The 2016 record

What changed at Disney World in 2016

Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2016, with the date and source for each.

  • 13 completed

13 records

2016 in full

GONEClosed October 9, 2016

Main Street Electrical Parade

Magic Kingdom • entertainment

The parade left Magic Kingdom and the park has had no regular night parade since.

Then
Running nightly
Now
Departed; no full-time replacement

Source · Walt Disney World

GONEClosed October 9, 2016

Main Street Electrical Parade

Magic Kingdom • entertainment

The lighted parade left Walt Disney World.

Then
Nightly parade
Now
Moved to Disneyland then retired

Source · Parkstalgia Research

REPLACEDJune 21, 2016

Frozen Ever After

EPCOT • attraction

Norway's boat ride became a Frozen attraction.

Then
Maelstrom
Now
Frozen Ever After

Source · Walt Disney World

CHANGEDJune 17, 2016

Soarin'

EPCOT • attraction

The film now flies over world landmarks instead of California.

Then
Soarin' Over California
Now
New global film

Source · Walt Disney World

NEWOpened May 27, 2016

Nomad Lounge

Animal Kingdom • dining

The lounge opened with Pandora-era expansion and is now a favourite.

Now
Lounge beside Tiffins

Source · Parkstalgia Research

NEWOpened May 27, 2016

Tree of Life Awakenings

Animal Kingdom • entertainment

Night-time projections on the Tree of Life began with evening hours.

Now
Projection vignettes after dark

Source · Parkstalgia Research

CHANGEDMay 27, 2016

Animal Kingdom Evening Operations

Animal Kingdom • planning

Animal Kingdom now regularly stays open after dark.

Then
Park closed at dusk
Now
Regular evening hours

Source · Parkstalgia Research

CHANGEDMay 27, 2016

Toy Story Mania

Hollywood Studios • attraction

Capacity grew by half to tame the lines.

Then
Two tracks
Now
Third track added

Source · Walt Disney World

CHANGEDMay 15, 2016

Disney Springs

Resort-wide • resort

The multi-year transformation made it a destination of its own.

Then
Marketplace focus
Now
Doubled in size with Town Center and The Landing

Source · Walt Disney World

CHANGEDMay 2016

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Animal Kingdom • attraction

The chase ending was removed and night safaris were added.

Then
Poacher chase finale
Now
Straight wildlife tour with night version

Source · Parkstalgia Research

GONEClosed April 2, 2016

Streets of America

Hollywood Studios • land

The New York and San Francisco street sets were torn down.

Then
Walkable backlot streets
Now
Demolished for new lands

Source · Walt Disney World

GONEClosed April 2, 2016

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure

Hollywood Studios • attraction

The oversized-backyard playground was cleared for Galaxy's Edge.

Then
Playground
Now
Demolished for Star Wars land

Source · Walt Disney World

GONEClosed April 2, 2016

Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

Hollywood Studios • entertainment

The imported stunt show closed as the park was reimagined.

Then
Stunt show
Now
Closed for Star Wars and Toy Story construction

Source · Walt Disney World

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