2016 - Hollywood Studios Demolished, EPCOT Gets Frozen & Bent Eiffel Tower
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The creator provides a comprehensive year-by-year chronicle of the changes occurring at the Walt Disney World Resort throughout 2016. The video details significant construction progress for upcoming themed lands such as Star Wars and Avatar, alongside the substantial development of Disney Springs. Within the theme parks, the creator highlights various entertainment updates, including the debut of Mickey's Royal Friendship Fair in Magic Kingdom and the opening of the Frozen Ever After attraction in EPCOT. The summary covers shifts in dining options, such as the expansion of alcohol service and the opening of new restaurants like Tiffins and Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom. Additionally, the video notes several closures, including the end of the Main Street Electrical Parade and various shows at Hollywood Studios. The creator also addresses a tragic incident involving an alligator at the Grand Floridian, which led to increased safety measures and signage across the resort. The video concludes by noting that while 2016 saw many expansions and new experiences, it also included significant closures and a period of transition as the resort prepared for major upcoming debuts.
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Creator's Key Takeaways
2016 was another year of construction at the walt disney world resort
the new version takes guests to the matterhorn greenland sydney harbour neuschwanstein castle the great wall of china the giza pyramids the taj mahal monument valley fiji iguazu falls and the eiffel tower
the tragic incident led to the closures of all disney beaches as signage fencing and rocky shores were added across the resort's waterways
2016 finally saw frozen receive its permanent home the expansion of two park signature attractions
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