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
The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show has finally been removed from a sign inside the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village House. The sign is on the second floor of the lobby building and points to Kona Cafe and ‘Ohana. Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Luau Cove was previously next to ‘Ohana on … Read more
Happy National Dole Whip Day from Magic Kingdom. Today, we will be trying a new Dole Whip cupcake in honor of National Dole Whip Day. We will also be checking out construction updates around the parks and looking for all things new. Before we head to Magic Kingdom, we decided to take a ride on … Read more
Construction walls still block off some of the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort beach, one of multiple construction zones at the resort right now. A significant portion of the beach is available to enjoy. The brown construction walls are just at one end. An excavator is behind the walls to dig up sand for new pipes … Read more
After the complete demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the rubble has been removed from the site. The demolition site is surrounded by green scrim fencing. The building has been demolished to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. Some pick-up trucks and a few construction vehicles … Read more
The Spirit of Aloha dinner show building has officially been demolished to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. Our last update saw the final layer of the old dinner show in place just a few days ago, so progress is going steady. From the monorail, we spotted several blue dumpsters full of … Read more
Good morning! Before taking a stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., we hopped aboard the EPCOT Monorail to take a look at all of the construction projects happening below. Guest relations is still in need of some work but we can still make a path out amongst the rubble. As we rounded the corner to take … Read more
Crews have demolished more of the building that once housed the Spirit of Aloha dinner show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A few days ago, we saw the beginnings of the demolition. Now even more of the building has been destroyed. The air conditioner units from the back of the building are gone, giving us … Read more
Demolition has begun on the building that once housed Spirit of Aloha at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. While we previously saw the surfboard sign and thatched roof removed, this is the first destruction we have seen of the actual building. From the Monorail this morning, we could see that a significant portion of the building … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been humming with construction recently, with new work underway in two guest areas. Over by the tiki statue across from the Fiji building, a small section is now fenced off. The work seems to be focused on a pipe just behind the statue. It’s unclear what’s precisely being done, but … Read more
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
The Spirit of Aloha dinner show has permanently closed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the building is now being demolished to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. From the Monorail, we could see exposed steel where the thatched roof used to be. On the ground, we got a look at the … Read more
Good morning, World Travelers! Welcome to EPCOT. Are you ready for a Sunday stroll in the neighborhoods of EPCOT? Let’s get going. Our first on the to-do list: a trip to The Seas with Nemo & Friends to visit our seahorse pals. At Creations Shop in World Celebration, we discovered a weighted Lady plush. She … Read more
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
Good morning and royal greetings from Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful Florida day, and we’re happy to have you join us around the park. Let’s get going. There’s not a cloud in the sky today, and Cinderella Castle is looking stunning. Can you hear that tune? It’s coming from Star Traders! We discovered a new … Read more
The surfboard sign for Disney’s Spirit of Aloha dinner show has been removed amidst demolition of the building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Here is what the surfboard sign looked like a few months ago, when it was announced that the show was permanently closed. The Spirit of Aloha building is being demolished to make … Read more
