A new pair of novelty socks themed to the iconic Disney monorail system has now arrived at Walt Disney World. Monorail Socks – $19.99 The new socks are a standard white color with a repeating pattern of monorail trains. Some of the trains are the usual white color with different stripes, such as red, blue … Read more
A late addition to the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) member merchandise collection is a Mickey-inspired Lug bag. DVC Member Lug Bag – $90 This new bag is made in the usual Lug style, with a rectangular shape and an adjustable shoulder strap. The body of the bag is a rust color with a diamond … Read more
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto finally gets to celebrate Disney Pins 25th anniversary with its own limited-release pin design! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Pin – $19.99 The circular pin features the Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto logo in the center against a leaf green background, surrounded by different tiki-themed elements: a blue rum barrel, a HippopotoMai-Tai mug, … Read more
A light-up Maui statue and several Aulani plush characters are now available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We found the new items at BouTiki and Moana Mercantile. Maui Statue – $69.99 Maui is the mascot of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and is their version of the ancient Hawaiian hero. Maui is depicted as a wooden … Read more
During your next trip to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, stop in BouTiki to get new Trader Sam’s merchandise. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Merchandise The new merchandise and apparel collection includes a button-up shirt, sweatshirt, t-shirt, coasters, and bottle opener. Short-Sleeved Button-Up – $64.99 The button-up has a notched collar and … Read more
BouTiki, the main gift shop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, has been undergoing a phased refurbishment focused on the flooring. That refurbishment is now complete. BouTiki Refurbishment Completed The refurbishment, which began on June 2, took place in phases so that the store could continue to operate. Portions of the store were closed and merchandise … Read more
Howdy! Today was particularly hot, and I am now up to wearing three fans to stay cool while walking through Magic Kingdom with a purpose. Today was rather uneventful, but as usual, I find my ways of having fun, including finding a drooling camel, an unwrapped Big Thunder Mountain Train, and other fun things around … Read more
Refurbishment work on BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has moved from one side of the store to the other. BouTiki Refurbishment Construction began on Monday, June 2. The right side of the store was blocked off for refurbishment first. That side is now open, and the left side is closed. The reopened side of … Read more
Howdy! I had a beautiful, albeit hot, day in the Magic Kingdom. I was surprised by some of our favorite Disney characters, devastated by the update on King Triton’s statue, and compensated for my grief with the most delicious chocolate treat in Walt Disney World. Good Morning from the Magic Kingdom Resort Area I started … Read more
BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a refurbishment this month. BouTiki Refurbishment The maintenance project began on Monday, June 2, and is expected to be complete by the end of June. During the refurbishment, half of the store will be closed, but the other half will remain open. Disney said that “maintenance may … Read more
One of the only places in Walt Disney World where guests can find Aulani-branded merchandise is BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and we just found this new ‘Olu Mel merchandise fresh from Hawaii. Aulani Spirit Jersey – $90 This new Spirit Jersey is a white-to-blue ombre color. A small Aulani logo is placed on … Read more
A series of new MagicBand+ inspired by Mickey Mouse, “Star Wars,” Marvel, Disney Princesses, and more arrived at Walt Disney World this week. We found most of these bands in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the R2-D2 band in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. R2-D2 MagicBand+ – $44.99 This band is mainly dark … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new collection of “Moana” bags by Vera Bradley. We found the tote and sling backpack in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the regular backpack in Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom. ‘Moana’ Vera Bradley Collection The bags all feature the “Moana Tropical” pattern. They’re light blue with images of … Read more
BouTiki and Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are back open after a leak on Wednesday morning. BouTiki & Kona Cafe Kona Cafe seemed to be the source of the leak, with a small waterfall pouring through the floor/ceiling into the store below. The leak has been fixed although the area is not quite … Read more
On Wednesday morning, a major leak at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort shut down both the BouTiki gift shop and Kona Cafe. BouTiki & Kona Cafe Leak TikTok user @jportwood19 shared the following video of water pouring from the ceiling into BouTiki. Cast Members had placed several towels on the floor but a puddle was still … Read more
DVC Members at Walt Disney World have new merchandise options to choose from, including apparel, a Pandora charm, and a suitcase. DVC Long Sleeve Collared Shirt – $44.99 Found at Boutiki, the gift shop inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this white button-down shirt has a front and back design themed to Disney Vacation Club. The … Read more