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 MoreWalt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Announce Special Rates for Flower and Garden Festival
If you’re making plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort between now and the end of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, check out the special rates at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. Between now and May 17 (when the Festival end) guests can receive up to 40 percent off rates at the Swan and Dolphin. The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival features millions of blooms, special gardens, topiairies, and the popular Outdoor Kitchens where you can get tapas-sized offerings of incredible food! To check out the menus and food items from the festival visit the Disney...
Read MorePhotos from a BoardWalk Inn Concierge Level Room
The BoardWalk Inn is one of our favorite deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World and we wanted to share some photos from a concierge level room! We absolutely LOVE the updated bedding that’s been showing up at all the Disney World hotels. Gone are the comforters, replaced with a footer at the end of the bed. The muted neutral colors in the BoardWalk Inn rooms is so elegant. And those throw pillows on the beds – we want those for our own house! This room was amazing! There’s so much space with this sitting area. We love the comfy chair and loveseat – it’s a perfect...
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