The newest ride experiences at Disneyland Resort include a new Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Soarin’ Across America at Disney California Adventure. Both debuted in 2026 and are available to experience now.
There are also several major attractions on the way. Two new Avengers Campus rides are scheduled to open in 2028, a Coco boat ride is under development, and Disney has announced plans to reimagine Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park.
One thing to understand before planning a visit: some of these are entirely new attractions, while others are new experiences added to existing rides. Also, several of the biggest upcoming projects are at Disney California Adventure, not Disneyland Park itself.
New Disneyland Rides: What’s Open and What’s Coming
| Ride or project | Park | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Mandalorian and Grogu mission | Disneyland Park | Opened May 22, 2026 |
| Soarin’ Across America | California Adventure | Opened July 2, 2026 |
| Avengers Infinity Defense | California Adventure | Opening in 2028 |
| Stark Flight Lab | California Adventure | Opening in 2028 |
| Coco boat ride | California Adventure | Under construction; opening date not announced |
| Avatar-themed destination | California Adventure | In development; opening date not announced |
| Tomorrowland reimagining | Disneyland Park | Announced; opening dates not announced |
If you’re visiting soon, the first two entries are the experiences you can actually ride. The remaining projects are worth watching, but you shouldn’t plan a trip around them until Disney confirms opening dates.
The New Mandalorian and Grogu Mission on Smugglers Run
The biggest recent ride change inside Disneyland Park is the new Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. It opened on May 22, 2026, in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
This is not a new ride building or a replacement for Smugglers Run. It’s a new adventure within the existing attraction, featuring Din Djarin, Grogu and additional interactive elements.
The mission follows a pursuit involving ex-Imperial officers and pirates. Depending on the crew’s decisions, the journey can take you to different Star Wars locations, including Bespin, the area near the second Death Star and Coruscant.
One especially interesting change is that the engineer position can help determine the destination. That adds a reason to ride again, particularly for returning guests who already know the original Smugglers Run experience.
Is it worth prioritizing? If you enjoy Star Wars, absolutely. This is one of the most meaningful recent ride changes at Disneyland Park because it adds new story content and interactivity to an established attraction.
For more about Galaxy’s Edge and its attractions, see our Disneyland Star Wars guide.
Soarin’ Across America at Disney California Adventure
Soarin’ Across America debuted at Disney California Adventure on July 2, 2026. It introduces a new flight film showcasing landscapes and landmarks across the United States.
Like other versions of Soarin’, the attraction uses elevated seats, a large curved screen, music, motion and environmental effects to create the sensation of flying. The new experience changes the destinations and imagery rather than adding an entirely new ride system.
This is an important addition for returning visitors, particularly if you’ve experienced Soarin’ Over California or Soarin’ Around the World many times.
However, Soarin’ Across America is in Disney California Adventure, not Disneyland Park. You’ll need admission to California Adventure or an eligible Park Hopper ticket to experience it.
If you’re deciding how to divide your visit between the two parks, our California Adventure rides list covers the rest of that park’s attractions.
What Is the Newest Ride at Disneyland Park?
The answer depends on whether you mean a completely new ride or the newest ride experience.
Newest Ride Experience: Smugglers Run’s Mandalorian Mission
The new Mandalorian and Grogu mission launched in May 2026. It’s the most significant recent update to the experience inside an existing Disneyland Park ride.
Newest Major Reimagined Ride: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Disneyland Park on November 15, 2024. It replaced Splash Mountain with a new story inspired by The Princess and the Frog, featuring Tiana, new scenes, music and Audio-Animatronics.
Although it offers a new attraction experience, it uses the established flume ride infrastructure rather than being a completely new ride built from the ground up.
Newest Major Newly Built Ride: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened in Mickey’s Toontown on January 27, 2023. It remains one of the newest major rides built as an entirely new attraction at Disneyland Park.
The trackless dark ride takes guests through animated scenes inspired by modern Mickey Mouse cartoons, blending physical sets with projection technology.
If you haven’t visited Disneyland in several years, both Runaway Railway and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure deserve consideration alongside the newest Smugglers Run mission.
Two New Avengers Campus Rides Are Coming in 2028
The next major confirmed ride openings at Disneyland Resort are at Disney California Adventure, where Disney is expanding Avengers Campus with two new attractions.
Disney announced at D23 in August 2026 that both Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab are scheduled to debut in 2028.
Avengers Infinity Defense
Avengers Infinity Defense will send guests on a mission to stop King Thanos from threatening multiple worlds.
Disney has described an experience that combines large physical sets with expansive media scenes. Guests will encounter familiar Marvel locations, including Asgard, Wakanda and New York City.
The attraction will also feature performances from Marvel actors, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie and Jeremy Renner.
This is a completely new ride, not an update to an existing Avengers Campus attraction.
Stark Flight Lab
Stark Flight Lab is another entirely new ride planned for Avengers Campus.
Guests will board two-person ride pods that move through a testing facility and connect with robotic arms. The system will simulate the experience of flying through high-speed maneuvers inspired by Iron Man.
Disney has confirmed appearances from Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie and Brie Larson.
Of the two upcoming Avengers attractions, Stark Flight Lab sounds particularly interesting for visitors who enjoy unusual ride systems and more physically dynamic experiences. The exact intensity and other operating details will become clearer closer to opening.
A Coco Boat Ride Is Under Construction at California Adventure
Disney is developing the first theme park ride based on Pixar’s Coco, with construction underway near Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens Park.
The attraction will take guests on a boat journey through Miguel’s memories of the Land of the Dead. Imagineers have cited classic Disney attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion as inspiration for the ride’s storytelling and effects.
Disney revealed additional details at D23 in 2026:
- The story takes place a year after the events of the original film.
- The queue will feature a museum-like setting dedicated to Héctor’s music.
- The ride will feature characters, music and scenes from the Land of the Dead.
- Disney has confirmed that the attraction will have no height requirement.
An opening date has not been announced. This is one to watch for a future trip, but there’s not yet a confirmed month or year to plan around.
An Avatar Destination Is Also Planned for California Adventure
Disney has announced an Avatar-themed destination for Disney California Adventure as part of its longer-term resort expansion.
Imagineering has presented early development work, including models offering a look at the intended environment and ride experience.
Unlike the Avengers attractions, this project does not have a confirmed opening year. Disney has also not released enough operational details to treat it as an attraction that visitors can schedule for a specific trip.
It’s a significant future addition, but for now the most useful information is that it’s planned for California Adventure and remains in development.
Disneyland Park’s Tomorrowland Is Getting a Major Reimagining
One of the most interesting announcements from D23 2026 concerns Disneyland Park itself: Disney is planning a major transformation of Tomorrowland.
The company says the project will preserve the spirit of the original land while introducing new attractions, more open space and a renewed focus on the future.
However, Disney has not yet revealed a complete list of attractions, construction dates or an opening timeline.
For now, this should be treated as a long-term Disneyland Park project rather than something expected to open during the next year.
Smaller Ride Changes at Disneyland
Not every attraction update involves a new ride vehicle, track or story. Disneyland also makes smaller changes to existing attractions.
One example is the addition of Miguel and Dante from Coco to “it’s a small world” during Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary celebration.
It’s a nice enhancement for returning visitors, but it doesn’t have the same impact as a completely new attraction.
Should You Visit Disneyland Now or Wait for New Rides?
If you haven’t visited Disneyland in several years, there’s already plenty to experience. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the updated Smugglers Run mission can make a return visit feel different from your last trip.
Adding Disney California Adventure gives you Soarin’ Across America and that park’s other established attractions.
If you visit frequently and specifically want a major new ride, though, 2028 is the next important confirmed opening year because of the two Avengers Campus attractions.
The Coco ride, Avatar destination and Tomorrowland transformation may eventually provide even more reasons to return, but their opening dates remain unannounced.
For a trip taking place soon, focus on attractions that are already operating. You can compare them with our complete list of Disneyland Park rides before deciding which experiences deserve the most time.
Disney’s official construction and attraction updates page is also worth checking before booking around a specific new ride. It provides the latest announced information about resort projects and construction.
