Walt Disney World has four theme parks that are full of fun rides and attractions. Many haven’t changed much over the years, but others have. These are the Disney World attractions that have changed a lot since they opened.
Jungle Cruise
Jungle Cruise is a fun boat ride attraction in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. It used to be a lot different though. Disney has added many animal animatronics over the years. Also, the ride used to be very serious, but now it’s super funny.
Test Track
Test Track in EPCOT has seen a few changes with big refurbishments. It’s currently undergoing another big one and we don’t know exactly what the changes will be this time. It used to be World of Motion, but was changed to Test Track sponsored by General Motors, then was sponsored specifically by Chevrolet.
Spaceship Earth
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT has had a few different storylines and narrators over the years. The latest big refurbishment was in 2007. It came with a new narrator, new music, costumes, lighting, animatronics, and more.
Country Bear Jamboree
Country Bear Jamboree was an opening day attraction in Magic Kingdom in 1971. It’s seen a few changes, with the biggest ones happening in 2024. See all of the Disney World opening day attractions that are still there today here.
Journey Into Imagination With Figment
Journey Into Imagination with Figment is an attraction in EPCOT. This ride opened in 1983, one year after EPCOT opened. It was popular and Figment kind of became the face of EPCOT. At one point the ride was shortened and Figment and the dreamfinder were removed completely. People were not happy about this, so eventually EPCOT brought back Figment.
Peter Pan’s Flight
Peter Pan’s Flight has seen a few changes since first opening. In 2024 Disney changed the scene with the Never Land Tribe to be more culturally sensitive.
Pirates of the Caribbean
The biggest change Pirates of the Caribbean has seen is the addition of Captain Jack Sparrow from the movies throughout the ride. They have also changed some scenes so pirates aren’t chasing women. This is a ride that has also seen a lot of changes and updates in Disneyland. See all of the Disneyland rides that have changed a lot since they opened here.
Star Tours
Star Tours is a simulation ride in Hollywood Studios. It used to feature older Star Wars movies, but now it has storylines with Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and Andor.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It used to be a completely different attraction though. It originally was Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Now you have to go to Disneyland to go on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Kilimanjaro Safaris is a safari attraction in Animal Kingdom where you drive around and see real animals like lions, giraffes, elephants, and more. This attraction used to also have animatronic animals and a poaching storyline that they eventually got rid of.