Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Lights Added on Aotearoa Stairs, Pago Pago Progress At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Bram Lybeert

Since our last update at the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the exterior staircase refurbishment of the Aotearoa building is being ...

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Opens New Roadway Entrance

Shannen Ace

The new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is now fully open, and the old entrance is closed. The ...

Mobile Walk-Up Waitlist Available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Austin Haughton

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort now appears to have added a mobile walk-up waitlist via the My Disney Experience app.

Guard Shack Now Operational at Polynesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World

Austin Haughton

As part of the ongoing resort and infrastructure developments around Disney's Polynesian Village resort, a new guard shack has completed construction and is now fully operational for guests entering the resort parking lot.

Landscaping Near Complete for New Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Entrance, Aotearoa Stairs Rebuilt

Shannen Ace

Landscaping is complete or almost done in the new grassy area directly in front of the Great Ceremonial House at ...

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Now Opens at 11am Daily

Shannen Ace

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will now open at 11 a.m. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto The ...

Disney World Home Shipping Price Increases From $40 to $100 in Today’s Daily Recap for 12/15/2025

Lauren Stracner

Cars construction underway near Tom Sawyer Island docks in Magic Kingdom, original ‘Encanto’ cast returning for new ride at Disney’s ...

Grass, Trees, and More Planted Around New Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Roadway Entrance

Shannen Ace

When we last checked on construction of the new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a sidewalk had recently ...

Sidewalk Paved for New Entrance at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Shannen Ace

During construction of the new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, crew members have paved a new sidewalk. Polynesian ...

Walt Disney World Resort Releases Full Calendar for 2026 in Today’s Daily Recap for 12/3/2025

Lauren Stracner

Six new characters are coming to Hollywood Studios, Disney shares the opening timeframe for Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom, ...

Entrance Reconstruction Continues to Show Progress at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Bram Lybeert

Work continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort entrance and Aotearoa building. Construction on the new Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort entrance began in ...

Pavement Added at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Entrance

Amanda Finn

Construction continues at the Disney’s Polynesian Resort’s main entrance, including new pavement in a few places. New Resort Entrance The ...

REVIEW: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Tiki Bar Holiday Zombie Mug Drink is a Mistletoe Mishap

Alice Kennedy

Disney World released a new holiday zombie mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Tiki Bar, and we tried the drink ...

Holiday Zombie Tiki Mug Now Available at Walt Disney World

Shannen Ace

The new holiday zombie will be available at Walt Disney World Resort beginning today, November 18. The mug is also ...

Christmas Arrives at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Shannen Ace

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World is now decorated for the holiday season. Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths ...

Theming Added to New Guard Shack at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Shannen Ace

The new guard shack at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has more paneling since our last update. Located off Floridian Way, ...