CHANGEDDecember 23, 2022
Walt Disney World Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The grand circle tour resumed with a new route and narration.
- Then
- Paused
- Now
- Running past TRON Lightcycle / Run
Source · Walt Disney World
The 2022 record
What changed at Disney World in 2022
Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2022, with the date and source for each.
- 26 completed
26 records
2022 in full
CHANGEDNovember 3, 2022
Fantasmic!
Hollywood Studios • entertainment
The nighttime show came back with updated content.
- Then
- Suspended
- Now
- Running with new scenes
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDSeptember 2022
MagicBand+
Resort-wide • planning
Bands became an optional purchase with new interactive features.
- Then
- Free MagicBands for resort guests
- Now
- Purchase-only MagicBand+
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened July 5, 2022
Connections Cafe
EPCOT • dining
A rebuilt quick-service location replaced the Electric Umbrella.
- Then
- Electric Umbrella
- Now
- Open in World Celebration
Source · Walt Disney World
REPLACEDJune 13, 2022
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Animal Kingdom • entertainment
The musical returned in a shorter, restaged form.
- Then
- Finding Nemo – The Musical
- Now
- Shorter reimagined version
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJune 13, 2022
Finding Nemo - The Musical
Animal Kingdom • entertainment
The show returned reworked with new staging and a tighter runtime.
- Then
- Original 2007 production
- Now
- Shorter reimagined staging
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDJune 2022
Main Street Bakery
Magic Kingdom • dining
Espresso drinks and Starbucks pastries replaced most of the original bakery items.
- Then
- Limited bakery counter
- Now
- Full Starbucks food and drink menu
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJune 2022
World Showcase Dining
EPCOT • dining
Most World Showcase restaurants reworked menus and raised prices post-2020.
- Then
- Legacy menus
- Now
- Reworked and higher-priced menus
Source · Parkstalgia Research
UPDATEDJune 2022
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Both classics were down for extended periods and returned refreshed.
- Then
- Continuous operation
- Now
- Reopened after long closures
Source · Parkstalgia Research
NEWOpened May 27, 2022
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
EPCOT • attraction
One of the largest indoor roller coasters anywhere and EPCOT's headline attraction.
- Now
- Open in World Discovery
Source · Walt Disney World
REPLACEDMay 27, 2022
Wonders of Xandar Pavilion
EPCOT • land
The energy pavilion was gutted and rebuilt for the Guardians coaster.
- Then
- Universe of Energy pavilion
- Now
- Wonders of Xandar with Cosmic Rewind
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDMay 2022
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Hollywood Studios • attraction
New planets and characters were added to the ride's rotation.
- Then
- Original random scene set
- Now
- New destinations from recent films
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDMarch 9, 2022
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The daytime parade came back after a long suspension.
- Then
- Suspended
- Now
- Running daily
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDMarch 2022
Main Street U.S.A. dining
Magic Kingdom • dining
Several Main Street quick-service menus were rebuilt post-2020.
- Then
- Legacy menus
- Now
- Refreshed menus
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDFebruary 2022
Sunshine Flyer
Resort-wide • transportation
A competing airport bus launched after Magical Express and later stopped.
- Now
- Alternative airport motorcoach then discontinued
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Swiss Family Treehouse
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Recorded as operating on a limited or seasonal schedule at times; hours are posted day-of.
- Then
- Open all day
- Now
- Frequently closed or seasonal
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Disney's Magical Express
Resort-wide • transportation
Complimentary airport bus service ended; guests now arrange their own transport.
- Then
- Free airport transfers
- Now
- Discontinued
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGED2022
Mears Connect
Resort-wide • transportation
A paid alternative launched as the airport option.
- Then
- Magical Express
- Now
- Paid third-party shuttle
Source · Mears Transportation
CHANGED2022
Cinderella Castle
Magic Kingdom • land
The bold anniversary paint job was toned back down.
- Then
- Blue and gold 50th anniversary paint
- Now
- Softer pink and blue palette restored
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Sunshine Seasons
EPCOT • dining
The food court in The Land got new stations and dishes.
- Then
- Original station menu
- Now
- Reworked stations and menu
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
EPCOT Festivals
EPCOT • entertainment
Festival kiosks are now up almost any week you visit.
- Then
- Two main festivals a year
- Now
- Four festivals covering most of the calendar
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood Studios • dining
The signature restaurant trimmed the menu and raised prices.
- Then
- Classic signature menu
- Now
- Reduced menu and higher prices
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Theme Park Tickets
Resort-wide • planning
Ticket cost now depends heavily on which dates you choose.
- Then
- Flat multi-day pricing
- Now
- Date-based tiers by day
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Deluxe Resort Rooms
Resort-wide • resort
Several deluxe resorts completed full room refreshes.
- Then
- Older room decor
- Now
- Modern refurbished rooms with new theming
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Hard-to-Book Dining
Resort-wide • planning
Popular restaurants now book out the moment the window opens.
- Then
- Walk-ups common
- Now
- Reservations gone within minutes
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2022
Airport Transportation
Resort-wide • transportation
Airport transfers are no longer free for resort guests.
- Then
- Free Magical Express motorcoach
- Now
- Mears Connect, Sunshine Flyer or rideshare
Source · Parkstalgia Research
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