The 2023 record
Every verified opening, closure and rule change we hold for 2023, with the date and source for each.
20 records
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The steam train circle tour returned after a five-year closure.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
EPCOT • entertainment
EPCOT's current nighttime spectacular.
Source · Walt Disney World
EPCOT • land
A new event and festival venue replaced dormant Innoventions buildings.
Source · Walt Disney World
EPCOT • entertainment
EPCOT went through Epcot Forever and Harmonious before settling on Luminous.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
EPCOT • attraction
A walk-through interactive water trail.
Source · Walt Disney World
Hollywood Studios • resort
The immersive Star Wars hotel ran for only about 18 months.
Source · Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom • planning
Separately ticketed party nights cost far more than most returning guests remember.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A high-speed indoor coaster in Tomorrowland and the biggest Magic Kingdom addition in years.
Source · Walt Disney World
Resort-wide • planning
New attractions often require a virtual queue join at set times.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The fireworks line-up swapped back after a two-year run of Enchantment.
Source · Walt Disney World
EPCOT • entertainment
EPCOT cycled through two nighttime shows in three years.
Source · Walt Disney World
Hollywood Studios • dining
Toy Story Land's first table-service restaurant.
Source · Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
Parade times move seasonally and are posted day-of in the app.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The log flume closed for good and was rebuilt as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Source · Walt Disney World
Resort-wide • resort
Disney reversed the overnight self-parking fee for resort guests.
Source · Walt Disney World
Resort-wide • resort
Overnight self-parking fees were dropped.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
EPCOT • planning
Festival seminars and events now happen in the new CommuniCore Hall.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Resort-wide • planning
Photo package pricing rose and single-day options changed.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Resort-wide • planning
Daily standard parking rose to $30.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Resort-wide • planning
Unused date-based tickets keep value but require paying the difference.
Source · Parkstalgia Research
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