NEWOpened December 16, 2018
Storybook Dining at Artist Point
Resort-wide • dining
The Wilderness Lodge signature became a character meal.
- Then
- Artist Point signature dining
- Now
- Snow White character dinner
Source · Parkstalgia Research
The 2018 record
What changed at Disney World in 2018
Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2018, with the date and source for each.
- 12 completed
12 records
2018 in full
TEMPORARILY CLOSEDClosed December 3, 2018
Walt Disney World Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The railroad stopped circling the park for four years.
- Then
- Grand circle tour
- Now
- Paused while Tomorrowland was rebuilt
Source · Walt Disney World
REPLACEDSeptember 2018
Disney Junior Play & Dance
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The seated puppet show became a standing dance party.
- Then
- Disney Junior Live on Stage
- Now
- Interactive dance party
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJuly 27, 2018
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Magic Kingdom • dining
Dinner became a fixed-price signature experience.
- Then
- A la carte dinner
- Now
- Prix fixe signature dinner
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened June 30, 2018
Slinky Dog Dash
Hollywood Studios • attraction
A family coaster that quickly became one of the hardest rides to book.
- Now
- Open in Toy Story Land
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened June 30, 2018
Toy Story Land
Hollywood Studios • land
A new land built around backyard-scale Toy Story theming.
- Now
- Open with Slinky Dog Dash
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDJune 30, 2018
Toy Story Mania!
Hollywood Studios • attraction
The queue and entrance moved when Toy Story Land opened.
- Then
- Entrance through Pixar Place
- Now
- Entrance now inside Toy Story Land
Source · Parkstalgia Research
REPLACEDApril 22, 2018
UP! A Great Bird Adventure
Animal Kingdom • entertainment
The classic bird show was rethemed around Up.
- Then
- Flights of Wonder
- Now
- Russell and Dug host the bird show
Source · Parkstalgia Research
NEWOpened April 18, 2018
BaseLine Tap House
Hollywood Studios • dining
Grand Avenue's rebuild added new small dining spots.
- Now
- Beer and snacks on Grand Avenue
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDMarch 19, 2018
Pirates of the Caribbean
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The bride auction scene was replaced with Redd, a female pirate directing the sale of stolen goods.
- Then
- The 'take a wench for a bride' auction scene
- Now
- Redd the pirate leads a plunder auction
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDMarch 19, 2018
Pirates of the Caribbean
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The auction scene was rewritten with Redd as a pirate in her own right.
- Then
- Bride auction scene
- Now
- Redd the pirate scene
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed January 6, 2018
Stitch's Great Escape
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The Tomorrowland theatre attraction stopped operating and never returned.
- Then
- Seasonal operation
- Now
- Permanently closed
Source · Walt Disney World
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