Disney D23 Imagineering Ideas: Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom Expansion (Concept Art)

During the D23 Expo, Disney Imagineers discussed some early concepts and idea starters for updates to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.  None of these are necessarily planned projects, but rather represent possible ideas for future park projects.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney Imagineers are considering options for the redevelopment of Dinoland USA which might include incorporating Moana or Zootopia.

Here is one early concept:

Dinoland could become home to Moana or Zootopia.  Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Dinoland could become home to Moana or Zootopia. Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Magic Kingdom

Imagineers are exploring several ideas for an expansion generally referred to as Beyond Thunder Mountain.

One idea could include bringing in the locations and characters from the movie Encanto.

Beyond Thunder Mountain - Encanto concept.  Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Beyond Thunder Mountain – Encanto concept. Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

 

Beyond Thunder Mountain - Encanto concept.  Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Beyond Thunder Mountain – Encanto concept. Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A second idea could include introducing an area or land focused on villains:

Beyond Thunder Mountain - Villains concept.  Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Beyond Thunder Mountain – Villains concept. Photo credits (C) Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Excited that Disney is looking at concepts for new Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom development?