GoKawiilSummer is here, and Disneyland is continuing its year-long 70th anniversary, a celebration of the original Disney theme park opening its gates in 1955. Three new rides are also being built at the California Disney Parks, as well as a sprawling new Avatar area.
Over at Walt Disney World in Florida, four new lands are being constructed right now, themed around villains, Pixar characters and more.
Here's everything you need to know about Disneyland and Disney World -- starting with offerings coming this summer and then exploring what's arriving beyond 2026.
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is now open
While MuppetVision 3D closed last year to make way for an entire land themed around the Monsters Pixar movies at Hollywood Studios, the Muppets are being moved to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. That overlay didn't take long to complete -- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith had its last day of operation on March 1, and the Muppets-themed version opens on Tuesday, May 26.
"The legendary ride roars back to life with a rock-charged remix that drops guests straight into the middle of The Electric Mayhem's biggest night yet. With high-speed thrills, a pulse-pounding soundtrack, and a VIP list like no other, this reimagined attraction hits all the right notes," the Disney Parks Blog posted on April 16.
CNET's Bridget Carey went behind the scenes to explore the technology used to update the Rock n Roller Coaster and bring the Muppets characters to life.
Concept art of the Monsters, Inc. suspender coaster. Disney/Pixar
Replacing the old Muppets area of Hollywood Studios, meanwhile, Monstropolis -- home of the Monsters, Inc. movies, shorts and Disney Plus streaming series -- will feature Disney's first suspended roller coaster inside the city's laugh/scream factory.
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