Disney’s Magical Movie and TV Expansions: Rides and IP Take Center Stage

Disney’s expansion plans include both land and IP, with plenty of rides with lore yet to be explored further. Here’s a roundup of 11 Disney Parks-related film and television projects in development:

– **Pirates of the Caribbean reboot-quel:** Two scripts are in the works, with one potentially starring Margot Robbie.

– **The Society of Explorers and Adventurers:** A series and a live-action film are in the works, based on the fictional secret society that connects theme park rides and Disney film universes.

– **Big Thunder Mountain Railroad:** Directed by Bert and Bertie, this film adaptation promises a crazy train mine expedition and plenty of dynamite.

– **Space Mountain:** Writers of Netflix’s ‘The Adam Project’ are attached to this new film project based on the beloved ride.

– **Journey Into Imagination With Figment:** Seth Rogen produces this film adaptation of the chaotic purple dragon ride, with the writers of ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ penning the script.

– **Walt Disney’s Disneyland Biopic:** Currently on hold due to rights issues, this biopic centers on Walt Disney’s risky venture to build Disneyland.

– **Tower of Terror:** A horror film adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson is in the works, based on the attraction inspired by the television show.

– **Jungle Cruise 2:** Dwayne Johnson hopes to reunite with Emily Blunt for a sequel to the 2021 film.

– **It’s a Small World:** No updates on this film inspired by the global puppet ride since it was announced in 2014.

– **The Matterhorn:** A film based on the Matterhorn ride has been in development since 2011.

– **Magic Kingdom:** Jon Favreau’s film project, announced in 2010, has apparently been shelved.

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