Start Planning  Disne y Darling is a site dedicated to helping others have an amazing visit to Walt Disney World. There are several articles here to gi ve you information, se crets, and tips. If 2017 is your first time visiting Walt Disney World,  check out some tips. You can also c lick here for tips on how to save a dollar (or a hundred) while at the parks. F or even more tips, check out the WDW pag e located at the top of the screen.   Disney Springs The transition from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs is almost completed. There will be a few new additions to the shopping district this year. There will be several new dining options opening this year. The Polite Pig, a locally owned restauran t will open in spring. It will serve grilled items and plenty of alcohol.  Wine Bar George is another spot to open soon. The highly anticipated Planet Hollywood Observatory will finally open this year. It has been rumored that Disney Quest will close soon. Word was t

You may want to check out What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2023 ! Animal Kingdom 2016 was Disney Darling's most popular post last year, and it's time to do an update! DAK definitely will have the biggest changes of all the parks in 2017. If you are planning a visit to Walt Disney World this year, make sure to check out Animal Kingdom. Recently, three new baby otters were born at DAK. The public can now see them  swimming and playing in their exhibit near the Tree of Life. A baby elephant will also now be roaming the Kilimanjaro Safaris. They will not be babies forever, so make sure to see them when you can.  Kali Rivers Rapids will be temporarily closed January through February 13, 2017. It will be refurbished to make sure the ride is running smoothly and looks good. In March, The View will broadcast at DAK! The View will be celebrating its 20th anniversary under the Tree Of Life. The show will tape March 6 through March 10, 2017. DAK at Night

  You may want to check out What's New at Hollywood Studios in 2023! Studios has amped up the amount of Star Wars experiences in the past couple of years. 2017 will bring the addition of Galactic Night. On April 14th, guests can come to the park after hours dressed in Star Wars costumes. There will be attractions open, entertainments, and Star Wars characters. This is a special ticket event so you will have to make reservations here .  Moana has been spotted by several guests and is currently meeting in Animation Courtyard. Hopefully Moana will have a permanent meet and greet location soon! The Darkroom, aka the Photo Pass gift shop will be temporarily closed January through March 23, 2017. If you plan to look at your Photo Pass pictures, you will have to do so at another park, Downtown Disney Springs or a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. There still have been no dates announced for Toy Story Land or Star Wars Land. Some articles predict them to open in summer 2017,

Hi, there! You may want to check out What's New at Magic Kingdom in 2023 ! The biggest change to come to Magic Kingdom in 2017 is the morning rope drop. In the past, guests would crowd around the front of the Main Street Train Station to watch the Welcome Show. Once the Welcome Show was over, the crowd would bottle-neck at the entrance and run over each other to either Mine Train or Peter Pan. This was bad for two main reasons. First, it could be a safety hazard. Second, people did not take time to appreciate the park during their stampede to be the first in line, which is the opposite of what Walt and imagineers wanted.  Now, there will be no more waiting just outside of the park. Guests will be welcomed into the park an hour before it officially opens and will be allowed to wander down Main Street. The Welcome Show will no longer be in front of the train Station. Instead, there will be a new show called Let the Magic Begin on the castle stage. The rest of the areas will be ro

  You may want to check out What's New at EPCOT in 2023! Epcot had a big year in 2016 as it debuted two new rides, F rozen Ever After and Soarin' Around the World. This year th ere will be no new rides, but some exciting Festivals. Of course , Disney Park s are always cha nging. Keep your eye o ut for some new additions and up dates .   The year starts off with a brand new festival, the International Festival of the Arts. It will be held on weekends starting January 13 through February 20, 2017. If it is a hit, we can expect the Festival to be annual. International Flower and Garden Festival will take place March 1 through May 29, 2017. This year there will be some new topiar ies , including those with detailed facial features and a giant Figment. There will also be a n interactive play garden that features Cars . And everyone's favorite, The International Food and Wine Festival will run August 31 through November 13, 2017. Th is is 2 weeks longer than la