4. The buzz about New Fantasyland will fade

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New Fantasyland is one of Walt Disney World’s biggest highlights right now. While the area will still be new and exciting, particularly for visitors who don’t come to the parks often, some of the shine will have worn off by 2016. What this essentially means is shorter lines and smaller crowds. The frenzy to check out the new area is already fading, and by 2016 it will be much easier to access and enjoy without outrageous wait times.

5. The Polynesian will have a fresh feel

The Polynesian has always been a beautiful resort worth a visit whether you’re staying there or not. Construction in 2014 and 2015 have hidden many of the resort’s best highlights as it transforms from Disney’s Polynesian Resort to the Polynesian Village Resort. Guests who return in 2016 will get a chance to enjoy the finished result of months of hard work. Updates will include a reimagined great ceremonial house lobby highlighting the rich culture of Polynesia, a new aquatic playground for children at the Nanea Volcano Pool (for guests only), and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto.

The Grotto is based off of the popular Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. Some fans are even speculating about whether this will be the answer for those of us pining for the old days of the Adventurer’s Club.

Get your budget together now and start putting away some money to hit Walt Disney World in 2016, when you can enjoy a fresh new face on much of the park.