2. Iron Man

Several years after acquiring the firm, Disney is finally set to introduce its first major theme park attraction based on a Marvel character. Few details have been released of the Iron Man Experience attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland, but it will feature a display of lead character Tony Stark's inventions. The ride itself will see guests take to the street and skies above Hong Kong to join in a battle with Iron Man himself, and is due to open in 2016.

1. Frozen

There are numerous rumors circulating about attractions based on Frozen, and given the film's huge success at the box office it was inevitable that one of them would become a reality.

Now confirmed is a boat ride for Epcot's Norway Pavilion, replacing the existing Maelstrom ride. This has proven to be spectacularly controversial, given that the film was not, after all, set in Norway (although it was "inspired" by it).

Also rumored are a Frozen dark ride for Disneyland, and a musical show to replace Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular at Disney California Adventure.

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