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Disney's Villains Land: Dark Forest Revealed!
14 Aug
Summary
- New models showcase a Dark Forest area with menacing, human-faced trees.
- Art hints at Snow White vultures and Art Nouveau architectural influences.
- Villains Land will feature 13 primary villains and two major attractions.
At D23, Disney offered attendees a first look at the planned Villains Land expansion for Magic Kingdom. New models reveal the "Dark Forest," an area characterized by large, twisted trees that appear to have contorted human faces. These models, displayed at the Imagineering Horizons booth, show pathways winding through the imposing, gnarled trees.
Concept art accompanying the models suggests the inclusion of elements inspired by classic Disney films, such as a vulture resembling those from Snow White. The architectural design for Villains Land is drawing inspiration from Art Nouveau styles, with references to the "cursed" natural motifs seen in Paris and the otherworldly appearance of Barcelona's Modernisme architecture. Rich jewel tones, reminiscent of animated villains, are also planned for the buildings.
Villains Land, first announced at D23 in 2024, promises a "haunting addition" to Magic Kingdom, according to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro. The land will feature two major new attractions, dining, shopping, and will be themed around a mysterious spell that summons villains from various realms. Thirteen primary villains, including Queen of Hearts, Jafar, Ursula, and Maleficent, are set to form the foundation for the land's storyline.
