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
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
A new Art of Disney on Demand kiosk at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort offers an exclusive resort collection featuring “Moana” art that’s on display in resort rooms, including at the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. Art of Disney on Demand Kiosk The kiosk is located in the BouTiki gift shop on the … Read more
Crews have torn up a sidewalk next to the marina of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Polynesian Village Resort Marina Construction Crews have been working on refurbishing the walkways around the marina for a few months now. Green barriers currently block the walkway that runs between the water and the Great Ceremonial House. This walkway continues … Read more
Howdy! Today was a fabulous and exciting day. The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort opened, new limited edition pins were released, and I even checked in on the Fort Wilderness Campground and the Test Track refurbishment. Good Morning from Island Tower I started my morning before sunrise this morning. I was the first … Read more
A new Pineapple-Coconut Bread is available at the DVC Island Tower and we were there to give it a try. The Pineapple-Coconut Bread is available for purchase during breakfast hours at Wailulu Bar & Grill at the DVC Island Tower. Pineapple-Coconut Bread – $4.79 The Pineapple-Coconut Bread is a Hawaiian sweet bread made with pineapple … Read more
The walkway connecting the DVC Island Tower and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now open to guests. New DVC Island Tower Walkway Now Open This new walkway will allow guests to travel between the DVC Island Tower and the Grand Floridian. Guests could even continue to Magic Kingdom by taking the walkway connecting … Read more
While the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is about to celebrate its grand opening, the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is literally falling apart. A WDWNT employee witnessed a ceiling tile fall in the resort lobby, narrowly missing a guest. Polynesian Ceiling Tile Falls The tile was near the … Read more
Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows features the first-ever fitness center at the resort. Island Tower Fitness Center The fitness center is accessible via doors on the outside of the Island Tower. There is a wall of windows around the doors. Inside, next to the door, is a counter … Read more
Mele Kalikimaka from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! The Great Ceremonial House at the resort is now decorated for Christmas. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Christmas Decorations The Great Ceremonial House is home to the resort’s lobby, Monorail station, and restaurants. The porte-cochère, which was newly constructed in 2021, is lined in green garlands for the holidays. … Read more
The Madame Leota tiki mug just released at Disneyland Resort over the weekend is making its way to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World… today! Madame Leota Tiki Mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto According to the announcement post on Instagram, the mug will be available for purchase from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto … Read more
Disney unveiled the Moana splash pad at Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Moana Splash Pad Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Vacation Club, and Disney Parks shared the video below of Construction Manager Anna showing off the new Moana splash pad. A life-size Moana sculpture is featured on her outrigger, which … Read more
Now that Hurricane Milton has come and gone, and the Walt Disney World theme parks have reopened, we stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to check out the damage caused by the storm — specifically a peeled-back roof on one of the resort buildings. Hurricane Milton Damage at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Aotearoa building … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has released a video breaking down the hidden details of the sculpted manta ray that will hang in rooms of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Polynesian Village Resort Island Tower Manta Ray The sculpted manta ray will hang above the dining table in the tower’s 1- and 2-bedroom … Read more