The 2015 record

What changed at Disney World in 2015

Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2015, with the date and source for each.

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5 records

2015 in full

NEWOpened December 16, 2015

Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen

Magic Kingdom • dining

A table-service restaurant themed to the Jungle Cruise skippers.

Now
Table service in Adventureland

Source · Parkstalgia Research

GONEClosed December 6, 2015

Captain EO

EPCOT • attraction

The tribute run ended after five years.

Then
Tribute run
Now
Replaced by the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

Source · Walt Disney World

RENAMEDSeptember 29, 2015

Disney Springs

Resort-wide • resort

The shopping and dining district got a new name and a Florida-springs backstory.

Then
Downtown Disney
Now
Disney Springs

Source · Walt Disney World

GONEClosed July 12, 2015

The Magic of Disney Animation

Hollywood Studios • attraction

The animation studio tour ended its 26-year run.

Then
Animation tour
Now
Replaced by Star Wars Launch Bay

Source · Walt Disney World

GONEClosed January 7, 2015

Sorcerer Mickey Hat

Hollywood Studios • land

The park's second icon was dismantled, restoring the Chinese Theatre view.

Then
Park icon since 2001
Now
Removed from Hollywood Boulevard

Source · Walt Disney World

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