PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/13/21 (“it’s a small world” Colorful Paint Job Continues, Liberty Square Bridge Receives New Stain, Multiple Decorative Panels Are Mounted at Disney’s Polynesian Village Monorail Station, & More)

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Good morning from a magical day at Cinderella Castle! Starting our day off with a stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center before boarding the monorail to Magic Kingdom, more “royal” blue paint has been added to poles around the ticket booths. A new bus sign greets you as you head back into the parking … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/6/21 (Four New Loungefly Bags Arrive at Walt Disney World, New Life Preserver Props Float Into Jungle Cruise Queue, Spooky New Haunted Mansion & BaubleBar Jewelry, & More)

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Good morning from a sunny day at the Magic Kingdom! Today was packed with a lot of great (and spooky) finds! Painting at the Transportation and Ticket Center continues as the section above the Resort Monorail gets more blue paint to cover the previous purple. One of the ticket booths continues the blue theme with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/29/21 (Brand New Scene Featuring Wild Chimpanzees Added to Jungle Cruise, New Jungle Navigation Co. Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we found ourselves exploring the many lands of Magic Kingdom. Join us today as we venture throughout the park to see just what lies in store. Let’s jump in!  Entering The Transportation and Ticket Center this morning, we found that all Monorail lines were down. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/27/21 (“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Removed From Magic Kingdom Welcome, NEW Rey & Chewbacca ‘Resist’ Pin, “it’s a small world” Closes For Refurbishment, & More)

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Good morning and royal greetings from a sunny day in Magic Kingdom! On our way to the hub to catch the welcome intro, we noticed the “Partners” statue looking a little shinier than they did the day before. While waiting for the park to open, we heard a newly updated welcome intro for “Let The … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Removed Near Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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With Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort now officially reopened to guests, the remaining construction around the property needs to be expedited. Thankfully, a portion of it has, as construction walls have been completely removed near the popular DOLE Whip spot, Pineapple Lanai. Just a few weeks ago, brown construction walls surrounded the area, and construction looked … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/17/21): NASA Exec Used COVID Funds to Pay Off DVC, New Straws at Joffrey’s, Trail’s End Breakfast Review, Contactless Trash Cans Debut, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, July 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Moving Upward With New Stair Carpeting at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The latest update in the ongoing construction project at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort includes another fresh step on some old carpet. Walking up the first set of stairs in the Grand Ceremonial House to check carpeting progress at our favorite noodle restaurant, ‘Ohana, we noticed the separation of old and new carpeting styles here on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/6/21 (New Shack & Jokes Added to Jungle Cruise, Capacity Increased on Monorails, Polynesian Village Resort Updates and More)

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It’s a great, big, beautiful…today! Welcome to another lovely morning at Walt Disney World. In our adventures today we found lots of brand new additions all around the parks and resorts, so lets jump in! This morning when we hopped on the Monorail, we immediately noticed some brand new “Please Wait Here” markers had been … Read more

REVIEW: Beautiful Memorial Day Cupcake Arrives at Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Earlier today we stopped by Capt. Cook’s at the Polynesian Village Resort to try out their new Memorial Day cupcake! What did we think of it, you ask? Memorial Day Cupcake with White Chocolate Mousse – $5.99 At first glance, this cupcake had us worried. It looked like it was built up with a ton … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Roof Framing Elements Added to New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Progress on the new Monorail station, porte-cochère, and the bridge/walkway to the Great Ceremonial House has been making great strides lately at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A single set of pillars has yet to receive its roof truss and accompanying endcap piece at the new Monorail station. However, the other pillars are set in place … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Roof Support Added as Work Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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Just Friday, work started on the roof of the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort as part of the resort’s transformation. The beginning trusses were added to the roof installation and now another truss has been put in place. There are now three trusses currently lining the upcoming Monorail station. As more trusses are … Read more

REVIEW: Limited Time Marshmallow Soft Serve Ice Cream Available at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The arrival of Easter weekend is bursting with surprises. Just this morning, we spotted Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Magic Kingdom, and now this delicious treat has arrived at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Easter Marshmallow Soft Serve – $4.99 The pastel pink ice cream is surprisingly pleasing. The marshmallow flavor … Read more

PHOTOS: First Pillars Connecting to the Great Ceremonial House Erected as Construction Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Our last update from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort provided a close look at the construction progress made on the Monorail station. In midst of the resort’s transformation, today we bring you a new look at what has been added to the platform — and also a glimpse of something new happening on the ground. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Progress Made on New Monorail Station Platform at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Work continues this week on the monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The new Monorail station is just one part of the massive refurbishment, which includes new Moana-themed rooms and updates to the Great Ceremonial House. Temporary red support structures line every concrete pillar as the platform is constructed. All of the pillars are … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/7/21): Aerial Photos of EPCOT Demolition, Spring Break Park Capacity, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens, “Tower of Terror” Promotional Sign Back in Motion, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Monorail Platform Being Installed at Great Ceremonial House in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing a complete refurbishment to include South Seas patterns and colors as well as Moana-themed rooms. A reimagined entryway will debut just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and we have a new update on its progress. Our last update on the resort entrance reported the addition … Read more