GONEClosed December 31, 2017
Flights of Wonder
Animal Kingdom • entertainment
The natural-behaviors bird show ended after nearly two decades.
- Then
- Free-flight bird show
- Now
- Replaced by a UP-themed bird show
Source · Walt Disney World
The 2017 record
What changed at Disney World in 2017
Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2017, with the date and source for each.
- 11 completed
11 records
2017 in full
CHANGEDDecember 19, 2017
The Hall of Presidents
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The show reopened after a year of rework with a speaking Trump figure.
- Then
- Obama-era show
- Now
- Trump animatronic added
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDAugust 13, 2017
Mission: SPACE
EPCOT • attraction
The less-intense side became a gentle tour around Earth.
- Then
- Orbit Earth training mission
- Now
- Earth orbit flyover for the mild side
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDAugust 13, 2017
Mission: SPACE
EPCOT • attraction
The ride gained updated films and a gentler Earth orbit option.
- Then
- Original Mars film
- Now
- New Earth and Mars missions
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed August 13, 2017
The Great Movie Ride
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The park's original centrepiece attraction was retired.
- Then
- Open since 1989
- Now
- Replaced
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed August 13, 2017
Universe of Energy
EPCOT • attraction
The pavilion was cleared to build Cosmic Rewind.
- Then
- Open since 1996
- Now
- Demolished for Guardians
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 27, 2017
Pandora at Night
Animal Kingdom • entertainment
Pandora's night lighting became a reason to stay late.
- Now
- Glowing plants after dark
Source · Parkstalgia Research
NEWOpened May 27, 2017
Satu'li Canteen
Animal Kingdom • dining
A build-your-own bowl quick service widely rated among the best at WDW.
- Now
- Open in Pandora
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 27, 2017
Na'vi River Journey
Animal Kingdom • attraction
A gentle boat ride through a bioluminescent rainforest.
- Now
- Open in Pandora
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 27, 2017
Avatar Flight of Passage
Animal Kingdom • attraction
A flying simulator that still draws some of the longest waits at Walt Disney World.
- Now
- Open in Pandora
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 27, 2017
Pandora – The World of Avatar
Animal Kingdom • land
A fully immersive Avatar land with floating mountains.
- Now
- Open with two attractions
Source · Walt Disney World
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