Very early concept for an area beyond Big Thunder Mountain at the Magic Kingdom that will house 'Coco,' 'Encanto,' and Disney villains. If you're not familiar with Walt Disney World, they're talking about this area in the Northwest corner of Magic Kingdom behind the popular coaster attraction: Josh, do you ever wonder if you could travel to the other side of Big Thunder Mountain, what could be there?' 'One of the concepts we're most excited about is this idea of new frontiers. 'I think there are so many amazing stories yet to be told, lands yet to be explored,' Beatty told the D23 crowd, including Insider. Sunday morning, during the Disney parks, experiences and products panel at D23 Expo chairman Josh D'Amaro, Walt Disney Imagineering creative portfolio executive Chris Beatty, and Walt Disney Animation chief creative officer Jennifer Lee teased a massive new expansion to arrive in Disney World's Magic Kingdom in the years to come, including the two hit films and iconic Disney characters. 'Coco,' 'Encanto,' and Disney villains will have a larger presence at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida in years to come. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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