As scheduled, Kona Cafe is currently under refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with construction walls already up around the restaurant. The walls span the length of the restaurant, with dark curtains hung overhead. In keeping with the theme of the resort, some of the walls feature an orange Polynesian-inspired triangular pattern. (However, even on … Read more
Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be closed starting August 15 for a refurbishment. Kona Island will still be open all day. The length of the refurbishment has not been announced, but the Walt Disney World calendar shows Kona Cafe as closed through at least September 1, 2022.
A new mini cake inspired by Lilo has danced its way into Kona Café and Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Lilo Lilikoi Mini Cake – $6.99 Yellow cake with passion fruit curd Lilo in her hula outfit is printed on a white chocolate medallion stuck to one side of the cake. A layer … Read more
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! There’s so much to see and so little time, so let’s get started. The new 50th anniversary white metal water bottles and glitter logo Spirit Jersey are in stock at The Emporium. The White Castle Collection Loungefly backpack that was previously sold out for awhile is not in short … Read more
A new cupcake has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort for New Year’s Eve. This Stroke of Midnight cupcake resembles one we tried last year, but has different ingredients. It’s available at Kona Café in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Stroke of Midnight Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla cupcake, champagne mousse, chocolate popping candy, buttercream icing, and … Read more
The slightly terrifying Holiday Elf Dome cake has made its return to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this year. Holiday Elf Dome Cake — $5.99 Vanilla dome cake with egg nog spices and white chocolate ganache The cake is a small dome shape sitting flat on a disc and built to look like a little tiny … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has three new desserts celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. They are all available at Kona Island. The chocolate dome and lemon tart are also available at Kona Café. Cinnamon Cupcake – $5.99 Apple filling and cream cheese icing, tropical fruit salsa and a Mickey macaron The cinnamon taste … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, September 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
After checking out the newly-renovated main entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we stopped by Kona Café for a quick snack. We found a new Halloween Mickey Push Pop, also available at Capt. Cook’s, was now available. Halloween Mickey Push Pop – $5.49 The push pop is spooky-colored vanilla buttercream icing layered between vanilla cake. … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, November 22, 2020. Walt Disney World Walt … Read more
The menu at ‘Ohana is a fan-favorite, from the wings to the noodles to the meat to the luscious bread pudding for dessert. Alas, ‘Ohana has not yet reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and with the major refurbishment going on right now to the Great Ceremonial House, it may not be opening soon. Starting … Read more
As we saw with Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge last month, select table-service restaurants around Walt Disney World are introducing a “to go” or mobile order option to My Disney Experience. The next two restaurants to add a mobile order option are The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Kona Cafe … Read more
As we reported earlier this week, temperature checks are now being implemented at resort table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. We visited Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to see how they are incorporating the temperature checks. A new sign declares the temperature screening requirement. All of Walt Disney World Resort was already requiring … Read more
We have less than a month left until Walt Disney World theme parks reopen, but with many resorts reopening next week on June 22, it seems places around property are making many menu and price changes before welcoming back guests. Below, you’ll find a complete listing of what items have been removed, what items have … 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
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