PHOTOS: Work Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be fully reopening in July, with Moana-themed rooms and a new Monorail station. While we wait for a closer look at the rooms, we are still checking on construction at the front of the resort. The Monorail station supports that were previously painted pink have now been painted with a … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Quickly Advances on New Monorail Station Roof and Reimagined Entrance at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Since our previous update of the roof support installation just a few days ago, construction has quickly advanced on the new Monorail station and reimagined entrance, which includes a new porte-cochére, at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Additional trusses and crossbeams have since been added to the roof of the new Monorail station. With these latest … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Roof Support Added as Work Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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Just Friday, work started on the roof of the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort as part of the resort’s transformation. The beginning trusses were added to the roof installation and now another truss has been put in place. There are now three trusses currently lining the upcoming Monorail station. As more trusses are … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Camp Shirt Served Up at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Missing your favorite tropical libations from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto? Bring a little of the island life into your wardrobe with this tiki-tastic new shirt. You can pick one up at BouTiki inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Trader Sam’s Camp Shirt – $74.99 This bowling-style shirt is a sandy beige featuring Trader Sam’s motifs in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Monorail Platform Being Installed at Great Ceremonial House in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing a complete refurbishment to include South Seas patterns and colors as well as Moana-themed rooms. A reimagined entryway will debut just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and we have a new update on its progress. Our last update on the resort entrance reported the addition … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/16/20): Electrical Water Pageant Returning to Walt Disney World, Chef Mickey’s Characters Back at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bob Iger Potentially Becoming an Ambassador, More Reopenings at Disney California Adventure, and More

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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 Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: “Moana” Themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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New details have surfaced regarding the extended closure and refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World, including a resort-wide retheme to the popular animated film, Moana. In a statement to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney has confirmed the changes taking place inside guest rooms, including a new color palette and more: A Disney … Read more

Tambu Lounge Scheduled to Reopen This Weekend at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Last week, we noticed Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort preparing for reopening. At the time, a Cast Member said that they were aiming to reopen on Sunday, August 16th. Now we have further confirmation of this date, thanks to an update on the Walt Disney World website. The Walt Disney World website has … Read more

RECIPE: Catch A Wave With Our Tropical Macaw Cocktail Recipe from Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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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

RECIPE: Taste the Island Life with Thai Coconut Meatballs from Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is home to the best Counter Service on Walt Disney World Resort property. There, I said it. And you would be hard pressed to find a more delicious option than that of their house-made all-beef chili-garlic meatballs cooked in coconut cream… better known as the Thai Coconut Meatballs from Captain Cook’s. … Read more

RECIPE: Take A Shot of Tropical Disney Escapism with Our “Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Rum” Cocktail Recipe from Trader Sam’s

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Longing for a taste of South Seas tropics with a shot of escapism? Our Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum Copycat Recipe from Trader Sam’s will help you create your own tropical hideaway, you lucky people, you! Walt’s Wanderlust The Walt Disney Company has a long withstanding love affair with the South Pacific. Even Walt … Read more

RECIPE: Sip Your Way to Paradise with Our Piña CoLAVA Copycat Cocktail Recipe from Walt Disney World Resort

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Whether you’re already a fan of this tropical tipple or simply looking to bring your libation game to the next level, our Pina Colava Copycat Recipe from Walt Disney World Resort has got all the exotic charm you’re looking for… and oh-so much more! You can pretty much find the Pina Colava at almost any … Read more

Kona Brewing Co. Introduces New Line of Hard Seltzer Including POG Flavored Spiked Island Seltzer

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Kona Brewing Co., which is Disney’s go-to brewery across Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and beyond, has introduced a new line of flavored seltzer that includes a Passionfruit Orange Guava flavor! POG juice with a twist, anyone? Their Hanalei Island IPA is what’s served at the Polynesian Club level, and we’re all aware of the insanely … Read more