Walt Disney World has been home to some of the most famous theme park attractions worldwide, but unfortunately each year several have to go through minor refurbishments or updates. Fans may be disappointed to see their favorite attraction closed, but some great surprises might be waiting for you! Theme parks such as Magic Kingdom & EPCOT have been seeing several changes over the past few years and continue to change throughout Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Today, I will be listing all the current projects happening at the resort.
Let’s get into it!
Refurbishments at Walt Disney World
EPCOT
- Spaceship Earth Update (Opening Date, TBD)
- Test Track Update (Opening Date, TBD)
Magic Kingdom
- Country Bear Jamboree Update (Opening Date TBD, 2024)
Hollywood Studios
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Reopening, TBD)
Animal Kingdom
- TBA
Construction at Walt Disney World
EPCOT
Lands:
- CommuniCore Hall & Plaza (December 2023, TBD)
- Dreamer’s Point (December 2023, TBD)
- EPCOT Central Gardens (December 2023, TBD)
- Play! Pavilion (Opening Date, TBD)
Attractions:
- Figment Meet-and-Greet (September 10, 2023)
- Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana (October 16, 2023)
- Moana-Themed Meet-and-Greet (October 16, 2023)
- Luminous: The Symphony of Us (December 5, 2023)
- DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (Opening Date, TBD)
Magic Kingdom
Lands:
- “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” Expansion (Opening Date, TBD)
Attractions:
- Pirates of the Caribbean-Themed Restaurant (Opening Date TBD, 2024)
- Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Opening Date TBD, Late 2024)
- Stitch’s Great Escape Replacement (Opening Date, TBD)
Hollywood Studios
Attractions:
- Star Tours Update (Opening Date TBD, 2024)
Animal Kingdom
Lands:
- Dinoland U.S.A. “Tropical” Themed Replacement (Opening Date, TBD)
Attractions:
- Untitled Zootopia-Themed Tree of Life Show (Opening Date TBD, 2024)
Permanently Closed:
EPCOT
- The EPCOT Experience
- HarmonioUS Fireworks Show
Magic Kingdom
- Stitch’s Great Escape
Animal Kingdom
- Primeval Whirl
- Dinoland U.S.A [Themed Land]
- Disney’s KiteTales
Recently Opened:
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse: BBQ & Crafts (February 19, 2020)
- Club Cool & Creations Shop (September 15, 2021)
- Space 220 Restaurant (September 20, 2021)
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (October 1, 2021)
- Connections Cafe & Eatery (April 27, 2022)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Comic Rewind (May 27, 2022)
- Woody’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant (March 23, 2023)
- Happily Ever After Fireworks Show [Reopening] (April 3, 2023)
- Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Shop [Reopening] (April 4, 2023)
- Tron: Lightcycle Run (April 4, 2023)
- Figment Meet-and-Greet (September 10, 2023)
There are several projects are in active construction or under refurbishment at this time. Several more refurbishments are scheduled for this year and you can expect to see many more announced within the upcoming months! If you enjoyed today’s blog, please follow me on Instagram @mattsworldofentertainment and Twitter @mattsworldofet for more entertainment news! As always, thanks for reading and I hope to see you all real soon!
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