Photos of the New Splash Zone at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
A few weeks ago we shared photos of the newly renovated and recently re-opened Lava Pool at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and we have to say the pool area looks amazing! And now we have some more new photos to share with you – this time of the all-new splash zone! This new area is going to be very popular with the younger guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village! The area features squirting Tikis, a slide that splashes down into the shallow water, and lots of places to climb! It looks like the perfect place to keep cool on those hot summer days that are just around the...
Read MoreNew Photos from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
It’s been an exciting few weeks over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with the soft opening of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and the first phase of the Bora Bora Bungalows opening too! We had the chance to stop by the resort recently and we took so many fun photos that we just wanted to share some with you. It’s like a virtual vacation from your computer! The main feature pool at the Polynesian Village is finally open again after nearly a year of refurbishment just in time for the spring and summer crowds! There’s a fence around the pool now, which seems to be...
Read MoreGrand Floridian Resort and Spa Easter Egg Display
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort this weekend you’ll want to take a few minutes to swing by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to check out their annual Easter Egg display. The pastry chefs at the Grand Floridian have created this handmade chocolate Easter eggs each for the past 19 years – but guests have only been able to see them on display for the last four years! (Who knew?) The eggs are created with edible ingredients including chocolate, fondant, sugar, royal icing, colored cocoa powder, and sculpted sugar. Each egg weighs between 9 and 12...
Read MoreTrader 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 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...
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