We’ve been seeing big changes in all four of the Disney parks and if you are wondering what’s been updated since the last time you’ve been, you are going to be surprised at all the additions. There are plenty of new Disney World rides & attractions for you to experience.
New Disney World Rides & Attractions
There are plenty of new things to experience at all of the Disney Parks! Here are some of the things you can experience:
Magic Kingdom
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited Magic Kingdom, you can look forward to two new rides and some other great experiences.
Tron Lightcycle / Run
The newest ride at Magic Kingdom is Tron Lightcycle / Run where guests will board high-speed Lightcycles for a thrilling race through a dark, computerized world, facing off against a fierce group of Programs known as Team Orange.
While the ride looks intimidating, it is a lot of fun!
Happily Ever After Fireworks
New this year is the “Happily Ever After” fireworks show that showcases the heroism of favorite Disney films, including “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” Frozen” and “Moana.”
These brand-new projections will extend down Main Street U.S.A.
Encanto’s Mirabel
Mirabel from Encanto is featured in the “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!” which winds its way through Magic Kingdom several times each day.
She is also doing meet & greets inside Fairytale Garden!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Those who have been missing Splash Mountain will be glad to know that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be open this summer!
The newly themed ride takes guests on an adventure down on the Bayou!
Country Bear Musical Jamboree
Your favorite bears at Disney World are returning July 17!
Country Bear Musical Jamboree will feature new songs, performed in a style that pays homage to the Opry-style shows of Nashville.
It will also have a country version of popular Disney songs so everyone can sing along.
Here is the lineup:
- “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” – a new original song written for the attraction
- “Try Everything” from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia”
- “Kiss the Girl” from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Little Mermaid”
- “A Whole New World” from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Aladdin”
- “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Walt Disney Studios’ “Mary Poppins”
- “Fixer-Upper” from Walt Disney Studios’ “Frozen”
- “Remember Me” from Disney-Pixar’s “Coco”
- “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” from Disney-Pixar’s “Toy Story”
- “Bare Necessities” from Walt Disney Animation Studios “The Jungle Book”
- “Come Again” – an original song that debuted with Country Bear Jamboree in 1974
Hollywood Studios
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
This Fall, Disney World will be unveiling a fully reimagined theatrical production of The Little Mermaid!
It will feature new set designs and special effects!
Ariel Meet & Greet
For a limited time, guests will be able to meet & greet with the live-action version of Little Mermaid at Disney’s Hollywood Studios inside Walt Disney Presents.
This Ariel’s meet and greet features Ariel with her sea legs along with artwork inspired by the movie with “thingamabobs,’’ replicas from the film.
Round-Up Rodeo Restaurant BBQ
This new table service restaurant in Hollywood Studios allows guests to become Andy’s honorary toys while dining on barbecue-inspired comfort food served family-style.
NEW Star Tours Experience
Guests who visit Star Tours in Hollywood Studios might see a new face at Star Tours!
During their flight, guests may see Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor or Din Djarin and Grogu.
There is also a new planet guests could visit, Peridea, from the “Ahsoka” series.
Animal Kingdom
During D23, many new rides and attractions were announced for Animal Kingdom. While nothing is set in stone, the following is in the plans:
Dinoland in Animal Kingdom is most likely going to get an overhaul. New experiences inspired by “Encanto” and Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined land.
“Zootopia” Show is being created for the Tree of Life theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The current concept for the new “Zootopia” experience has guests visiting the different biomes seen briefly in the film, traveling along with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and other characters.
EPCOT
This park has just undergone a huge set of changes, including adding the concept of neighborhoods to EPCOT.
Here is what you can expect to see next time you visit:
Journey of Water
One of the newest additions to EPCOT is Journey of Water, where guests can walk through an interactive exhibit that focuses on how important water is to our world.
Moana also has a meet and greet just past the Journey of Water attraction.
Walt the Dreamer Statue
There is a new Walt Disney statue at Dreamers Point in the World Celebration neighborhood, which overlooks the World Celebration Gardens.
The statue features Walt Disney sitting on a bench where he “sits with a sense of fulfillment and joy, enjoying the beauty of his realized dream: a park that represents pure optimism and truly celebrates the magic of possibility.”
Guests can sit on the bench with Walt and have their pictures taken.
Figment Meet & Greet
Fans of Figment will be glad to know that he is available for meet & greets in the Imagination! pavilion at EPCOT!
Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
Go on an adventure with Scrooge McDuck and his nephews! Using the Play Disney Parks app, guests can on a quacky quest to find the 7 Lost Magic Treasures around World Showcase.
Luminous The Symphony of Us
There is a NEW EPCOT light show that guests get to enjoy! This show focuses on the experiences that connect people across the globe.
There are fountains, light displays, music and of course, fireworks!
With so many new Disney World rides and attractions, it is certainly the perfect time to plan a trip to the most magical place on Earth!
Kristen
Sunday 9th of April 2017
We are planning to go in December! Can't wait! I am also insanely giddy after reading!! Thank you for this post!
Stacy
Saturday 18th of February 2017
So excited for the new changes! We went as a family January 2016 and will be going back for our Honeymoon January 2018!
Debbie
Friday 20th of January 2017
Were going for the 1st time with our 3 kids in April for Easter the kids are 16,10, and 2. We are all very excited. I've been doing lots of research, we are staying at Pop century.
Kristi
Sunday 22nd of January 2017
You will have a wonderful time in the Spring. Be sure to read my recent post https://www.disneyinsidertips.com/reasons-to-visit-epcot-this-spring/
John Aloyisius Matern III
Wednesday 4th of January 2017
Enjoyed the Halloween party last year, this year we are going for the Christmas party and all the extra I will be 50, my daughter will be 10, can't wait to go
Kristi
Thursday 5th of January 2017
You will have the time of your life! The Christmas party is amazing!
Majella
Thursday 29th of December 2016
My family and I are coming in June from Ireland can you please tell us everything we need to know for this wonderful trip of a lifetime.
Kristi
Thursday 29th of December 2016
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