If you have not been to Walt Disney World lately, there have been some exciting updates. Check out the park by park list of what is new for 2017. This includes a whole new land, Pandora – World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom, a new Welcome Show at Magic Kingdom and much more.
Animal Kingdom
- Pandora – World of Avatar including 2 new rides, Avatar Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey. If you get hungry or thirsty stop by the new eateries at Pandora, Pongu Pongu and Satu’li Canteen.
- Tiffins Restaurant opened, a signature restaurant, for guests to enjoy, or consider the Rivers of Light Dining Package.
- Rivers of Light begins evenings to dazzle guests, celebrating nature and more.
- Mobile Ordering 1st begins at Satu’li Canteen and slowly is expanding to other parks.
Magic Kingdom
- The Welcome Show has been moved to Cinderella’s Castle.
- Wishes has ended and Happily Ever After is the New nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom.
- The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History is now for guests viewing at Liberty Square.
- Princess Elena Meet & Greet at Princess Fairytale Hall.
- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire begins.
- Pirates of the Caribbean adds on-ride photo opportunity.
- Festival of Fantasy Parade changes its starting time.
Epcot
- Soarin’ has been updated to include views form around the world, now named, Soarin’ Around the World.
- Norway in Epcot now hosts Frozen Ever After and Meet & Greets with Anna & Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus.
- Also, consider the new Frozen Dessert Party for a magical evening.
- Choza Tequila opened, a cart in the Mexican Pavilion, serving beverages and snacks.
- Dory joins Turtle Talk, for a limited time.
- International Festival of the Arts debuted.
Hollywood Studios
- Meet and Greet with BB8 at Star Wars Launch Bay.
- The Music of Pixar LIVE!, A Symphony of Characters now showing, see your favorite Pixar characters set to an orchestra.
- Movie Magic Night time show, is a 10 minute projection show prior to Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.
- Star Wars guided tour, for the ultimate Star Wars fans.
- Join Olaf for a Meet & Greet at Celebrity Spotlight.
Typhoon Lagoon
- Miss Adventure Falls opens as a new family raft ride.
Blizzard Beach
- Frozen summer games returns for fun in the sun.
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