Ride Disney's Magic Carpet, Disney Epcot in Florida

By: Melody Moser
 
At Epcot, ride The Seas with Nemo & Friends, where the stars of Disney-Pixar's Finding Nemo seem to swim with the marine life in the 5.7 million-gallon saltwater aquarium in The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion (formerly The Living Seas).

And don't miss Soarin', among Imagineering's best achievements. This hugely popular ride comes to Epcot from Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim. Guests take flight (almost literally) in an incredible hang-gliding journey over the magnificent landscapes of California.

Rollercoaster-phobia kept me from experiencing Expedition Everest in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom, but my friend who rode it tells me it was a thrilling high-speed ride along icy mountain ledges and inside dark, snowy caves.

Also in Animal Kingdom, don't miss Finding Nemo – the Musical, a lavish musical stage production fit for Broadway. With original songs, this stage show tells the heartwarming story of an overprotective clownfish father and his son through a dazzling combination of puppetry, dancers, aerialists and animated backdrops. Presented in the 1,500-seat Theater in the Wild, the show represents the first time Disney has taken a non-musical animated feature, as well as the first Pixar film, and transformed it into an original musical production.

These are only a few of the new attractions at Walt Disney World unveiled during the Year of a Million Dreams. Experience them all and see which ones become your favorites. And while you're at the Disney Parks this year, don't be surprised if a member of Disney's Dream Squad taps you on the shoulder. Your dreams could come true, too!