RDR 486: Everything Disney Revealed at D23 and How It Impacts Your Next Trip

From new attractions and overlays at Walt Disney World to Disney Cruise Line surprises and Villains Land details, we’re breaking down everything announced at D23 and what it means for your next trip.

RDR 485: D23 Announcements & Walt Disney World Updates

Disney just dropped a wave of announcements at D23, and in this episode of Rope Drop Radio we’re breaking down all the Walt Disney World updates and what they mean for your next trip. From new attractions to overlays, construction walls, and even the future of Villains Land, this is your guide to every big change revealed at D23 Expo.

We go park by park to cover the latest:

• Animal Kingdom: Dinoland closing, Indiana Jones overlay, Encanto-themed expansion, and Zootopia show opening November 7.

• EPCOT: Test Track updates and Spaceship Earth’s downtime.

• Hollywood Studios: Muppets moving, Monsters-themed coaster, and Smugglers Run update.

• Magic Kingdom: Big Thunder closure, Carousel of Progress refresh with a new Walt Disney animatronic, Tron Ares overlay, Cinderella Castle’s new paint, and Villains Land officially in development at D23.

But D23 wasn’t just about the parks—Disney also announced:

• Movies & Disney+: Zootopia 2 casting, Hexed (new animated film), Ice Age 6, and a Disneyland documentary.

• Disney Cruise Line: First look at Disney Destiny’s Sanctum bar, pirate-themed lounge, and Dr. Facilier’s Parlor Tricks.

• International Parks: Moana-inspired dining in Hong Kong, Villains Takeover event, World of Frozen in Paris, and updates at Disneyland Resort.

Plus: details on the next D23 Expo (2026 in Anaheim) and why Disney fans everywhere should be paying attention to these announcements.

If you love Disney news, D23 reveals, and keeping up with the latest Walt Disney World changes, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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