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
Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Kona Island, located next to Kona Cafe, has a brand-new Tropical Wine Slush on the menu that sounds too good to pass up. This adult beverage is served icy cold, and combines Moscato with tropical flavors like passion fruit and pineapple. We’re definitely excited for this one. The drink … Read more
Each year for Halloween, Disney releases a limited-edition Tiki mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. If you remember last year’s Tiki mug, you’ll recall that it featured the Hatbox Ghost from the Haunted Mansion. All of you spooky Tiki fans out there will be excited to know that the Hatbox … Read more
If there’s anything you took away from our recent Kona Cafe review, it’s that if you come here at all, come for breakfast. Just in for Fall is the latest Breakfast Special: Pumpkin Pancakes. We aren’t huge pumpkin spice people around here, but we had to try out these new pancakes, and we aren’t even … Read more
We’re back at Kona Cafe to try the newly revamped menu since January. Yes, that’s right, they’ve already had to overhaul the menu since last time, and unfortunately as you’ll come to read, things have not necessarily improved since. While Kona remains a casual favorite for resort guests and those looking for a relatively easy … Read more
Each year for Halloween, Disney releases a limited-edition Tiki mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at The Disneyland Hotel. If you remember last year’s Tiki mug, you’ll recall that it featured the Hatbox Ghost from the Haunted Mansion. All of you spooky Tiki … Read more
Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of our favorite table service restaurants in Walt Disney World. It’s easy to get reservations here and the menu is always changing. In fact, this is the second change to the menu we’ve seen this year! The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor near the … Read more
