REVIEW: Moana Mini Cake for World Princess Week at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting in on the fun for World Princess Week with a special mini cake inspired by Moana! Moana Mini Cake – $7.29 Vanilla Cake filled with Mango Mousse and covered in a wave of Glaçage, Buttercream, Fondant and White Chocolate Décor The cake is cute, with the … Read more

Construction Walls Up as Kona Cafe Undergoes Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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As scheduled, Kona Cafe is currently under refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with construction walls already up around the restaurant. The walls span the length of the restaurant, with dark curtains hung overhead. In keeping with the theme of the resort, some of the walls feature an orange Polynesian-inspired triangular pattern. (However, even on … Read more

REVIEW: Sugary Sweet Lilo Passionfruit Mini Cake From Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A new mini cake inspired by Lilo has danced its way into Kona Café and Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Lilo Lilikoi Mini Cake – $6.99 Yellow cake with passion fruit curd Lilo in her hula outfit is printed on a white chocolate medallion stuck to one side of the cake. A layer … Read more

REVIEW: Hang Ten Over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for the NEW Surfboard Tiki-Style Mug and Papeete Pipeline POG Drink

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After a day at the parks, we swung by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to relax and enjoy a drink at Tambu Lounge. To our pleasant surprise, they are now offering a new rum and POG drink with a surfboard souvenir mug. Papeete Pipeline – $32 Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Coconut Rum, Bols Melon Liqueur, Minute … Read more

REVIEW: Star Wars Millennium Falcon Sundae Flies Back Into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for May the 4th

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Bright suns, fellow Star Wars fans! It’s May the 4th, and the Millenium Falcon soft-serve sundae has returned to Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This limited-time treat is only available today. Millennium Falcon Star Wars Soft-Serve Sundae – $5.99 The vanilla soft-serve is gray to match the legendary ship. It would have been … Read more

REVIEW: Easter Marshmallow Soft Serve Ice Cream Available This Weekend Only at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The arrival of Easter weekend is bursting with surprises. We spotted Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Magic Kingdom, enjoyed a unique pineapple-filled carrot cupcake, and now, the delicious marshmallow soft serve has returned to Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Easter Marshmallow Soft Serve – $4.99 Pink vanilla soft-serve with toasted marshmallow … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Runs Out of Signature Bread, Replaces with Rolls

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The fan-favorite ‘Ohana restaurant at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is known for its tasty menu items, including the infamous Signature ‘Ohana Bread with honey butter. But as of tonight, the restaurant has seemingly run out of its signature bread and has replaced it with King’s Hawaiian-esque rolls. Instead of the usual Signature ‘Ohana Bread, we … Read more

REVIEW: RunDisney Blue Hawaiian Dole Whip Float Races Back into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for Marathon Weekend

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This is a pretty exciting weekend here as the Walt Disney World Marathon kicks off for the first time since January 2020. In celebration, the Blue Hawaiian Float has returned to Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Blue Hawaiian Float – $13 This is an alcoholic treat. The previous version had lime Dole Whip … Read more

REVIEW: Stroke of Midnight Champagne Cupcake for New Year’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A new cupcake has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort for New Year’s Eve. This Stroke of Midnight cupcake resembles one we tried last year, but has different ingredients. It’s available at Kona Café in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Stroke of Midnight Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla cupcake, champagne mousse, chocolate popping candy, buttercream icing, and … Read more

REVIEW: Say ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ With the New ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float from Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Since last year, ‘Olu Mel has made Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort his home away from home, and this year, Pineapple Lanai has made him the star of their Christmas float! ‘Olu Mel Christmas Float — $6.49 DOLE Whip Lime Float with an ‘Olu Mel White Chocolate Medallion and Strawberry Popping Candy This is such a … Read more

Trader Sam’s Nutcracker Tiki Mug Returning December 2 to Walt Disney World

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The Jingle Cruise-inspired nutcracker tiki mug originally released in 2019 will be available once again on December 2, 2021. The mug will be available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort starting at 3:00 p.m. that day. It will be available with the Mele Kaliki Mai Tai and will … Read more

REVIEW: Holiday Elf Dome Returns to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The slightly terrifying Holiday Elf Dome cake has made its return to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this year. Holiday Elf Dome Cake — $5.99 Vanilla dome cake with egg nog spices and white chocolate ganache The cake is a small dome shape sitting flat on a disc and built to look like a little tiny … Read more

REVIEW: New Kakamora DOLE Whip at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a new DOLE Whip treat inspired by the Kakamora from “Moana.” Pineapple Lanai is also currently serving a 50th anniversary DOLE Whip. Kakamora DOLE Whip – $5.99 Pineapple DOLE Whip, chilled chocolate-covered pretzel rod arms, white chocolate medallion DOLE Whip is always good, but even better with some … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Wonderful World of Roast Beef Hash is Not So Wonderful at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, guests can get a new Walt-inspired meal in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. This Wonderful World of Roast Beef Hash is available at Capt. Cook’s and Kona Island. Wonderful World of Roast Beef Hash – $9.99 Hearty hash of roast beef, potatoes, and onion with a … Read more

REVIEW: New Mickey Macaron-Topped Cupcake, Chocolate Dome, and Lemon Tart Celebrate 50 Years of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has three new desserts celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. They are all available at Kona Island. The chocolate dome and lemon tart are also available at Kona Café. Cinnamon Cupcake – $5.99 Apple filling and cream cheese icing, tropical fruit salsa and a Mickey macaron The cinnamon taste … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Congo Queen’ Jungle Cruise Tiki Mug Floats Into Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Missing Cargo Cocktail Should Have Stayed Lost

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As reported yesterday, the Congo Queen-shaped Jungle Cruise tiki mug is now available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Congo Queen Tiki Mug With Missing Cargo Cocktail – $48 This mug was first released this summer at Disneyland. Tiki characters and animals line the outside of the mug. One of the … Read more