Monday, January 26, 2026
Disney World’s New Villains Land at Magic Kingdom Will Be Its Most Original in Years: Report
people.com: The Wall Street Journal spoke to Disney Imagineering leaders past and present about what fans can expect from the forthcoming addition to the Magic Kingdom. The new area, which is already under construction, is expected to feature villains from beloved movies like Snow White, Peter Pan, and Aladdin, among others.
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I need to read this article because I have not heard anything about this new park since it was announced in 2024. I am personally more of a Universal Studio person but… this new land does make me more interested in what Disney is cooking up for the future of the park. I love the classic disney villains and I think that land will definitely bring them the spotlight they deserve while also bringing in more ticket sales. I knew it was announced, but I didn’t realize that they had started construction on it last year. As someone who may be interested in the theme park realm of work, it is always nice to stay updated. I also think as halloween rolls around that disney could definitely do something when this new world brings in sales, similar to the boo fest, but really jazz it up in the new land being built. I also think that it is interesting that they are adding onto Magic kingdom (one of the largest parks) compared to somewhere like Hollywood Studios that could use a little tune up in attractions.
Disney is a huge cultural moment, and disney world is a really cool place to visit. Personally I think that the villains have always been the coolest part of the classic disney movies. After all without them the stories wouldn’t be intresting. I also think that asthetically the way these villains are designed is truly incredible. Creating a section of theme park that revolves around these iconic characters would add a whole lot to the park. First of all there is so much potential for new and exciting design opportunities for rides, buildings, foods and so much more. I also think it is a cool opportunity to make something that is exciting to slightly older kids, who may feel like they’re “too old” to enjoy disney. I think it’s also a great opportunity to separate villain things and make them more avoidable to little kids who may be afraid of these characters and don’t necessarily want to interact with them.
I am so excited!! I love Disney World! It is just such an amazing feat! The theming is truly out of this world, and the way that they mask the “backstage” areas is magic. Dick Block would be proud! I would say that Magic Kingdom was my least favorite park. It is extremely nostalgic, but it does not feel as updated as all of the other parks. It is also tailored more to younger guests, which is not a bad thing, but I am very excited to see some updates! They did recently add the Tron roller coaster, however I found it a little underwhelming. It was lots of fun, but it was too short. I can only assume that this is Disney’s response to Universal’s new Epic Universe. They do have a villains land, however they did not use much IP. It will be really interesting to see how Disney mixes the two, as they have not made a new land without IP in quite some time. I really hope that they include a good variety of villains, especially the Shadow Man from Princess and the Frog, all while keeping it fresh and new!
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