NEW Loungefly Aulani Ear Headband Arrives at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Say “aloha” to a new tropical Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa ear headband available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Aulani Ear Headband – $50 We found the new ears at BouTiki, the resort’s main gift shop. The ears are made of layered materials to look like a collection of different leaves. The headband itself … Read more

New Disney Visa Card Discount at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge & More: Daily Recap (2/24/24)

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A new Disney Visa discount for lightsabers at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the voice of Rod Serling from Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Returns, new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind merchandise — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 24, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Gets First Coat of Paint

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With a year left for the projected late 2024 opening, crew members working on the new Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have laid down the first coat of paint. Disney Vacation Club Tower Gets First Coat of Paint On our previous visit, we noticed that nearly all of the glass sliding … Read more

PHOTOS: Blue Ursula Tiki Mug Debuts at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World Resort

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You won’t be a poor unfortunate soul if you can get your hands on this new blue Ursula Tiki Mug, available for a limited time at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Blue Ursula Tiki Mug – $75 The blue Ursula tiki mug is meant to look like the sea witch’s cauldron … Read more

PHOTOS: Interior Walls Take Shape on New Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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While work continues on the exterior of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we’re also seeing progress inside the tower. DVC Tower Construction The tower sits on the edge of the Seven Seas Lagoon, so about half the rooms will have a lagoon view while the other half will face … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Disney Vacation Club Tower Balconies at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A new Disney Vacation Club tower is under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. So far, we’ve seen the center of the structure come together, but concrete walls continue to be added, creating guest room balconies. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction Some of the tower’s windows are covered in blue tarps as construction work begins … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Tower Progresses Quickly at the Polynesian Village Resort

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Construction has continued at a rapid pace as crews continue to erect the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. More floors have been added around the elevator shafts as rooms begin to take shape. Polynesian Construction Progressing Quickly The core of the building has grown to six stories tall. Part of … Read more

PHOTOS: First Guest Rooms Visible at New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

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Work on the first structure continues to grow for the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Last month we saw construction go vertical, with elevator shafts taking shape. The construction has now started to fill in horizontally around those vertical elevator shafts, with what looks to be the exterior front wall … Read more

Elevator Shafts Take Shape For New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

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Vertical construction of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has continued, with elevator shafts taking shape. The Spirit of Aloha dinner show closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19 and never reopened. Disney eventually announced it was permanently closed and Luau Cove, home to the show, was demolished to make … Read more

PHOTOS: Another New Rug Added to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby

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A third new floral rug has been added to the lobby of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. There was no active construction in the lobby, but crews weren’t done positioning furniture on the rug, so a sign warned guests of refurbishment in the area. The rug is right outside BouTiki. Like … Read more

Lava Pool Waterslide Reopens Following Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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After closing for refurbishment in early January, the Lava Pool waterslide at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has reopened. The Lava Pool at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort features a towering volcano, a waterfall, and zero-depth entry, but its biggest draw is the 142-foot waterslide. While the slide was refurbished, the rest of the pool remained open. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/23 (Lightning Lane Signage Finally Added to Ariel’s Grotto, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Splash Mountain’s Final Days, & More)

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Good morning and Happy Friday! Join us around Magic Kingdom as we check in on TRON Lightcycle Run, visit Splash Mountain during its final days, and more. We hopped aboard the Resort Monorail this morning to take a closer look at the ongoing construction of Disney’s Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Slowly … Read more

Foundation Pouring Begins for Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Piling continues and concrete pumping has begun at the construction site of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which replaces the demolished Spirit of Aloha building. The tall construction vehicles are pile drivers, used for foundational piling. Pilings are often used for foundations, especially in areas where the water table … Read more

Lava Pool Slide Closed for Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The Lava Pool slide at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is now closed for refurbishment, while the pool itself remains open. The bottom of the slide is blocked with a blue panel. The slide goes under a bridge, which is also closed during the refurbishment. Sections of the 142-foot slide have been removed for replacement. The … Read more

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Decorated for 2022 Holidays

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been decorated for the 2022 holidays with garland, wreaths, and Christmas trees. The decorations begin at the port-cochère, with several wreaths and garland hanging across the front. The themed decorations are filled with fake flowers, nets, beads, and more. The colorful balls hanging from the wreaths match those in nets … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Characters Return to ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Previously, although guests enjoyed the all-you-care-to-eat ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, they did so without Lilo, Stitch, and friends. The characters have returned, making breakfast just a little more special. This morning we caught the debut return of Lilo, Stitch, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto. They parade around intermittently throughout breakfast with … Read more