food IS a theme park
If you’ve ever been to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you might have tried Tonga Toast for breakfast.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby
That delicious breakfast is usually found at Kona Cafe (although we’ve also ordered it from Capt Cook’s and made it at home), but the restaurant has been closed for a little while now while undergoing a refurbishment. Well, the cafe will reopen soon, and we have a first look at its makeover!
It’s the question as old as time — Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or Disney’s Contemporary Resort?
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
If you’re decided where to stay on your next Disney World vacation, there are a lot of factors to consider. What park is the most important to you? Do you want to be able to see fireworks from your hotel? And perhaps the most important question: what is the food like? We’re looking at all of that and more as we compare Disney’s Polynesian Village and Disney’s Contemporary Resort!
Disney World does not have any shortage of dining options, and with over 200 restaurants on property, you might even experience analysis-paralysis.
Space 220 Lunch Spread
But there are limited options where you can find a meal and a show! We’re going to go through and provide you with the ULTIMATE guide for Disney World Dinner Shows.
Last week, loads of menu updates and price increases hit Disney World restaurants.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
This week, we got some big news about the reopening of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT and got a reopening date for Fantasmic! in Hollywood Studios, as well as the return of the Fantasmic! dining packages. We’ve got menu updates, too, so let’s take a look at those.
Updated April 25, 2024
Disney World breakfast is MORE than just your standard plate of bacon and eggs. So let’s start your day off on the right foot with some of the BEST Disney World breakfasts on property!
Welcome to Disney World!
If you’re one of those Disney vacation folks who think breakfast is the most IMPORTANT meal of the day, then you’ve come to the right place. But stick around even if you’re not big on the breakfast scene because we’re gonna be looking at not just some of our FAVORITE places to dine for the A.M. at Disney World, but also some of the most convenient AND unique offerings (that may change how you look at breakfast foods entirely).
As you’re getting ready for your upcoming Disney World vacation, there are a few things you need to keep in mind!
Disney World Entrance
Don’t forget that there have recently been quite a few price increases, so some snacks and merchandise might be more expensive than you remember. Some restaurants have recently gotten reopening dates as well, including Monsieur Paul (which has now officially reopened!) and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT. And one more thing you need to know — take a look here at everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World this week. [Read more…]
If you haven’t stayed at a Disney World hotel in a while, then you might be surprised by some of the big changes going on!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Many of Disney World’s resorts have gotten room updates and renovations recently, and changes like the end of Disney’s Magical Express and Extra Magic Hours converting to Early Theme Park Entry might be challenging to navigate. But besides those big updates, there are some smaller changes we’ve seen recently at the Disney hotels, and we’re sharing them all here!
Chilly weather has finally come to Disney World — but whether or not it will stick around is anyone’s guess.
Crowds in Disney World
One thing that we can be sure will stick around for a WHILE is construction in Disney World. BIG changes are coming, and if you’ve found it a little hard to keep track of it all — we’ve got you covered. We’re always on the hunt for the latest construction updates from around the parks and resorts — so let’s take a look at everything you might have missed this week!
We talk about delicious food inside the Disney World parks all the time, but that’s not the only place you can find tasty eats in Disney World.
Spice Road Table spread in EPCOT
Sure, there are some great options in the parks, from Dole Whips to hot dogs to cheeseburger springs rolls. But, there’s also a TON of great food at the Disney World hotels! So, we’re going to tell you about the places to eat that are worth leaving the theme parks for in Disney World.
Reopening restaurants, new merchandise, and price increases — a lot has changed recently at Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
If you’re heading to the parks soon, you’ll want to check out some of the changes so that you’re prepared before your trip. You can click here to see some construction updates going on right now, or check out some restaurants you may not have realized are STILL closed. Right now, we have a list of all the temporary closures that you can expect to see at the parks and hotels this week (October 16th through the 22nd) — check out the full list here! [Read more…]
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