Since it was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last year, fans have been speculating about where a new attraction based on Pixar’s Coco would be located. Many conversations were had by many fans discussing where in Disney California Adventure the attraction could end up. This week, Disney announced where the Coco attraction will be found when it opens at The Happiest Place on Earth!
In an announcement on the Disney Parks Blog, it was shared that the attraction will be built near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier. The attraction will be built in areas that are currently mostly backstage. It was also announced that construction will begin on this attraction backstage this fall.
“We’re bringing our skeletal cast of characters to life in a big way through the latest Audio-Animatronics technology,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, at D23 when making the announcement. “These figures will appear in ways you’ll have to see to believe.” The full announcement from Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 can be found here:
An opening timeline for the Coco attraction has not been released at this point. What has been released is concept art. It can be seen below. The concept art appears to show the attraction’s entrance. Looking closely, the Incredicoaster can also be seen to the left. This appears to be the entrance for this new attraction, where parades currently step out at the end of the route. If accurate, the route for the parade would most likely be altered.
The Coco attraction will be the newest arrival of Miguel and other characters at the Disneyland Resort in recent years. For Plaza de la Familia, A Musical Celebration of Coco was a popular entertainment offering.
This last year, A Musical Celebration of Coco was replaced by The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco.
During Oogie Boogie Bash, Ernesto de la Cruz has become a popular character for fans to visit on one of the treat trails.
What do you think about the updated news about where the future home of the Coco attraction will be? Are you looking forward to going on this musical adventure with Miguel? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
