Beginning with the three monorail resorts near the Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will no longer provide guests with “Do Not Disturb” signs to put on their doors. The signs will be replaced with “Room Occupied” signs that will notify cast members that guests are in the rooms. However, these guests will be … Read more
It seems as though Disney may be trying to create a better guest flow at the entrance of the Magic Kingdom by moving the security perimeter of the park further out. If all goes according to rumored plans, guests parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center will go through security bag check and metal detectors … Read more
Walt Disney World has just announced a new dinner experience that will involve monorail hotel hopping and much more around the “Monorail Resorts” near the Magic Kingdom: Join us for a progressive dinner unlike any other—with sumptuous offerings at 3 Disney Resort hotels. Your Dine Around adventure begins at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where you’ll check … Read more
Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort can now reserve the Oasis Pool patio shade structures (kind of like a cabana) for a half or full day starting November 13th. They will be able to be reserved for $25 for a half day or $40 for a full day. Reservations can be made by calling … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom, as Halloween fades into Christmas… even though it isn’t even Halloween yet. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The lamp from the rooms at the Polynesian is for sale again, JUST $300!!! (He says as he already owns one…) Moana Mercantile has fittingly been taken over by … Read more
With Disney Springs opening in limited capacity at 5pm, I decided it might be kind of cool to drive on down to Disney World and see exactly what was going on during the final gusts and rain drops of Hurricane Matthew here in Orlando. We began our evening at Disney Springs, where despite inclement weather, … Read more
While many of us love Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but it would be hard to deny that the food menu at the Florida location has just never quite lived up to the delicious meals offered at the California counterpart. Well, the “east coast family tree” has introduced 3 new items … Read more
Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort recently underwent some menu changes, so we decided to head on over last night and check it out for ourselves. New Menu at Captain Cook’s New, but not in this review is the seared chicken breast. Fish Tacos ($9.29) Before you even say anything, yes, we should … Read more
I visited Disney Springs/Downtown Disney, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week and took a ton of newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look: Work continues on the Town Center in Disney Springs The new pedestrian bridge is nearing completion Some new concept art can be found as you arrive … Read more
We are just days away from the opening of the Villas and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, but we’ve got a look inside the new DVC resort rooms for you today: Stopping first at the Bora Bora Bungalows Yes, it’s a lot of money to stay here, but it is clear these are something very … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen was all over the Walt Disney World Resort this week and has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting: Starting at the Polynesian, the right side of the entrance is out from behind walls and looking good The pool … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen traveled far and wide this week, visiting Disney Springs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Magic Kingdom, taking plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us today: Starting at Disney Springs, work continues on the area outside of the AMC The Wonderground Gallery opened inside the Marketplace Co-Op … Read more
Over the last week, I visited Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the Magic Kingdom, and Epcot, so let’s see what’s new at the Walt Disney World Resort right now: Starting at the Polynesian, Moana Mercantile expanded into the sundries area which has been remodeled They finally have digital park hour boards at the Polynesian The new sundries … Read more
Monorail maintenance has been a fairly frequent thing the last few years as Walt Disney World has been testing and installing a possible automated system of running the Monorails. More infrastructure for the system will be installed over the next few months, leading to following Monorail service changes: From 11 AM to 7 PM on … Read more
Disney Vacation Club will begin initial sales for its newest resort, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, next week. Current Disney Vacation Club Members will be able to purchase real estate interests beginning Jan. 12, and general sales will begin Feb. 9. When the first phase opens, scheduled for April 1, the resort will introduce unique … Read more
After several months behind walls, the lobby at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was unveiled today. While not officially finished, the lobby is now functional, but will not be considered complete until the spring when the entire remodel of the hotel is finished. The tiki icon will be added in the center when the project is … Read more
