Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. And when we saw this cute little Stitch character cake in the display case at Kona Island, we knew we could never leave it behind. We adopted this blue alien cake for just $5.99 at the Polynesian, and we instantly fell in love. This … Read more
Bacon. You don’t really need to say much more to get our attention. Now, let’s talk about how Kona Island at the Polynesian is serving up their bacon- dipped in chocolate. You can get your chocolate dipped bacon in three varieties, so of course we had to try them all. Time to pig out! Dark … Read more
If you’re a fan of both the Heart of Te Fiti Lime Dole Whip Cone and the Lemon Dole Whip Lost Princess Cone and wish you could have them together, you’re in luck. Pineapple Lanai over at the Polynesian Village Resort happens to have both flavors on deck, and best of all, you can have them … Read more
Capt. Cook’s over at the Polynesian is offering a cute new Easter cupcake for the weekend. It’s a vanilla cake filled with lemon cream. This cupcake may not be the most interesting, but an aggressive squirrel made this review a very memorable experience. This bunny cupcake is decorated with cute pastel icing flowers on a … Read more
Those warm summer days are rapidly returning to Central Florida, and just in time, the Dole Whip Lime Margarita from the Barefoot Pool Bar at the Polynesian is here to save the day! We’ve been seeing quite a few new Dole Whip-inspired drinks pop up recently such as the Dole Whip Mimosa at Wine Bar … Read more
Well, Disney has done it again. A new character-themed cone has arrived at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. In addition to the classic Dole Whip flavor, Pineapple Lanai is now serving Lime Dole Whip in the Heart of Te Fiti Cone. Moana fans will definitely appreciate the love. If you’re visiting the Polynesian, … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news from February 11-17! Walt Disney World In order to combat beverage spilling following the decision to … Read more
You hear that rumbling?! Oh no, the volcano’s gonna blow! The much beloved Krakatoa Punch tiki mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has received a 3rd edition. This new variant offers a red glaze instead of orange for the lava, as well as a more rough tan finish with hints of green for the tiki … Read more
Uh-Oa! Krakatoa open your wallet for the new Trader Sam’s-themed dress and Shrunken Zombie Head-themed purse that really pack a Polynesian Punch! We spotted the new items at Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. The dress retails for $128, while the purse sells for $65. Both items are inspired by the mugs that hold various specialty … Read more
Last week, we paid a visit to Kona Cafe to try out their latest menu change. Yesterday, the restaurant debuted an additional six new desserts, completing a massive overhaul of the entire menu. Here’s an in-depth look at some of the new items offered, starting with reimagined appetizers, working our way through the new steaks, … Read more
As reported yesterday, Kona Cafe has reworked their lunch and dinner menu, adding sections for both “Dashi Bowls” and “Burgers & Sandwiches” among other new offerings. A more important shift is new pricing with up-charges on several items, including old favorites. So is this new menu worth that little extra sacrifice to the Kona gods? … Read more
With a few recent adjustments to the menu at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, some fans have grown anxious as other Disney news outlets have suggested some major changes. For the sake of due diligence, we at WDWNT popped over for dinner. It’s tough work, but someone’s gotta do it! We are pleased to debunk … Read more
We’ve seen a lot of specialty menu items lately around the parks and resorts. From Instagram worthy slushies, to confetti pretzels, there has been no shortage of food to try (and post to social media). Some have us asking for more, while others have left us disappointed. Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has … Read more
Captain Cook’s Specialty Burger At The Polynesian Whenever a new menu item appears around the Disney parks and resorts, we’re always eager to try them out and give our thoughts. Naturally, we were intrigued by the sign for a “Specialty Burger” from Captain Cook’s at the Polynesian and had to bring you the details. The … Read more
Due to impending cold weather, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has preemptively cancelled the 8:15 PM seatings for Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show this Tuesday and Wednesday, November 27th and 28th. The 5:15 PM seating is still scheduled to move forward as scheduled. Guests with reservations for those times can reschedule for alternate dates and … Read more
Today marks the reopening of the Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort after several months of closure for remodeling. Despite our worst fears, the changes are pretty minor overall. The bar itself was reconfigured behind the counter, a welcome change for cast members at the location. The counter-top is no longer stone and underneath … Read more
