food IS a theme park
Good morning from Disney World’s Monorail resorts!
Polynesian Resort Sign
We recently took a stroll around the Polynesian, Contemporary, and Grand Floridian Resorts to see what’s new!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has had all kinds of fun and unique merchandise available lately, like those delicious shortbread cookies and some adorable Duffy and Olu Mel items!
Olu Mel and Duffy keychains
Today we spotted even more cool, NEW merchandise themed to Trader Sam’s, but it’s selling out quick so you’ll definitely want to head there quickly if you want to check it out!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting ready to undergo some refurbishment, and we can’t wait to see one of the new Moana-inspired rooms in the future!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
But, until then, we’re glad that we can still stop by this resort to grab a sweet Dole Whip or some fun merchandise. Recently, we heard a new, special item had made its way to the Polynesian, so we made our way over there to see if we could find it!
Yes, there’s just something about eating out that makes food taste a little bit better (it’s probably the fact that we don’t have to do the dishes after), but you can’t count out a good home-cooked meal — especially when it involves Disney!
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
So, when it comes to saving some cash by staying in, it’s probably no surprise that we reach for Disney recipes. Our favorite so far? Probably the Dole Whip (two ways!)…what can we say, we’re suckers for a good Dole Whip! But will we potentially have a new contender in the mix today? Let’s find out!
Yep, we think we’ll be hanging on to this pin!
Trader Sam’s Menu
Is anyone else missing Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as much as we are?? If so, we found a tiny trinket to give you a little touch of tiki in your life!
Shopping for souvenirs in Disney World almost seems like a rite of passage for some people. If you don’t come home with a pair of Mickey ears, did you even GO to Disney World?!
We love these!
But some pieces of merchandise are more “rare” than others. Often times you can find Disney parks merchandise online or at your local Disney Store, but other times there are items that can ONLY be found in the parks! [Read more…]
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Cinderella Castle and Main Street USA in Disney World
We know we’re always talking about our favorite foods at the Disney theme parks, BUT did you know many of our favorite snacks don’t even require a park ticket?!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is almost synonymous with Disney World itself. As one of the original two hotels on property, this resort has stood the test of time and to this day remains one of the most popular resort hotels, despite the plethora of accommodations for guests to choose from.
Welcome to the Polynesian Village Resort!
One of the reasons so many people flock to the Poly is the FOOD! From quick-service snacks to a dinner show and knock-your-socks-off drinks the Polynesian offers some of the best-themed dining experiences at any Walt Disney World hotel.
There are SO MANY great options at the Poly so come along as we show you some of our FAVORITE food options around this tropical hideaway (you lucky people, you!).
Disney knows its foodie fans are always trying to recreate their favorites at home, so they’ve sent us a gift: food recipes.
French Loaf and Olive Oil
And while we are SO appreciative that they’re thinking of us, we couldn’t help but notice they’ve missed the mark JUST A TOUCH in the recipes they’ve been sharing.
We have shared Disney’s recipe for a “frozen pineapple treat,” and while we love a good “frozen pineapple treat” as much as the next person, Dole Whip, this wasn’t. That got us thinking…what other iconic Disney recipes can we share with our readers? We have a few we think you’re REALLY gonna love.
We aren’t leaving our homes much these days, so why not make the most of our home and transform it into a tropical hideaway? Perhaps a place where the birds sing words and the flowers croon? Where, if we weren’t in the show starting right away, we’d be in the audience, too? In the tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room? (Okay, we’ll stop!)
Enchanted Tiki Room
There’s just something about a tropical oasis that calms the mind and makes us all feel at ease. And if we can’t take a vacation right now, why not bring the destination to us? We’ve got a bunch of fun ideas to share with you today to transform your home into your own ‘enchanted’ tiki room!
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