{
  "id": 1557261,
  "title": "Disneyland as you know it is changing in a big way",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/disneyland-as-you-know-it-is-changing-in-a-big-way",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:49:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91591316/disneyland-as-you-know-it-is-changing-in-a-big-way"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tomorrowland at Disneyland is set for a significant transformation, according to Disney officials. Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, revealed this at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California. He expressed optimism about introducing new attractions, expanding open spaces, and creating fresh experiences for fans to envision the future. While the specifics of the revamped Tomorrowland remain undisclosed, the announcement was met with enthusiastic applause from Disney enthusiasts. Francis Dominic, a pop culture content creator, shared a video of the announcement on social media, expressing delight at the news.\n\nThe news of Tomorrowland's reimagining is part of a larger wave of changes to Disney theme parks, as announced during the three-day event. Among the other updates, Dreamfinder from EPCOT's Journey into Imagination is returning. Neil Patrick Harris, dressed as the character, joined Thomas Mazloum on stage, reuniting him with his sidekick, Figment. This is significant as Dreamfinder was removed from the attraction during a previous reimagination in the late 1990s. Additionally, the Expedition Everest rollercoaster at Disney World's Animal Kingdom will soon feature a resurrected yeti, after nearly two decades of the current version only creating an illusion of movement. Spaceship Earth, a classic attraction at Disney World, will also undergo a refresh, focusing on human connection and the internet age. Other notable updates include a refresh of The Carousel of Progress at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the addition of Monstropolis to Hollywood Studios inspired by Pixar's Monsters, Inc., and the creation of an Encanto-themed attraction at the Tropical Americas land at Disney's Animal Kingdom.",
  "summary": "Tomorrow’s Tomorrowland at Disneyland could look very different than it does today. Tens of thousands of Disney fans learned over the weekend that their wishes have finally come true: The long-running attraction at the theme park in Anaheim, California will soon be reimagined—and it’s one of many changes to the theme parks on the way. Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, shared this…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}