It is a VERY exciting day at Disney World!
Can you guess where we’re going?
Since Disney World’s reopening last year, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney Vacation Club rooms have been open. But as of today, the resort is now fully open including Moana rooms! So, of course, we stopped by to check it out!
Now, we’ve been to the Polynesian MANY times to eat at Kona Cafe, check out the gift shop, and keep an eye on all the construction being done there. And we were just there for the reopening of ‘Ohana, as well as the reopening of Kona Island (where we ate our weight in candied bacon — don’t judge!). But things are busier now that more Disney guests have arrived!
It’s good to be back!
Note: The monorail station at the Polynesian has not yet reopened.
Click here to read more about construction at the Polynesian!
While waiting in line to check in, we were given a complimentary cup of P.O.G. juice!
A kind Cast Member with some P.O.G. juice!
If you don’t know what P.O.G. juice is, it’s a combo of passion fruit, orange, and guava!
Absolutely delicious and iconic
There was also a live musician playing in the lobby during check in. This really made the reopening of the Polynesian feel like a celebration! And if you didn’t get your P.O.G. juice in the check in line, there were Cast Members handing it out at a stand in the lobby as well.
Cast Members are also handing out POG juice to celebrate the reopening! 🍍🍹 pic.twitter.com/MrEcARhBY7
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) July 19, 2021
Also in the lobby was an activity to make a Kukui Nut Lei with the help of some Cast Members!
Let’s make a lei!
A child lei was $15 and an adult lei was $20.
The Kukui Nut tree is Hawaii’s state tree!
There were all different kinds of beads to choose from.
So many options!
And the Cast Members showed us how to make the lei!
Thanks, Cast Members!
We chose some purple beads and brown beads with flowers for our lei.
Fun beads!
Then we strung them onto our ribbon!
Making our lei!
They’re such a fun souvenir to celebrate the reopening of the resort!
Kukui Nut Lei
Most of the resort looks the same as before, but there are a few new things! The hallways to the guest rooms have a whole new design.
So pretty!
Check out that colorful carpet!
Tropical vibes
This makes walking to our room so much more fun!
Those details are awesome!
And there’s also new artwork in the hallways!
New artwork!
Watch out for that volcano!
Just like the one over at the pool!
And of course, there’s some Moana inspiration. Say hey to Hei Hei!
Please stay put, Hei Hei!
Can you spot any hidden Mickey’s around Moana?
See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls meeee!
We think this new artwork makes the hallways to the rooms super lively!
Fishies
Speaking of rooms, let’s head to ours!
Let’s go!
We’re so pumped to finally be able to stay inside the newly redesigned rooms themed to Moana!
Poly room!
We’ve seen some glimpses of the new rooms before, but now we actually get to see all the details! Check out our FULL room tour!
That wallpaper though!
We were also recently here for the reopening of ‘Ohana, which is now available for Breakfast and Dinner!
‘Ohana Decor and Dining Room
It’s good to have ‘Ohana noodles back in our lives.
Click here to read our Dinner review of the reopened ‘Ohana!
And Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is ALSO reopening today! We can’t wait to sip on a tiki drink in this interactive bar again.
We’re ready for a HippopotoMai-Tai
We’ll be coming at you with a look inside Trader Sam’s later on, but for now, that’s all from the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates.
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Are all the rooms renovated?
Michelle, not all the rooms are open yet after their refurb, so we’re not sure if they’re all completed.
If you aren’t staying at a resort what is the best way to visit one? Would I be able to get on a bus from Disney Springs?
Seneca, yes, you can get on a bus from Disney Springs. Disney transpo is the best way to get into a Resort if you’re not interested in getting an ADR or Mobile Ordering at one.
The Monorail service not being available is a tragedy… poor planning on Disney’s part.
I was there had to walk to the poly from the monorail station . To hang out there was a lot of you tubers .They were there for the opening I got to meet a few of them that I watch there channel .I even got a Dole Whip it was so good after not being for the last 2 years . I enjoy just sitting and meeting people it is a very relaxing place .