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8. IllumiNations Upgrade The night time spectacular that is IllumiNations has been running continuously with only minor temporary changes since 1999. But now there is talk of an IllumiNations upgrade including water screens, flogo clouds (clouds formed into various shapes), and even drones. But with multiple delays on Rivers of Light in Animal Kingdom, it’s doubtful that an upgrade would ...

5. Muppet Mobile Labs The Muppets are officially making an entrance to Magic Kingdom soon, and it seems that an introduction to Epcot isn’t far behind. Muppet Mobile Labs have been used before at California Adventure Park, and they are rumored to be on their way to pathways in Epcot. Using remote control puppeteering and plenty of high-tech audio animatronics, ...

6. Ratatouille For years there’s been speculation of a remake of Disneyland Paris’ Ratatouille ride in the France pavilion. Given the so-so popularity of the Impressions de France movie running there, it seems like a Ratatouille-themed overhaul would be a no-brainer. The ride in Paris immerses guests into the world of the lovable rat with video, motion, and physical elements. ...

3. Coco Fiesta Tour In the fall of 2017, Disney/Pixar is slated to release the new animated movie, Coco, revolving around the Day of the Dead. Minor rumors have been fluttering around about Coco taking over the Gran Fiesta Tour in the Mexico pavilion. With the success of a movie-based overlay in Norway, this idea probably has some merit. But ...

4. Tron Coaster The highly anticipated Shanghai Disney resort opened its gates and promptly ignited the rumor mills. Several sources have suggested that the amazing Tron light bike/jetpack thrill ride in Shanghai is set to be cloned and introduced in the old Wonders of Life pavilion. However, some say that while it makes financial sense to re-make a ride, the ...

1. Guardians of the Galaxy The biggest buzz about Future World involves an addition of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Originally the prevailing news featured an overlay of the current Mission: Space attraction, which does seem to make financial sense. However, the latest speculations involve a takeover of the Universe of Energy pavilion. Some say that the Guardians would use ...

2. Inside Out Imagination Apparently there is a good chance that the beloved Figment will be retired in favor of the very popular Pixar characters from Inside Out. Joy and Sadness now have their own greeting area in Innoventions, and some say they’re testing the waters of crowd popularity there. Could the Emotions take over Imagination? Time will tell if ...

Ah, Epcot. Disney’s delightful celebration of innovation and cultural diversity. In the past year, Epcot has enjoyed some stellar changes including Frozen Ever After and the Soarin’ expansion. But according to several credible sources, there’s even more to look forward to in the coming years. Check out these unofficial (yet plausible?) rumors that are circulating:  

9. Toy Story Mania This one is on most people’s must-do list at Hollywood Studios. Again, we love the interactive element of this ride, where you use a pull cord to throw virtual darts, balls, and rings. It’s always so fun to compare scores! A Fast Pass is definitely recommended for this popular attraction, and with wait times almost always ...

10. Tom Sawyer’s Island Sometimes I get a sinking feeling that someday Disney will claim the land that is now Tom Sawyer’s Island for some sort of wild Frontierland overhaul. If that happens, my kids would be devastated! They love bounding along the trails, defending the fort, and exploring the tunnels. Whenever we go to Magic Kingdom Tom’s is at ...