Major Disney refurb and construction completion dates worldwide

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I watched on youtube that the UK pavilion is supposed to be getting a Mary Poppins themed ride (post movie release), kinda like a snow white dark ride.

Any truth to that?
 
We go every August. Just returned from a great trip and WAS going to skip a year but waiting 2 years to return to WDW will be difficult for my children and myself (it would be OK with my husband-LOL). I know Star Wars land will not be open by August, 2019 but wondering if anything will be new??? Mickey ride that took over GMR (which was one of my favorites:confused3)??? Anything at all new???
 


We go every August. Just returned from a great trip and WAS going to skip a year but waiting 2 years to return to WDW will be difficult for my children and myself (it would be OK with my husband-LOL). I know Star Wars land will not be open by August, 2019 but wondering if anything will be new??? Mickey ride that took over GMR (which was one of my favorites:confused3)??? Anything at all new???

The Mickey ride is a possibility. The Skyliner should also be running by then, and although it's mainly transportation you can also consider it an attraction.
 
I watched on youtube that the UK pavilion is supposed to be getting a Mary Poppins themed ride (post movie release), kinda like a snow white dark ride.

Any truth to that?

Where would it go in the Pavilion??? What is there now??? Just trying to figure out where a ride would go. Would they build a new building???
 


Hello everyone! I am doing this thread as a helpful place to keep a list of updated dates for ongoing or upcoming projects for Walt Disney World and more. This list will be edited and updated as things are announced and completed. Things in RED are new additions made to the thread. Blue is for additions/refurbs that have been completed.

Walt Disney World Projects


1. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Under Construction Started 4/14/16 Set for completion in late Fall 2019

2. Three New Disney Cruise Line ships set to debut in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

3. Caribbean Beach resort expansion 2017-2019

4. Coronado Springs Tower and expansion 2017 - March 2019


5. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Fall 2019

6. Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Epcot Spring 2021 (possibly late 2020)

7.
Ratatouille/France expansion in Late Spring 2020

8. Tron Coaster Late Spring/Early Summer 2021

9. Space themed restaurant in Epcot 2019

11. Star Wars Resort - DHS area - around the time SWGE opens

12. Disney Skyliner gondola system
Spring 2019

13. Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill 2018

14. Jaleo by José Andrés at Disney Springs 2018

15. The Liberty Belle Riverboat refurbishment Jan. 8th - Summer 2018


16. NBA Experience Disney Springs West Side Summer 2019

17. Third Disney Springs Parking Garage 2019

18. World of Disney refurbishment - done in sections throughout 2018

19. Cirque Du Soleil Disney Animation show 2020

20. Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center Expansion 2018

21. Old Key West Room refurbishments Spring 2019

22. Pop Century Room refurbishments Summer 2018

23. Port Orleans French Quarter Room refurbishments Mid-Late Summer 2018

24. Disney Riviera Resort 2019

25. All-Star Resorts room renovations 2019

26. Port Orleans Riverside room renovations 2019

27. Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy 2019 at Hollywood Studios

28. Animal Kingdom Lodge Uzima Springs Pool and Bar closed September 4th - December 4th, 2018

29. Blizzard Beach refurbishment October 28th, 2018 - January 5th, 2019

30. Coronado Springs Pool Refurbishment Sept. 4th - Dec. 13th, 2019 (Pool Bar will be closed until Jan 6th. 2019)

31. Walt Disney World Railroad Closure Dec. 2018 - TBD

32. Tomorrowland Speedway Closure 2019



Disneyland Projects

1. Pixar Pier June 23rd, 2018 Phase 2 2019

2. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Summer 2019

3. New Disneyland hotel 2021

4. New Disneyland parking garage 2019

5. Ballast Point 2018

6. Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer 2018

7. World of Disney renovation late 2018

8. Marvel expansion at DCA 2020

9. Tropical Hideaway late 2018

10. World of Color April 13th - Late 2018

Overseas Projects

1. Walt Disney Studios Expansion 2021 and beyond

2. Disneyland Hong Kong Castle renovation 2020

3. Disneyland Hong Kong Expansion 2023

4. Tokyo Disneyland Fantasyland Expansion 2023

5. Soarin' at Tokyo DisneySea 2019

6. Mickey’s Philharmagic at DLP late 2018

7. Hotel New York The Art of Marvel at DLP 2020

8. Phantom Manor at DLP January 2019

9. Disneyland Hotel at DLP reimagining 2021

10. Fantasy port at Tokyo DisneySea opening in 2022

11. New Tokyo Disneyland Resort hotel in 2022

Things that have opened in 2016
1. Frozen Ever After June 21st, 2016
2. Royal Sommerhaus June 17th, 2016
3. Soarin Around the World June 17th, 2016
4. Town Center Disney Springs May
5. Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire June 17th, 2016
6. Tiffins in Animal Kingdom May 27th, 2016
7. Nighttime Safaris May 27th, 2016
8. Tree of Life Awakenings May 27th, 2016
9. STK (Disney Springs) May 25th, 2016
10. Star Wars Galactic Spectacular June 17th, 2016
11. Toy Story Midway Mania Third track May 27th, 2016
12. Ample Hills Creamery May 23rd, 2016
13. Inside out Meet and Greet April 2016
14. Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless June 27th, 2016
15. Homecoming by Art Smith (Disney Springs) July 12th, 2016
16. Coca-Cola Store (Disney Springs) July 2016
17. Uniqlo (Disney Springs) July 15th, 2016
18. Abracadabar (Boardwalk) July 2016
19. Flying Fish (Boardwalk) August 3rd, 2016
20. Blaze Pizza (Disney Springs) August 5th, 2016
21. Levi's store (Disney Springs) August 2016
22. Great Moments in History with the Muppets (MK) October 2nd, 2016
23. PizzeRizzo (DHS) November 18th, 2016
24. D-Living (Disney Springs) November 23rd, 2016

Things that have opened in 2017
1. New Magic Kingdom Welcome Show January 9th, 2017
2. Planet Hollywood Observatory (Disney Springs) opened January 27th, 2017
3. Paddlefish (Disney Springs) opened February 4th, 2017
4. Geyser Point Bar & Grill February 13th, 2017
5. Rivers of Light February 17th, 2017
6. Miss Adventure Falls March 12th, 2017
7. The Polite Pig (Disney Springs) April 10th, 2017
8. Happily Ever After (Magic Kingdom) May 12th, 2017
9. Disney Movie Magic (DHS) May 26th, 2017
10. Music of Pixar Live (DHS) May 26th, 2017
11. Pandora: The World of Avatar (Animal Kingdom) May 27th, 2017
12. Disney Wedding Pavilion Improvements
13. Copper Creek Villas at WL July 17th, 2017
14. Mission: Space improvements August 13th, 2017
15. Baseline Taphouse September 29th, 2017
16. Ever After Jewelry Disney Springs November 9th, 2017
17. SpectacuLab show Epcot November 12, 2017
18. Choza de Margarita November 13th, 2017
19. Star Tours Update November 17th, 2017
20. Coach store opens December 9th, 2017
21. Star Wars VR Experience (Disney Springs) December 16th, 2017
22. Hall of Presidents update December 19th, 2017
23. Pizza Ponte (Disney Springs) December 23rd, 2017

Things that have opened in 2018
1. The Edison January 5th, 2018
2. ESPN Wide World of Sports Multi-Purpose Arena January 12th, 2018
3. Maria & Enzos January 5th, 2018
4. Enzo's Hideaway January 2018
5. Disney Corner Store (Disney Springs) February 14th, 2018
6. Up! A Great Bird Adventure show Animal Kingdom April 22nd, 2018
7. Pandora Research Suit April 22nd, 2018
8. DisneyStyle Disney Springs May 6th, 2018
9. Wine Bar George Disney Springs May 19th, 2018
10. Donald's Dino Bash! May 25th, 2018
11. Toy Story Land Shanghai April 26th, 2018
12. Terralina Crafted Italian Disney Springs June 28th, 2018
13. Toy Story Land Orlando June 30th, 2018
14. Chicken Guy Disney Springs August 3rd, 2018


This is great!!!
 
Forgive if this has been discussed, I just recently found out that AKL pool/bar will be refurbished the fall. Is it only a few months? I have DVC res for Jan and April 2019 and want to be sure I’m not effected.
 
HI All- Wondering if those of you who have followed Disney news and openings of new attractions might have an educated guess to provide :) upload_2018-9-12_11-41-49.gif We will be in WDW 11/28-12/2 and there are 2 upcoming openings that my 4 year old will be VERY interested in...1. The New Disney Junior Dance Party at HS opening "this fall"and 2. The New Snow White/Dopey character dining that will be replacing Artists Point at Wilderness Lodge, opening "this winter". Anyone have any guesses if these would be open by the time we arrive? As far as FastPasses for the Dance Party...what is the time frame usually between the announcement of opening day and when fastpasses become available? Thanks in advance for your insight and expertise!
 
I don't know exactly, but my guess is the Disney Jr Dance Party would be open by when you go, but less likely the Snow White character meal as I believe the last day for Disney "Fall" is 12/22

as for FP, if the dance party is like the previous show, the FP didn't really help that much and in fact the FP area in someways gave a worse view. As to timing, it might only be a few days before the announce the opening and when they start taking FP - I don't think they will give like a long lead time b/w announcing the opening and the actual opening of this
 
I don't know exactly, but my guess is the Disney Jr Dance Party would be open by when you go, but less likely the Snow White character meal as I believe the last day for Disney "Fall" is 12/22T

as for FP, if the dance party is like the previous show, the FP didn't really help that much and in fact the FP area in someways gave a worse view. As to timing, it might only be a few days before the announce the opening and when they start taking FP - I don't think they will give like a long lead time b/w announcing the opening and the actual opening of this

Thank you!! This is helpful and they type of info I was hoping to learn. Thanks again.
 
Any idea when the Liberty Belle will be back? I know the date has been pushed back several times (from July to August to "fall" ).
 
Just wondering what the thoughts are on STAR WARS LAND opening BEFORE Thanksgiving 2019:
Trying to decide if my present AP renewal will work for my next year's plans.
 
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