What Attractions and Entertainment Will Be Open at Disney World in 2020

Though Disney World may now look a little different than in the past, there will be plenty of magic for everyone to enjoy! I was surprised to see just how much made the reopening list.

Most attractions will be available at each park. For example, you can still ride the brand NEW attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. At Magic Kingdom Park, classics such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean are waiting to welcome guests with thrilling adventures for the whole family. Time travelers, take note that the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT will also continue to be available in its current state while Disney has paused its planned refurbishment. Other Epcot favorite attractions like Soarin’ Around the World, Frozen Ever After, and Test Track presented by Chevrolet. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the magic of nature awaits with Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, and Avatar Flight of Passage. 

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If you’re hoping to see some familiar friends or take in the tunes of treasured performers, you’re in luck! Just as you may have seen recently at Disney Springs, characters will appear in new and different ways that bring a smile to your face while also being mindful of physical distancing. From special cavalcades down the Magic Kingdom Park parade route and friends sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, to processions along the World Showcase promenade at EPCOT and motorcades on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Boulevard, each area will come to life throughout the day. You never know when a party of your pals may come by, so be prepared for plenty of surprises!

Okay so now let’s go park by park and see what is open!

Magic Kingdom Park

Attractions 

• “it’s a small world”
• Astro Orbiter
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• Country Bear Jamboree
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant
• Jungle Cruise
• Liberty Square Riverboat
• Mad Tea Party
• Mickey’s PhilharMagic
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
• Space Mountain
• Splash Mountain
• Swiss Family Treehouse
• The Barnstormer
• The Hall of Presidents
• The Haunted Mansion
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• Tom Sawyer Island
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover
• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
• Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
• Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Entertainment

• Main Street Philharmonic
• Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with Guest-favorite Disney friends appearing along the parade route—which will include:
  • The Royal Princess Processional
  • Mickey & Friends Cavalcade
  • Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade
  • A Goofy Cavalcade
  • Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure

Shops

• Arribas Brothers
• Baby Care
• Big Al’s
• Box Office Gifts
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Photos
• Crystal Arts
• Emporium
• Fantasy Faire
• Hundred Acre Goods
• Island Supply by Sunglass Hut
• Main Street Confectionery
• Memento Mori
• Mickey’s Star Traders
• Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar
• Rubio Arts
• Sir Mickey’s
• Splashdown Photos
• Strollers & Wheelchairs
• The Chapeau
• Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.
• TTC Cart / Wheelchairs
• Uptown Jewelers & Cinema
• Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe

Epcot

Attractions

• Awesome Planet
• Canada Far and Wide
• Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
• Friendship Lagoon Boats
• Frozen Ever After
• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
• Impressions de France
• Journey Into Imagination with Figment
• Kidcot (modified)
• Living with the Land
• Mission: SPACE
• Reflections of China
• Soarin’ Around the World
• Spaceship Earth
• Test Track
• The American Adventure
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends
• Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience

Entertainment

• America Gardens Theatre Presents… featuring popular EPCOT performers such as:
  • JAMMitors
  • Mariachi Cobre
• Character Cavalcades throughout the day, featuring favorite Disney friends traveling around World Showcase promenade—including:
  • Frozen Promenade
  • Mickey & Friends World Tour
  • Princess Promenade

Shops

• African Heritage
• Arribas Brothers
• Art of Disney
• Baby Care
• Canada Cart
• China Kiosk
• Disney Traders
• Galerie Des Halles
• Gateway Gifts
• Glas Und Porcellan
• ImageWorks
• Karamell Kuche
• La Bottega Italiana
• Mexico Indoor Plaza
• Mission: SPACE Cargo
• Mitsukoshi
• Mouse Gear Temporary Location
• Pin Traders – Camera Center
• Port of Entry
• Puffin’s Roost
• Sea Base Alpha Gift Shop
• Strollers & Wheelchairs
• Tea Caddy
• Test Track Simporium
• Wood Carver
• World Traveler

Hollywood Studios

Attractions

• Alien Swirling Saucers
• Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
• Muppet*Vision 3D
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Slinky Dog Dash
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
• Toy Story Mania!
• Vacation Fun (at Mickey Shorts Theater)
• Walt Disney Presents

Entertainment

• Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with favorite Disney friends appearing along Hollywood Boulevard—including:
  • Disney Junior Stars Motorcade
  • Mickey & Friends Motorcade
  • Pixar Motorcade

Shops

• Celebrity 5 & 10
• Crossroads of the World
• Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
• Droid Depot Experience
• Droid Depot Store
• In Character
• Legends of Hollywood
• Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Mickey’s Of Hollywood
• Movieland Memorabilia
• Once Upon A Time
• Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind
• Rock Around The Shop
• Rubio Arts
• Strollers & Wheelchairs
• Tatooine Traders
• The Market
• Tower Hotel Gifts
• Toy Story Mania Shop

Animal Kingdom

Attractions

• Affection Section
• Avatar Flight of Passage
• DINOSAUR
• Discovery Island Trails
• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
• Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
• It’s Tough to be a Bug!
• Kali River Rapids
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
• Maharajah Jungle Trek
• Na’vi River Journey
• The Animation Experience at Conservation Station
• The Oasis Exhibits
• TriceraTop Spin
• Wilderness Explorers
• Wildlife Express

Entertainment

• Character Cruises throughout the day, with Guest-favorite Disney friends appearing in boats around Discovery River—including the following:
  • Discovery River Character Cruise
  • Discovery Island Drummers
  • Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!
  • Mickey & Friends Flotilla

Shops

• Africa Hub Cart
• African Heritage Wood Carving
• Baby Care
• Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures
• Discovery Trading Company
• Garden Gate Gifts & Strollers
• Kilimanjaro Safari Cart
• Mandala Gifts
• Mombasa Marketplace
• Out Of The Wild
• Serka Zong Bazaar
• The Dino Institute Shop
• Windtraders

What Did NOT Make the Reopening Cut

Magic Kingdom

• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
• Enchanted Tales with Belle

Epcot

• Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along,
• Pixar Shorts

Hollywood Studios

• Frozen Sing-Along
• Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular
• Star Wars Launch Bay
• Savi’s Workshop
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Animal Kingdom

• Primeval Whirl
• Finding Nemo: The Musical
• UP! A Great Bird Adventure

Also note that for all parks as previously noted ALL parades, nighttime spectaculars, and character meet and greets will be temporarily suspended.