Disney Villains Land at Magic Kingdom

Villains Land is the first Disney land built around the Disney Villains, coming to Magic Kingdom just beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Disney has confirmed two major rides, a Maleficent coaster through enchanted briar and a dark ride into the Magic Mirror's Mirror Realm, plus dining and shopping. No opening year has been announced.

Notice of work

Walt Disney World
Project
Villains Land
Location
Magic Kingdom
Replacing
Nothing guests can ride today. It sits beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Opening
No opening year announced yet
On the public record
1 filing, latest May 29, 2026

Stage

  1. Announced
  2. Early planning
  3. Permits filed
  4. Site preparation
  5. Under construction
  6. Open

What is coming

  1. Maleficent coasterA coaster through enchanted briar around Maleficent's mountaintop stronghold
  2. Mirror Realm dark rideThe Magic Mirror carries riders from the Evil Queen's catacombs into a realm full of villains
  3. Dining and shoppingRestaurants and shops, not yet named

The paper trail

May 29, 2026 board meeting Primary source ↗

District approves $974,600 to Wilco Electrical, LLC

Item 7.1 · Wilco Electrical, LLC· ¤974,600· Contract C007067

Read the filing text

Approve award of Contract #C007067 to Wilco Electrical, LLC for construction services in support of Victory Way Substation – Phase 2A project; and authorize the District Administrator to execute the contract in the amount of $886,000, plus 10% contingency for a total amount of $974,600

Quick answers

When will Villains Land open at Magic Kingdom?

Disney has not announced an opening year for Villains Land.

What rides are in Villains Land?

Disney has confirmed two. A Maleficent coaster through enchanted briar, and a Magic Mirror dark ride into the Mirror Realm. Neither has an official name yet.

Where is Villains Land at Magic Kingdom?

Just beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, past Frontierland and near the Piston Peak Cars area.

Sources

See every project on the Permit Tracker, or every filing on The Paper Trail.