An "Avatar" experience and ride are coming to Disney California Adventure. We have new details about Avatar at Disneyland.
Avatar Land at Disneyland
An Avatar Land is coming to Disney California Adventure. “Avatar: The Way of Water” and upcoming Avatar films inspire this new experience. It brings bring Pandora to life in a brand-new way. It's different from Pandora in Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Disney World, which explores the floating mountains from the first film.
This is one of the initial new attractions coming as part of DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward is a multi-billion dollar, multi-year expansion project for the Disneyland theme parks, bringing growth through new lands and experiences to the Disneyland Resort.
Avatar Ride at Disneyland
The new attraction is a boat ride, which takes guests on the adventure of a lifetime. Embark into the wide-open seas of Pandora. Experience the natural beauty — and danger — that come along with the journey. This ride includes all the action and excitement of Avatar. It's a dynamic, intense and emotional experience.
Where Will Avatar Be Located at Disneyland?
Everyone has been wondering where Avatar will be located at Disneyland, and we are both hoppy to have the answer and a little sad, too, because it means another family-friendly attraction has to close for the new land to be built.
Avatar will be built on current areas of the Hollywood Backlot at Disney California Adventure. That means Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! closes in early 2026 to make way for the new experience. But we do have another family-friendly ride to look forward to as well with the new "Coco" ride also coming to Disney California Adventure as part of DisneylandForward. So that lifts our "Coco"-loving froggy hearts. What we do know is that these new experiences will double the size of Disney California Adventure!
For more information about what's coming to Disneyland Resort, hop over to our full post on what's coming.
Currently, the "Avatar" franchise has its own land at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Disney World. You can read all about Pandora in our full guide!
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Hoppy planning!
