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Dreamfinder will be restored at Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Journey Into Imagination With Figment at Walt Disney World's Epcot will restore classic character Dreamfinder as part of a refresh.
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D23 live updates: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event
ByKimberlee Sakamoto, Amy Becker, Crystal Benitez and Ryder Maldonado
Last updated: Sunday, August 16, 2026 7:15AM GMT
Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.
The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night and the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night.
Check back for live updates from the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. PT.
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A look at some of the key moments.
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Disneyland's Tomorrowland to be reimaigned
At the showcase, it was announced that Disneyland's Tomorrowland will be reimagined with optimism, returning to a world of wonder and ideas just as Walt Disney described it.
Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum said this would include new attractions and more open spaces to dream about the future.
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New rides announced for Magic Kingdom's Villains Land
The upcoming Villains Land expansion in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom will officially be named Villains Land, and two new rides were just announced.
One ride was described as a thrilling roller coaster where you'll encounter "Sleeping Beauty" villain Maleficent herself as you race through the enchanted briar around her mountaintop fortress.
The second attraction is a dark ride themed around the Evil Queen's Magic Mirror from "Snow White" and will feature a whole array of your favorite Disney Villains, including Dr. Facilier from "The Princess and the Frog."
To round out the Villains Land announcement, award-winning actress Glenn Close reprised her role as the iconic Cruella de Vil from the live action "101 Dalmatians."
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Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios will open in 2027
At the showcase, it was announced that Randy Newman has written his first song created specifically for a Disney theme park.
"Welcome to Monstropolis" is the name of the song and also the name of a new theater show inside the "Monsters Inc."-themed land at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios.
In the new signature show, the monsters have invited humans into their world to show we're more alike than one might think. Mike and Sully serve as hosts. And, as expected, Mike has a few surprises up his sleeve.
Testing is also underway for an audio animatronic sushi chef.
Monstropolis will open in 2027.
