3. Patina Group Restaurant (The Landing, Disney Springs)

Earlier in 2014, another construction permit was filed in Orange County for a new restaurant at The Landing. This time, it was to occupy the former 8Trax and Mannequin’s clubs, both of which were popular elements of the defunct Pleasure Island.

The permit states that a new restaurant owned by the Patina Restaurant Group will occupy the space, which will include “two floors, a new dining area, kitchen and cast and guest restrooms”.

What to expect: In a Disney context, The Patina Group is most closely associated with Italian restaurants. It already operates the Via Napoli, Tutto Italia and Tutto Gusto restaurants at Epcot's Italy Pavilion.

Elsewhere, the group has its fingers in a number of other pies, including steak restaurants – and a high-concept steakhouse has mentioned in connection with this site before. Given the proximity to the Boathouse, though, we think another Italian is the most likely option here.

Theming: The site to be occupied by the restaurant is pretty huge, which has led the Disney Food Blog to speculate that we could even see some live entertainment return to the Pleasure Island area. We’ll have to wait and see.

4. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)

Disney is in the process of overhauling the Polynesian Resort, restoring its previous name of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This will include the addition of a new bar and dining outlet, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. This will be similar in theme to the existing Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel in California.

What to expect: Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar opened several years ago at the Disneyland Hotel, and is inspired by the Jungle Cruise and Enchanted Tiki Room attractions. It also incorporates elements of the Adventurer's Club, one of the most popular nightclubs in Walt Disney World's now-defunct Pleasure Island area. It has proven to be very popular, serving up tropically-themed appetizers, desserts and cocktails.

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto will feature a themed lounge area, and will serve up handcrafted tiki cocktails in souvenir mugs alongside Polynesian-style small plates. Construction at the Polynesian Resort is ongoing.

Theming: As with the Disneyland version, the Trader Sam’s bar is set to be heavily inspired by the Enchanted Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise. Concept artwork appears to show Uh Oa, the Tiki Goddess of Disaster from the (now replaced) “Under New Management” version of the Enchanted Tiki Room.

What do you think of the planned new restaurants for Walt Disney World? Will you be heading to any of them during 2015? Let us know in the comments below.