Trying to figure out what's new/changed/different

LindaR

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Hi. Our last visit to WDW was 2009 or maybe 2010 (can't remember). We've made lots of trips before that. I am thinking about a short trip (5 nights) in early December.

So, what is new? We are just starting our research. We love the holiday attractions. We are NOT interested in dining plans (that has never been our thing). Are there still discount codes out there?

ANY help would be so appreciated!!!!
 
Short answer - a lot!

Magic Kingdom:
-New Fantasyland expansion opened (Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride, Storybook Circus - Dumbo moved there and got a twin so now there are two side by side, Be Our Guest restaurant, Voyage of the Little Mermaid ride, Gaston's Tavern, Princess Fairytale Hall - meet and greet for Princesses)
-Mickey now meets at the front of the park and talks!
-New daytime Castle show - Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire (one of my favorites - it opened during my College Program so I have a soft spot for it)
-New nighttime fireworks show - Happily Ever After
-New afternoon parade - Festival of Fantasy (AMAZING!)

Epcot:
-Innoventions is basically no longer a thing. It has been replaced on one side by a Character Spot that contains Baymax and then also Joy and Sadness from Inside Out
-Soarin' is no longer traveling over California, but the movie has changed to be Soarin' Around the World (request terminal B to avoid a weird curve to all the sights)

Hollywood:
-Lots is closed in preparation for Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land (Backlots, Lights Motors Action)
-Great Movie Ride will be closed by the time you get there (tear)
-Frozen Sing Along Show - a MUST see for all ages, even if you are older and don't love Frozen. It's hilarious and a family favorite!

Animal Kingdom:
-It's open at night! Nighttime show (Rivers of Light), Tree Awakenings (gorgeous!), nighttime safaris
-Pandora Land of Avatar just opened with two new attractions, a quick service offering, and shopping. You've got to see it both during the day and at night - they are two totally different experiences!

Disney Springs:
-Formerly Downtown Disney, HUGE expansion with more shopping and dining.
-Disney Quest closed recently and La Nouba is leaving at the end of this year
 

Any idea what's going to replace La Nouba? We saw it once and my kids loved!! So did DW and I!!
 
There is a rumor circulating that Blue Man Group may take over the spot since Cirque is now partnered with them. This has NOT been confirmed as far as I have seen so far.
 
There is a rumor circulating that Blue Man Group may take over the spot since Cirque is now partnered with them. This has NOT been confirmed as far as I have seen so far.

If they gotta change it then I guess that would be something the kids would enjoy from what I've heard of them!!
 


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