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Villains Land First Look Shows Maleficent, Ursula and More at Magic Kingdom

The storybook-style video moves from Maleficent's fortress to a gathering of Disney villains.

Disney Villains gathered in storybook artwork for Villains Land
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Disney released a one-minute first look at Villains Land, the new land planned for Magic Kingdom.

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Maleficent's Fortress Opens the Villains Storybook

The video opens a chained storybook and follows an invitation through a thorn forest toward Maleficent's fortress. Green fire and dragon imagery fill the pages before the scene shifts to the Evil Queen's Magic Mirror.

A later spread gathers Ursula, Jafar, Scar, Hades and other villains around a table. The final page closes on the Villains Land name.

Two Attractions, Dining and Shopping Are Planned

Disney previously announced two major attractions, dining and shopping for the land. Imagineers have described its design as “Conjured Architecture,” drawing from Art Nouveau buildings and the visual language of Disney Animation's villains.

Disney has not announced an opening date.

Sources: Disney Parks' Villains Land video, the original land announcement and Imagineering's architecture details.

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