The Future of World-Building at Disney Announcements

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Mar 8

Animated red car with eyes speeds through a forest with two passengers. Mountains and trees are in background,

The Future of World Building Panel at SXSW was stuffed full of new details about upcoming projects at Walt Disney World. Hold on to your hats and glasses as we unpack all the fun sneak peaks for Cars Land, a new Millennium Falcon twist, robot roamers, and a special look into the new Monsters Inc. coaster!

Cars Land is Revving Up Magic Kingdom

Buckle up for some INCREDIBLE news straight from the magical minds at Disney and Pixar. Now at The Future of World-Building at Disney panel at SXSW, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter let us in on what has been happening behind the scenes and trust me, it is going to be lit!

Imagineers are creating a whole new frontier experience that goes WAY beyond Radiator Springs. We're talking about a ride that's not just a ride it's an immersive adventure that'll make Lightning McQueen and Mater look like they're on a Sunday drive!

The Imagineering team didn't just dream this up in a conference room. They visitied the Arizona desert, jumped into offroad vehicles, and expereinced the terrain. They are working with a motocross company to build a real dirt track, collecting data to make this ride feel as real as possible.

They also shared that each ride vehicle will have its own personality, name, and number just like a real race car. Every ride could feel slightly different, which is fantastic for kids (and adults) who love unique experiences.The announcement also included concept art for the new vehicles.

Concept sketches of three different ride vehicles for the new Cars Land ride.

Who's ready to race? We sure are! 🏁

Star Wars Fans, Get Ready to Fly with Mando & Grogu

Star Wars lovers, HOLD ONTO YOUR LIGHTSABERS!

Straight from the galaxy far, far away here is the scoop that'll make every Star Wars fan want to jump for joy. The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is about to get a MAJOR upgrade that'll have you feeling like a true galactic hero. Dave Filoni (aka Star Wars storytelling wizard) just dropped some epic news at the D23 Disney Experiences Showcase. Get this: alongside the Mandalorian & Grogu theatrical release in 2026, the Millennium Falcon ride will feature a BRAND NEW mission starring our favorite Din Djarin and little Grogu!

In Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will be flying missions with Mando and Baby Grogu. Filoni himself said, "Just imagine it: you'll be able to fly alongside Mando and Grogu on thrilling, and dangerous, missions." Dave Favreau also explained, "This isn’t going to retell what happens in the movie. It's more like participating in something that’s happening just off-camera from what you see in the film.” Um, yes please!

Millennium Falcon cockpit with two kids and an adult piloting. Outside, explosions and spaceships in a sunset sky. Exciting and adventurous mood.

Who's ready to pilot the Millennium Falcon? We sure are! May the Force be with all of us, always.

In other Star Wars related news, it was also released that several Disney Parks are Getting a Magical Robotic Upgrade! Those super cool BDX droids that have been charming guests at Disneyland are about to go on a grand tour. That's right They're finally heading to Walt Disney World, as wells as Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris.

The newest robotic friend is an Anzellan (think adorable Babu Frik vibes) who'll occasionally pop up on a BDX droid that needs a little mechanical TLC.

Three robots with antennas stand on a sunlit hexagonal patterned pavement. — Photo Credit: Disney

New sneak peak into Monsters, Inc. Land coming soon(ish) to Hollywood Studios!

Pixar fans, hold on to your scream canisters! Disney just dropped some monster-ously exciting news that'll have every thrill-seeker and Pixar lover jumping for joy! Hollywood Studios is about to get a whole lot more magical with a brand-new Monsters, Inc. Land that's going to redefine theme park thrills at Disney. This will be the first-ever suspended coaster at a Disney park, and the first coaster with a vertical lift. Disney Parks also released a sneak peak of the load and lift off from the New Monsters, Inc. attraction at Walt Disney World on Instagram. You can watch it below.

We are 1000% ready to ride off on that iconic Monsters, Inc vault door! What do think? Are you super excited for all the announcements? They seem so far away. What are you most look foward to? Let us know in the comments.

Pixie Dust Hugs,

Bren, Lyn, and Kim