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This New Rule Change Could Make Eating at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort 10X Easier

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FINALLY! Disney World just made it much easier to visit three of the resort’s most in-demand locations.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort lobby

Earlier this week, rumors began to swirl that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be altering its parking policy to allow non-resort guests to park in the hotel’s main parking lot if they were dining at spots that do NOT require a reservation after 2 PM. In the past, Disney has been VERY strict about its parking rules at the hotels close to Magic Kingdom, so if true, this would be a MAJOR game-changer. So, we went to investigate!

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Be Our Guest, Sci-Fi Dine In and 34 MORE Restaurants CHANGED in Disney World This Week

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Happy April, DFB Readers! It’s hard to believe that March went by so quickly, but here we are.

Garden Grill Harvest Feast Platter

This week was a BIG one in Disney World, at least for food. Not only did Gideon’s Bakehouse announce a new menu, BUT we got eight new food and drinks at Disney’s Pop Century Resort (and yes, be looking for those reviews coming soon). However, those aren’t the only restaurant changes we spotted in Disney World this week. We’ve also got some other restaurant menu updates to tell you about.

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I Compared Burgers From Disney World’s Wailulu Grill and Steakhouse 71. The Polynesian Version Completely Surpassed My Expectations.

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Sometimes, Disney World food catches you totally off guard—in the best way possible!

Wailulu Bar & Grill!

When we set out to compare the burgers at Wailulu Bar & Grill and Steakhouse 71, we had some pretty strong assumptions. The Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger has been a longtime favorite of ours, so we expected it to be the clear winner. But after one bite of the Wayfinder Burger at Wailulu, we were completely rethinking our rankings. Let’s break it all down so you know exactly where to go for the best burger on your next Disney trip.

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I Ordered One of the Cheapest Snacks at Disney’s Polynesian Village Hotel — Here’s What I Loved About It

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With all the dining options available to you at Disney World, sometimes it can be a challenge to find the best bang for your buck.

Capt. Cook’s

If you’ve never hopped over to one of the resort restaurants on the property, you’re seriously missing out on some tasty bites that won’t leave your wallet completely empty. For example, when we get the chance, we love stopping by Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and ordering one of the cheapest snacks on the menu: the Pulled Pork Nachos. If you’re looking for a snack (or even a small meal) that goes beyond the usual fries or chicken tenders, these nachos might be exactly what you need. So, let’s talk about what makes these nachos worth grabbing on your next visit!

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Disney Changes Menus at Cinderella’s Royal Table and ‘Ohana

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This week marked the start of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, so we’ve been a little obsessed with checking out everything you can see and do at the festival, as well as EVERYTHING you can eat.

Blackcurrant Gin Cocktail

We’ve even told you about the BEST food and drinks at the festival so you can try them out for yourself. However, we’ve also been keeping an eye on those pesky Disney World restaurant menus that are always changing, and yes, we’ve got some changes to share with you this week. So on with it!

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8 Disney World Hotels That Will ALWAYS Crack Down on the Parking Rules

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Disney World hotels come with a whole lot of perks — including free parking for guests.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

This is also true if you’ve got an Advance Dining Reservation for one of the many restaurants at the hotels. And, while Disney welcomes anyone to their hotels, whether they’re staying there or not, that doesn’t mean that just anyone can pull up and park at them. In fact, there are some Disney World hotels that will ALWAYS crack down on the parking rules — no matter what.

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Disney CHANGED the Menus at Le Cellier and Chefs de France Last Week!

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One month ends and another month begins, and we are READY for March in Disney World.

Coupe du Dimanche

March means the start of the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and you know what that means — a LOT more food for us to enjoy and review. But we’ll also still be visiting Disney World restaurants when we get the chance (we just ate our way around THREE Disney Springs restaurants this week). We’ll also be checking those restaurant menus for changes, so let’s talk about what menu changes we uncovered this week.

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4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Paying $65 for Dinner at ‘Ohana in Disney World

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Disney World has hundreds of different restaurants spread out over the entire resort, which can feel a little overwhelming when you’re trying to plan your trip, but that’s why we’re here!

‘Ohana

Here at DFB, it’s our job to try all of Disney World’s restaurants to tell you what’s worth your hard-earned money, and what you may want to stay away from to avoid disappointment. We don’t just go to every restaurant once though — we visit regularly to keep you updated! Disney World is always changing, and that means restaurants are, too. ‘Ohana has long been a favorite of ours, but recently we’ve been less impressed with our meals there, and so have our readers. Before you book your upcoming dinner reservation here, these are four things you really need to know. [Read more…]

Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Booking a Reservation at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has long been a fan favorite, but recently, it’s been getting even MORE love — especially from Disney Adults.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Island Tower

It’s all because of the NEW Island Tower that recently opened up at this iconic hotel. And honestly, it’s pretty easy to see why people love this Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property. There are new dining options, a new pool, and a whole lot more that might make you want to book a trip, too.

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The Number of Disney World Hotel Closures Is Getting Out of Control

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Your Mickey ears are packed, and your plane ticket is booked. Now, all you need to worry about is your hotel’s pool closure. Wait — our hotel pool is closed??

The Monorail at EPCOT

There are so many details that go into a Disney World trip. Let us help and give you a little preview as to what’s happening at your resort before your next trip.

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