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RealtimeKit

Build, voice, video and multi-modal apps without infrastructure headache

A complete toolkit to integrate real-time audio and video communication with near-zero latency globally. With multiple abstraction levels, you can meet your specific product and feature requirements without handling WebRTC complexities and low-level infrastructure plumbing.

One toolkit for any platform

Platform-ready SDKs that handle the hard parts of WebRTC like connection management, bandwidth adaptation, device handling.

Advanced media features built-in

Easily integrate complex capabilities like recording, transcriptions, and real-time AI participants with simple, clean APIs.

Real-time observability

Get real-time analytics on latency, packet loss, and other critical health metrics to help you identify and solve issues faster.

Network built for real-time

Latency is critical for real-time apps. Anything above ~100ms starts to feel sluggish. RealtimeKit leverages Cloudflare's Anycast network, which spans over 335+ cities and automatically connects users to the nearest server, ensuring consistent performance and ultra low-latency worldwide. 50ms for 95% of the Internet connected population globally, with 11,500+ interconnects including major ISPs and cloud services.

Audio/Video Apps

Voice Agents

AI & Multimodal

Interactive live streaming

Media processing

Cloudflare RealtimeKit delivers ultra-low latency communication at global scale

Build voice, video, and multimodal applications with near-zero latency worldwide. RealtimeKit handles WebRTC complexities, connection management, and global routing — letting you focus on creating great user experiences instead of managing real-time infrastructure.

import { useEffect } from 'react';import { useRealtimeKitClient, RealtimeKitProvider } from '@cloudflare/realtimekit-react';import MyMeeting from './my-meeting';

export default function App() { const [meeting, initMeeting] = useRealtimeKitClient();

useEffect(() => { initMeeting({ authToken: '', defaults: { audio: false, video: false, }, }); }, []);

return ( Loading...}> {/* Render your UI here. Subcomponents can now use the `useRealtimeKitMeeting` and `useRealtimeKitSelector` hooks */} );}import { RealtimeKitClient } from '@cloudflare/realtimekit-js';

const client = new RealtimeKitClient({ authToken: 'your-auth-token',});

// Create a voice agent sessionconst agentSession = await client.createAgentSession({ agentId: 'support-agent-001', capabilities: { speechToText: true, textToSpeech: true, naturalLanguageProcessing: true, },});

// Handle incoming voiceagentSession.on('voiceInput', async (audioData) => { // Process voice input with AI const transcription = await agentSession.transcribe(audioData); const response = await agentSession.processIntent(transcription);

// Generate and send voice response const audioResponse = await agentSession.synthesize(response); agentSession.sendAudio(audioResponse);});

// Start the sessionawait agentSession.start();

RealtimeKit Pricing

Serverless WebRTC conferencing. View Media pricing details

Audio/Video Participant

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$0.002 / minute

Audio-Only Participant

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$0.0005 / minute

Export (recording, RTMP or HLS streaming)

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$0.010 / minute

Export (recording, RTMP or HLS streaming, audio only)

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$0.003 / minute

Export (Raw RTP) into R2

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$0.0005 / minute

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Standard model pricing via Workers AI

Powerful primitives, seamlessly integrated

Built on systems powering 20% of the Internet, RealtimeKit runs on the same infrastructure Cloudflare uses to build Cloudflare. Enterprise-grade reliability, security, and performance are standard.

Build without boundaries

Join thousands of developers who've eliminated infrastructure complexity and deployed globally with Cloudflare. Start building for free — no credit card required.

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See how Cloudflare’s global network makes websites, apps, and networks faster and more secure. So you can connect, protect, and build everywhere — without limits.

Take a guided tour of Cloudflare's AI security platform and secure public-facing AI apps and agents against threats.

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Browse Cloudflare’s SASE demo hub by use case to learn how to accelerate SASE and workspace security adoption. Watch architecture lightboard, explainer, and product demo videos to better understand how to modernize your architecture.

Keep applications fast and always available with Cloudflare’s smart traffic distribution.

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Protect every API — even the ones you don’t know about — with deep visibility and built-in defenses.

Stop threats before they reach your applications with Cloudflare’s real-time protection.

Protect your users, apps, and networks from multi-channel phishing threats across all stages of the lifecycle.

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Coffee shop networking with Cloudflare One
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Coffee shop networking with Cloudflare One

Modernize access and minimize hardware with SASE

Deliver the safe, consistent connectivity that today's workers expect, without the complexity of a traditional private network.

Benefits

Simplify connectivity and security

Lower costs

Stop relying on expensive appliances and private networking lines.

Improve experiences

Ensure fast, consistent access at home, the office, or the coffee shop.

Enforce zero trust security

Build granular policies based on user identity, not network location.

How it works

Treat any location like a coffee shop

Shift security and networking from disparate appliances to Cloudflare One, the agile secure access service edge (SASE) platform. Modernize connectivity across three key phases:

- Step 1: Modernize user-to-app access and replace legacy VPNs with faster, safer zero trust network access (ZTNA). Learn more.

- Step 2: Simplify branch connectivity and reduce reliance on bulky on-premises hardware and expensive MPLS lines.

- Step 3: Secure web and cloud access to block web threats and gain shadow AI/IT visibility without performance trade-offs.

- Ongoing: Continue SASE consolidation to eliminate legacy infrastructure and enable business agility.

Customer Stories

US retailer

Ticketing company

French research institute

Global manufacturer

Explore how to adopt coffee shop networking

WHY CLOUDFLARE

Modernize connectivity with Cloudflare One

Cloudflare’s unified platform of cloud-native security and connectivity services is the ideal foundation for data protection:

Unified controls

Unified WAN and zero trust security services built to work together on one SASE platform. No more complex SD-WAN overlay configurations with disjointed security capabilities.

Global scale

Cloudflare scales protections with consistency and speed everywhere with 3x more network locations than other SASE vendors.

Composable architecture

Flexible on-ramps to support any-to-any connectivity L1-L7 on one control plane. No more navigating the caveats of separate SD-WAN and security architectures.

Simple pricing

Never pay for user bandwidth. With Cloudflare, user traffic is excluded from WAN pricing. No double-paying for user seats and bandwidth.

Resources

SOLUTION GUIDE

Coffee shop networking

Learn how organizations can adopt a coffee shop networking approach with Cloudflare One, the agile SASE platform.

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Brew up simpler connectivity

Visualize how adopting coffee shop networking transforms your architecture.

YOUTUBE

Coffee shop networking: Explained

Learn all the ways to connect sources of traffic to Cloudflare and how to improve security and performance across locations.

On-demand webinar

Building the foundation for coffee shop networking

Learn about how to build a flexible blueprint to adopt coffee shop networking, using core SASE use cases as the foundation.

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Fidelity Building Services Group Expands with the Acquisition of St. Johns Air
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Fidelity Building Services Group Expands with the Acquisition of St. Johns Air

HUNT VALLEY, MD (December 11, 2025) – Fidelity Building Services Group (Fidelity), one of the nation’s leading providers of HVAC/Mechanical Services, Building Automation, Emergency Power, and Energy Solutions, announces our expansion into the Northeast Florida and South Georgia markets with the acquisition of St. Johns Air, a trusted provider of HVAC and refrigeration services for commercial and industrial facilities. This addition marks another major milestone in Fidelity’s strategic growth plan and showcases our continued success of developing and investing in premier partnerships with top-tier service organizations nationwide.

“We are thrilled to welcome the St. Johns Air team into the Fidelity family,” says Dave Lanphar, CEO/Partner of Fidelity. “Our high-level acquisition approach is rooted in collaboration and designed to support long-term growth. St. Johns Air demonstrates the integrity, customer-first mentality, and operational excellence we look for in our partners. Their strong reputation and technical capabilities in HVAC and refrigeration services make them an ideal addition to our national platform, strengthening our presence in the Florida and Georgia markets while enhancing our ability to serve clients across this region and beyond.”

With a long-standing commitment to customer service, technical excellence, and a team-centered culture, St. Johns Air has earned the trust of their clients. Their services include preventive maintenance, repair and replacement, environmental testing, and construction retrofits for industries including industrial manufacturing, utilities, schools, financial institutions, retail, data centers, municipalities, and more. Their expertise in these key focus areas makes St. Johns Air an ideal fit for Fidelity’s expansion initiatives.

“We’re excited to begin this new chapter with Fidelity,” says Derek Krzywonski, President/Partner of St. Johns Air. “This partnership allows us to continue building on our legacy of providing outstanding service, while gaining the resources and support of a nationally recognized organization. Together, we’ll be able to expand opportunities for our Team Members and deliver even greater value to the clients and communities we serve.”

About Fidelity Building Services Group

Fidelity Building Services Group (Fidelity) is one of the nation’s leading providers of HVAC/Mechanical Services, Building Automation, Emergency Power, and Energy Solutions serving the Commercial/Industrial, Mission-Critical, Government, Education, and Healthcare markets. Fidelity’s leaders are some of the most highly regarded individuals in the service, construction, and engineering communities. Collectively, we share a commitment to advancing the cause of building energy efficiencies, sustainable energy solutions, and service excellence.

Founded in 1945 as a full-service mechanical engineering, contracting, and service company, Fidelity helped introduce air conditioning and process cooling to a new marketplace. Today, through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, Fidelity has expanded our geographic footprint to more than 75 locations throughout the United States. With over 80 years of excellence and 3,000 Team Members, Fidelity remains obsessed with delivering Proactive, World-Class Service.

About St. Johns Air

St. Johns Air, A Fidelity Company, is a trusted provider of HVAC and refrigeration services for commercial and industrial clients throughout North Florida and South Georgia. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with an additional office in Orlando, St. Johns Air specializes in preventive maintenance, repair and replacement, rebuild and restoration, construction retrofits, air balancing, and environmental remediation and testing.

Dedicated to integrity, accountability, and customer satisfaction, St. Johns Air serves a wide range of industries, including industrial manufacturing, warehouse distribution, utilities, schools, financial institutions, data centers, municipalities, and retail.

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Bitdefender Highlights GravityZone’s Role in Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges Facing SMBs
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BUCHAREST, Romania — October 22, 2026 — Bitdefender has highlighted the role of GravityZone in addressing cybersecurity challenges affecting small and medium-sized businesses, with attention focused on centralized security management, endpoint protection, threat visibility, patch management, and safeguards against phishing and ransomware. The GravityZone platform forms part of Bitdefender’s portfolio of cyber security solutions for small business and provides multiple security packages designed around different organizational requirements.

Small and medium-sized businesses continue to face cybersecurity challenges associated with limited IT resources, constrained budgets, remote work environments, unpatched systems, employee security awareness, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Bitdefender’s SMB security approach places centralized management and layered protection at the center of GravityZone capabilities, creating a framework for managing security controls through a unified cloud-based console.

GravityZone addresses endpoint protection requirements through security capabilities covering phishing, ransomware, web-based attacks, and threat visibility. Additional functions available across GravityZone packages include network attack defense, web access control, device control, endpoint risk analytics, machine learning, sandbox analysis, and fileless attack defense. Such capabilities correspond with common security requirements among organizations operating with smaller technology teams and limited dedicated cybersecurity resources.

Patch management represents another area of focus within small business cyber security solutions. Unpatched systems can create opportunities for exploitation when known vulnerabilities remain unresolved. GravityZone includes automated Patch Management capabilities intended to support vulnerability remediation and reduce exposure associated with outdated software. Full Disk Encryption and Patch Management options also support compliance-related requirements involving frameworks and regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, according to Bitdefender.

Remote work and bring-your-own-device environments create additional requirements for endpoint, email, and mobile protection. GravityZone addresses those environments through endpoint security, email security, and mobile threat defense capabilities. Centralized visibility can also assist security teams with identifying vulnerabilities and reviewing threat information across protected endpoints.

The GravityZone portfolio includes Small Business Security, Business Security, and Business Security Premium packages. Small Business Security provides protection against phishing, ransomware, and web-based attacks alongside endpoint security visibility. Business Security adds Network Attack Defense, Web Access Control, Device Control, and Endpoint Risk Analytics. Business Security Premium adds capabilities including Tunable Machine Learning through HyperDetect, Sandbox Analyzer, Fileless Attack Defense, and Microsoft Exchange coverage with antispam and antimalware functions.

Threat visibility remains a significant consideration for organizations without large security operations teams. GravityZone incorporates risk analytics and threat insights intended to identify vulnerabilities and provide information for remediation decisions. Endpoint Risk Analytics within Business Security provides additional capabilities for identifying, assessing, and addressing endpoint weaknesses.

Independent evaluations referenced by Bitdefender provide additional context surrounding GravityZone performance. The Bitdefender SMB cybersecurity page cites AV-Comparatives’ 2025 Enterprise and Endpoint Protection Test, reporting top breach prevention and lowest total cost of ownership, with Bitdefender identified as the only vendor blocking 100% of attacks during the first stage. The page also references an AV-TEST 2023 award for Best Protection and Best Performance in the business users category.

Additional recognition referenced on the same page includes 100% analytical coverage for Linux and macOS with zero false positives in the cited MITRE evaluation, a 2026 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice designation for endpoint protection platforms, a 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant Visionary position for Endpoint Protection, and Strong Performer recognition in the 2024 Forrester Wave EDR Platforms report.

The broader cybersecurity framework also emphasizes basic security practices alongside technology deployment. Strong password policies, regular software updates, employee education, data backups, and layered security measures remain identified as important components of SMB cybersecurity practices. GravityZone represents the technology layer within a broader security approach combining prevention, detection, visibility, and vulnerability management.

The focus on GravityZone reflects continuing attention toward practical cyber security solutions for small business environments where cybersecurity responsibilities can extend across limited personnel and multiple operational functions. Centralized management, endpoint protection, threat visibility, patch management, and flexible security capabilities provide key areas for consideration when evaluating small business cyber security solutions.

Bitdefender provides cybersecurity technologies and security products serving consumer, small business, and enterprise environments. The company is headquartered in Romania and operates under European Union laws, according to Bitdefender’s SMB cybersecurity information. GravityZone serves as Bitdefender’s unified security platform for business environments, with multiple packages and security capabilities addressing endpoint and broader organizational security requirements.

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Welo Global and Crowdin Partner to Expand Access to AI-Powered Translation Technology
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Welo Global, a global leader in AI-powered language, content, and data solutions, and Crowdin, a cloud-based localization management platform, today announced a strategic partnership that brings Welo Global's Opal AI translation and quality platform natively into the Crowdin platform.

The integration, maintained by Crowdin and available in the Crowdin Store, connects directly to Opal, giving customers access to AI-powered translation and quality evaluation capabilities within their existing localization environment. This enables organizations to incorporate Opal's technology into established workflows without adopting a separate platform, supporting greater efficiency and flexibility in managing multilingual content.

The partnership combines Crowdin's developer-first, continuous localization workflows with Opal's AI translation technology, enabling organizations to automate translation workflows, evaluate translation quality, and scale multilingual operations. It also reflects Welo Global's broader strategy of expanding access to its technology through an open ecosystem of enterprise platforms and technology partners.

"Enterprises need the flexibility to combine the technologies and services that best support their business," said Darin Goble, VP, AI Platform, at Welo Global. "Our partnership with Crowdin reflects our commitment to an open technology ecosystem where customers can access advanced AI capabilities without being tied to a single platform or provider. By integrating Opal into established workflows, we're helping organizations increase automation, improve efficiency, and maintain control over their multilingual operations."

Expanding Access to Enterprise AI Translation

Opal combines machine translation, large language models, intelligent automation, and quality evaluation to support multilingual content production at scale. Its data science-backed approach to translation quality and benchmarking helps organizations assess performance and make informed decisions about translation workflows.

Through Crowdin, customers can access Opal's AI-powered translation and quality evaluation capabilities directly within the platform they already use to manage multilingual content. The integration reduces the need to move between separate systems and supports a more streamlined approach to translation and quality assessment.

For organizations managing continuous localization across software, applications, websites, documentation, and other frequently updated content, the integration provides an additional option for incorporating AI into existing processes. Teams can maintain their established Crowdin workflows while accessing Welo Global's translation technology to support faster content delivery, consistent quality, and greater operational efficiency.

“AI is now part of almost every localization workflow, and the real question is whether teams can trust its output at scale. I’m glad we can offer our users Opal as one more way to get there. Crowdin lets every team shape its localization setup around its own content and process, and integrations like this one make it possible,” said Anton Yurkiv, CEO of Crowdin.

Welo Global

Welo Global delivers AI-powered language, content, and data solutions that help enterprises communicate, innovate, and grow across global markets. Through its portfolio of specialized brands, Welocalize, Welo Data, Park IP, Welo Life Sciences, and Adapt, the company combines AI-native technology with human expertise to support multilingual content, language data, intellectual property, and regulated communications at enterprise scale. weloglobal.com

Crowdin

Crowdin is a localization platform that helps companies bring their products and content to global markets. Its AI agents take on the routine work of localization – gathering context, translating, and checking quality – based on each company’s own terminology, translation memory, and style guides. This lets enterprises add new languages faster while people stay in control of the result. With 700+ apps and integrations, Crowdin fits into the tools teams already use, from code repositories to CMSs and design tools. crowdin.com

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Two Piston Peak Rides Coming to Magic Kingdom Announced at D23
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At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, Disney officially announced new details about high-octane attractions and spectacular scenery coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Taking to the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress stage at D23 2026 to share the news were Michael Hundgen, Vice President Creative for Walt Disney World and Imagineer Jason Grandt.

Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along

Making its public debut, the second attraction coming to Piston Peak was announced: Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along.

Inspired by the “Diva of Demolition” from Cars 3, Michael announced that the ride will feature Miss Fritter as a “huge school-bus-sized animatronic” who hosts a stampeding bash at her “wildest demolition derby yet.”

Cars Ridge Run Rally

Further details were also revealed around Piston Peak’s previously announced racing attraction. Imagineer Jason Grandt introduced the crowd to Cars Ridge Run Rally and described the experience as a quest to find “the wildest racer in the wheelderness” as they compete for the “fastest lap in the west.”

The course will take racers through the rugged beauty of America’s national parks, including a climb up Piston Peak itself, where an icy, snow-covered mountaintop awaits. Jason shared that he’s especially excited to experience the frosty summit at night.

After reaching the top, racers will plummet down for a camelback descent and later navigate an exhilarating geyser field. The race ends by circling the Old Tankfull geyser before a sprint to the finish line where Lightning McQueen and Mater are covering the race live on Racing Sports Network.

Fans at D23 got an up-close look at those off-road challenges – plus ridges, rivers, mud flats, tree-covered trails, and more – at the Imagineering: Horizons pavilion, where a detailed 225-square-foot scale model showcased the entire Piston Peak National Park project.

Revolutionary Ride Technology and Construction

Cars Ridge Run Rally will debut a completely new ride vehicle, designed not to simulate an off-road car, but to be one. Michael explained that the attraction design is unlike typical theme park systems, promising that guests will “feel every bump, drop, and rock because this vehicle’s tires and suspension are truly driving over and reacting to them.”

Progress is already “fully underway” and Michael described the visible updates as “Imagineering in the round,” for a racing experience unlike anything else in the world.

Piston Peak National Park Builds on the Story of Frontierland

Cars from around the country are fueling up to be the wildest racer in the “wheelderness.” Of course, we know that fans are curious to see how the exciting new backdrop for the big rally race will fit into the waters, landscapes, and storytelling at Magic Kingdom.

Today, we are excited to share that Piston Peak National Park will continue the sweeping storytelling tradition that has crossed Liberty Square and Frontierland since opening day.

Westward Ho! Crossing into New Frontiers at Magic Kingdom

Since the early days of Magic Kingdom, adventurous guests have traveled across space and time as they pass from Liberty Square to Frontierland. Starting with architectural influences from upstate New York and colonial America in Liberty Square, before traveling to a bear-y fun concert in the North Woods, a stop by New Orleans at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and ending in the Arizona bluffs at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

At the heart of all these stories are heroic characters with a belief in themselves that helped forge a path to their dreams. To continue this journey in great American storytelling, Piston Peak National Park will be part of the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom.

Welcome to Piston Peak National Park

Imagine an awe-inspiring wilderness filled with towering trees, snowcapped mountains, breathtaking waterfalls, roaring rivers and impressive geysers. While fictional, Piston Peak is inspired by the Rocky Mountain area and the history and iconic sights of the American Frontier and its national parks.

Inside Piston Peak, guests will be able to see and explore the visitor lodge, Ranger HQ, trails and more all set within the Disney and Pixar Cars universe. To make sure these buildings fit naturally within the surrounding majestic landscapes, Imagineers are using a style of architecture called “Parkitecture,” which was developed by the National Park Service to create structures that harmonize with the natural environment.

From the outside, trees will provide a natural barrier between the off-road rally and other parts of Frontierland and Liberty Square. Rugged mountains with dramatic peaks will be nestled along a calming waterway across from Grizzly Hall and soaring geysers from the famed Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will stretch into the trails of our off-road rally.

Cruising Just Around the Bend

Imagineers are hard at work beyond Big Thunder Mountain Railroad bringing to life the first-ever land inspired by the Disney Villains with two major attractions, dining and shopping all on an incredibly twisted grand scale. So follow along every step of the way on the Disney Parks Blog because more details are coming soon.

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Step Inside Casita: Discover New Details About the Encanto Ride at Animal Kingdom
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We may not talk about Bruno here on Disney Parks Blog, but we certainly can talk about the Encanto attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World! This new development will be one of two headlining attractions that will find a home in the new land, Tropical Americas, and we just received an abundance of updates from “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress” at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa.

Chief Creative Officer of Disney Animation Studios Jared Bush, who also happens to be the writer and director of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, took to the Honda Center stage, giving fans a preview into how this lively land is coming together, including brand new details about the story and inspiration behind the Encanto attraction.

New Details About the Encanto Attraction at Animal Kingdom

Jared reflected on the events of last night’s Studios showcase, where a sensational slate of upcoming films was shared with an enthusiastic audience. When asked by actor Skylar Astin what it’s like bringing those movies to life in the form of theme park experiences, he fondly recalled a legacy that traces all the way back to Walt Disney’s original dream for Disneyland. Walt wanted a place where films could be pulled from the screen and into the real world in a transformative, tangible way, and credits the new Encanto attraction as being a key part of this rich history.

The first big reveal came with confirmation of the attraction’s official name: Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. As previously shared, guests will be invited to celebrate Antonio’s new gift, which is the ability to communicate with animals. And the heartwarming message of this adventure is that we are all part of the familia of living things, regardless of our special gifts or abilities.

Voice actors from Disney Animation’s Encanto return to Casita to lend their voices, including Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Darrow, and Diane Guerrero, playing the roles of Mirabel, Luisa, and Isabella, respectively. A behind-the-scenes video of them recording was shared for the crowd, with Jessica explaining that “it’s sort of a perfect film to take all these colors and excitement out of and allow audiences to immerse themselves in it.”

Another helpful tidbit we learned? There will be no height requirement for the attraction, so it’s a fun family-friendly item to add to your Animal Kingdom itinerary.

What Will the Encanto Attraction Be Like?

Jared shared that one of the most fun parts of working with Imagineers on this project has been to expand the world of Encanto as we know it by creating new parts of the Madrigal house you never see in the film. Since the attraction takes place on Antonio’s gift day, a sacred and special occasion for the family, riders are invited to Casita as part of a cheerful celebration.

When you enter the house, you’ll board a ride vehicle meant to represent the different pieces of furniture assembled by the power of Casita to carry you through the rooms. They feel lively and dynamic, reacting like characters themselves to the scenes unfolding around you, which feels so perfectly representative of what we felt from the film.

Jared showed a new rendering that details how you’ll move through the house, eventually ending upstairs in Antonio’s room. The space has been transformed into a verdant rainforest, overflowing with animal species of many shapes and sizes. In total, there are more than 50 animals represented inside the attraction, and we got to see a first glimpse at some of them in action, including a very cute capybara receiving a hair trim, along with a toucan and donkey.

Imagineer Joan Hartwig had previously given us an inside look at the research trip that the team had taken to Colombia, where they saw firsthand how certain colors, materials, and structures interact with things like climate, terrain, and the overall culture of the region. This mission of telling authentic stories with extreme care and attention to detail is present throughout the entire project process – we learned today that Walt Disney Ima gineering partnered with Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Team to make sure all of the animals included in the attraction are accurate to Colombia.

Learn More About El Carrusel de los Animalitos

New photos revealed during the presentation showed the progress on construction in the Tropical Americas land, with things starting to really take shape. One of the other attractions that guests of all ages can experience here is the beautiful animal-themed carousel, which was announced today as officially being called El Carrusel de los Animalitos.

22 figures of hand-carved animals from beloved Disney and Pixar stories will make up this relaxing ride, and you may have spotted some in the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion on the show floor this weekend. El Carrusel de los Animalitos is a uniquely Animal Kingdom-inspired adaptation of a classic Disney attraction, and I can’t wait to see it come to life.

What Else Can I Expect From Tropical Americas?

As previously announced during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, Tropical Americas is the newest land being built in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, celebrating the myths and magic of the rainforest.

In addition to Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto and El Carrusel de los Animalitos, an all-new Indiana Jones adventure called Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent will be a highlight of the land for guests who love a good adventure. You can read more about this exhilarating experience here on Disney Parks Blog.

Final food and beverage plans are still being cooked up, but guests will enjoy eating at a large hacienda, which will be one of the largest quick-service restaurants in all of Walt Disney World Resort property. And we can of course expect some spots for souvenir shopping as well, along with a play area inspired by the Maya, where young explorers can unearth artifacts through hands-on play.

Don’t miss out on more updates and news from D23 2026 and stay tuned for future news as Tropical Americas continues to blossom at Animal Kingdom.

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Go Un Poco Loco for New Coco Ride Details Announced at D23 2026
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Work is underway on an all-new Coco attraction coming to Disneyland Resort! Following a live performance of La Llorona by Grammy-winning artists Los Lobos, Disney superfan and host of the Disney Experiences showcase Neil Patrick Harris was joined by Walt Disney Imagineers with big announcements to share.

Ali Rubinstein (Senior Vice President, Global Cretive & Development Studios) and Emily O’Brien (Portflio Executive Creative Producer, Disneyland Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort) took to the stage at Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event presented by Visa, revealing new details about the first Coco ride ever at a Disney park, which was first announced at D23 2024.

Stepping into the colorful, wonderful world of Disney and Pixar’s Coco, fans will be able to spot favorite friends like Miguel, Dante, Héctor, and more as we remember Miguel’s unforgettable trip to the Land of the Dead.

As we heard last night, Disney and Pixar’s Coco 2 is well underway, and Imagineers are working closely with Pixar to ensure this family-friendly attraction nods to both the original and upcoming film.

This attraction will celebrate all the things we love about Coco, highlighting the characters, music, Mexican culture, and the love of a family that’s passed down through the generations.

The attraction storyline will pick up a year after the events of the original film. The queue, which will begin in Pixar Pier next to Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, welcomes you to a “casa museo” dedicated to the music of Miguel’s great-great grandfather, Héctor Rivera.

From there, you’ll join Miguel and travel by boat through his memories of the Land of the Dead. It will truly be a beautiful, moving experience full of fun and surprises, leaning heavily into the music and emotion of the cherished Pixar film while inviting you to live Miguel’s journey alongside your own friends and family.

And it’ll be a ride the whole family can enjoy, as there will be no height requirement.

Construction on the attraction is currently in progress in the area near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier. Walt Disney Imagineering is also continuing to draw inspiration from classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion for the development of this attraction, bringing the skeletal cast of characters to life through the latest Audio-Animatronics technology.

No need to say goodbye and let it make you cry – keep checking Disney Parks Blog for even more updates about this highly-anticipated ride, coming to Disney California Adventure!

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

- Things are starting to get un poco loco at D23 2026. Learn more about what’s happening on the Horizons stage at D23 on our D23 2026 hub now.

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