5 Newest Offerings at Disney World You Don’t Want to Miss

In the last year, Walt Disney World has seen many new offerings!  Below is the rundown of the newest offerings at Disney World that you don’t want to miss!

5 – World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT

On December 5, 2023, World Celebration Gardens opened at EPCOT. The new area includes Dreamers Point, where guests can draw inspiration from the new “Walt the Dreamer” statue, which shows Walt later in his life when he was dreaming up the initial concepts for the park and the overall Florida Project. His relaxed and reflective demeanor was important to the design of this statue, a nod to the pure optimism he felt for the future and the magic of possibility that was the basis for the dream he never saw come to life.

The beautiful greenspaces throughout the World Celebration Gardens feature ample seating and shade and a central planter based on the five rings of the iconic EPCOT logo. Guests are invited to connect with one another and the nature around them in this lush new area. Each of the garden spaces has its own identity and changes with the EPCOT festivals throughout the year.

4 – Luminous the Symphony of Us at EPCOT

A brand new nighttime spectacular, “Luminous the Symphony of Us,” also debuted on December 5. It brings guests together around World Showcase Lagoon and shines a light on the shared experiences that connect people across the globe. The new show is the perfect finale for a memorable day at EPCOT, with a dazzling display of fireworks, fountains, lights, and music.

Much like a beautiful piece of music, “Luminous the Symphony of Us” is made up of a series of movements representing common themes of the human experience. Guests can expect to hear new arrangements of iconic Disney hits that enliven the story. The fountains and the fireworks are beautiful! You don’t want to miss this!

3 – CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall

The walls are down and the multiyear transformation of EPCOT is finally complete! CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza in the new World Celebration neighborhood have opened to guests. ComminiCore Plaza will be home to different offerings throughout the year. In summer 2024, guests can dance and sing along to the música of the Disney Animation Studios film “Encanto.” “¡Celebración Encanto!” is a limited-time show that celebrates culture, magic, and family, or as the Family Madrigal would say, “culture, magia y familia.” This is the first show to debut on the newly completed CommuniCore Plaza Stage.

Right next to CommuniCore Plaza Stage, a new quick-service food-and-beverage destination called “Festival Favorites” offers guests a rotating menu of some of the most popular items from the four seasonal EPCOT festivals and is a place to relax and recharge. Finally, Mickey & Friends, a new location adjacent to CommuniCore Hall, is where guests can meet some of their favorite Disney pals.

2 – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a new family thrill ride featuring the joy, music, and magic of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Princess and the Frog,” which opened in late June 2024. It’s the latest new offering at Walt Disney World that is sure to bring in the crowds. Guests take a trip down the bayou in this exciting flume-drop water ride for a glimpse of life after Tiana and Naveen’s happily ever after. The couple has invited the community to join them for a Mardi Gras celebration and find out that someone forgot to book the band. Guests join Princess Tiana and Louis in a search for a band to create the perfect neighborhood soiree. Be on the lookout for dozens of innovative Audio-Animatronics figures of their favorite characters, including Tiana, Louis, Mama Odie, and many new musical critters. Finally, the attraction ends with a thrilling 50-foot drop, and then it’s time to celebrate with a brand-new song, “Special Spice,” featuring the talents of PJ Morton, Terence Blanchard, and Anika Noni Rose. Click here to learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

1 – Country Bear Musical Jamboree 

The reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree opened in Magic Kingdom in July 2024. Country Bear Musical Jamboree combines Nashville-style Disney tunes with the fan-favorite cast of grizzly characters. Country Bear Musical Jamboree features a brand-new lineup of songs performed in a style that pays homage to the Opry-style shows of Nashville. The new show will feature twangin’ interpretations of Disney songs in various genres of country music, including Americana – or A-“Bear”-icana! – bluegrass, pop-country, rockabilly and more!