Disney has announced that the new Coco-themed attraction at Disneyland will be situated in areas currently used primarily for backstage operations, adjacent to Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure. Additionally, the upcoming Avatar land will occupy a section of the existing Hollywood Backlot. As a result, the Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! ride will permanently close in early 2026 to accommodate the Avatar expansion.
These updates were shared on the Disney Parks Blog, accompanied by new concept art. Construction for the Coco attraction is scheduled to begin backstage this fall. Originally announced at D23 2024, this will be the first-ever ride based on the beloved Pixar film.
The attraction will draw creative inspiration from Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. Disney’s team plans to bring the film's skeletal characters to life using state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronic technology, promising appearances that visitors will find truly remarkable.
The Avatar experience is still in its early development phase, with further construction timelines and details to be announced later. First revealed at D23 2024, the new land will be inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water and upcoming Avatar films, offering a fresh interpretation of Pandora.
While Pandora – The World of Avatar has been a popular feature at Disney World's Animal Kingdom since 2017, this marks the first time Disneyland will host its own dedicated area based on James Cameron’s blockbuster series.
Although the closure of Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! is disappointing for fans, a brand-new Monsters, Inc. land is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. This area will include the first suspended roller coaster in a Disney park, taking guests through the iconic door warehouse scene.
Alongside these attraction updates, Disney confirmed that a new parking structure and transportation hub will be built on the east side of Disneyland Resort, replacing part of the current Manchester cast parking lot.
The facility will add roughly 6,000 parking spaces, along with designated zones for shuttles and rideshares, security screening, and dedicated access from Disney Way to improve overall traffic flow. A pedestrian bridge across Harbor Boulevard will connect visitors to a newly designed esplanade arrival area, with maintained access to and from Harbor Boulevard.
For more Disney updates, explore our guide to Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration, 14 reasons to visit Walt Disney World during Cool Kid Summer, and the latest details on Magic Kingdom’s upcoming Cars land, named Piston Peak National Park.
