PHOTOS: Tour an Updated Disney Vacation Club Deluxe Studio at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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While many rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort were refurbished to include “Moana” theming, Disney Vacation Club rooms only received a soft goods update. A soft good update means that instead of a full refurbishment, smaller elements like sheets, artwork, and sometimes furniture have been replaced. This room has a queen-size bed with plain white … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/26/21): A Petition to Fire Bob Chapek, Main Street Electrical Parade May Return to Disneyland, 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 Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Netting and Railings Replaced On The Docks at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The net and railing surrounding the dock of the Seven Seas Marina at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been upgraded. Some of the changes can be seen outside the fishing excursions building. Previously, there was only netting acting as a railing between vertical pylons. There is now an entire wood railing structure wrapped in netting. … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Apparel, MagicBand, Pin, Glasses, and More Finally Arrive at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Guests can celebrate 50 years of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with new apparel and other souvenirs. The new collection can be found at Boutiki in the Great Ceremonial House of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Stanchions were set up outside in expectation of a busy day. Polynesian Print – $39.99 Polynesian MagicBand – $44.99 Bamboo Glass … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/20/21 (Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Closed for Refurbishment, New Hunchback of Notre Dame Dooney & Bourke Bags Debut, S.E.A. References Removed From Some Jungle Cruise Props, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a magical morning at Walt Disney World! Get ready to follow us around Magic Kingdom and more as we see what is in store for us today. Let’s jump in! If you’re a Hunchback of Notre Dame fan, then the perfect bag for you is now “Out There!” This morning we … Read more

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto “Headhunter Roll”, “Shrunken Zombie Head” Get New Names as Cultural Sensitivity Changes Continue

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Last month we saw the popular “Shrunken Zombie Head” drink get a new name at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in Disneyland, and now the Walt Disney World iteration of Trader Sam’s seems to be following suit with two popular menu items. According to the menu on the Walt Disney World website, there are two … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/11/21): Disney Parks Christmas 2021 Offerings, Atlantic Dance Hall Reopening at BoardWalk, A Peek Inside Creations Shop at EPCOT 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 Sunday, July 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: Wonderful Noodles, Abysmal Shrimp Casserole, and Surprisingly Good Changes Come with New Dinner Menu at Reopened ‘Ohana in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort finally reopened after being closed for more than a year. We reviewed their all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast, but have been waiting all day to get a taste of the famous ‘Ohana noodles at dinner. The menu also boasts some new items, so let’s see how the new fare fared: Arrival All-You-Care-To-Enjoy ‘Ohana … Read more

PHOTOS: Eaves Added to Porte-Cochère Roof as Construction Continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Earlier this week, the construction around the Polynesian hit an important milestone with the porte-cochère roof installed near the monorail station and Grand Ceremonial House. We stopped by this afternoon to check on progress as the resort is set to reopen in July. Eaves have been added to the sides of the porte-cochère, adding a … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing Markers Completely Removed from Resort Launch Boats at Magic Kingdom

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When reopening the parks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney transportation had markers directing guests on how to space themselves out. Now those markers have been removed from the small boats between Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Resorts. Stickers on the benches used to read “For your safety, not available”. But now … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/12/21): Disney World Removing 6 Feet Physical Distancing, Three Caballeros Merchandise Coming, Two Dining Locations to Reopen at Animal Kingdom, New Tomorrowland 1994 Pavement Now Being Replaced, 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, May 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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

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The new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is taking shape ahead of the hotel’s full reopening later this year. Since we last checked in, not much has changed with the porte-cochère leading towards the Great Ceremonial House. The concrete support columns have been completely encased, so roofing installation will likely be the next … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/21/21 (Railing Painting Begins at Cinderella Castle, Barnstormer Queue Refurbishment Begins, New LE “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” MagicBand, and More)

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Hello from a lovely day here at the Magic Kingdom! After yesterday’s storms, we were happy to get back into the parks with drier weather. We found some fun things to show you today, so let’s get started! While no new progress was made on Cinderella Castle itself or on Cinderella Castle Stage, we did … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/19/21 (Dumbo the Flying Elephant Painting, Plastic-Free Packaging for Dolls, “Lion King” Series of “Stitch Crashes Disney”, and More)

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Hello from a wet and grey Magic Kingdom! It was considerably cooler today, with a chance of thunderstorms all day, but we made the most of what dry moments we had to check out what might be new here at Walt Disney World. Let’s get started! While waiting to park at the Transportation & Ticket … Read more

PHOTOS: More Images of New “Moana” Rooms Surface from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Thanks to a Walt Disney World Cast Member, we can show you yet another sneak peek into the new Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Matt Kowaleski shared the photos on his Facebook page after attending an “Open Mouse” where Disney let Cast Members preview the room. Last month, Disney gave a sneak peek … 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