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Walt Disney World is constantly changing and since our last video in March 2019 outlining
all the new additions at the theme parks, well theres even more to update you on.
From new attractions and nighttime entertainment, to reimagined updates on familiar shows, plus
a new birds eye view of the resort plus the loss of some entertainment, we’re gonna
fill you in on all of it.
So today we’re gonna be counting down the Top 10 New Attractions and Changes at Walt
Disney World in 2019.
Number 10 Back in April of 2018 Up a Great Bird adventure
replaced Flights of Wonder for the 20th anniversary of Animal Kingdom but the show has already
seen an update.
Doug and Russel can still be found along with the various bird species from across the globe
but Troop Leader Jones has now replaced the old host Anika.
{Troop Leader Jones} Now look!
Thats a bird!
Troop Leader Jones is a wilderness explorer trying to help Russel get his bird badge.
The new script is a huge improvement from the story with Anika and this new character
actually brings back a lot of the old humour and playfulness that was at the heart of the
original Flights Of Wonder with Guanamo Joe.
{Doug} Hi there!
{Troop Leader} Hello Doug…oh I should have warned you, he’s a talking dog.
{Off camera} Well thats a new one.
{Troop Leader} Mhmmmm it sure is
The show is definitely a lot more engaging.
Another Animal Kingdom show that saw an update was Rivers of Light which now became Rivers
of Light We Are One.
The new show celebrates our connection with animals and features more familiar characters
from other Disney films.
{Music} Circle of life.
We are one!
Number 9 Staying at Animal Kingdom, in July of 2019
Rafiki’s planet watch reopened after being closed since Oct 2018.
Here at the conservation Station, the Animation Experience debuted as part of the Lion King
celebration at the park.
Here you get the opportunity to draw some of your favorite Disney animals including
characters from the original Lion King.
A Disney animator will walk you through drawing the character step by step.
When we did it, Pumba was the character for that session and at the end of the half an
hour experience this was the end result.
So how did I do?
There’s usually 9 opportunities each day a day to take part in the Animation Experience.
It’s really great to have this unique opportunity at Animal Kingdom, and I mean It’s not every
day that you get to draw with a Disney animator.
Number 8 October 1st marked the brink of a new age
at Epcot.
The former Odyssey restaurant has been transformed into The Epcot Experience which gives us an
in depth look into Epcot’s transformation.
We spoke a lot about these plans in our D23 video, you can find that video in a card on
the right hand side.
A similar looking model that was on display at D23 has been recreated in Florida along
with some new additions and enhancements.
This mini spectacular features A 360 degree screen and along and with the power of projection
mapping the room comes to life right before your eyes.
This 12 minute show takes you through all of the upcoming projects at Epcot including
Journey of Water the Moana inspired experience, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, Remy’s
Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion, the Mary Poppins attraction coming to the
UK Pavilion as well as a little peak into more visuals and music from HarmonioUS the
new long term firework show that will debut after Epcot Forever.
{Music} Find where I belong
The entire experience is a very Epcot way of showing the changes coming to Epcot and
you can honestly watch it over and over again and still notice new details every time.
Its definitely an attraction that you shouldn’t miss on your next trip to Epcot.
Number 7 Staying on the topic of Epcot, since the park
transformation isa in full swing this comes with some changes to what’s currently known
as Future World.
The Epcot plans call for the demolition of the Innoventions West Buildings and some well
known spots have already closed.
If you’re a thirsty person well you might need to find a new spot to quench that thirst
since Fountain View with the Starbucks has closed along with Club cool.
That’s right…no more free Beverly.
Also the old character Spot with Mickey and friends has closed but a new temporary location
has set up around the corner from the other character spot location with Baymax.
The new room looks really great and Mickey, Goofy and Minnie have all received new colourful
backdrops but they did get rid of Fastpass for this experience.
Number 6 Some changes at Walt Disney World have us
saying goodbye to some entertainment at Magic Kingdom.
Over in Liberty Square the Muppets presents Great Moments in History originally made its
debut in October of 2016 and after a 3 year run, October 5th marked the last day to catch
to the show.
It’s really sad to see this show go since it added so much unexpected kinetic energy
into the land.
{Music} Great moments in history but just the American parts!
It was always a treat walking through Liberty Square seeing Kermit, Mrs Piggy, Gonzo and
the gang sharing this muppet humour with us.
{Ms. Piggy} This works!
Hiiii-ahh!
{Fonzie} Well I’d say that song was a hit!
It’s one show that will be greatly missed and now the only place to see the Muppets
is at Hollywood Studios.
So Disney please bring this show back at some point.
The next change in Magic Kingdom entertainment comes with the closing of the Royal Majesty
Makers.
They were able to be seen roaming around Fantasyland interacting with guests and would also host
the show at the Sword in the Stone.
One lucky guest used to be able to pull the sword from the stone and sadly with these
characters leaving Fantasyland it’s uncertain whether this opportunity with the Sword in
the Stone will come back in some other way.
Number 5 Over the last couple years we’ve seen many
dance parties added to the parks and although these were popular with the little ones, some
of these have unfortunately come to an end.
The Hukuna Matta Time Dance party and the Dino- Riffic Dance party at Animal Kingdom
have both ended their runs.
This also goes for the Super Shindig Dance party in Municiberg at Disney’s Hollywood
studios.
Back in January of 2019, Disney reopened Pixar Place as Municiberg.
This area was slated to close on Sept 30th and although the dance party is ending the
good news is that Disney has decided to keep this area open.
The Edna Mode experience meet and greet is staying as of now but the news anchors from
the dance party will be greatly missed.
They really made the experience much more interactive and different from other dance
parties but Municberg is here to stay!
Number 4 The Disney Skyliner opened on September 29th
and although this is not a theme park ride and was built to be a mode of transpiration
around the resort, you can really consider this an attraction experience; just like the
monorail.
The Disney Skyliner connects EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Disney’s Caribbean
Beach Resort, Riviera Resort, Art of Animation and Pop Century.
There’s 300 brightly gondolas and about half of them are wrapped with characters from
many well known Disney properties.
Some of these designs are actually quite fun!
Now each cabin holds a maximum of 10 guests so if you’re traveling with a smaller party,
you will be seated with some new friends in the gondola.
When you’re getting those bird eye views of the resort its reminiscent of the old Skyway
attraction at Magic Kingdom if that’s something you ever got to experience.
The gondolas do not have air conditioning but its open windows allow for air to circulate
in the cabin and when you’re in flight and moving its actually quite comfortable inside.
This does change if for whatever reason the gondolas comes to a halt on the line.
You really have no breeze flowing through the cabin and it can get pretty hot inside,
but it’s nothing that isn’t bearable.
You can expect a very smooth ride on the Disney Skyliner to get you to your next destination
at Walt Disney World.
Number 3 To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s
Hollywood Studios the park debuted the Wonderful World of Animation on May 1st.
The show is a projection based show but it does open and close with some fireworks.
Now Disney has gotten really good at Projection mapping and this show new nighttime show really
demonstrates that.
Going to the tune of a catchy new score, the show starts with Mickey Mouse then takes you
through Disney animation history from old classics to many new favourites as well!
There’s one opportunity each night to catch this 12 minute projection show and it happens
just before Star Wars A Galactic Spectacular firework show.
So be sure to check the times guide so you don’t miss the Wonderful World of Animation.
Number 2 On September 30th Illuminations, the longtime
firework show at Epcot ended its 20 year run and October 1st marked the debut of Epcot
Forever.
This is a new limited show that will only be around for about a year until HarmonioUS,
the new long term show, makes its official debut.
Now Epcot Forever celebrates the history of Epcot and takes us from 1982 all the way into
the future of what Epcot will become.
The soundtrack features songs from many past and present Epcot favorites.
It opens with one little spark from Imagination and features songs like Universe of Energy,
Magic Journeys, Tapestry of Nations, Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand and ends with a Whole
New World.
Epcot will be a whole new world once the transformation is completed.
Epcot Forever features some impressive fireworks and a lot of them are much higher than the
fireworks in Illuminations.
{Music} We just begun to dream!
A big highlight are also the flying colourful kites that eventually turn into fiery kites;
they’re pretty impressive.
The show is fun and is a great way to celebrate Epcot, but I wouldn’t classify this as a
spectacular when you put it next to shows like Illuminations and Happily Ever After,
but if you find yourself at Epcot this year, definitely check out Epcot Forever!
Number 1 On August 29th, 2019 Star Wars Galaxy’s
Edge, Disney’s most ambitious project to date opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
This new 14 acre land transports you to a Galaxy far, far away and places you on the
planet of Batuu.
Theres a lot to do and see from building your own customizable droid in the droid depot,
to walking through the Marketplace while enjoying a glass of Blue milk, experiencing the Cantina,
or even just seeing the Millennium Falcon.
This hunk of junk is massive but the real highlight is getting to fly the millennium
Falcon on the new attraction Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run.
With interactive elements built into the ride, you and 5 other crew members fly the ship
where your’e either a pilot, gunner or engineer.
You and your team need to work together to help Hondo transport the merchandise across
the galaxy.
{Ride Audio} Yes Chewie will pilot us in remotely.
You retrieved two containers of covaxia.
This will greatly help the resistance.
You have heard the first order and made Chewie proud.
Smugglers Run is a really fun attraction that has a great re-ride ability and it guarantees
a unique experience every time.
We have full videos of this ride and the land as whole so check the card in the right hand
side.
So which addition are you looking forward to seeing the most?I’d love to know!
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