A bold takeaway: Disney’s Encanto ride at Animal Kingdom is moving from concept to reality, with fresh details showing the original film cast is recording new dialogue specifically for the attraction. And this is where it gets interesting: the project isn’t just recycling old audio—it’s crafting fresh performances to fit the ride’s unique experience.
Here’s what we know so far. Work on the Encanto attraction is actively progressing behind the scenes, and this week brought new confirmation that the voice recording phase is nearly finished. Jared Bush, who directed and co-wrote Encanto, shared a concise update on X (formerly Twitter), noting that they are in the final stretch of recording with the film’s entire original cast. He added that being back in the studio with everyone “is the absolute best,” signaling a collaborative, keeper-of-the-moments energy behind the project.
What does this mean for guests? The ride will feature newly recorded dialogue from the movie’s key voices, recorded specifically for the attraction rather than reusing existing audio. This should help the ride feel more tailored to the immersive experience Disney is aiming to deliver, rather than a straight movie soundtrack underlay.
The principal voices returning for the experience include:
- Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel
- María Cecilia Botero as Abuela Alma
- John Leguizamo as Bruno
- Diane Guerrero as Isabela
- Jessica Darrow as Luisa
- Angie Cepeda as Julieta
- Carolina Gaitán as Pepa
- Mauro Castillo as Félix
- Adassa as Dolores
- Rhenzy Feliz as Camilo
- Wilmer Valderrama as Agustín
Parallel to the audio progress, construction at the Tropical Americas site continues, with the Encanto show building entering the vertical construction phase. This Encanto addition is part of Disney’s Tropical Americas expansion at Animal Kingdom, which also includes a major Indiana Jones attraction. Both are slated to debut in 2027.
Controversy and considerations: some fans might question whether new character voices will alter beloved performances, or whether the new dialogue will stay faithful to the film’s tone while fitting the ride’s pacing. Do you think fresh recordings will enhance the immersion or risk diminishing the film’s original charm? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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