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6. Disney Springs Dining Four new venues are promised to open this year in Disney Springs. Paddlefish, formerly Fulton’s Crab House, will continue to serve seafood. Planet Hollywood Observatory has changed theming from starlets to stars—as in the actual outer space ones—and will serve American cuisine from Guy Fieri. For all your smokehouse desires, visit the Polite Pig, a sister ...

5. Miss Fortune Falls Who’s ready for a brand new water ride? I am! This spring, Typhoon Lagoon will introduce its new family tube ride, Miss Fortune Falls. Little is known about this addition, except that at a two-minute run time, it’s poised to be one of the longest rides in Disney Water parks.  Photo credit Disney  

4. Choza Tequila Also coming soon to Epcot, is Choza Tequila, a handcrafted margarita bar under construction in the Mexico pavilion. Rumored to be opening in late February or March, it seems that patrons of Choza Tequila will be able to get light snacks including chips, guacamole, and empanadas (love!) along with their salted-rim beverages.   Photo credit Disney  

3. Epcot International Festival of the Arts Yes! A brand new Epcot festival! On weekends (Friday–Monday) between January 13th and February 20th, guests will be treated to a celebration of arts from around the world. Each weekend will present different visual, culinary, and performing art creations, providing a lively and unique atmosphere. In addition, a partnership with Disney Theatrical will ...

2. Rivers of Light As we all know, Rivers of Light has experienced a significant delay from its original would-be debut. The nighttime show will incorporate water, fire, nature, light, and never-before-seen technology, no doubt making it worth the extra wait when it finally opens in a few months.  Photo credit Disney  

1. Pandora We’ve all waited eagerly for Animal Kingdom’s new expansion, and it looks like the wait is nearly over! Later this year Pandora—The World of Avatar is slated to open. Aside from incredible theming, Pandora will boast a brand new flying Banshee ride, a dramatic boat tour through bioluminescent forests, as well as several new eateries and other areas ...

Ringing in the New Year has never been so magical! Here are 10 experiences we have to to look forward to at Disney World in the coming year…  

12. Flame Tree Barbecue – Animal Kingdom This counter-service restaurant features smoked items such as ribs and chicken. There is plentiful outdoor dining, mostly covered. Some water-side tables are available.  Tip: Servings here a large-consider sharing.  

11. Tusker House – Animal Kingdom One of the most popular character meals, Donald’s Safari Dining offers the opportunity to meet Donald and Daisy Duck along with an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet. Donald’s Safari Dinner is offered starting at 4 p.m. daily.  The restaurant itself is decorated like an African marketplace. Be sure to look (up) for the allusions to Imagineer Joe ...

10. Tiffins – Animal Kingdom One of Disney’s newest restaurants, the theme of travel can be seen and felt everywhere you look. Hike your way through the rustic front doors to find an enormous map of the globe. There are three elegant dining rooms honoring the spirit of Africa, Asia and some of the world’s most exotic animals.  One of ...