A green version of the Evil Queen & The Witch tiki mug first released at Disneyland Resort is now at Walt Disney World. Green Evil Queen & The Witch Tiki Mug with Apple in the Brew Cocktail – $75 The mug was designed by Florian Bertmer. A gray version was first released at Disneyland Resort … Read more
Crews have laid asphalt or concrete on the new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. New Roadway Entrance The roadway was paved a couple of weeks ago, creating a clear view of how it will lead up to the Great Ceremonial House. This new roadway entrance is off Floridian Way. The current Seven Seas … Read more
The Muppet Show is coming back, we say goodbye to Gino the gorilla, a guest gets arrested at Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland settles a $233 million wage theft lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney … Read more
New signs were installed in the check-in area of the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby, and half of the lobby’s seating is currently closed. New Polynesian Resort Check-In Signs The new signs hang above each checkout counter and feature the resort’s mascot, Maui, as well as some tropical flowers. The signs previously read “Aloha” or … Read more
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto finally gets to celebrate Disney Pins 25th anniversary with its own limited-release pin design! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Pin – $19.99 The circular pin features the Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto logo in the center against a leaf green background, surrounded by different tiki-themed elements: a blue rum barrel, a HippopotoMai-Tai mug, … Read more
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 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
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
A couple arrested at Walt Disney World Resort last year were cleared of child neglect and domestic violence charges. Couple Cleared of Child Neglect Charges Robert and Janine Pecha, of Staten Island, New York, were arrested for third-degree felony child neglect in February 2024 after they were found allegedly intoxicated in their hotel room at … 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
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