Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Archives - Page 22 of 25

Reopening Dates Pushed Back for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Art of Animation Resort; Disney’s Beach Club Resort and BoardWalk Inn to Remain Closed at Walt Disney World

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

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Reopening dates have shifted for numerous Walt Disney World Resort hotels, including delayed reopening dates for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. As part of this reopening schedule update, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, originally set to reopen on August 24 and October 1 (respectively), will now remain … Read more

Walt Disney World Offering Florida Residents Up to 35% Discount on Resort Hotel Rooms Through September

July 20, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Walt Disney World’s phased reopening underway, the resort is offering Florida residents an extra incentive to visit. Florida residents can save up to 35% on resort hotel rooms on most nights through September 30th. The maximum discount applies to select Deluxe Resorts and Villas, with up to 30% off for Moderate Resorts and 25% … Read more

BREAKING: Current Disney World Hotel Guests Being Scammed Over Resort Room Phones for Credit Card Information

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020

by Tom Corless

We now have multiple reports emanating from guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort over the last several days regarding a phone scam. In all of the cases we have heard firsthand accounts, guests at these resorts are called back (in their hotel rooms typically) from someone claiming to be the front … Read more

PHOTOS: New Temperature Screening Process In Place at Monorail Resorts in Walt Disney World

July 13, 2020

by Spencer Lloyd

With the reopening of the Magic Kingdom comes the inevitablity that Guests will stay at the monorail resorts and visit the park. Why else would you stay there, after all? Since the temperature check and security screening for day Guests is located at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Walt Disney World has set up similar … Read more

REVIEW: New Aloha – Welcome Back ‘Ohana Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

June 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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In celebration of their grand reopening, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has rolled out a very special treat for all of their ‘ohana in the form of this brand new Welcome Back cupcake! Swirling with all the colors of the Polynesian sunset, this cupcake is the perfect way to say aloha to your first day back … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopens at Walt Disney World After COVID-19 Closure

June 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

Good morning from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! We’re here for the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, which is welcoming back Disney Vacation Club guests and their ‘ohana as part of the phased resort reopening of Walt Disney World. Throughout the exterior of the resort entrance, you’ll spot the ever-present COVID-19 Warning and Health … Read more

PHOTOS: No Temperature Screenings Taking Place at Resort Hotels in Walt Disney World

June 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Despite our excitement to be back and staying at Walt Disney World since the unprecedented COVID-19 closures shuttered the parks and resorts, in the process of checking in this morning, we noticed a stark component of the reopening missing. Since temperature checks have become standard procedure at Disney Springs, many assumed that similar screenings would … Read more

PHOTOS: See Amazing Aerial Photos of Empty Walt Disney World Resort Hotels During the Extended Parks Closure

May 16, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of many of Walt Disney World’s resort hotels as … Read more

RECIPE: Catch A Wave With Our Tropical Macaw Cocktail Recipe from Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

by Trader Ted

Listen, I live for the parks. But, if I’m being honest… there are times when I just need a resort day. You know the type: you sleep in a bit, take a mid-afternoon dip in the pool, maybe even pay a spur-of-the-moment visit to your favorite restaurant to see if the universe will reward your … Read more

RECIPE: Taste the Island Life with Thai Coconut Meatballs from Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

May 13, 2020

by Trader Ted

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to the best Counter Service on Walt Disney World Resort property. There, I said it. And you would be hard pressed to find a more delicious option than that of their house-made all-beef chili-garlic meatballs cooked in coconut cream… better known as the Thai Coconut Meatballs from Captain Cook’s. … Read more

Celebrate a Decade of Walt Disney World with Tencennial News from October 1981

May 11, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking back at Walt Disney World’s 10th anniversary with this October 1981 issue of Tencennial News! Note: This article will detail the newsletter page by page, … Read more

Take a Super ’70s Trip to the Vacation Kingdom of the World With This Walt Disney World Vacation Guide from 1979

May 10, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Grab your leisure suits and platform shoes and groove to a ’70s-style tour of the Vacation Kingdom of the World with a Walt Disney World Vacation Guide from … Read more

RECIPE: Take A Shot of Tropical Disney Escapism with Our “Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Rum” Cocktail Recipe from Trader Sam’s

May 10, 2020

by Trader Ted

Longing for a taste of South Seas tropics with a shot of escapism? Our Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum Copycat Recipe from Trader Sam’s will help you create your own tropical hideaway, you lucky people, you! Walt’s Wanderlust The Walt Disney Company has a long withstanding love affair with the South Pacific. Even Walt … Read more

RECIPE: Sip Your Way to Paradise with Our Piña CoLAVA Copycat Cocktail Recipe from Walt Disney World Resort

May 7, 2020May 5, 2020

by Trader Ted

Whether you’re already a fan of this tropical tipple or simply looking to bring your libation game to the next level, our Pina Colava Copycat Recipe from Walt Disney World Resort has got all the exotic charm you’re looking for… and oh-so much more! You can pretty much find the Pina Colava at almost any … Read more

SHOP: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Debuts New Disney Coffee Gift Sets, Now Available Online

April 30, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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Have you been craving the flavors of coffee that you can only get at the Disney Parks and Resorts? Thankfully, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company has you covered with two new gift sets! First is the Disney On the Go Duo, which features a one-pound bag of Joffrey’s Kona Blend, served at Kona Cafe at … Read more

See Walt Disney Productions in the Early 70’s With the 1973 Annual Report – Part One

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re heading back in time to see Walt Disney Productions in the early 1970’s with the first part of the 1973 Annual Report, featuring a celebration of the company’s … Read more