What changed at Disney World in 2024

Polynesian Island Tower

Resort-wide • resort

A new villa tower opened at the Polynesian Village.

Now

New tower open

Source · Walt Disney World

Lightning Lane Premier Pass

Resort-wide • planning

A high-priced pass covering one ride per Lightning Lane attraction launched.

Now

All-in-one paid skip pass

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Hollywood Studios • attraction

A long refurbishment restored effects and lighting.

Then

Original soundtrack and preshow

Now

Refurbished with restored effects

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Resort-wide • planning

Paid line-skipping was rebranded and moved to advance booking.

Then

Genie+ same-day only

Now

Advance booking up to 7 days out

Source · Walt Disney World

Lightning Lane Booking Window

Resort-wide • planning

You now plan Lightning Lane selections before arriving instead of at 7am each day.

Then

Same-day 7am purchase only

Now

Book up to 7 days ahead on-site

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Lightning Lane Single Pass

Resort-wide • planning

The paid per-ride skip was renamed and rebooked through a new flow.

Then

Individual Lightning Lane

Now

Lightning Lane Single Pass

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Country Bear Jamboree

Magic Kingdom • entertainment

The classic show was reworked with country-music arrangements of Disney songs.

Then

Original 1971 show

Now

New song list and refreshed bears

Source · Walt Disney World

Fort Wilderness Cabins

Resort-wide • resort

The cabins were replaced with new units.

Then

Original cabins

Now

New cabins

Source · Walt Disney World

Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Magic Kingdom • attraction

The former Splash Mountain reopened with an all-new Princess and the Frog story.

Then

Splash Mountain

Now

Open in Frontierland

Source · Walt Disney World

Space Mountain

Magic Kingdom • attraction

The coaster received an extended refurbishment with updated effects.

Then

Original track finish

Now

Refreshed track and effects

Source · Walt Disney World

Star Tours

Hollywood Studios • attraction

Ahsoka, Andor and Mandalorian destinations joined the rotation.

Then

2011 scene set

Now

New scenes from recent Star Wars series

Source · Walt Disney World

It's Tough to be a Bug!

Animal Kingdom • attraction

The 4D show ended its run inside the Tree of Life.

Then

Open since 1998

Now

Closed

Source · Walt Disney World

Disney Park Pass

Resort-wide • planning

Park reservations were dropped for most standard tickets.

Then

A park reservation was needed alongside a ticket

Now

Most date-based tickets no longer need a park reservation

Source · Walt Disney World

Disney Dining Plan

Resort-wide • planning

The Dining Plan came back with revised inclusions.

Then

Suspended since 2020

Now

Available again

Source · Walt Disney World

Tony's Town Square Restaurant

Magic Kingdom • dining

Menu and decor were refreshed with a heavier Lady and the Tramp story.

Then

Classic Italian-American menu

Now

Refreshed menu and Lady and the Tramp theming

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Restaurantosaurus

Animal Kingdom • dining

Dining in DinoLand is winding down for the new land.

Then

Full quick service in DinoLand

Now

Limited operation ahead of Tropical Americas

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Journey Into Imagination With Figment

EPCOT • attraction

One of the few EPCOT attractions untouched by the overhaul.

Then

Original 2002 version

Now

Still running, refurbishment rumoured

Source · Parkstalgia Research

DinoLand U.S.A.

Animal Kingdom • land

The land is being rebuilt around Encanto and Indiana Jones.

Announced November 2024 · not open to guests yet

Source · Walt Disney World

Monstropolis

Hollywood Studios • land

Disney announced that the Grand Avenue area will become a Monsters, Inc. land. It is not open to guests.

Announced August 2024 · not open to guests yet

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Magic Kingdom Villains Land

Magic Kingdom • land

Disney announced a villains-themed land in development for Magic Kingdom. No opening date has been announced.

Announced August 2024 · not open to guests yet

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Piston Peak National Park

Magic Kingdom • land

Disney announced a Cars-themed area, Piston Peak National Park, for the Frontierland area now occupied by Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. It is not open to guests.

Announced August 2024 · not open to guests yet

Source · Parkstalgia Research

Wondrous China

EPCOT • attraction

Disney previously announced Wondrous China as a replacement for Reflections of China, but the new film has not opened and no current opening date has been announced.

Next · not open to guests yet

Source · Parkstalgia Research