Crews are constructing a new guard shack for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as part of a reconfiguration of the resort’s entrance. New Polynesian Resort Guard Shack In our last construction update, we saw the beginnings of this guard shack. More steel has been added to the framework since, creating the beginnings of walls. Multiple crew … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has a new Minnie ear headband and a new mug featuring Minnie. Polynesian Village Resort Ear Headband – $34.99 The ears have a printed design resembling woven straw, with straw-like fringe around the edges. They have appliqués of tropical flowers. The exterior of the headband is covered in a textured woven … Read more
Disney has made changes to the classic Tonga Toast from Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Tonga Toast Changes WDWNT visited Kona Cafe to try the new version of Tonga Toast, as well as the updated plant-based version. According to our server, the changes were implemented last week. They did not change any of … Read more
Crews are still clearing land for work on the new entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney’s Polynesian Resort Entrance Construction It was announced earlier this year that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be getting a new roadway entrance. As per the official announcement, From May 2025 through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village … Read more
During your next trip to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, stop in BouTiki to get new Trader Sam’s merchandise. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Merchandise The new merchandise and apparel collection includes a button-up shirt, sweatshirt, t-shirt, coasters, and bottle opener. Short-Sleeved Button-Up – $64.99 The button-up has a notched collar and … Read more
Two new Walt Disney World Lug bags are inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Contemporary Monorail Lug Bag – $75 This is a white bag shaped like the front of a Monorail with a rounded nose. The blue windows and red stripe are embroidered on one side. It has two pockets … Read more
Leading up to the Fourth of July fireworks at Walt Disney World on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, the Magic Kingdom area resort hotels have shared their fireworks viewing procedures and restrictions for this year. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Fireworks Viewing For Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, wristbands will not be needed for fireworks … Read more
BouTiki, the main gift shop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, has been undergoing a phased refurbishment focused on the flooring. That refurbishment is now complete. BouTiki Refurbishment Completed The refurbishment, which began on June 2, took place in phases so that the store could continue to operate. Portions of the store were closed and merchandise … Read more
A brand new Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort merchandise collection has arrived at the newly refurbished BouTiki store inside the Great Ceremonial House. Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Collection Adult T-shirt Youth T-shirt Magnet Zip-Up Hoodie Youth Hoodie Sleeveless Blouse Pineapple Mug Cap Towel Tervis Tumbler Ornament Pin Several new items are available, including t-shirts, hoodies, and … Read more
Some signs of repair work have arrived on the roof of the Aotearoa building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Roof Prep on Aotearoa Building at Disney’s Polynesian Resort The Aotearoa building is located on the far left side of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, to the side of the Tonga building and by the corner of … Read more
Since the official opening of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the lobby map has now been updated with several new details. Polynesian Resort Lobby Map Updated A large, art-style map of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort can be found on one of the walls on the ground floor of the Great Ceremonial House, … Read more
Refurbishment work on BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has moved from one side of the store to the other. BouTiki Refurbishment Construction began on Monday, June 2. The right side of the store was blocked off for refurbishment first. That side is now open, and the left side is closed. The reopened side of … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World is getting a new roadway entrance. Disney’s Polynesian Village Entrance Construction Construction is visible in front of the resort’s Great Ceremonial House as crews clear a section of parking lot that will become roadways. The new entrance will be off Floridian Way instead of Seven Seas Drive. … Read more
BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a refurbishment this month. BouTiki Refurbishment The maintenance project began on Monday, June 2, and is expected to be complete by the end of June. During the refurbishment, half of the store will be closed, but the other half will remain open. Disney said that “maintenance may … Read more
The Skipper’s Adventure mug has debuted at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto — or has it? Skipper’s Adventure Mug – $75 Comes with choice of Pair-a-dox Punch or DeNile of Libations The box is the same shade of blue as the new colorway for the Skipper’s Adventure (which was previously released at Disneyland Resort in green), … Read more
A new edition of the Skipper’s Adventure tiki mug is now available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World Resort. New Skipper’s Adventure Tiki Mug First announced via a post from the official Disney Eats Instagram account, the mug is available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto as of today, Wednesday, May 28. The … Read more
