Disney California Adventure to Debut First-Ever 'Coco' Attraction

Aug 11, 2024 in "Disneyland Resort"

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Disney California Adventure 'Coco' Attraction Concept Art

Posted: Sunday August 11, 2024 10:35am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

An all-new attraction themed to Pixar Animation Studios' "Coco" is coming to Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort in California.

Disney California Adventure 'Coco' Attraction Concept Art

The attraction will be filled with the characters — and music — you know and love from the beloved movie, as you join Miguel on a trip to the land of the dead.

In this first-ever "Coco" ride in a Disney park, Walt Disney Imagineering will draw inspiration from beloved classics, like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean. "We're bringing our skeletal cast of characters to life in a big way through the latest Audio-Animatronics technology," Josh told the crowd. "These figures will appear in ways you'll have to see to believe."

Disney says that work begins on the attraction in 2026.

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DrStarlander9 days ago

...I went and checked FreshBaked's last construction report video and it looks like maybe they're not quite installing HVAC equipment on roof yet but rather putting down insulation panels. It doesn't change my overall timing expectations though.

DrStarlander9 days ago

Sorry, mis-typed, and made the edit. Fall '27.

Disney Analyst9 days ago

You think fall ‘28, not ‘27?

DrStarlander9 days ago

In recent weeks they've putting DensGlass (the yellow panels) on the exterior, which will soon start being covered in exterior siding panels I imagine. A lot of work is happening on the roof for HVAC, I think. Exterior work behind Luigi's seems to be behind the backstage sides, and maybe that's due to whatever (fingers crossed) treatment they do to make that work (it's park guest visible). It seems the truss closest to Mission Breakout stalled. Overall, I think the building shell will be done this summer, perhaps excluding the facade screens and any behind-Luigi's theming. That gives them a year to install the sets (likely trucked in from local scenic shops) and install, calibrate, test ride, projections, show effects. It's not easy for them to hit Fall '27 but I would feel confident enough to bet on it.

TP20009 days ago

I would think it's probably this, just going on the past 30 years of watching them build new rides and add mini-lands to existing theme parks, working around infrastructure, etc.; Avengers Campus Expansion, E Ticket, C Ticket = Christmas, 2027 (best case) or Spring, 2028 (more likely) Summer Olympics Frenzy, Except the Park is Dead Just Like The Freeways And Beaches And Restaurants = 2028 Coco = Summer or Fall, 2029 Avatar = 2030 at the very, very earliest. But I wouldn't bet on anything Avatar until we hear what they say at D23 in August.

mickEblu9 days ago

The building is still see through is it not? Have we been seeing any action at all?

Disney Analyst9 days ago

Right. Once the building is enclosed (which is probably happening very soon) track and set install will begin in earnest.

DrStarlander9 days ago

It's really hard to notice progress on AC expansion because it's just a super boring building with no landmark features. It's not much more than a big box retail store from the exterior, except they'll put some screens up along the top edge like those screens at Epic Universe's portals. But other than that, there's not much to watch or see get completed. I do think the attractions will open in 2027, probably Fall.

mickEblu9 days ago

I mean that makes sense but construction progress has really slowed and it’s already May. At the end of the day Monsters is one medium capacity ride. If they have to make do without having a replacement up for a few months they will. This winter they had Grizzly and Incredicoaster down at the same time. It can’t be worse than that. Not saying 2027 is impossible but they need to pick it up.

Disney Analyst9 days ago

My thoughts are they are wanting minimal space between Monsters Inc closing, and new rides coming up. Potentially one of the reasons they adjust the timeline for closing Monsters Inc. AC rides will be mid to late 2027, Coco mid to late 2028.

mickEblu9 days ago

I wouldn’t go as far as saying there’s no way Avengers doesn’t up in 2028 but it is looking less likely every day. I’d say right now the next we can hope for is Fall to very late 2028.

Disney Analyst9 days ago

I disagree, it's a standalone attraction, no way this takes 3 years. Avengers Campus rides 2027, Coco 2028. Avatar 2030 or so.

TP20009 days ago

Just checking in after a few weeks and skimming pages casually to see what's new on this ride. And if we are at this point in April '26, there's absolutely no way this ride is opening until sometime in calendar year 2029.

AJFireman10 days ago

So this popped up today. Dca - Substation #210/Boh - Site Work: 562 Sq Ft New Attached Canopy. Install (13) New Light Poles And (9) Ev Chargers. 100 Ln Ft X 8 Ft Tall Cmu Wall And 99 Ln Ft X 8 Ft Tall Chain Link Fence. With Electrical And Plumbing. Substation#210 was part of the demo permit. Where I saw the permit it did not have a building number but it was filed the same day as the demo permit was made. (not trying to take away from SSG) Just wanted to share