It may be hard to believe, but in just over a year, Walt Disney World will be adding a dozen new attractions, shows and restaurants to its parks. And though a lot of these new openings will be inside the forthcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disney is trying to bring guests to some of its other parks earlier in the year with new shows and attractions at both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios!
1. Unnamed Beauty and the Beast Singalong
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Park: Epcot
Opening in: Early 2019
A new Beauty and the Beast sing-along attraction is coming to Epcot's France pavilion, and will play in the theater that is currently home to “Impressions de France.” This new show will play in addition to the French film, and is being created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” film. No specific opening date has been provided about when this new show might debut, but we'd imagine we are probably looking at an opening sometime early next year.
2. Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
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Opening: Early 2019
A new show based on the world of Cars called Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy has been confirmed to be coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios early next year.
In addition to series mainstay Lightning McQueen the show will also feature Cruz Ramirez and Mater, and will immerse guests in the world of Cars, bringing them face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen who will be on hand to demonstrate racing techniques on a new simulator and share some of his biggest career highlights with guests during the show.
When it opens in 2019, this show will be performed daily in the Sunset Showcase facility. You can learn more about this new, upcoming attraction here. After attending the show, guests will also be able to participate in a meet and greet with Cruz Ramirez and take a photo.
3. Wonderful World of Animation
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Park: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Opening in: May 2019
An all-new projection-based nighttime spectacular, “Wonderful World of Animation,” is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2019, as part of the park’s 30th anniversary celebration. This show take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation, all beginning with Mickey himself, and featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters form films like Wreck-It Ralph, Coco, The Incredibles, Frozen, Cars, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty and more. This projection show will replace the current Disney Movie Magic show when it debuts next year.
4. The NBA Experience
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Park: Disney Springs
Opening in: Summer 2019
Though it is still heavily under construction, Disney recently confirmed that the NBA Experience at Disney Springs will be opening in summer 2019. This new entertainment center will feature something for everyone. Visitors will get a glimpse into the atmosphere at the NBA Draft, participate in their own scouting reports, go through pregame preparations, and step onto the court to make clutch shots and highlight reel-worthy slam dunks.
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