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