Mirabel, la casita and, yes, Bruno, arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Josh D’Amaro, head of Disney Experiences, and Bruce Vaughn, head of Imagineering, are leading D23. The attraction, along with a new Indiana Jones attraction and an animal-themed carousel, will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, part of Walt Disney World, in 2027.
Describing the attraction, Vaughn said: “As you approach the casita, the whole house will seem alive, just like in the movie. We arrive on the day Antonio receives his magical gift, which I’m sure you’ll remember allows him to communicate with animals. The casita has brought the furniture to life, and ends in Antonio’s bedroom, which has been transformed into a rainforest. We’ll spend time there with Antonio and all his animal friends. We’ll meet Mirabel and her famous uncle.”
D’Amaro described the new attraction as “a classic Disney attraction.”
This is the first major attraction based on “Encanto,” which was released in 2021 to mixed reception but became a hit on Disney+. The film was directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and one of the film’s songs, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” became a viral hit.
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