A series of new MagicBand+ inspired by Mickey Mouse, “Star Wars,” Marvel, Disney Princesses, and more arrived at Walt Disney World this week. We found most of these bands in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the R2-D2 band in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. R2-D2 MagicBand+ – $44.99 This band is mainly dark … Read more
Walt Disney World has several new Pandora jewelry charms inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. These charms are available exclusively at their respective resort gift shops. ‘The Incredibles’ Contemporary Resort Pandora Charm – $75 The … Read more
Most scaffolding has been removed from Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows since our last construction update. Island Tower Monorail Side From the Walt Disney World Monorail, we saw work on a foundation in the ground next to the Aotearoa building. Crews have carved a rectangular ditch out of … Read more
In a room reveal for the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, an opening date and booking dates were also announced. DVC Island Tower Opening & Booking Dates The Island Tower is projected to open on December 17, 2024. Beginning on Tuesday, June 4, Disney Vacation Club members can make rental reservations by … Read more
Walt Disney World has shared the first look inside the guest rooms at the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. DVC Island Tower Guest Rooms The 10-story tower will feature a variety of room types decorated with original artwork inspired by the Polynesian Islands, wayfinding, and the natural elements of earth, water, … Read more
Construction continues on the DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Construction Update During our recent visit, we could see that, from the lagoon sign, the large square opening on the building has been given a coat of bright white primer. Disney recently revealed that the … Read more
BouTiki and Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are back open after a leak on Wednesday morning. BouTiki & Kona Cafe Kona Cafe seemed to be the source of the leak, with a small waterfall pouring through the floor/ceiling into the store below. The leak has been fixed although the area is not quite … Read more
DVC Members at Walt Disney World have new merchandise options to choose from, including apparel, a Pandora charm, and a suitcase. DVC Long Sleeve Collared Shirt – $44.99 Found at Boutiki, the gift shop inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this white button-down shirt has a front and back design themed to Disney Vacation Club. The … Read more
The Disney Vacation Club tower under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort now has a porte-cochère. DVC Tower Construction The porte-cochère is on the east side of the tower facing the Walt Disney World Monorail track. It’s a square shape jutting out of the building from its main entrance. The porte-cochère features trios of columns … Read more
A judge has ruled that Disney must pay over $300,000 for special effects used in the live-action “The Beauty and the Beast,” construction materials are being removed from CommuniCore Plaza as the opening day approaches, and the Space Mountain movie has hired writers — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, April 20, … Read more
Crews have painted most of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as construction continues. DVC Tower Construction Since our last update, many of the balcony walls facing the lagoon have been painted dark brown. The base color is a lighter shade of orange-tan. The white sections on the right wing … Read more
Two new Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke bags are available at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the bags in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. They join a new collection of DVC merch including an ear headband. Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Crossbody – $248.00 Both bags are white with brown detailing. … Read more
Disney’s Old Key West has new merchandise including a tote bag, MagicBand+, sunhat, and Disney Vacation Club ball cap. These items are available at the resort’s Conch Flats General Store. Old Key West Tote – $44.99 The tote bag has two white rope handles. The sides of the bag feature a pattern of green and … Read more
Say “aloha” to a new tropical Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa ear headband available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Aulani Ear Headband – $50 We found the new ears at BouTiki, the resort’s main gift shop. The ears are made of layered materials to look like a collection of different leaves. The headband itself … Read more
Progress is being made on the new DVC Tower under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Polynesian DVC Tower Construction Lagoon Side New metal overhang frames have been installed on the lagoon side of the tower in the past few weeks. During our Thursday visit, we saw crew members installing facia — flat panels — on the … Read more
Crews have finished installing the new carpet on the stairs of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. New Polynesian Carpet The new carpet is red-orange with light stripes patterned across it. When we first noticed the carpet, installation was already complete on the stairs closest to Ohana in the resort lobby. The … Read more