NEWOpened April 4, 2023
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A high-speed indoor coaster in Tomorrowland and the biggest Magic Kingdom addition in years.
- Now
- Open in Tomorrowland
Source · Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
What's changed at Magic Kingdom
What opened, closed and changed at Magic Kingdom — including Splash Mountain's replacement, TRON Lightcycle / Run and retired classics.
- Verified changes
- 36Verified changes
- Earliest year
- 2015Earliest year
- Current through
- 2026Current through
The short answer
Since 2015, 36 verified changes have been recorded at Magic Kingdom: 4 openings, 7 closures and 25 replacements, rethemes or operational changes. The additions include Walt Disney World Railroad, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Character Cavalcades and Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. The losses include Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, Splash Mountain and Tomorrowland Arcade. The most recent entry is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Refurbished, 2026-01).
- Added
- 4 openings and new lands
- Gone
- 7 closures
- Reworked
- 25 replacements and updates
36 shown
GONEClosed January 23, 2023
Splash Mountain
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The log flume closed for good and was rebuilt as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
- Then
- Open since 1992
- Now
- Closed and rethemed
Source · Walt Disney World
REPLACEDJune 28, 2024
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
GONEClosed July 7, 2025
Rivers of America
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The riverboat, island and rafts stopped operating permanently.
- Then
- Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island
- Now
- Closed for the Cars expansion
Source · Parkstalgia Research
NEWOpened December 16, 2023
Walt Disney World Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The steam train circle tour returned after a five-year closure.
- Then
- Closed since 2018 for TRON construction
- Now
- Running again around the park
Source · Parkstalgia Research
GONEClosed July 7, 2025
Tom Sawyer Island
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Tom Sawyer Island closed with Rivers of America.
- Then
- Raft-access play island
- Now
- Closed
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJuly 16, 2021
Jungle Cruise
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Several scenes were rebuilt and outdated depictions of native peoples were removed.
- Then
- Original 1971 scene lineup with dated depictions
- Now
- New storyline with stranded skippers
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJuly 17, 2024
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
TEMPORARILY CLOSEDClosed 2026
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The mine train closes for a lengthy rehab tied to the Cars project.
- Then
- Open daily
- Now
- Closed for extended track work
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDApril 3, 2023
Happily Ever After
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The fireworks line-up swapped back after a two-year run of Enchantment.
- Then
- Disney Enchantment
- Now
- Happily Ever After nightly
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDAugust 2020
Cinderella Castle
Magic Kingdom • land
The castle received a bold new colour scheme that remains today.
- Then
- Pink and grey palette
- Now
- Blue, gold and deeper pink
Source · Walt Disney World
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
CHANGEDJuly 11, 2020
Mobile Order
Magic Kingdom • dining
Quick service across the park moved to app-based ordering windows.
- Then
- Walk-up ordering
- Now
- Mobile order strongly preferred
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDJune 2021
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Magic Kingdom • dining
Mobile ordering became the primary way most guests order quick service at Magic Kingdom, and some locations lean on it heavily at busy times.
- Then
- Walk-up ordering at registers
- Now
- Mobile ordering is the main path at peak times; walk-up availability varies by location
Source · Parkstalgia Research
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
GONEClosed October 9, 2016
Main Street Electrical Parade
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The lighted parade left Walt Disney World.
- Then
- Nightly parade
- Now
- Moved to Disneyland then retired
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDAugust 2023
After Hours Ticketed Events
Magic Kingdom • planning
Separately ticketed party nights cost far more than most returning guests remember.
- Then
- Around $100 per adult
- Now
- $150+ on peak nights
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
GONEClosed March 15, 2020
The Diamond Horseshoe
Magic Kingdom • dining
The Diamond Horseshoe has been used for limited and seasonal service rather than a regular daily schedule.
- Then
- Seasonal table service in Liberty Square
- Now
- Closed except for rare private use
Source · Parkstalgia Research
UPDATEDMay 2024
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
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
NEWOpened December 16, 2015
Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
Magic Kingdom • dining
A table-service restaurant themed to the Jungle Cruise skippers.
- Now
- Table service in Adventureland
Source · Parkstalgia Research
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
CHANGEDOctober 2021
Main Street Confectionery
Magic Kingdom • dining
The candy shop was gutted and rebuilt with a visible candy kitchen.
- Then
- Original candy shop
- Now
- Rebuilt with open kitchen and new treats
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGED2024
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
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
NEWOpened October 2021
Character Cavalcades
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
Mini-parades introduced in 2020 stayed as a permanent daily offering.
- Then
- Scheduled character meets only
- Now
- Short cavalcades roll down Main Street daily
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDAugust 2021
Cinderella's Royal Table
Magic Kingdom • dining
Castle dining moved to a single fixed price.
- Then
- Per-item plus character photos
- Now
- Fixed price per person
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDJuly 2021
Main Street Vehicles (horse trolley reduced)
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Main Street vehicle offerings were scaled back after the 2020 closure period.
- Then
- Full vehicle line-up
- Now
- Reduced operation
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDMarch 2023
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
Parade times move seasonally and are posted day-of in the app.
- Then
- Single afternoon showing
- Now
- Times vary and second showings are rare
Source · Parkstalgia Research
CHANGEDOctober 2021
Enchanted Tiki Room
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The show returned closer to its original format.
- Then
- Shortened version
- Now
- Longer classic version
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGED2021
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Magic Kingdom • dining
The self-serve toppings bar has not been part of the regular service since 2020.
- Then
- Full toppings bar
- Now
- Pre-portioned toppings
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
GONEClosed March 15, 2020
Tomorrowland Arcade
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The arcade at the Space Mountain exit did not reopen.
- Then
- Video arcade at Space Mountain exit
- Now
- Closed
Source · Parkstalgia Research
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
CHANGEDOctober 2021
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The storytelling experience returned in a slightly reworked form.
- Then
- Full interactive storytelling
- Now
- Modified version with distancing-era changes
Source · Parkstalgia Research
Coming next
Officially announced or under construction — not open to guests yet, and not counted in the totals above.
COMINGOpening date not announced
Tomorrowland Speedway
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Disney announced that Tomorrowland Speedway will close. No replacement has been officially confirmed.
Announced October 2025 · not open to guests yet
Source · Walt Disney World
ANNOUNCEDOpening date not announced
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
COMINGOpening date not announced
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
Year by year
A one-line summary of every year we have verified records for.
- 2026 changed Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
- 2025 lost Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America.
- 2024 changed Country Bear Jamboree, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Space Mountain and Tony's Town Square Restaurant.
- 2023 opened Walt Disney World Railroad and TRON Lightcycle / Run; lost Splash Mountain; changed After Hours Ticketed Events, Happily Ever After and Festival of Fantasy Parade.
- 2022 changed Main Street Bakery, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Festival of Fantasy Parade, Main Street U.S.A. dining and Swiss Family Treehouse.
- 2021 opened Character Cavalcades; changed Enchanted Tiki Room, Main Street Confectionery, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Cinderella's Royal Table and Jungle Cruise.
- 2020 lost Tomorrowland Arcade and The Diamond Horseshoe; changed Cinderella Castle and Mobile Order.
- 2018 lost Stitch's Great Escape; changed Pirates of the Caribbean.
- 2016 lost Main Street Electrical Parade.
- 2015 opened Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen.
Common questions
What has changed at Magic Kingdom?
Since 2015, 36 verified changes have been recorded at Magic Kingdom: 4 openings, 7 closures and 25 replacements, rethemes or operational changes. The additions include Walt Disney World Railroad, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Character Cavalcades and Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. The losses include Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, Splash Mountain and Tomorrowland Arcade. The most recent entry is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Refurbished, 2026-01).
What is new at Magic Kingdom?
4 additions are recorded, including Walt Disney World Railroad, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Character Cavalcades and Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen.
What is gone at Magic Kingdom?
7 closures are recorded, including Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, Splash Mountain, Tomorrowland Arcade, The Diamond Horseshoe and Stitch's Great Escape.
What is the biggest change at Magic Kingdom?
TRON Lightcycle / Run opened. A high-speed indoor coaster in Tomorrowland and the biggest Magic Kingdom addition in years. Opened April 4, 2023.
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