is in development for DCA, set in the Land of the Dead
- World of Color is returning to its original name and format at DCA in February 2027
- Remember… Dreams Come True fireworks returns to Disneyland Park in February 2027
- Magic Happens Parade returns to Disneyland in 2027
Tomorrowland’s Reimagining
Disney confirmed Tomorrowland is being reimagined to restore the land’s original sense of optimism and innovation from 1955. No ride names, no concept art, and no firm date were shared. Based on sequencing with the Coco and Avengers Campus projects, a realistic opening lands around 2030. Full breakdown here: [Tomorrowland Reimagining: Everything We Know So Far] (link once live).
Avengers Campus Expansion
Two new attractions, Avengers: Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, are confirmed for 2028. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, and Brie Larson are all reprising their roles for the new experiences. Full breakdown here: Avengers Campus Is Doubling in Size
Coco Attraction at DCA
New details were shared on a Coco-themed attraction set in the Land of the Dead, though no ride type, name, or opening date is confirmed yet. Full breakdown here: Coco Comes to Disney California Adventure
World of Color’s Return
“World of Color – One” is being retired. The original World of Color name is coming back in February 2027 with new segments pulled from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and Toy Story. Full breakdown here: World of Color Is Coming Back
Remember… Dreams Come True Returns
Disneyland’s beloved nighttime spectacular is coming back in February 2027 with new projections spanning Main Street U.S.A. and Rivers of America. Full breakdown here: Remember… Dreams Come True Returns
Magic Happens Parade Returns
The daytime parade returns to Disneyland in 2027, though an exact month and any float changes haven’t been announced. Full breakdown here: Magic Happens Parade Is Returning
What Ties It All Together
Look at the dates across these announcements and a pattern shows up fast. 2027 is doing a lot of heavy lifting: World of Color, Remember… Dreams Come True, and Magic Happens Parade are all pointed at the same year. Disney appears to be resetting its core entertainment lineup across both Disneyland Park and DCA at once, rather than trickling changes out over several years.
The bigger construction projects, Avengers Campus expansion, the Coco attraction, and Tomorrowland, are staggered further out and sequenced one after another, which tells you Imagineering resources are being managed carefully rather than run in parallel.
What We’re Watching For Next
Firm 2027 dates for the entertainment lineup, first concept art for the Coco attraction, and any early Tomorrowland details are the next milestones worth tracking. This recap will get updated as those land, and each topic above has its own dedicated post that goes deeper than what fits here.
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For current Disneyland and DCA planning unaffected by any of this news, check out the full Pocket Guides series and Your First Two Hours at Disneyland: The Complete Rope Drop Game Plan. For more background on the resort’s construction pipeline, see What’s Actually Coming to Disneyland Next and D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort: The Full, Confirmed Lineup. Ready to plan your own trip instead of just watching the news? 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.