BREAKING: Permanent Closure CONFIRMED To Make Way for NEW Avatar Land at Disney California Adventure

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One of the biggest announcements to come out of 2024’s D23 Ultimate Fan Event was the announcement that a NEW Avatar expansion is coming to the Disneyland Resort.

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This won’t just simply be a clone of the Pandora: The World of Avatar land that opened at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in 2017. Instead, according to Disney, this new land will “draw inspiration from Avatar: The Way of Water and upcoming Avatar films to bring Pandora to life in a brand-new way.”

In further describing the land’s attraction, the concept art of which shows a boat ride that looks similar to the Shanghai Disneyland version of Pirates of the Caribbean, Ali Rubinstein said it will send guests on the “adventure of a lifetime in search of majestic natural wonders that can only be found on Pandora and the beauty – and danger – that come along with the journey. This new and thrilling excursion will bring all the action, excitement, and wonder of Avatar, taking guests all the way to the wide-open seas of Pandora. This is going to be a dynamic, intense and emotional experience on a grand scale that we know our guests will love.”

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Now, Disney has confirmed where exactly the new Avatar land is going to be installed at the Disneyland Resort. This new addition will take over a portion of the current Hollywood Backlot area in Disney California Adventure. Disney noted that to make way for this new experience, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! will close in early 2026.

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When the attraction closes, a multi-year construction project will begin in the fall of 2026. Disney noted that the project is still in the early stages of development, and additional details will be shared later, including construction timeframes.

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Disney is bringing a new Avatar expansion to the Disneyland Resort, and now we know WHERE it’s going! Stay tuned to DFB for more on this new area.

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