11 Magical New Developments Coming To Disney Parks | HuffPost Life

They'll be whole new worlds by 2021.

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Buckle up, Disney fans: A spellbinding slate of new rides, hotels and restaurants is coming to the parks over the next few years.

At last weekend’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, Disney officials shared details on upcoming developments for the two theme parks that make up Disneyland Resort in California and the four theme parks that make up Disney World in Florida. While some of the new experiences don’t have official opening dates yet, they’re all expected to debut by 2021, Disney World’s 50th birthday.

It looks like these new experiences will delight fans of both old-school Disney and the company’s recently-acquired franchises. Here’s what we’re anticipating most.

1. A Star Wars hotel

A stay at this “immersive” hotel will include dressing up in costume and views of “outer space” from guest rooms. Coming to Disney World in 2019.

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2. Toy Story Land

A real-life version of Andy’s backyard will include two new rides: A Slinky Dog coaster and some “Swirling Saucers” based on those little green aliens. Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2018.

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3. Marvel land

Spider-Man and Avengers attractions will join the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride at Disney’s California Adventure to make a complete “Super Hero universe.” Coming to California Adventure, date TBD.

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4. A Tron ride

This epic new attraction is based on Shanghai Disneyland’s Tron ride, which USA Today calls “Disney’s most intense and best themed roller coaster.” Coming to Magic Kingdom in 2021.

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5. Gondolas

These character-themed capsules will transport guests through the sky to various Disney World locations. Coming to Disney World, date TBD.

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6. Minnie Vans

Guests will use an Uber-like app to book rides in these cute cars for their travels between Disney World parks and hotels. Coming to Disney World in summer 2017.

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7. A Ratatouille ride

Guests will feel as small as a mouse in this 4-D adventure, which will be similar to the one at Disneyland Paris. Coming to Epcot by 2021.

8. An outer space restaurant

This eatery isn’t linked to Star Wars, but it might as well be: Table service and high-backed chairs will come with views of the galaxy. Coming to Epcot, date TBD.

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9. A Millennium Falcon ride

The Star Wars-themed lands will include two signature attractions: A Star Destroyer and this Millennium Falcon ride in which guests can fly the ship and shoot blasters. Coming to Disneyland and Disney World in 2019

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10. Disney Riviera Resort

Members of the Disney Vacation Club timeshare program will be able to ride those gondolas straight to this lavish new 300-unit property. Coming to Disney World in fall 2019.

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11. An old-school theater

Just off Main Street, U.S.A., this new theater will host Disney stage shows similar to “Frozen Live.” It’s modeled after the historic Willis Wood Theater in Kansas City, where Walt Disney started his film career. Coming to Magic Kingdom, date TBD.

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Before You Go

Celebrities At Disney

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 28: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, Heidi Klum joins Mickey Mouse aboard the world-famous Jungle Cruise attraction May 28, 2014 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 14: Lea Michele poses with Minnie Mouse in Mickey's Toontown May 14, 2015 at Disneyland park in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Parks via Getty Images)

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(March 19, 2016) â Actor Ty Burrell meets with Mickey Mouse during a visit to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 19, 2016. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) (credit:Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

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(March 10, 2016) Gwen Stefani and son Kingston Rossdale, 9, ride Luigiï¿½s Rollickinï¿½ Roadsters, the all-new Cars Land attraction at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday, March 10, 2016. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) (credit:Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 25: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, 'Ant-Man' Star Visits Disneyland Resort, actor Paul Rudd experiences the 'Ant-Man' exclusive sneak peek at Disney California Adventure.

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ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 06: Gwen Stefani meets Sulley from the Disney-Pixar films 'Monsters, Inc.' and 'Monsters University' at Disney California Adventure park October 6, 2014 in Anaheim, California.

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 12: Actress Elle Fanning visits Disneyland on April 12, 2014 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 19: Nick Cannon poses with Goofy in his new 60th Anniversary-themed suit in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

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"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland is photographed on the beach at at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, during production of 'Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration on November 30, 2014

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Emma Thompson(10 of50)

This image released by Disney shows Emma Thompson, right, from the Disney film "Saving Mr. Banks" and her daughter, Gaia, 14, pose at Sleeping Beauty Castle during a visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Aaron Paul(11 of50)

In this publicity photo released by Disneyland, Emmy-nominated actor Aaron Paul, right, and wife, Lauren Parsekian, celebrate "Halloween Time" at Disneyland on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif. The "Halloween Time" celebration at the Disneyland Resort, which features special attractions and entertainment, continues through October 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Halle Berry(12 of50)

Actress Halle Berry meets Mickey Mouse on the stage of the new live musical show, 'Mickey and the Magical Map,' at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, July 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Gwen Stefani(13 of50)

This image released by Disneyland shows musician Gwen Stefani, center, posing with Elsa the Snow Queen, left, and Anna from the Disney animated film, "Frozen," during a visit to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis(14 of50)

This image released by Disneyland shows newly-engaged actors Jason Sudeikis, left, and Olivia Wilde posing at the "Sword in the Stone" attraction during a visit to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Sarah Michelle Gellar(15 of50)

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr. and their daughter Charlotte, 3, meet Rapunzel at the all-new 'Fantasy Faire' attraction at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Tina Fey (16 of50)

Tina Fey poses with Snow White in the Germany pavilion at Epcot February 18, 2013 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Epcot is one of four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Will Ferrell (17 of50)

Will Ferrell, star of the popular holiday film 'Elf,' dons a Mickey Mouse-inspired Elf hat and poses with Santa Goofy in front of the holiday-themed Sleeping Beauty Castle November 9, 2012 at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Mandy Moore (18 of50)

Singer/actress Mandy Moore poses with Rapunzel at Disneyland Park October 15, 2012 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

"Glee" Star Matthew Morrison (19 of50)

'Glee' star Matthew Morrison poses with a Halloween-themed Mickey Mouse on October 13, 2012 at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. In addition to celebrating Halloween at the park, Morrison also marked the visit with an early celebration of his October 30th birthday. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

Emma Bunton, AKA Baby Spice(20 of50)

Singer and U.K. radio presenter Emma Bunton, known as 'Baby Spice' as a member of the all-girl pop group The Spice Girls, poses with Goofy at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park September 25, 2012 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Jessica Lange (R) and daughter Shura pose with Mickey Mouse outside Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland On September 2, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Paul "DJ Pauly D" Delvecchio from the MTV series "Jersey Shore," rides the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster with Celebration (Fla.) High School senior Bryan Lopez, right, during an appearance at the Magic Kingdom, Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Disney, Diana Zalucky) (credit:AP)

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Chord Overstreet and Emma Roberts take a spin on the Astro Orbitor attraction at Disneyland on August 15, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson celebrates his recent Emmy nomination with Justin Mikita and Mikita's niece Emma and nephew Will at the new 'Goofy's Sky School' attraction at Disney California Adventure on July 15, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Julianne Hough and Derek Hough ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds on March 29, 2011 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, his son Jack (4) and niece Jordan (5), meet Rapunzel and Flynn Rider of Disney's animated film, 'Tangled,' while celebrating Jordan's fifth birthday April 21, 2011 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Matt Damon and his wife Luciana pose with Mickey Mouse at Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland April 22, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Amanda Peet and her daughter Frances Benioff meet Rapunzel from the Disney animated film, 'Tangled,' at Disneyland on January 24, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Christina Aguilera and son Max celebrate his 3rd birthday with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck at the Disneyland Resort on January 11, 2010 in Anaheim, California.(Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Stephen Colbert poses with Goofy outside the Soarin Over California attraction at Disney California Adventure park in on August 28, 2010 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Stephen Colbert, wife Evelyn Colbert and sons Peter Colbert and John Colbert pose with Goofy outside the Soarin Over California attraction at Disney California Adventure park in on August 28, 2010 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, with their children, Kingston, 4, and Zuma, 1, visit the Mad Tea Party attraction at Disneyland on July 7, 2010 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Larry King, sons Chance (11) and Cannon (10) watch the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show parade at Disneyland on July 13, 2010 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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George Lopez and daughter Mayan Lopez celebrate her 15th birthday by riding the Matterhorn Bobsleds with family on April 2, 2010 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Melissa Etheridge meets Mickey Mouse in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle on February 18, 2010 at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson and their son, 11 month old Bronx Mowgli Wentz, ride Dumbo Flying Elephants at Disneyland on October 29, 2009 in Anaheim, California. This was Bronx Mowgli's first ride on his first-ever trip to Disneyland. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Hugh Jackman, his wife Deborra Lee Furness, and children Oscar Jackman and Ava Jackman pose with Mickey Mouse outside Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland on April 23, in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) (credit:Getty)

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'American Idol' season nine champion Lee DeWyze (R), and his fiance, actress Jonna Walsh (L), pose with Minnie Mouse at the Magic Kingdom on July 18, 2011in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Diana Zalucky/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson (L) and 'Private Practice' star Audra McDonald (R) pose with Nurse Minnie Mouse and Dr. Mickey Mouse June 28, 2011 at the Magic Kingdom park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Matt Stroshane/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Jon Stewart takes a ride on the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway with his children Nate (left, age 6) and Maggie (center, age 5) at the Magic Kingdom theme park on February 4, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The February 4 visit took place on Maggie's 5th birthday, and Stewart and his family celebrated the occasion with friends at the Walt Disney World theme park. (Photo by David Roark/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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To celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Kevin Jonas of the pop trio 'Jonas Brothers' and his wife Danielle Jonas pose on December 19, 2010 in front of Cinderella Castle with Cinderella and Prince Charming at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The couple wed December 19, 2009 at Oheka Castle in Long Island, New York, and will celebrate their first anniversary by staying Sunday night in the Cinderella Castle Suite, the only hotel room inside the Walt Disney World theme park castle. (Photo by Preston Mack/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Brian Austin Green (right) and his wife, actress/model Megan Fox (left), take a souvenir photo in the Magic Kingdom November 26, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Brad Paisley (left) and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, pose with a Halloween-clad Minnie Mouse in front of the Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom on October 25, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, where they were celebrating his birthday. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Taylor York, Zac Farro, Josh Farro, Jeremy Davis and Hayley Williams (being held) of the band Paramore pose at the Magic Kingdom on April 24, 2010 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Todd Anderson/ Disney via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Princesses Belle (L), Cinderella and Snow White pose with '30 Rock' actress and executive producer Tina Fey and 'ER' actor John Stamos inside Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on March 23 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Kent Phillips/Walt Disney World Via Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian celebrate 'Halloween Time' Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Disneyland, Paul Hiffmeyer) (credit:AP)

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(August 20, 2015) Matt Damon rides Matterhorn Bobsleds with family and friends at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland) (credit:George Savvas/Disneyland Resort)

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(March 25, 2016): Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG and Peopleâs Choice award-winner Tina Fey poses with Disney's original mean girls, Cinderellaâs wicked stepmother and stepsisters, March 25, 2016 at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Fey vacationed at Walt Disney World while on break from working on the musical adaptation of the 2004 hit film, âMean Girls.â (David Roark, photographer) (credit:David Roark/Disney)

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(March 19, 2016) Actor and television personality Bob Saget and daughter Jennifer Belle Saget meet Lightning McQueen in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday, March 19, 2016. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) (credit:Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)

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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 08: In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, In honor of the Denver Broncos' victory at Super Bowl 50, the Disneyland Resort saluted quarterback Peyton Manning with a champions parade down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday February 8, 2016. Some favorite Disney characters joined the parade as Manning rode in a float with his children, Mosely and Marshall. (Photo by Scott Brinegar/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images) (credit:Handout via Getty Images)

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