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What's New in Orlando in 2020
New Attractions In Orlando in 2020
In the ever-expanding world of Orlando attractions, we have so much to look forward to in 2020. New rides, new attractions, new thrills, new shows, new eats.
So much to do and so little time!
Here's a Run Down of What's New in Orlando in 2020
New Attractions in Disney World:
Walt Disney World is currently undergoing its most significant growth period of the last two decades. So much is coming our way in the next few years.
Hollywood Studios
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
The first ever Disney ride-through attraction that features Mickey & Minnie Mouse. You'll be right inside a Mickey cartoon taking a fun-filled adventure where “Mouse rules apply”. Anything can happen!
Opening: March 4th 2020
Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant
Toy Story Land is getting a brand new rootin’, tootin’ rodeo right in Andy’s backyard!. This immersive restaurant will provide a unique and fun, family friendly dining experience. Andy has created a new rodeo arena using some of his favorite toys, games, and play sets.
Opening: 2020 - no date yet
Mickey Shorts Theater
An original short film in the style of the Disney Channel series “Mickey Mouse”. This will also feature a new photo-opportunity. The theater will feature fun Mickey Mouse-themed seating.
Open: March 2020
New at Epcot
Epcot is going through a complete transformation and there a TON of stuff going on! Below is what's happening in 2020, but see our guide for a full rundown of all new experiences at Epcot.
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
This brand new fast-casual restaurant will be located at The American Adventure pavilion. Diners will find a classic American backyard barbecue offering home-style craft brews.
Opening: Very soon!
Beauty & The Beast Sing-Along
Take part in this twist on a tale as old as time. This brand new singalong features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film. Beauty & The Beast Sing-Along will run in rotation with “Impressions de France,” which will receive an upgrade to 4K projection.
Opening: January 17th 2020
Awesome Planet
The Land pavilion showcases the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery and in-theater effects.
Opening January 17th 2020
Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
New scenes and a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy.
Opening: January 17th 2020
Space 220 Restaurant
An out of this world dining experience is coming to Orlando in 2020. Space 220 is a new table-service restaurant at Epcot next to Mission: SPACE.
When you enter the restaurant, you’ll step into a special space elevator that will transport you 220 miles above the earth’s surface to the International Space Station orbiting. The restaurant will offer "spectacular views of space" thanks to screens surrounding the dining area.
Opening: February 2020
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
Take a super-sized adventure with Chef Remy through Gusteau’s restaurant. This new ride is under construction at the France Pavilion.
Opening: Summer 2020
Le Creperie de Paris
This brand new restaurant will feature the cuisine of celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, the mastermind behind the pavilion’s Chefs de France brasserie. With a menu inspired by the Brittany region of France, the new location will offer table service dining as well as a quick-service stop for guests craving savory crepes called galettes and sweet crepes.
Opening: Summer 2020
Wondrous China
This brand new presentation will take you on a spectacular journey across China, filmed and presented in a completely seamless 360-degree digital format.
Opening: June 2020
HarmonioUS
HarmonioUS will debut at Epcot as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for any Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying you away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of artists from around the globe.
“HarmonioUS” will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, lasers and more.
Opening: 2020
DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
A new interactive scavenger hunt is coming to World Showcase. Join Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby and the nephews in search of priceless treasure. Using the Play Disney Parks mobile app, participants will discover exotic destinations, exciting mysteries, and maybe even experience a few thieves, villains and supernatural guardians of ancient artifacts.
Opening: 2020 - No launch date yet
What's New in Orlando in 2020 - Disney Springs
Drawn To Life - New Cirque du Soleil Show
This brand new show follows the story of Julie, a courageous and determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her late father: an unfinished animation piece.
Guided by a surprising pencil, she embarks on an inspiring quest sprinkled with her Disney childhood memories. Through this journey, she learns to imagine new possibilities and animate the story of her future.
Opening: Previews March 20, 2020. Officially debuts April 17, 2020
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works will be the ultimate sports bar. This go-to spot will be a superb game-viewing experience on gigantic HD screens. The gourmet menu offers American cuisines and over 90 local and global varieties of beers on tap. Located in West Side.
Opening: Very soon
M&Ms Store
A brand new state-of-the-art M&Ms store will offer an immersive experience that combines the colorful fun that fans of the M&M’S brand enjoy with lasting memories. And all your favorite candies too. The new store will be located in West Side, near the NBA Experience.
Opening: No set date - 2020
Beatrix
Beatrix will be your neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse and grab-and-go market featuring healthy food options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan along with fresh-squeezed juice cocktails.
The restaurant will also offer a bakery and full-service bar with a selection of all-American beer and wine. Located at Disney Springs West Side.
Opening: No date set - 2020
Ample Hills Creamery
This is one of the tastiest things new in Orlando in 2020! This Brooklyn-based creamery will be offering the most decadent ice cream desserts this side of the East River. You'll find a menu full of tasty treats such as Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Peppermint Pattie and Nonna D’s Oatmeal Lace. Can't wait for the opening date? There's already An Ample Hills Creamery at Disney's Boardwalk Resort.
Opening: 2020 - No set date
Universal Orlando
The Bourne Stuntacular - Universal Studios
This brand new, cutting-edge live-action stunt show will blur the lines between stage and cinema in a hybrid form of entertainment that has never been seen before. The Bourne Stuntacular will follow the character of Jason Bourne around the globe as sinister characters pursue him.
There will be thrilling chase scenes, punishing fistfights, death-defying leaps and danger at every turn with live performers, high-tech props and an immense LED screen.
Opening: Spring 2020
SeaWorld Orlando
Ice Breaker
An exciting ride is one of our favorite things new in Orlando in 2020. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, cultivating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida – a 93 feet tall spike with 100-degree angle.
Opening: May 2020
Orca Encounter
SeaWorld has made plenty of changes in recent years. The Orca Encounter replaces One Ocean and showcases the importance of play for Orcas. Visitors will learn all about animal welfare practices at SeaWorld and the importance of conservation to their habitat.
Open: January 1st 2020
Busch Gardens Tampa
Iron Gwazi
This coaster is going to break some records. At 206 feet, it will be North America's tallest hybrid coaster, and the world's fastest and steepest hybrid coaster! Throw in a 91 degree drop and speeds of 76mph and you've got a thrill ride on your hands!
Estimated Opening - Spring 2020
Aquatica
Riptide Race
Riptide Race will be Florida’s first dueling racer when it launches in 2020. Visitors will be taking on opponents through high-speed tunnels and be competing through 650 feet of slide.
Adventure Island
Solar Vortex
You'll able to spin and splash on America’s first dual-tailspin water slide. This thrilling family ride will send sliders on a swirling journey through two open tailspin features. Plus there will be high-banking rotations and rapid descents.
Icon Park
Already home to the tallest wheel on the east coast and the tallest swing ride in the world, Icon Park Orlando on International Drive is set to break two new world records with attractions that will be new in Orlando in 2020.
The creators of Orlando Slingshot are brining two new thrill attractions to Icon Park in 2020.
Orlando Slingshot
Towering 300 feet, Orlando Slingshot will be the world's tallest slingshot attraction. Riders will be catapulted 450 feet into the air - nearly fifty stories high! The Orlando Slingshot will feature innovative dual-loading, allowing guests to be loading while another is experiencing the attraction
Opening: Spring 2020
Orlando Gyro Drop Tower
At a height of 400 feet, the Orlando Gyro Drop Tower will be the world's tallest free-standing drop tower. After an intense gyrating climb around the tower to reach the top, riders will freefall 350 feet back to Earth, traveling up to 75 miles per hour.
Opening: Spring 2020
Snowcat Ridge Alpine Village
Snowcat Ridge will be the first-of-it's-kind in Florida. Set to open in November 2020, Snowcat Ridge features a giant snow slope,10,000 square foot snow dome and an alpine village. With REAL snow! See full info: Snowcat Ridge.
The multi-lane 60 foot tall, 400 foot long snow tubing hill will offer a magic carpet lift to transport riders to the top. Then zoom down on single snow tubes, in tandem or on family-size 6 seaters.
A 10,000 square foot giant snow dome will feature real snow to build snowmen and a smaller hill for the little ones. The Alpine Village will feature snacks and drink locations, plus there will be a magical light show on the slopes and in the dome, once the Florida sun sets.
Opening: November 2020
That wraps up what's new in Orlando in 2020, If you are planning a vacation, we'd love to welcome you to one of our vacation homes!
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Tomorrow! Don’t Miss the Live Stream of Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Mickey’s Cavalcade
Today was a day filled with LOADS of new and exciting information for things to come at Disney’s Hollywood Studios including an all-new Toy Story Land restaurant and limited time food and merchandise for the park’s 30th Anniversary celebration. We also get a new look at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and — to top off all of that — we were able to go behind the walls at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Logo ©Disney
All of this news was released as we look forward to celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hollywood Studios which is officially tomorrow, May 1, 2019.
To continue on that trend of celebration, Disney will be LIVE STREAMING the 30th Anniversary celebration moment tomorrow! The live stream will begin at 9:55 AM eastern time and will be the perfect way to be a part of the big day if you can’t be there in person! It will even feature a star-studded cavalcade including Mickey and more than a few of his friends.
The link for the live stream is below so make sure you tune in to be a part of this iconic day in Disney history.
Check out the links below to read up on all of the NEWS released today in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Hollywood Studios!
See the Marquee for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Say Happy 30th Anniversary to Hollywood Studios with Food and Drinks All Around the Park!
Our First Look BEHIND the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Wall! Here’s What We Saw!
BREAKING NEWS! Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant Coming to TOY STORY LAND in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
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