It's been 70 years since Disneyland opened its gates, and the original Disney park is now celebrating its anniversary. As Walt Disney himself predicted, Disneyland will "never be completed," as long as imagination remains in the world -- and it's continuing to grow with new rides, experiences and entertainment planned for 2025 and beyond.
This week, Disney announced new details for its big expansion, including a new esplanade entry experience, where the Coco ride will be, and what old attraction will be closing down so the Avatar attraction can open.
And over in the 53-year-old Walt Disney World in Florida, new lands are being built right now (not to mention the brand-new Disney theme park announced for Abu Dhabi). Disney Parks has revealed how its new Cars Land at Magic Kingdom will look -- check out the map below.
We've got all the details on the park expansions and the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration. Here's everything coming to the Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line in 2025 and beyond.
Disneyland expansion
Concept art of the new pedestrian bridge that will cross Harbor Boulevard. Disney
This week, Disney Parks unveiled concept art and details of what its expansion will look like. The first phase of the project is a new parking structure to the east of Disneyland, along with a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard. A new esplanade entry "experience" will replace the current walkway entry. Construction is planned to begin in fall 2026.
New Coco attraction at Disney's California Adventure
Concept art for the new Coco ride. Disney/Pixar
Disney's California Adventure is also getting more Pixar rides, with a Coco attraction being built in the area near Pixar Pier and Parade Gardens, in what is currently mostly backstage areas for cast members. Construction is set to begin this fall, Disney announced in June.
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