The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is getting a bunch of brand-name upgrades in the next few years leading up to the 50th anniversary in 2021.
Li’l Star-Lord at Epcot. Image: Disney Parks Blog
At the D23 Expo, several new rides were announced. First up, an E-ticket Guardians of the Galaxy ride is coming to Epcot Center. No real details were given, except the context for the ride: the Guardians have landed on Earth at Epcot because Rocket Raccoon finds, and steals, a photo of a young Peter Quill at Epcot, and wants to investigate.
On the other side of the park, the Ratatouille ride — which first opened at Disneyland Paris — is coming to Epcot’s World Showcase. It will be located in a brand new section of the park by the Eiffel Tower.
Attractions inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy & Ratatouille are coming to Epcot! More: https://t.co/LA37kZBG4m #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/JICy5vKMxy
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) July 15, 2017
Then, over at the Magic Kingdom, the Tron Lightcycle ride that’s at Shanghai Disneyland will occupy a space in Tomorrowland, right next to Space Mountain.
Just announced: A Tron attraction is coming to Magic Kingdom Park! Details: https://t.co/HRzAhV9lOD #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/rGKfLeTK3F
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) July 15, 2017
Finally, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a new ride called Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be the first-ever full Mickey Mouse ride.
A Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Details: https://t.co/zfuLkXJ1aM #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/DmR25DuAnP
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) July 15, 2017
And, it seems like, Disney hopes all of this (as well as new transportation and restaurants) will be open by 2021.