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Water Play Area at Bay Lake Tower in Disney World Set to Be Under Refurbishment

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From the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to the extensive work going on at the Rivers of America, there are all kinds of refurbishment and construction projects going on in Disney World.

Bay Lake Tower

But, the refurbishments aren’t just going on in the parks. We’ve also seen refurbishments at several resorts including the refurb of the pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, the changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the refurbishment scheduled for the pool at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. The water area at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is also set to undergo some refurbishment.

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NEWS: Room Refurbishment Coming Soon to Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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There are quite a few construction and refurbishment projects going on around Disney World. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing a big refurbishment, with some Moana themed elements coming to its guest rooms in the future. The pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has also undergone some refurbishment, and there are other projects going on related to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and more!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Soon, another refurbishment project will be added to the list over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

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A New Donut Shop Opened and Gideon’s Bakehouse Temporarily Closed in Disney World This Week

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Happy New Year, DFB Friends! We’ve been ringing in the New Year and getting ready for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts!

Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew

But we’ve also been busy covering the opening of a brand new donut shop (OH, YEAH!) while tracking some menu updates at a few locations. So let’s get to the menu updates we have from this past week!

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Disney World’s California Grill Adds FIVE Menu Items and Changes a Crowd-Pleasing Entree!

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California Grill is a Signature Dining restaurant located at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

California Grill Seating

It offers sweeping views of the Magic Kingdom, upscale menu items, and handcrafted cocktails. This is one of those places that you take the family for a nice dinner or a romantic date night. The menu has changed a bit since we visited for the grand reopening in July. Some allergy-friendly items have been added a quality entree has changed quite a bit. Let’s take a look at the changes!

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Which Disney World Resort Will You NEVER Stay In Again? Here’s What Our Readers Said!

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It goes without saying that when it comes to Disney World hotels, not every resort is gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. Yes, all Disney World resorts are magical in their own ways, but sometimes the vibe might feel off to you?

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

We asked our readers which Disney World hotels you thought were overrated or underrated, and the results were FASCINATING, so we decided to dig a little deeper and see what y’all thought about which resorts you’d NEVER stay in again! 

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15 NEW Things We Found Out at Disney World in December!

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December was poppin’ over at Walt Disney World!

Cinderella Castle

While there are always new things happening year-round, we’ve rounded up 15 big and exciting things that were NEW to Disney World this past month! There were lots of announcements, grand openings (or reopenings), and more, so let’s dive in and check out some exciting Disney news!

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Kiss 2020 Goodbye with THREE New Year’s Cocktails at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

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Ringing in the New Year at Disney World this week?? We’ve got a couple of drink specials for you!

The Wave

The theme parks are closing before midnight this year, but Disney is still celebrating with some special enhancements. The resorts will be offering activities like a scavenger hunt and crafting. To celebrate the dismissal of 2020, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is mixing up some specialty cocktails!

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MENU UPDATE! Exclusive (and Affordable!) Christmas Day Meals Available at Disney World’s Contempo Cafe

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If you’re in Disney World this week, there’s so much holiday fun to experience!

Hey Santa!

You can head on over to EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays, hang out in Magic Kingdom to watch the festive cavalcades (they have them in all four parks, but Magic Kingdom’s are especially fun), or you can stroll through Disney Springs to check out the Christmas Tree Stroll and the delicious snacks. And, if you’re looking for a way to have a traditional Christmas dinner on a budget, we’ve got you covered with an exclusive meal at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!

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Match With Your Fur-Ever Friends With Disney’s New Raincoat!

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Ever wanted to match Disney-themed apparel with your pet?

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We can’t say we’ve ever thought about it before, but now that it’s an option we’re DEF looking to grab matching apparel for our pups and us! As we wait for the full Cats and Dogs collection to arrive, we’ve already spotted a new item from the collection!

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Photos & Videos! The Electrical Water Pageant is BACK at Walt Disney World!

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A few days ago, Disney announced that a classic nighttime show would be returning to Disney World soon!

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We’re talking about the ultra colorful Electrical Water Pageant! Since Disney World reopened in July, this water parade has been on hiatus, but now IT’S BACK!

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