Disney's New Villains Land to Bring Poisoned Magic to Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has revealed new details about its upcoming Villains Land at the Magic Kingdom in Florida. The land will be inspired by classic Disney animated films and will feature a broken and twisted wishing well that summons Disney villains, infusing the Dark Forest with poisoned magic.
The centerpiece of Villains Land will be a massive Maleficent thrill coaster, which will take riders through an enchanted briar and around the mountaintop fortress of the Mistress of All Evil. The Evil Queen dark ride will use special effects and practical show sets to transport riders through the Magic Mirror as they travel through the catacombs below her palace.
The land will also feature themed restaurants, shops, and lairs for each of the three main villains: the Evil Queen, Cruella de Vil, and Dr. Facilier. According to Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Creative Director Caroline May, 'these are incredibly intriguing characters because they're unashamed of who they are.'
The Villains Land will be on a massive scale, rivaling the twin Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed lands at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios.