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Discovery Trading Company opened on March 15, 2016, taking over and replacing the former Disney Outfitters shop on Discovery Island after a refurbishment that walled the space off in January 2016.
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Change history
the lifetime log- 2025
An exterior refurbishment of Discovery Trading Company began in September 2025, with green scrims and rolling planters blocking one set of entry doors while the shop remained open for business.
- 2022
Mobile self-checkout via the My Disney Experience app was added at Discovery Trading Company in April 2022, letting guests scan and pay for merchandise on their phones.
- 2016
That's every change on the record at Discovery Trading Company since 2016.
The spotters in our Discord catch the next one first — and the record only grows when someone notices.
Questions & answers
When did Discovery Trading Company open?
Per the documented record, Discovery Trading Company at Animal Kingdom opened on Mar 15, 2016.
What changed recently on Discovery Trading Company?
The latest documented change (documented Sep 2025): An exterior refurbishment of Discovery Trading Company began in September 2025, with green scrims and rolling planters blocking one set of entry doors while the shop remained open for business.
How many changes are on record for Discovery Trading Company?
3 documented changes, dating back to 2016 — the fan-kept shop changelog nobody else keeps.
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