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Our minds are blown. Magic Kingdom is getting an entirely new expansion.
D23 Weekend
D23 just blew everyone’s minds. We all predicted there would be updates for Animal Kingdom (and there are HUGE ones). But none of us predicted what is up Disney’s sleeves for the Magic Kingdom.
That’s right. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion. The D23 team said that this expansion came from imagining what could lie beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Coco
One of the things that could lie beyond Big Thunder Mountain is Coco. This potential expansion will be set in Santa Cecilia, and the inhabitants will be celebrating Día de Muertos.
It is amazing that instead of a ride retheme in Mexico in Epcot Coco could be getting an entire area of the park!
Encanto
Beyond Big Thunder Mountain, we could also have another amazing new place to visit. Guests will be able to enter the world of Encanto! This was alluded to earlier this year, and it looks like it is coming true!
It seems as if fans are going to get to talk about Bruno in the parks. Maybe we will even find him there!
Villains
Last but not least, one of the things that could lie beyond Big Thunder Mountain is a Villains Land. WHAT! It would be amazing to be able to take a walk on the bad side, wouldn’t it?
Concept Art
Disney had concept art to share with us, and it looks just magical. It will be awesome to see what develops!
Wow. This is phenomenal news. Be sure to follow along with us at the Kenny the Pirate writing team because details are sure to emerge about each of the places that could be popping up in this magical new world beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!
What do you think of all of this Magic Kingdom News? Which portion of the expansion do you want to see most? Please let us know your thoughts on the Kenny the Pirate Facebook page. Don’t forget to join the KtP crew page, too!
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Jessica Perham
Sunday 25th of September 2022
I’d like to see some Marvel additions to Epcot. It makes sense, as Guardians of the Galaxy is there.
Dorothy
Thursday 22nd of September 2022
I say Disney world definitely needs something for the villians!!! ☠️
Hannah
Tuesday 13th of September 2022
This is dishonest reporting. They did not announce an expansion. They were spitballing on stage. These aren’t actual plans and so they are not actual announcements.
Monica Street
Tuesday 13th of September 2022
We reported on what was announced :)
Chuck
Monday 12th of September 2022
They literally said they are just in the discussion phase. So honestly, I can almost gty...none of this will happen in MK
KatieP
Monday 12th of September 2022
Every idea starts off as a thought and morphs into a discussion that turns into a concept. Perhaps the concept will get scrapped. However, it will be interesting to see what comes of it.
Dan
Monday 12th of September 2022
Meanwhile, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios barely have a half dozen worthwhile rides when you combine both parks -- and they are talking about yet another new ride for Magic Kingdom after a whole new FantasyLand AND Tron. Yeah, sure -- might as well close those other 2 parks.