Coco fans have been having a GREAT weekend so far, all thanks to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

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We’re live from the event all weekend, bringing you all the latest news that Disney announces. Last night, Disney gave us news about Coco 2 in the works, and now, they’ve just revealed more about the new Coco ride coming to Disneyland Resort!

First, Disney told us a little more about the ride and about how it will show how music connects us all, as well as about how the love of family spans generations. We also know that the timeline of the ride will take us to about a year after the first Coco movie.

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Miguel will be thinking back about the incredible journey he took in that film. You will enter the ride from a museum dedicated to the music of Miguel’s great-great grandfather, Héctor Rivera. You’ll then get into a boat where you will travel through Miguel’s memories of his time in the land of the dead. We also learned that the ride will not have a height requirement, so EVERYONE can ride.

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This ride will have you stepping into the vibrant world of Coco, where you will spot characters like Miguel, Dante, Héctor, and more. The ride will highlight everything we love about Coco, the music, the Mexican culture, and family.

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Disney has said that the new ride will “be filled with the characters – – and music! – – you know and love from the beloved movie. We also know the ride will take inspiration from classics like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, and that the skeletal cast of characters will come to life in a big way, thanks to Audio-Animatronics technology. The new ride will be near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier in areas that are predominantly backstage at this time. Construction is already well underway on the ride.

Our familia is counting on us to remember them The cuento of the Coco-themed attraction coming to Disney California Adventure pic.twitter.com/kjQ9PnRaU3

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Previously at D23, in the Imagineering: Horizons pavilion, we got a chance to see a statue of Hector that will be seen in the upcoming attraction.

Statue of Hector!

We’re so excited for this new ride and can’t wait to hear more about Disney’s plans for this new ride, as well as other announcements from D23, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB!

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Disneyland has a brand-new version of Soarin‘ – and we just got to ride it early!

Soarin’ Across America

Soarin’ Across America celebrates the 250th birthday of the U.S. by soaring riders across both coasts of the U.S., highlighting some of the country’s iconic landscapes and cityscapes. Think sweeping natural beauty, recognizable skylines, and a heavy dose of Americana!

We rode Soarin’ Across America at Disney California Adventure, and we’re bringing you all of our thoughts! Soarin’ Across America celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.! This brand-new version of Soarin’ takes riders across both coasts of the U.S., highlighting some of the country’s iconic landscapes and cityscapes. There’s a new sign out front to celebrate the updated ride as well.

New Soarin’ Across America sign

Inside the queue, you’ll find patriotic bunting celebrating the Fourth of July and America’s 250th birthday.

Inside the queue

The pre-show is primarily the same, with some new jokes thrown in by the now Captain Patrick Warburton before the original spiel plays.

Pre-show

Soarin’ Across America features scenes from New York Harbor…

Soarin’ Across America

…the New England coastline…

New England

…the Grand Canyon West, and more.

Grand Canyon

Plus, you spot some gorgeous views of Mount Rushmore, too.

Mount Rushmore

We even flew over the Hollywood sign!

Hollywood

And in typical Soarin’ fashion, immersive scents were throughout the ride. The Louisiana Bayou, the Great Plains, and the Hawaiian Islands are now officially the best-smelling places in the U.S.!

Hawai’i

We had so much fun riding Soarin’ Across America! The ride is now officially open at Disney California Adventure for a limited time. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disneyland news!

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