UPDATEDDecember 6, 2012
Test Track
EPCOT • attraction
The queue and ride were rethemed around designing a virtual concept car.
- Then
- Original testing theme
- Now
- Design-your-own concept car theme
Source · Walt Disney World
The 2012 record
What changed at Disney World in 2012
Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2012, with the date and source for each.
- 5 completed
5 records
2012 in full
NEWOpened December 6, 2012
New Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom • land
The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history added the Little Mermaid ride, Be Our Guest and more.
- Now
- Doubled the size of Fantasyland
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened November 19, 2012
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Magic Kingdom • dining
Dining in the ballroom and West Wing became an instant reservation battle.
- Now
- Open inside Beast's Castle
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed May 31, 2012
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The opening-day dark ride made way for a princess meet and greet.
- Then
- Operating since 1971
- Now
- Replaced by Princess Fairytale Hall
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened March 12, 2012
New Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom • land
The first section of the expansion opened months before the rest.
- Then
- Mickey's Toontown Fair
- Now
- Open with the doubled Dumbo and the Barnstormer
Source · Walt Disney World
Your trip, your report
Was 2012 your last trip?
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