food IS a theme park
It’s 4th of July weekend and you know what that means!
Barefoot Pool Bar
4TH OF JULY TREATS! Thanks to a reader, we just got word that one of our favorite patriotic cocktails from last year has returned! We’re heading over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to sip on red-white-and-blue-est libation — the Uncle Slam!
When select Disney World resort hotels reopened last week, we knew transportation would be limited, but we were still holding out hope we might get to ride the monorail or go for a gondola ride on Disney’s Skyliner!
Grand Floridian Monorail Station
Well, that didn’t exactly happen…BUT today we finally know exactly WHEN we can expect Disney World’s many modes of transportation to be operating again!
Obviously, Disney has some pretty amazing food options for kids.
Kona Cafe
We know you’ve seen the iconic Mickey Premium Bar and the Corn Dog Nuggets at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom. But what if we told you there’s a TOTALLY adorable kids’ option that you’ve never heard of! Well we’re headed to the hidden gem of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Kona Cafe, to let you in on this AMAZING kids’ meal.
Today is June 26th, and that means it’s time to celebrate the adorable troublemaker, Experiment 626 — Stitch!
Stitch at Typhoon Lagoon
Since “626 Day” is an unofficial holiday among Disney fans, we’ve seen specialty treats like the Experiment 626 Cone and the 626 Specialty Cake pop up in Disney World to mark the occasion in previous years.
We’ve been spending the last few days exploring the select Disney World resorts that have just reopened on June 22nd so we can answer ALL of your questions about what’s changed since your last stay!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
And while we’ve had our fair share of surprises, now we’re going to spill the beans on a few things we found to be super weird and INTERESTING! We didn’t do full articles about these, but we still think they’re important for you to hear if you’re headed to the Disney resorts sometime soon.
Select Disney World restaurants have now reopened, and we’re checking them out! So far, we’ve swung by Captain Cook’s to try the gorgeous Welcome Back Cupcake and gotten a quick Dole Whip fix at Pineapple Lanai!
Kona Cafe
Now, we’re headed to Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to scope it out — let’s take a look!
We’ve been checking out all of the reopened Disney hotels.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
And while we’ve seen quite a few changes, we’ve experienced a few moments that brought us pure joy — like when we heard Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s tropical piping through its lobby for the first time since mid-March!
You probably remember your VERY first Dole Whip — one of Disney World’s MOST iconic snacks!
Pineapple Dole Whip
And while we’ve already gotten to enjoy a Dole Whip at the newly reopened Disney Springs’ Marketplace Snacks, there’s just something EXTRA special about getting one so close to Magic Kingdom!
Will you be celebrating a special occasion on your next trip to Walt Disney World?
Celebration Button
A birthday, perhaps, or an engagement? Maybe your trip is in honor of a milestone anniversary… or are you planning your very FIRST TRIP to Walt Disney World? If so, then you may be looking forward to picking up one of the iconic BUTTONS that let everyone know YOU’RE CELEBRATING! [Read more…]
Now that we’ve used Disney World’s new Mobile Dine Check-In and experienced our first character meal (all while navigating Disney’s new Park Pass Reservation System which launched today) we’ve had a little time to go diggin’ around for more details regarding Disney World’s phased reopening!
Character Postcard
We’ve just learned that unlike Disney World theme park guests, resorts guests will not be required to undergo mandatory temperature screenings for the time being.
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