If you are thinking about planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2020 here are 20 Reasons why you should definitely visit!
2020 is shaping up to be an amazing year to visit Walt Disney World! There will be new attractions, new experiences, and new places to eat. Are you planning on visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth this year? Below is a list of 20 reasons you should visit Walt Disney World in 2020!
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- Star Wars Experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®– From the newly opened Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the new destination that was just added into Star Tours –The Adventures Continue, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is overflowing with offerings for Star Wars fans of all ages.
- Disney After Hours Events at Magic Kingdom® Park & Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – Disney After Hours events allow you to explore a theme park at night with little wait times for many favorite attractions and character greetings. (Select snacks are also included). Tickets to 2020 Disney After Hours event nights are already on sale.
- Epcot® International Festival of the Arts– The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will return to the park from January 17-February 24, 2020. You can explore a variety of galleries, watch live art demonstrations, purchase artwork and get it signed by the artist, or take in a live performance in the festival’s Disney on Broadway Concert Series.
- Epcot’s New Films– New films will debut at Epcot on January 17th. “Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion will showcase the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning composer Steven Price. “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” in the Canada pavilion is an update to the previous “O Canada!” film with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. Sing Along to “Beauty and the Beast” in the France Pavilion – The “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” will debut in the France pavilion on January 17th. Directed and produced by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films, the show invites you to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time. It features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film.
- Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park– Disney Villains After Hours will return to the Magic Kingdom Park on 24 select nights starting February 7, 2020. This year, the event will feature a new Villains Caravan that will feature favorite baddies like Gaston, Oogie Boogie, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook and more!
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse at Epcot– One of the first restaurants set to open in 2020 is Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. It is a fast-casual barbecue experience at The American Adventure. Expect sliced Texas beef brisket sandwiches, Kansas City smoked chicken, Memphis dry-rub pork ribs, North Carolina chopped smoked pork butt, power green salads and more.
- Journey to Space 220 for ‘Out of this World’ Cuisine– Set to open this winter, Space 220 restaurant will offer a one-of-a-kind dining experience. You will board a special elevator for a journey 220 miles above Earth to a space station where they’ll enjoy fantastic meals and drinks while taking in views that are truly out of this world.
- Ample Hills Creamery Sweet Treats – At Disney Springs®, you will soon be able to tempt your taste buds with flavors like Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Peppermint Pattie, and Nonna D’s Oatmeal Lace when Ample Hills Creamery opens this winter.
- City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs– City Works Eatery & Pour House is set to open on the West Side of Disney Springs this winter. The restaurant and bar will offer more than 80 beers on tap and will have plenty of high-def TVs including a 165-inch screen, perfect for viewing live sporting events.
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival –You can welcome spring’s arrival with this popular festival, which runs March 4-June 1, 2020. This year’s event will feature delectable bites at outdoor kitchens, as well as dozens of world-renowned, Disney-themed topiaries. In addition, the Garden Rocks Concert Series will include three shows a day for all 90 days of the event. For tips on visiting the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival click here and if you are visiting with kids these tips will help you have a wonderful time.
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios– Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, set to open March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, will be the first Disney ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Here, you will travel inside a Mickey cartoon for a fun-filled adventure where “Mouse rules apply” and anything can happen!
- Mickey Shorts Theater– A new Mickey Mouse-inspired theater will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March. You can stop in to watch an original cartoon short and enjoy special photo opportunities.
- New Cirque du Soleil Show ‘Drawn to Life’– Get ready to journey into a world where an animator’s desk becomes the stage and drawings come alive. Tickets are already on sale (including preview performances in March).
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot– Set to open in Summer 2020 in the France Pavilion at Epcot, the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction will invite you to join Chef Remy on a super-sized journey through Gusteau’s kitchen. We rode the version and Disneyland Paris Resort this past summer and loved it!
- Savor a Sweet Treat at La Creperie de Paris in Epcot – La Crêperie de Paris, offering both table and quick-service options and will open this summer.
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Will Spice Up Fall –This fan-favorite festival will celebrate it’s 25th anniversary this fall. You will have a chance to meet celebrity chefs, try new food and wine pairings, and listen to great music during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. For tips on visiting the Internationa Food and Wine Festival click here and if you are visiting with kids these tips will help you have an amazing time.
- Halloween and Holiday Events – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties are favorite events and will return in 2020!
- ‘Harmonious’ at Epcot –In 2020, Epcot is on track to debut the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over. The show will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, lasers and more.
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios– Roundup Rodeo BBQ, a new table-service location, is riding into Toy Story Land in 2020. This immersive restaurant will surround you with a kaleidoscope of toys, games, and playsets while serving up delicious dishes.
- Milestones at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park– It’s the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. Plus, the gorilla family will be celebrating Lilly’s 10th birthday and Grace’s 1st birthday this spring!
Which attraction or offering are you most excited to experience in 2020?
*list provided by Walt Disney World
