What changed at Disney World in 2019

Topolino's Terrace

Resort-wide • dining

The Riviera brought a well-reviewed rooftop restaurant.

Now

Rooftop signature dining and breakfast

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Disney's Riviera Resort

Resort-wide • resort

A new Deluxe Villa resort connected by gondola.

Now

Open on the Skyliner line

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Disney Vacation Club

Resort-wide • resort

Several new DVC properties opened since 2019.

Then

Existing DVC portfolio

Now

Riviera, Island Tower and Cabins added

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Rise of the Resistance

Hollywood Studios • attraction

Widely considered one of the most ambitious theme park attractions ever built.

Now

Open in Galaxy's Edge

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IllumiNations

EPCOT • entertainment

The long-running lagoon show ended after 20 years.

Then

Nightly since 1999

Now

Retired

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Disney Skyliner

Resort-wide • transportation

Gondolas now connect EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with four resort areas.

Now

Gondola network in service

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Disney Skyliner

Resort-wide • resort

A skyline gondola system changed how guests move around the resort.

Now

Gondola network linking two parks and four resorts

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Innoventions

EPCOT • land

The old Innoventions pavilions were torn down for the new World Celebration.

Then

Two large exhibit buildings flanking the fountain

Now

Open plaza and CommuniCore Hall

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Hollywood Studios • attraction

The Falcon flight simulator opened with Galaxy's Edge.

Now

Interactive cockpit simulator

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Hollywood Studios • dining

New Star Wars themed dining arrived with the land.

Now

Galaxy's Edge quick service

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Oga's Cantina

Hollywood Studios • dining

A reservation-only cantina in Black Spire Outpost.

Now

Open in Galaxy's Edge

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Hollywood Studios • land

An entire Star Wars planet added to the park.

Now

14-acre land with two attractions

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Leave a Legacy

EPCOT • land

The entrance plaza monoliths were moved to make way for the new entrance.

Then

Stone monoliths with guest photos

Now

Relocated outside the gates

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Gran Destino Tower

Resort-wide • resort

A new tower and Toledo restaurant were added.

Now

15-storey tower open

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Wonderful World of Animation

Hollywood Studios • entertainment

A nightly projection show was added to the park.

Now

Projection show on the Chinese Theatre

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy

Hollywood Studios • entertainment

A short show experience on Sunset Boulevard.

Now

Open on Sunset Boulevard

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Resort Bus Service

Resort-wide • transportation

You can see bus arrival estimates in the app.

Then

No arrival information

Now

Live bus arrival times in the app

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Disney Springs

Resort-wide • transportation

Parking garages with live space counts changed how you arrive.

Then

Limited surface parking

Now

Multiple garages with space counters

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Sunset Showcase Theater

Hollywood Studios • entertainment

The theatre hosts seasonal shows rather than one permanent attraction.

Then

Lightning McQueen and seasonal use

Now

Rotating limited-time offerings

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Wonders of Life

EPCOT • attraction

Disney announced a digital Play! Pavilion for the dome; it never materialized.

Next · not open to guests yet

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