Disney Just Dropped 4 Announcements for Villains Land

We are still pinching ourselves after the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, because, well, did that really happen? Did we finally get some new details about all these lands and rides and THE YETI GETTING FIXED and DREAMFINDER RETURNING? Yes, our minds are still blown.

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During that presentation, though, Disney also dropped a TON of new details about the upcoming Villains Land in Magic Kingdom, and well, in case you didn’t have a chance to keep up with it all (because there was a LOT of information coming at us FAST), we’re going to list the Villains Land announcements you need to know.

The Name

The first thing Disney confirmed for the Villains Land was the name. Now, Disney just decided to go with something simple, and well, it’s just that: the Villains Land is going to be called “Villains Land.” It’s easy to remember, right?

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It makes sense, though. Every other land in Magic Kingdom ends with “land,” so this one should, too, even if it’s bringing a darker edge to Magic Kingdom.

Storyline

Disney also shared details about the land’s storyline, and let’s just say, we weren’t kidding when we said it’s darker. Here’s how it goes: a Wishing Well was once used for an evil wish that was so bad it corrupted the well, tearing it apart. Poisoned magic spilled from the well into the forest, which has tempted the Villains to come here to try and claim that power for themselves.

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The Villains used the dark magic to create their lairs, which you will see in the land, and now invite you to try a “tantalizing trove of treats, trinkets, and more temptations.” The land is also going to be MASSIVE, and Disney compared it to the size of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Maleficent Coaster

We also learned about one of the thrill rides in Villains Land, a Maleficent-themed roller coaster. This will be one of two attractions in the area, in addition to shops and restaurants. The coaster will bring you face-to-face with Maleficent and have you racing through the enchanted briar that surrounds her fortress.

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Disney also teased that the roller coaster would use technology and elements that Disney has never attempted before on similar rides.

Magic Mirror Dark Ride

The second ride will be a dark ride (with the concept art suggesting a boat ride) that will start in the catacombs of the Evil Queen’s palace. There you’ll find the Magic Mirror and travel through it to meet a bevy of Disney Villains, such as Jafar, Dr. Facilier, Ursula, Cruella, and Scar.

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Disney will be using a combination of special effects and physical set pieces to bring this ride and its Villains to life. We are so excited for Villains Land to open, but Disney hasn’t confirmed any sort of opening timeline, so we probably have quite a bit to wait. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news.

Close-Up Look at the NEW Villains Land Coaster

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