Disney World Has Big Plans for Summer 2018

Image: PHOTO: Cinderella's Castle, Magic Kingdom, Disney World. (photo via Flickr/Richard Stephenson)
Image: PHOTO: Cinderella's Castle, Magic Kingdom, Disney World. (photo via Flickr/Richard Stephenson)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 12:30 AM ET, Sat February 3, 2018

Walt Disney World Resort has announced an incredible summer for 2018 starting during Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27.

Travelers heading to all four Disney World theme parks, as well as Disney Springs, will be treated to new attractions and experiences this summer. At the Magic Kingdom, Disney characters like Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone from The Incredibles will take over Tomorrowland for a super dance party.

Super Heroes will also have the spotlight at the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot when Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy take over and through an out-of-this-world music party.

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, the 20th-anniversary celebration will feature two new experiences, including Donald Duck taking over Dinoland U.S.A. and the Explorers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure show. The facility also houses the popular Avatar-Flight of Passage attraction.

For guests looking to visit Disney Springs, the site will host the much anticipated Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire hyper-reality experience, in addition to several new restaurants and bars.

Movie fans visiting Orlando will also be treated to the opening of Toy Story Land. Debuting this summer at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the new land will allow visitors to step into the world of the popular film series.

Totaling 11 acres, Toy Story Land will transport tourists into Andy's backyard, where they will be able to enjoy two new attractions, including the Slinky Dog Dash family-friendly coaster and the Alien Swirling Saucers themed ride.

With so much planned for this summer, travelers should be booking their family vacation to Disney World as soon as possible.


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