9. Disney Starlight
There’s nothing like a Disney nighttime parade but few have reached the heights of the Main Street Electrical Parade or Spectromagic. This new one may as the artwork shows floats that utilize amazing special effects that bring stuff like Cinderella, Encanto, Peter Pan and more to life with some fun stuff like Peter “flying.” This could be the long-awaited return of the beloved Disney nighttime spectacular.
8. Lion King Flume Ride
🦁 JUST ANNOUNCED 🦁 A new Lion King attraction is coming to Disney Adventure World at @DisneylandParis! 🐾 #D23 #Horizons pic.twitter.com/lzzdK5q8Xq
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) August 11, 2024
The newly renamed Disney Adventure World is trying to get folks interested. A great way to do it is a Lion King-themed section dominated by what appears to be a Lion King version of Splash Mountain. Obviously, some are wondering if maybe Disney should have used this rather than Tiana yet it seems to be more a part of a larger land that works well. Either way, seeing this Disney classic given the log flume treatment is a great way to make this newly renamed park a hit.
7. Spider-Man Rides
🕸️ BREAKING 🕸️ A new attraction is coming to Stark Expo at Hong Kong Disneyland featuring new Stark Industries intern, Spider-Man! 🕷️#D23 #Horizons pic.twitter.com/IEi4BjWsnn
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) August 11, 2024
The reason these are a bit lower is that they’re for the international parks, meaning it’d be a while (if ever) they could come to the U.S. However, each looks good, with Shanghai getting a Spider-Man-themed coaster reminiscent of Cosmic Rewind with fancy effects. Meanwhile, Hong Kong seems to be getting its version of the Web Slingers ride only starring Spidey’s iconic arch-enemy Doctor Octopus. It’s another sign that Asia gets some great rides, yet it can be hopeful that some version of these will reach the States.