PHOTOS: NEW First Edition "Citrus Surfer" Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Tiki Mug & Cocktail Cruise Into Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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The latest Trader Sam’s tiki mug and cocktail have cruised into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… in a different location than usual. The Citrus Surfer, which would normally be at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, has instead washed up at Tambu Lounge for a limited time. This radical libation is made with Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, Appleton … Read more

PHOTOS: New Crossbeam Structure Almost Completed at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Plus Ongoing Progress on Monorail Station Refurbishment and Moana Rooms

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As we track the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we have a few updates for you today from the Monorail station, to the Great Ceremonial House, and beyond. To start, we took a ride on the Monorail before visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to get a different view of some of the construction … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Great Ceremonial House and New “Moana” Themed Rooms at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Construction has been moving along steadily as part of its massive refurbishment, so we thought it was time to pay another visit and see how things are going! While there haven’t been any more crossbeams added to the top of the resort’s monorail station since our last visit, the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Britto Orange Bird Figurine Flies into Walt Disney World

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If you’re looking for a piece of the Florida sunshine to get you through, the cold, gray winter, there’s a new item at Walt Disney World that’ll brighten up your day! A new Britto figure of the Orange Bird is now available, rendered in Britto’s colorful, patchwork style. For example, the bird’s head has his … Read more

REVIEW: Say “Mele Kalikimaka” to New Tiki and Stitch Gingerbread Cookies at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Say “mele kalikimaka” to your ‘ohana with two new gingerbread cookies at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for the holiday season. These gingerbread cookies are actually the same cookie, just different sizes and decorated differently. The decorations for both cookies are printed on a sheet of frosting or fondant, which had no real flavor itself, but … Read more

PHOTOS: New Maui Print Apparel Surfs Into Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World has a new line of apparel featuring their iconic Maui figure. Boy’s Shirt – $39.99 Each item has Maui printed all over a light blue background. Girl’s Dress – $49.99 Women’s Dress – $69.99 This dress has brown tassels that tie at the front. Unfortunately, the men’s … Read more

REVIEW: NEW White Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Cupcake at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Pops With Flavor

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Guests staying at or visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are in for a real treat this holiday season. A new Peppermint Holiday Cupcake is available at Capt. Cook’s, the resort’s quick service dining location. Read on for our review! White Chocolate Peppermint Holiday Cupcake – $5.99 Chocolate Cupcake with White Chocolate Peppermint Filling From when … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Trader Sam's Grog Grotto T-Shirts Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Guests may not currently be able to enjoy drinks at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, but they can certainly dress the part. Two new T-shirts are available for Trader Sam’s fans. The shirts are being sold at BouTiki inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Both shirts feature the watering hole’s logo. Women’s Scoop Neck Trader Sam’s T-shirt … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishment Continues on Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Monorail Station

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Monorail station closed early last month as the extensive refurbishment of the resort continues. The Monorail is still driving through the station, but not stopping during construction on the station and the Great Ceremonial House. More crossbeams have been added to the top of the Great Ceremonial House. The new structure … Read more