maroney495
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- Jul 31, 2001
We are planning a trip for this December. Last trip was December 2015. Is there anyplace we could go to get a "summary listing" of what is new since our last trip?
We are planning a trip for this December. Last trip was December 2015. Is there anyplace we could go to get a "summary listing" of what is new since our last trip?
2015
Interactive queues at Peter Pan's Flight, Winnie the Pooh, Dumbo, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder
Star Wars experience (Hollywood Studios) - new enhancements for Star Tours (still random though) & Jedi Training
Hollywood Studios Fireworks set to Star Wars Theme
You can now Fastpass+ fireworks and get good seating
The Great Movie Ride - ending redone and photo-op added
Fastpass+ - you can use this in advance up to 60 days in advance
2016
Downtown Disney to become Disney Springs
massive overhaul to Animal Kingdom (Avatar-themed attractions)
Epcot - Soarin' Around the World debuts (update to current Soarin') and will add 3rd theater for crowded lines
Epcot - Norway pavilion will feature "Frozen" characters and theme (and meet-and-greet & boat ride)
Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro will be open at night and feature hyenas
Animal Kingdom - Rivers of Light (version of nighttime fireworks)
Animal Kingdom will begin to be open later (after dark)
Live Stage Show "Star Wars"
Turtle Talk with Crush will add new characters from Finding Dory
Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire will replace Dream Along with Mickey in Magic Kingdom (castle stage show)
Season of the Force - seasonal event in Hollywood Studios
New Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire stage show
Frozen Ever After
Meet Joy and Sadness from “Inside Out” at Epcot
Star Wars Launch Bay
2017
Animal Kingdom - Pandora-themed attraction from Avatar The World of AVATAR
AVATAR Flight of Passage - Animal Kingdom
Star Wars Guided Tour
The Music of Pixar Live A Symphony of Characters
Rivers of Light
Na'Vi River Journey
“Happily Ever After” at Magic Kingdom Park
2018
Alien Swirling Saucers
Slinky the Dog new rollarcoaster
edit: sorry for repeats or out-of-dates (like GMR). This is just an excel spreadsheet I had put together as a quick reference.
Ha. Yes. How'd you know? Last time I went to WDW was Sept 2012.How far back does your spreadsheet go? 2012?
That, unfortunately, was the last time I was at WDW as well. I was hoping you'd share your list with me as well.Ha. Yes. How'd you know? Last time I went to WDW was Sept 2012.
Not much for 2012-2014That, unfortunately, was the last time I was at WDW as well. I was hoping you'd share your list with me as well.
Awesome!Not much for 2012-2014
2012
New Fantasyland
Under the Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
2013
2013 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (maybe a one-time thing or seasonal) Mar-May
--"Land of Oz Play Area"
Princess Fairytale Hall (Magic Kingdom)
-- a place to meet the princesses
2014
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade (Magic Kingdom)
Sofia the First & Doc McStuffins join Disney Junior Live
Sofia the First & Doc McStuffins join Disney Jr Play n Dine
My Disney Experience App - check lines, reserve FastPass