Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Soft Opening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
After months of waiting, the time has arrived! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort celebrated its soft opening over the weekend. Those who tried to visit the new Tiki bar were met with waits of up to six hours in some cases! Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto doesn’t officially open until late April and a soft opening means the spot could be open today and closed tomorrow. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto was founded by Adventureland’s “head” salesman, Trader Sam. And while it has some similarities to its Disneyland cousin, Trader...
Read MoreSneak Peek of the Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
If there is one Disney Vacation Club property that we’d give anything to stay in, it is the new Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bunglaows! We have been watching the bungalows be built for more than a year now and Disney has recently offered guests a sneak peek photo tour of the property! The Bungalows are 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom over-the-water accommodations that can sleep up to 8 guests. Each bungalow is equipped with a full kitchen and a plunge pool on the deck. The plunge pool would be an ideal spot for watching Wishes over at the Magic Kingdom! It might...
Read MoreWalt Disney World Resort Announces Summer Room-Only Discounts
This is the “Coolest Summer Ever” at the Walt Disney World Resort and to help guests celebrate Disney is offering special room-only discounts for most nights from June 16 through August 27! The highlights of the Cool Summer Savings include: Up to 30 percent off select Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels Up to 30 percent off select Deluxe Resort Hotels Up to 25 percent off select Moderate Resort Hotels Up to 20 percent off select Value Resort Hotels Rates at Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas (Kidani Village and Jambo House), Disney’s Beach Club Villas, and the Villas at Wilderness Lodge...
Read MoreSneak Peek of New Merchandise for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney recently gave guests a sneak peek at the new merchandise coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The design of the merchandise is based on a style guide created by Disney Design Group artists and features Disney characters in lush, tropical settings. Merchandise items include resort-specific T-shirts, a long-sleeved hoodie featuring Minnie Mouse, Aloha shirts for kids and adults featuring character sketches and a Tiki figurine, and more. Other non-apparel items include tote bags, souvenir key chains, frames, and window decals. There will also be an open edition Disney Pin for...
Read MoreNews! Construction Photos of Polynesian Village Pool and Trader Sam’s
It’s cold outside. And everyone is so tired of winter – unless they live in Florida. So we thought we’d give you some new photos from Disney’s Polynesian Village to get you thinking about summer! Let’s start at the Nanea Volcano Pool has been closed for many months but it looks like construction is moving right along! The pool is scheduled to reopen sometime this spring – but we don’t have any official dates yet! Inside the hotel work continues on Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto! There’s no signage yet but we have a couple photos to show you...
Read MoreUpdates on Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village
Our friends at the Disney Food Blog recently shared some news about Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We still don’t have an opening date, but there is news about other important things – like the drink menu! Disney is saying the drinks will be “hand-crafted” and the menu will feature drinks including the Castaway Crush, Polynesian Pearl, Tahitian Torch, and the Dark & Tropical Stormy. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto will also be serving some fan favorites from Disneyland including the Shrunken Zombie Head, Uh-Oa!, and...
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