Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Archives

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/28/21): Commercial Debuts for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, Orange County Florida Plan May Allow Disney World to Remove Masks, Reservations Delayed for Mears Replacement of Magical Express, and More

May 28, 2021

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 Friday, May 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: New Raspberry Dole Whip "Firecracker" Cone at Pineapple Lanai in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

May 28, 2021

Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a new patriotic raspberry Dole Whip cone just in time for Memorial Day. Firecracker Cone – $5.29 Raspberry soft-serve with patriotic sprinkles and popping “firecracker” candy We’ve had raspberry Dole Whip in floats before, and it has a fake raspberry taste, but it’s still good. There are … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

May 24, 2021

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be fully reopening in July, with Moana-themed rooms and a new Monorail station. While we wait for a closer look at the rooms, we are still checking on construction at the front of the resort. The Monorail station supports that were previously painted pink have now been painted with a … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/20/21): Rise of the Resistance Fails to Open, BoardWalk Ice Cream Debuts, Brightline Rail Reaches Halfway Point, Final Temporary Supports Removed from TRON Canopy, and More

May 20, 2021

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 Thursday, May 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on New Monorail Station and Porte-Cochére at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort as July Reopening Approaches

May 20, 2021

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After seeing major progress last week, we had our hopes up for more changes at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We were rewarded as there were several new developments this week. Let’s take a look at what we found! A few days ago, several new crossbar support beam sections were installed on the porte-cochére. Today, crews … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 5/19/21 (MagicBand Prices Increase, New Villains Magnets & Phone Cases Arrive, Cheetah Mocha Mousse Brookie, and More)

May 20, 2021

Hello from a warm but beautiful day at Walt Disney World! We started our day at the Magic Kingdom to see what new things we could find there, and to check on the various ongoing construction projects. Let’s get started! We found pavement work being done very close to the entrance in Town Square, just … Read more

PHOTOS: One-Way Entrances and Exits Now Being Removed From Walt Disney World Shops

May 18, 2021

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The most noticeable change as of late at Walt Disney World is the end of the outdoor mask mandate. That does not mean other health and safety changes are not underway. Subtle changes are taking place at resorts as well. BouTiki is the largest store at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Previously, guests entered the right … Read more

PHOTOS: Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Hours and Information Signage Removed from Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

May 17, 2021

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Disney has removed the signs next to the entrance of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Trader Sam’s logo remains, but the signs indicating operating hours and age restrictions have been removed. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is located in the back of the Great Ceremonial House, which is currently under refurbishment. … Read more

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Items Pulled From Stores “To Be Destroyed” As Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion Changes Continue

May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Another development in the ongoing cultural sensitivity changes at Jungle Cruise occurred this morning. Two t-shirts featuring a Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto logo, a popular tiki bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, were pulled from the shelves at BouTiki this morning. A men’s t-shirt, pictured on the left, featured the logo on the back. A … Read more

PHOTOS: Porte-Cochére and Monorail Station Bridge Make Big Progress at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

May 12, 2021

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With reopening on the calendar for late July, construction chugs along at a steady pace at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. There’s a lot of projects in motion at once, including the Moana room refurbishment. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the outdoor construction. The worksite around the new monorail station was very busy … Read more

PHOTOS: Large Decorative “Wood” Piece Being Raised to Top-Off New Monorail Station at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

May 11, 2021

A “wooden” structure has been staged at the new porte-cochère of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is being constructed in front of the Monorail station. The structure consists of horizontal beams of wood-stained steel with two angled roof sections. An angled piece of lattice descends from one end of the horizontal piece. A large crane … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/25/21): Park Passes Cancelled If Not Linked To Valid Admission, Cast Members Evacuated from PeopleMover, Cast Members To Be Assigned Resort Hotel For Complimentary Night Stay, and More

April 25, 2021

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, April 25, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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

April 25, 2021

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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

Reopening Date Announced for Disney’s Boardwalk Inn at Walt Disney World

April 23, 2021

Walt Disney World has announced the reopening dates of the following hotels and guests may begin booking their stays now: Beach Club Resort reopening May 30 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn reopening July 2 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge reopening June 6 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopening in late July New on this list is Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, which … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction of New Monorail Station, Porte-Cochére Continues at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 21, 2021

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It’s a beautiful sunny day in Orlando, and we took a stroll at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to bring you another construction update! Progress is moving smoothly, with the resort set to reopen in late July of this year. A walk past the Moana rooms shows that some rooms are still covered and likely unfinished. … Read more

PHOTOS: Bridge & Walkway Between New Monorail Station and Great Ceremonial House Take Shape at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 20, 2021

Construction has been moving quickly on the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Roof installation began earlier this month and the walkway connecting the station to the Great Ceremonial House came soon after. Scaffolding is set up in front of the Monorail station as work continues on the new porte-cochère. The construction crew … Read more