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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oh, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… is there anywhere more serenely charismatic in all of Walt Disney World? It’s hard not to be amorous about a resort that beckons you to cast away your cares and surrender to the charms of life in the South Pacific. Yet, believe it or not, there are fans who have … Read more
Say “ALOHA!” with our new ‘Ohana Noodles copycat recipe! There’s just something special about Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, wouldn’t you agree? An intoxicating oasis of tranquility, this tiki-haven offers guests a tropical hideaway, adorned with immersive theming, festive décor, and exotic cuisine. Delicate details are abound as you enter the Grand Ceremonial House, each working … Read more
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
