food IS a theme park
When we’re craving a tropical snack, meal, or drink at Magic Kingdom, we almost always hop on the monorail and head to Disney’s Polynesian Resort for island cuisine on the beach.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
But the Polynesian has had a LOT of construction recently. Right now, the Grand Ceremonial House, Tiki Terrace, and Wailulu Bar & Grill are going through major refurbishments. But two of these updates just got postponed!
If you’re ever at the Polynesian Resort, then you’ll know the most popular spot to grab a drink is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. This tiki-themed bar serves some over-the-top drinks, some that even light on fire, so the waitlist can get looong!
We love Tiki Terrace!
But did you know they have a bar counter outside if you can’t snag a table? Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is located outside of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, with an outdoor seating area and water views. It used to be one of our favorite spots to grab a drink, but then it unexpectedly closed in April. Disney must have heard our prayers for a quick-service Polynesian Pearl, because a reopening timeline was just announced!
If you’ve ever been to Magic Kingdom, then you know how amazing staying at a Monorail resort is. Not only are they gorgeous hotels, but you can get free transportation directly to The Most Magical Place on Earth!
We love the Monorail!
One of our favorite perks of the Monorail resorts isn’t actually the monorail – it’s the boat ride across the Seven Seas Lagoon directly to Magic Kingdom that takes the cake. One of these boat docks has been closed since mid-May, but it just reopened today!
There is so much change going on in Disney World right now! Magic Kingdom has two major expansions in the works, Cool Kid Summer is starting very soon, and a new hotel is underway.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Over at one of Disney’s most popular hotels, a major resort perk is now closed! Don’t be caught unaware during your next stay.
If you’re ever at the Polynesian Resort, then you’ll know the most popular spot to grab a drink is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. This tiki-themed bar serves some over-the-top drinks, some that even light on fire, so the waitlist can get looong!
Yum!
But did you know they have a bar counter outside if you can’t snag a table? Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is located outside of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, with an outdoor seating area and water views. It used to be our favorite spot to grab a drink, but it just unexpectedly closed!
This might surprise you, but there is about to be MORE construction in Disney World.
Aloha, Polynesian Village Resort!
2026 is the year of growth around the Disney Resort! In the theme parks, they’re busy working away at new lands like the Walt Disney Studios, Pueblo Esperanza, Piston Peak, and more. Over at the hotels, there’s quite a bit of refurbishment going on, and Disney’s Polynesian Village is now putting on its hard hat to get in on the fun.
Construction is all around Disney World right now — in the parks, at the various hotels, practically everywhere you look!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
If you’re planning to stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort soon, there’s a NEW entrance that’s just been unveiled. While it’s beautiful, don’t get us wrong, it is causing a bit of confusion if you’re taking a bus to or from the resort, or driving in with your own car!
We keep track of the new updates in the Disney World parks, but sometimes there’s big news at the hotels around them as well!
Polynesian Village Resort
Today, we’re going to look at a couple of Disney World hotels that have gotten some updates since we last visited.
It’s time to check in on all of the latest construction progress in Disney World!
Mickey Balloons!
Whether you’re headed into the parks or visiting a Disney World Resort hotel, you’re bound to stumble upon at least a few projects taking place in advance of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. But, as we get closer, we’re starting to see some of the bigger projects wrap up (or at least get close to it)! So, today we’re taking you along with us to get an update on everything that’s changed this week — let’s get to it!
If you’re heading to Disney World this next week, you’ll want to keep an eye on construction and updates going on around the parks.
Construction walls in Frontierland
We’re here to let you know what’s scheduled to be closed for refurbishment in the parks and Disney World hotels!
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