Are you ready for another round of what is coming to Disney World? With the Winter 2019 update, we have 25 New Restaurants, Attractions & More Coming To Disney World! What are you most excited for?
1. Star Wars: Rise of the Residence At Hollywood Studios (December 5, 2019)
Star Wars: Rise Of The Resistance will be an immersive attraction, putting guests in the midst of a battel between the First Order and the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Disneyland’s version will open on January 17, 2020.
2. Disney’s Riviera Resort (December 16, 2019)
Disney’s Riviera Resort will be Disney’s 15th Vacation club property. This resort is inspired by Europe’s Mediterranean coastline. This resort will offer incredible fireworks views for guests and will be connected to Disney’s Skyliner transportation system. Learn more.
3. Epcot Getting A Space Restaurant (Late 2019)
A new concept restaurant run by Patina Restaurant Group is scheduled for Epcot. The Space themed restaurant will offer guests views of space (from above earth), for an out of this world dinner.
For guests 21+, there are more than 1,000 bottles of wines and a craft beer selection! The new eatery will be located next to Mission: Space in Epcot. No updates on opening have been recently announced, originally slated to open late 2019.
4. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Winter 2019)
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will feature craft brew on tap and food prepared by a large smoker. This modern barbecue smokehouse will also feature an updated patio for guests. This eatery replaces the former Liberty Inn location. Stay tuned for more updates.
5. New Location To Meet Mickey Mouse (Early 2020)
Meeting Mickey Mouse during your Disney World vacation is a must! Soon, guests of Epcot will have a new location to meet and greet with the Mouse himself. Coming early 2020, Mickey will be meeting guests at the Imagination! pavilion. He will be located just inside the entrance, as part of the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival.
6. Awesome Planet Film In The Land Pavilion (Early 2020)
The Land Pavilion at Epcot is getting a new addition, “Awesome Planet”. Awesome Planet will be an on-screen cinematic experience about the wonder and beauty of our earth. Coming to the former Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable location.
7. Beauty and the Beast Sing Along (January 2020)
The France Pavilion is getting a brand new Beauty and the Beast sing-along. It will play in addition to, Impressions de France. This new experience is created by Don Hahn, the producer of the 1991 animated and the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast!
8. Canada Far and Wide (January 2020)
Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 opens in the Canada pavilion January 2020.
9. Wondrous China (Expected 2020)
The China Pavilion is getting a new Circle-Vision film, named Wondrous China. Look forward to new scenes and locations in a 360-degree format.
10. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway At Hollywood Studios (Spring 2020)
Believe it or not, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be Disney’s first attraction to feature Mickey Mouse himself, for a ride-through attraction. This attraction will feature an all new original song and a brand new cartoon short featuring Minnie & Mickey at a picnic. The engineer behind the ride, is none other than Goofy, putting guests into the movie screen, on an unpredictable journey, with Mickey Mouse and his friends. Disney named the technology for this attraction, 2 1/2-D, (as opposed to 3D), as no 3D glasses are needed.
11. New Cirque Du Soleil Show
Previously announced, an all-new Cirque du Soleil show is coming to Disney Springs, opening Spring 2020. Guests can come be inspired by the magic and art of Disney animation with this still unnamed new show. It is a collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering and Cirque du Soleil, bringing acrobatic performances, whimsical characters and more to guests. The show premieres on April 17, 2020 (with previews starting March 20, 2020). Tickets are now on sale! Prices start at $62.10 per person (+ tax) and go as high as $152.10.
12. Beauty and the Beast Sing Along (Expected 2019)
The France Pavilion is getting a brand new Beauty and the Beast sing-along. It is currently unnamed. It will play in addition to, Impressions de France. This new experience is being created by Don Hahn, the producer of the 1991 animated and the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast.
13. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Summer 2020)
A Ratatouille experience coming to Epcot’s France pavilion. It will be a trackless ride and based on the Ratatouille: The Adventure attraction currently found at Disneyland Paris.
14. New Crepes Restaurant In The France Pavilion (Summer 2020)
A new Creperie is coming to the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. In an all-new location (near the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure) guests are invited to experience the crepe. This location will offer table service and quick-service dining as well. Guests can grab sweet crepes and galettes to go. Food is led by Chef Jerome Bocuse. The new Creperie is still unnamed, look for this and an opening season to be announced soon.
15. New Rodeo-Themed Restaurant For Toy Story Land (No Opening Date Yet Announced)
Disney has confirmed some exciting news. Coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a new rodeo themed table-service restaurant. See art concept by Disney above.
- Theming – Andy made the eatery using 3 cardboard boxes, toys, games and play sets for a colorful and fun setting.
- Inside – Once inside guests will find western town & train station play sets and rodeo festivities.
- Toy Characters – Favorite Disney-Pixar characters will be found in unique toys, Jessie riding on the back of a Trixie pull toy and Bo Peep and her sheep.
This fun family restaurant will perfectly fit into the theme of Toy Story Land with another immersive toy experience. No timeline of opening has been announced yet.
16. Harmonious (2020)
Coming 2020 will be a permanent Epcot nighttime spectacular. The new show celebrates how Disney music inspires, featuring large floating pieces, choreographed moving fountains and custom-built LED panels. Along with music, lights, lasers and fireworks, named Harmonious. This will be the parks largest nighttime show ever!
17. Moana Inspired Attraction (Expected 2021)
Coming to Epcot is a new attraction named, Journey of Water. This will be Disney’s first ever attraction inspired by Disney’s Moana. Guests will have the chance to interact with magical, living water in an inspiring setting. Above is the concept art for this exciting update.
18. Mary Poppins Attraction
The United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot will be home to the very first attraction inspired by Mary Poppins! Come to Cherry Tree Lane to see the Banks house with this attraction, in a new neighborhood in the Pavilion.
19. Tron Lightcycle Power Run At Magic Kingdom (Expected By 2021)
An all new Tron inspired indoor roller coaster attraction is coming to Magic Kingdom. The coaster will be built in a currently unoccupied area next to Space Mountain. The new Tron attraction is based on the current Tron Lightcycle Power Run in Shanghai Disneyland (above picture).
20. Play Pavilion At Epcot (2021)
A play pavilion, currently unnamed, is coming to the former Wonders of Life pavilion, it will house an innovative city and opportunities for fun play. Guests can expect to find interactive experiences, entertainment and Disney Characters! This will be an unprecedented pavilion. The new pavilion will be open in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary.
21. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
In the World Discovery neighborhood at Epcot guests can look forward to a thrilling family-friendly attraction named Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! This will be a never before seen, storytelling (and rotating) coaster When completed, this attraction will be among the world’s longest enclosed roller coasters. This attraction will be housed in a brand new building, adjacent to the Universe of Energy building.
22. Spaceship Earth Update (Date TBA)
Epcot’s park icon will remain, however the attraction inside will get new scenes and a new narration focusing on the universal nature of the human experience.
23. Dreamers Point
World Celebration in Epcot will get a new interactive fountain, lush gardens and a wishing tree. Plus, look forward to a new statue of Walt Disney!
24. Four Neighborhoods Coming To Epcot
Epcot will become 4 neighborhoods: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. World Showcase will continue to showcase culture, cuisine and more. Plus, new experiences await guests.
25. New Festival Pavilion
World Celebration in Epcot will be home to a new pavilion, becoming a home base for Epcot’s festivals. Plus, this 3-level structure will be the perfect new spot to see Epcot’s nighttime spectacular. Furthermore, the building will be one of the most remarkable designs found within a Disney park and become a park icon.
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