A Boozy, New Float is the Key to Exploring Disney's Monorail Resorts

We’re here to share all of our findings from our most recent trip to Disney’s monorail resorts!

View of Grand Floridian Resort from the Polynesian

We stopped by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort to check out any and all updates! Let’s check them all out.

Polynesian Resort Food Updates

Barefoot Pool Bar

At Barefoot Pool Bar, we created a Spiked Kakamora Float!! Now, if you’re not totally sure what this means, the Kakamora Float is a VERY delicious Dole Whip float you can find in Magic Kingdom. We got a little creative and decided to create a spiked version!

Spiked Kakamora Float

This boozy creation includes Parrot Bay coconut rum, pineapple juice, piña colada mix, and blue curaçao. And not only does this drink look delicious, but it tastes SO delicious too!

Bright and tropical!

Although this drink is missing Dole Whip, it’s definitely not lacking any coconut flavor. We absolutely loved this creation and would gladly order it again. You can grab it for $14.75.

Read a full review of our Spiked Kakamora Float HERE

Polynesian Resort Construction Updates

While the Polynesian Resort is undergoing refurbishment to incorporate Moana-themed elements, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction progress.

Refurbishment Signs

During our most recent visit, we grabbed some photos of the construction walls surrounding some of the buildings that house guest rooms.

Construction Walls in Place!

Plus, on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House, you can snag a peek at the recently installed crossbeams that are on the roof!

A tiny peek from inside!

These crossbeams are a major part of the Polynesian’s look, so it was awesome to get this unique vantage point of them!

Crossbeams against a blue sky

Down near the pool, Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area is still undergoing refurbishment.

Crew on-site at the splash area

This whole section is drained and construction machinery can be seen next to the play area.

No water to be seen here!

This area is expected to remain closed through March, but we’ll share any new updates!

Cinderella Castle Looks DIFFERENT and 3 Disney Resorts Are Getting Refurbished!

Polynesian Resort Merchandise Updates

BouTiki

Over at BouTiki, we spotted a new Mad Tea Party-inspired stacked mug! The topsy-turvy, whimsical theme of this mug fits the quirkiness of Alice in Wonderland quite well, if you ask us.

Mad Tea Party mug!

You can make this mug yours for $19.99.

Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Update

At the Grand Floridian Resort, we spotted Basin’s newest bath bomb for St. Patrick’s Day.

Pot o’ Gold Bath Bomb!

We spotted these over at Basin in Disney Springs as well! You can grab these seasonal bath bombs for $9.99 each.

Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries

At Sandy Cove, there’s a new men’s pullover in the Vineyard Vines collection.

New, cozy pullover!

On the front, there’s an embroidered Grand Floridian logo. Now, this is a nice-looking pullover, but it’ll cost ya. It’s priced at $135.00.

A little pop of color

We also spotted the new teacup mug here!

Teacups galore!

Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates

Fantasia Market

This shop at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has lots of the Raya and the Last Dragon merchandise that debuted this week!

Gear up for ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

We spotted this large limited-edition pin — there’s only 4500!

Big ol’ pin

Plus, these two normal-sized pins!

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Pins

We also spotted this “Artfully Evil” Gaston pin that we previously saw at Pin Traders in Disney Springs.

Muscles for Days

Buena Vista Gifts

If you had any worries about not being able to find this Mad Tea Party mug — never fear. We spotted it at yet another location within Disney’s monorail resorts! We’re three for three!

The Mad Tea Party Mug Strikes Again

And that’s a wrap on this visit to Disney’s monorail resorts! Check back with us for more Disney updates.

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