Disney World Planning Largest Magic Kingdom Expansion Ever As Part Of $60 Billion Effort
Walt Disney World has big plans to grow. The company has confirmed plans for the “largest expansion ever” at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park, though many of the key details remain a mystery for now.
Disney is planning to expand beyond the existing Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction for a new space that will be about the same size as Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, which is 14 acres. “It’s probably the largest expansion ever at Magic Kingdom,” Disney’s Michael Hundgen said, as reported by CNN.
Importantly, though, Disney has not yet disclosed what the theme of this new area might be, or when the expansion could break ground. The expansion is in the works under the name “Beyond Big Thunder,” and Disney is now reportedly seeking permits to kick things off.