#1NEWOpened 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
- 63Verified changes
- Earliest year
- 1994Earliest year
- Current through
- 2026Current through
The short answer
Since 1994, 63 verified changes have been recorded at Magic Kingdom: 10 openings, 16 closures and 37 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 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. The most recent entry is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Refurbished, 2026-01).
- Added
- 10 openings and new lands
- Gone
- 16 closures
- Reworked
- 37 replacements and updates
The biggest recent changes
Ranked by how much they affect a returning guest's day — not by date.
#2GONEClosed 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
#3REPLACEDJune 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
#4NEWOpened December 6, 2012
New Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom • land
The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history added the Little Mermaid ride, Be Our Guest and more.
- Now
- Doubled the size of Fantasyland
Source · Walt Disney World
#5NEWOpened May 28, 2014
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A swinging family coaster that completed New Fantasyland.
- Now
- Open in Fantasyland
Source · Walt Disney World
#6GONEClosed 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
New since
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
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
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
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
Gone for good
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
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
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
GONEClosed January 24, 2021
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The free interactive scavenger game did not return after the 2020 closure.
- Then
- Interactive card game
- Now
- Retired
Source · Walt Disney World
Changed or replaced
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
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
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
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
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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
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
NEWOpened December 6, 2012
New Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom • land
The largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history added the Little Mermaid ride, Be Our Guest and more.
- Now
- Doubled the size of Fantasyland
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened May 28, 2014
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A swinging family coaster that completed New Fantasyland.
- Now
- Open in Fantasyland
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
GONEClosed September 7, 1998
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Fans campaigned to save it, but it closed anyway; the original still runs at Disneyland.
- Then
- Operating since opening day
- Now
- Demolished for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed May 31, 2012
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The opening-day dark ride made way for a princess meet and greet.
- Then
- Operating since 1971
- Now
- Replaced by Princess Fairytale Hall
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed October 12, 2003
ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The infamously intense Tomorrowland show was rethemed as too scary for the park.
- Then
- Theater-in-the-round scare show
- Now
- Replaced by Stitch's Great Escape
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed February 11, 2011
Mickey's Toontown Fair
Magic Kingdom • land
The cartoon land was absorbed into the New Fantasyland expansion.
- Then
- Open since 1988
- Now
- Replaced by Storybook Circus
Source · Walt Disney World
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
CHANGEDJuly 3, 2010
Main Street Electrical Parade
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The classic light parade returned for what became a six-year encore.
- Then
- SpectroMagic
- Now
- Running nightly
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed September 1, 1994
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The submarine ride closed quietly and the lagoon sat empty for years.
- Then
- Submarine lagoon
- Now
- Lagoon later drained and redeveloped
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed October 9, 2016
Main Street Electrical Parade
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The parade left Magic Kingdom and the park has had no regular night parade since.
- Then
- Running nightly
- Now
- Departed; no full-time replacement
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDDecember 19, 2017
The Hall of Presidents
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The show reopened after a year of rework with a speaking Trump figure.
- Then
- Obama-era show
- Now
- Trump animatronic added
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened November 19, 2012
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Magic Kingdom • dining
Dining in the ballroom and West Wing became an instant reservation battle.
- Now
- Open inside Beast's Castle
Source · Walt Disney World
GONEClosed November 10, 1999
Magic Kingdom Skyway
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The gondola ride between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland stopped flying.
- Then
- Buckets over Fantasyland
- Now
- Removed
Source · Walt Disney World
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
NEWOpened March 12, 2012
New Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom • land
The first section of the expansion opened months before the rest.
- Then
- Mickey's Toontown Fair
- Now
- Open with the doubled Dumbo and the Barnstormer
Source · Walt Disney World
TEMPORARILY CLOSEDClosed January 6, 2025
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The coaster is being rebuilt with new track and promised new effects.
- Then
- 1980 track and effects
- Now
- Closed for extended refurbishment
Source · Walt Disney World
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
TEMPORARILY CLOSEDClosed December 3, 2018
Walt Disney World Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The railroad stopped circling the park for four years.
- Then
- Grand circle tour
- Now
- Paused while Tomorrowland was rebuilt
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened September 18, 2013
Princess Fairytale Hall
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A meet-and-greet home for the princesses inside the castle walls.
- Then
- Snow White's Scary Adventures
- Now
- Open behind the castle
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDJuly 7, 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The film character joined the classic ride after the movies' success.
- Then
- Original 1973 show scenes
- Now
- Jack Sparrow animatronics woven in
Source · Walt Disney World
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
GONEClosed April 3, 2010
SpectroMagic
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The fiber-optic parade made way for the Electrical Parade's return.
- Then
- Running nightly
- Now
- Retired
Source · Walt Disney World
UPDATEDSeptember 13, 2007
Haunted Mansion
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A months-long rehab added the endless staircase and a floating Leota.
- Then
- Original attic and effects
- Now
- New attic scene and updated effects
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
TEMPORARILY CLOSEDClosed August 4, 2025
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The ride is gaining new blasters, vehicles and show scenes.
- Then
- 1998 ride system
- Now
- Closed for new vehicles and effects
Source · Walt Disney World
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
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
CHANGEDMarch 19, 2018
Pirates of the Caribbean
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The auction scene was rewritten with Redd as a pirate in her own right.
- Then
- Bride auction scene
- Now
- Redd the pirate scene
Source · Walt Disney World
NEWOpened June 4, 1999
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Magic Kingdom • attraction
A gentle dark ride through the Hundred Acre Wood replaced Mr. Toad.
- Then
- Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
- Now
- Open in Fantasyland
Source · Walt Disney World
CHANGEDAugust 3, 2021
The Hall of Presidents
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The tradition of adding each sitting president continued.
- Then
- Trump-era show
- Now
- Biden animatronic added
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 24, 2021
Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom • entertainment
The free interactive scavenger game did not return after the 2020 closure.
- Then
- Interactive card game
- Now
- Retired
Source · Walt Disney World
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
CHANGEDMarch 28, 2011
Haunted Mansion
Magic Kingdom • attraction
The queue gained a musical crypt, a poetess bust and tomb effects.
- Then
- Standard queue
- Now
- Interactive graveyard queue
Source · Walt Disney World
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
CHANGEDJuly 27, 2018
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Magic Kingdom • dining
Dinner became a fixed-price signature experience.
- Then
- A la carte dinner
- Now
- Prix fixe signature dinner
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.
ANNOUNCEDOpening date not announced
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Magic Kingdom • attraction
Disney says the wildest ride in the wilderness returns with new magic.
Next · not open to guests yet
Source · Walt Disney World
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; changed Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
- 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 Walt Disney World Railroad, Main Street Bakery, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, Festival of Fantasy Parade and Main Street U.S.A. dining.
- 2021 opened Character Cavalcades; lost Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom; changed Enchanted Tiki Room, Main Street Confectionery, Enchanted Tales with Belle, The Hall of Presidents and Cinderella's Royal Table.
- 2020 lost Tomorrowland Arcade and The Diamond Horseshoe; changed Cinderella Castle and Mobile Order.
- 2018 lost Stitch's Great Escape; changed Walt Disney World Railroad, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Pirates of the Caribbean and Pirates of the Caribbean.
- 2017 changed The Hall of Presidents.
- 2016 lost Main Street Electrical Parade and Main Street Electrical Parade.
- 2015 opened Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen.
- 2014 opened Seven Dwarfs Mine Train.
- 2013 opened Princess Fairytale Hall.
- 2012 opened New Fantasyland, Be Our Guest Restaurant and New Fantasyland; lost Snow White's Scary Adventures.
- 2011 lost Mickey's Toontown Fair; changed Haunted Mansion.
- 2010 lost SpectroMagic; changed Main Street Electrical Parade.
- 2007 changed Haunted Mansion.
- 2006 changed Pirates of the Caribbean.
- 2003 lost ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.
- 1999 opened The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh; lost Magic Kingdom Skyway.
- 1998 lost Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
- 1994 lost 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Common questions
What has changed at Magic Kingdom?
Since 1994, 63 verified changes have been recorded at Magic Kingdom: 10 openings, 16 closures and 37 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 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. The most recent entry is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Refurbished, 2026-01).
What is new at Magic Kingdom?
10 additions are recorded, including Walt Disney World Railroad, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Character Cavalcades, Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Princess Fairytale Hall.
What is gone at Magic Kingdom?
16 closures are recorded, including Tom Sawyer Island, Rivers of America, Splash Mountain, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland Arcade and The Diamond Horseshoe.
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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