When Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar opened at the Disneyland Hotel in 2011, Walt Disney World regulars immediately were clamoring for the amazing concept to make its way to Florida. Tiki bars are certainly not the most unusual thing in the world anymore, but throw in some Disney magic and nods to some of the … Read more
If there’s anything I miss more than the parks throughout these unprecedented COVID-19 closures, it’s got to be the resorts––especially the quaint boat rides from the Magic Kingdom to each of the resorts surrounding the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Luckily, one of our readers was able to take a boat ride through the … Read more
Today marks the first day of the closure of every Disney theme park across the globe. Following an announcement from the CDC regarding lengthening the suggested cancelation of events with 50 or more participants, Disney announced that they would be closing their resort hotels and Disney Springs this week, which were originally slated to stay … Read more
At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a new cast of characters can be seen at ‘Ohana… if you look down. New carpeting features characters from Moana alongside Polynesian-inspired design. Here, you can see Maui and the heart of Te Fiti (at least before you can see it at EPCOT.) And there’s Moana herself, sailing off for … Read more
You’ve seen chocolate-dipped strawberries and pineapple skewers at the Happiest Place on Earth, but now there’s something for the more carnivorous among us: chocolate-dipped bacon! Add some special toppings and we’re even more excited to try this sweet and savory treat. This special seasonal flavor was a must-try for us: Chocolate-Dipped Bacon with Pineapple Chunks … Read more
The Spirit Jersey craze marches on with a new lavender addition to the lineup. We saw the launch of two different Spirit Jerseys at Disneyland over the weekend, but we were only able to find the lavender piece this afternoon at Walt Disney World. You will surely see this particular Spirit Jersey posted up at … Read more
A nice, hefty cup of blue slush is likely the last thing on anyone’s mind when it comes to breakfast, but when you’re at the parks, mouse rules apply, and now you can taste the tropics in the form of the new Ocean Colada at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The blue slush drink is now … Read more
If you have been reading Disney news (and menus) this past week, you might have heard a little something about it being the 70th Anniversary of the Disney classic “Cinderella” this month! Walt Disney World is definitely having a ball in providing sweet treats for the celebration. We’ve already seen the Carriage Cake Pop at … Read more
Just because you’re visiting Walt Disney World doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the biggest football game of the NFL season. Whether you’re rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, there are plenty of locations at resort hotels, Disney Springs, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to … Read more
Kau’i Brandt, the beloved Hawaiian cultural representative and former dancer from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort better known as “Aunty Kau’i”, has passed away. 88-year-old Anake “Aunty” Kau’I Brandt was a Disney legend at the Polynesian, entertaining guests with hula dances and hand-made leis for over 30 years. The Hawaii-native was born in 1932 and grew … Read more
This is a pretty exciting weekend here at Walt Disney World. Runners are here from around the world to participate in the latest RunDisney marathon. For those that have competed (and for those that just cheer from the sidelines), Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Resort has debuted a Blue Hawaiian Float. As the sign says, you … Read more
The culinary Cast Members from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are having a gingerbread house contest. Several gingerbread displays can be found on the second floor of the lobby, next to Kona Island. These may not be as large as some of the displays at the other resorts, but we felt they deserved just as much … Read more
Nothing says Christmas quite like elves, eggnog, and cupcakes. Or so someone at Disney thought when they dreamed up this… slightly terrifying elf cupcake. The cupcake is a small dome shape sitting flat on a disc and built to look like a little tiny elf head. Red and green frosting line the bottom to look … Read more
There is no shortage of Christmas goodies around Walt Disney World right now. We spotted another new seasonal offering today and it was too cute to pass by. This Christmas tree cupcake caught our attention from the display case at Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but will this dessert make the naughty list … Read more
A creepy aloha from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Our snack senses were tingling, so we stopped by to check out the bakery case and spotted a new Rocky Road Halloween Cupcake! We’re totally in the mood for a Halloween cupcake, so let’s find out if this one is a trick or a … Read more
Aloha from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! We stopped into the resort’s quick service location and noticed a new addition to their menu which sparked our interest. The new Avocado Toast with Egg is advertised by small signs near each of the registers, and is served all day, not just breakfast. This already … Read more