Destination D23: All the Biggest News and Reveals from the Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Ice Age is Back: The next adventure in the beloved franchise, Ice Age: Boiling Point, was announced for a February 5, 2027, theatrical release. The film will send the herd on a dinosaur-and-lava-filled journey to new corners of the treacherous Lost World.

A Triple-Sized Toy Story Surprise: To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original film, Toy Story will be re-released in theaters on September 12, 2025. Additionally, a new Buzz Lightyear balloon will fly in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this November. Finally, fans got a sneak peek at Toy Story 5, coming June 19, 2026, including a first look at the new character Smarty Pants, voiced by Conan O’Brien.

Toy Story 30th Anniversary has already released a movie theater tie in Popcorn Bucket!

New Worlds and Old Friends: Pixar gave a sneak preview of its new original comedy, Hoppers, and fans got their first look at Disney’s new animated feature, Hexed, coming in November 2026. The cast of Zootopia 2 is also growing, with Yvette Nicole Brown and Patrick Warburton announced as new voices in the November 26, 2025, film.

Return to the Grid Part 1: Fans of the cult classic film franchise were also thrilled to hear that the original TRON (1982) and TRON: Legacy (2010) have been fully remastered in 4K Ultra HD and will be available on digital and Blu-ray on September 16, 2025. TRON: Ares opens in theaters on October 10, 2025.

Disneyland and More: A new documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted, will debut this winter on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube channel. “Honoring the history and revolutionary spirit of Walt Disney has fueled innovation across generations, opening the door for evolution and growth just as Walt dreamed. Disneyland laid the groundwork for a massive global industry that is currently in the biggest era of growth since the original park’s opening, making this film a truly special treat for Disney fans.”

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Disney+: Series creator Jeff Kinney sent a special recorded message for fans and introduced a never-before-seen clip from the new film, officially titled “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.” Premiering on Disney+ December 5th, 2025.

Return to the Grid Part 2: Tron: Ares ride overlay for a limited time at Magic Kingdom starting September 15 and Shanghai Disneyland starting September 16. The industrial sounds of Nine Inch Nails will drive the ride’s energy. Tron: Ares releases in theaters Oct. 10, 2025, the third film and next installment in Disney’s iconic Tron sci-fi franchise. Ares is a powerful and self-aware program sent from the digital realm into the real world for a mission that could change both forever. Tron: Ares is a mind-bending collision of technology, identity, and reality.

A New Kind of Villainy: Imagineers are working with Disney Legend Andreas Deja on a villains-themed land at Magic Kingdom, inspired by a style they’re calling “Conjured Architecture.” The new land will feature a blend of historical components and fantastical worlds.

Honoring Walt’s Legacy: A new Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney himself will be added to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom. You’ll be able to catch a brand-new introductory scene and hear from the legendary man who never stood in the way of progress — Walt Disney. 

There are still plenty of additional details to be revealed, including what John, Sarah, and the rest of the family are up to. Disney Imagineers love this attraction and the heart of it will stay the same while introducing the Carousel of Progress to an entirely new generation of fans, showing them that a great big, beautiful tomorrow is just a dream away.

Cinderella Castle Gets a Makeover: The iconic castle at Magic Kingdom will receive a new (Old) paint palette, inspired by the classic and original look of the castle. Imagineers also shared a rendering for the new Cinderella Castle color palette, which is inspired by the classic and original look of the castle. The updated paint will feature grays, creams, blues, and touches of gold aiming to enhance the castle’s architecture.

Worlds of Frozen Opens Soon: The highly anticipated World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris will open in spring 2026.

Taste of the Sea: New themed drinks were announced for the lounges aboard the new Disney Destiny cruise ship, including the Mirror Dimension at The Sanctum (inspired by Doctor Strange) and My Way at Haunted Mansion Parlor. Disney Cruise Line’s first lounge inspired by the mystical world of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange, this centrally located sanctuary is filled with enchanted artifacts designed to aid sorcerers in protecting the world, creating an atmosphere brimming with magic and mystery. 

Popcorn Buckets and Sippers: If one Disney site knows about Popcorn Buckets, it is Fantasy Land News! We got a sneak peek of all the popcorn bucket news coming in the near future to Parks worldwide.

Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Bucket – This popcorn bucket featuring Winnie the Pooh and Piglet in their Easter best is the cutest spring surprise. Featuring perfect pastel hues, a colorful Easter egg, and Pooh donning darling bunny ears, this sweet design is coming next spring to Disneyland Resort and select Disney Cruise Line ships.

Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket – Mickey and Friends are ready to deck the halls with their freshly cut Christmas tree and seasonal decor. This jolly bucket will be hitting the shelves this holiday season at Disneyland Resort, Aulani, and on select Disney Cruise Line ships.

The Siren Mug – Sip among the 999 happy haunts with the Siren Mug, another novelty that will be available at the Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Destiny. This double-sided design features a sinister siren who transforms into an elegant aquatic beauty in the blink of an eye. 

Bantha Sipper – Banthas are quite large in the Star Wars universe, but this sipper transforms these hairy, horned creatures into a handheld novelty. This out-of-this-galaxy item will be available next year at Disneyland Resort and on select Disney Cruise Line ships.