2015 was another busy year at Walt Disney World, as Star Wars took center stage. The announcement of a Star Wars land sent fans into a frenzy. Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace swapped locations, and there were several other significant closures and additions. Perhaps most notably, fans said farewell to the Osborne Family Festival of Dancing Lights. However, 2015 also saw the opening of two new bars that would become fan favorites.
Welcome to Timekeeping. This show will attempt to chronicle year by year changes to the Walt Disney World Resort, from the excitement of a new ride opening, to the minutia of a store changing names. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Vacation Kingdom of the World!
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0:00 Introduction
0:50 Star Wars lands are announced for Disney World and Disneyland at D23 Expo
1:18 The entrance to the Magic Kingdom is changed, metal detectors were added
1:54 New hub areas begin to open at the Magic Kingdom
2:42 Adventureland switches the locations of Aloha Isle and Sunshine Tree Terrace
2:58 Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen opens
3:26 Pirates of the Caribbean refurbishment
3:38 Peter Pan’s Flight queue effects introduced
3:54 Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid reopens after changes
4:48 Captain EO replaced…and then returns
5:39 Donald, Panchito and Jose Audio-Animatronics are added to Gran Fiesta Tour
6:00 At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Sorcerer’s Hat sees its final day
6:34 For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Singalong Celebration moves to the Hyperion Theater
7:10 Turner Classic Movies sponsorship of the Great Movie Ride begins
8:00 The Magic of Disney Animation closes
8:50 A number of rumors circulate regarding Disney’s Hollywood Studios
9:17 The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights closes
9:40 Star Wars Launch Bay opens
10:25 Harambe Market opens
10:57 Downtown Disney transformation into Disney Springs
11:55 Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Opens
12:50 Walt Disney World Speedway closes
13:13 Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto opens
13:34 Disney Vacation Club wing of the Polynesian opens
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