Bring Your Favorite Hotel Room Home – Disney Resorts Home Collection by Sobel Westex Releasing in 2022

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Sobel Westex will be releasing new home collections inspired by various Disney Resorts in 2022. Read what Sobel Westex has to say about each collection below. When designing a new home collection, creativity is important. But for our projects to be truly successful, our creations must go beyond the expected and deliver a newer level … Read more

PHOTOS: New Entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Almost Completed

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While the new Monorail station and porte-cochère of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have opened, construction is not yet complete on the resort’s updated entrance. But it looks like we might finally be able to walk through the front doors of the Great Ceremonial House again soon. There are tarps hung around the bottom of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbished Monorail Station Opens at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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After a lengthy refurbishment of the entrance and Monorail station of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Monorail service has finally returned. Guests can once again reach the Monorail station from inside the Great Ceremonial House. Before boarding the Monorail, guests must go through a contactless security checkpoint. A new red-roofed bridge connects the Great Ceremonial House … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trader Sam’s Bowl, Mugs, and More Tiki Merchandise Available at Disneyland Resort

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Disneyland Resort has new Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar and other Polynesian merchandise, including artwork and kitchenware. The merchandise is on display in Disney’s Fantasia Shop at The Disneyland Hotel. Trader Sam’s Mug & Bowl Set – $49.99 This matching mug and bowl come in a box. Trader Sam’s Cup – $22.99 Polynesian Escape Art … Read more

REVIEW: “Ding, Dong The Shrimp Casserole is Dead!” – Peel-N-Eat Shrimp & Grilled Chicken Return to ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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As of today, ‘Ohana’s original dinner menu has been partially restored at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Of course, we had to visit and check how everything tasted. ‘Ohana reopened last month with an altered all-you-care-to-enjoy menu. Today’s update removes the shrimp casserole, roasted chicken, and kielbasa sausage (it was supposed too e gone, but they’re … Read more

PHOTOS: Decorative Panel Added to Back of Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Crew members are working quickly to finish the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The support columns along the front of the station are being prepared for their concrete encasement, and some scaffolding has been removed from within the station. The new porte-cochère is open, but guests still have to go around the … Read more

PHOTOS: Porte-Cochère Nearing Completion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Though the Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be completed by the resort’s reopening in a few days, guests will be able to view the new porte-cochère. It looks like the thatched roof has been completed. That being said, it is difficult to see progress on the other side of the porte-cochère. … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Ohana Reopens for Breakfast with Standard Fare at Good Price in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has finally reopened. We’re saving space for ‘Ohana’s famous noodles at dinner but couldn’t resist enjoying their all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast first. Arrival Maskless Cast Members greeted us at the check-in counter. The rest of the Cast Members were cheering for every guest who entered this morning. We caught glimpses of … Read more

New Monorail Station Will Not Be Complete When Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopens

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will finally reopen to all guests on July 19, 2021. Though it was originally announced that refurbishments would be completed by this date, the updated Monorail station will not be open yet. Monorail service will therefore not be available to and from the resort. The front desk will move from Pago … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Ohana Preparing to Reopen, Carpet Being Replaced at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be reopening on July 9 (noodles included). We’re now seeing the restaurant being prepared for reopening, with a hasty carpet replacement underway. In the back room, carpet had been torn up. Most of the visible carpet is still covered in sea turtles and plants, but we are guessing … Read more

PHOTOS: Porte-Cochère Roof Installed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The roof of the new porte-cochère at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been installed after being constructed in front of the Monorail station. The roof is not completed, although most of the corrugated panels have now been covered in plywood. The roof was lifted into place on top of two rows of columns. A lift … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Porte-Cochère Roof at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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One of the final elements of the refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is the porte-cochère roof. It has been under construction in front of the Monorail station for a few weeks now, getting a colorful centerpiece at the end of May. Corrugated panels have since been added to most of the roof, which we … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/29/21 (Entrance Distancing Markers Removed, All Rows Now Being Filled at Shows, Polynesian Porte-Cochère, and More)

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Hello and welcome from a bright and beautiful day at Walt Disney World! The sun is out and so are we. We started off our day at Magic Kingdom, where we found lots of updated physical distancing measures, and a few other surprises along the way. Let’s jump right in! The first thing we noticed … Read more

PHOTOS: Large Decorative “Wood” Piece Being Raised to Top-Off New Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A “wooden” structure has been staged at the new porte-cochère of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is being constructed in front of the Monorail station. The structure consists of horizontal beams of wood-stained steel with two angled roof sections. An angled piece of lattice descends from one end of the horizontal piece. A large crane … 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