food IS a theme park
Disney Vacation Club just announced that its very first in-park Welcome Home Center will be opening soon!
Disney Vacation Club Sign
We have been wondering why the Canada Pavilion has had construction walls up for so long, and it appears we finally have our answer!
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.
Finding the perfect spot to watch Magic Kingdom’s nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After, is like an art.
Happily Ever After fireworks
The Disney Food Blog team is full of former Cast Members, and we are sharing our best tips and secrets to secure a spot to watch Happily Ever After! The best part? You won’t have to stress about reserving your spot on Main Street or in front of the castle hours before showtime.
Is it us or is EVERYTHING changing in Disney World in 2025…y’all, there is SO much going on.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
It’s enough to make your head spin just thinking about all of the big changes we’ll be seeing, including a new nighttime parade, a new Zootopia show, a new Villains show, and more. Then there’s ALL the construction for the big Magic Kingdom Cars expansion and new Villains land PLUS the construction for the Monsters, Inc. land in Hollywood Studios PLUS even more construction on Animal Kingdom’s new land, Pueblo Esperanza. However, we also got some big news drops about Disney World hotels and this news could change your next Disney World stay.
A BRAND NEW hotel has opened in Disney World, but is this luxurious tropical-inspired getaway worth the price tag? Or are you better off spending your money somewhere else?
You had us at Nachos
We’re taking you inside the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Aloha! The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows has officially opened!
Island Tower
Disney World’s newest resort is a new Disney Vacation Club addition next to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Previously, it was home to the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, which closed in March of 2020. This new hotel is home to stunning views of Seven Seas Lagoon, has a Moana-themed splash pad, and a brand new restaurant! While all of this is super exciting, unfortunately, this new hotel is not all that it seems, as we have some bad news about the Island Tower.
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because it has dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
Cinderella Castle
I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on another CLOSURE announced for a Magic Kingdom attraction, a NEW food booth coming to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of The Arts, and the opening of a NEW hotel! Let’s check it out.
Did you know that Disney just opened up a whole brand-new hotel?
Island Tower
Of course we’re talking about the Disney Vacation Club property called the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! This property is really quite stunning, and we’ve had a chance to experience the grounds, the amenities, dining options, and even the rooms. We’ve loved our time here, but there has been one thing that really astonished us about Disney World’s newest hotel, and we’ve gotta talk with you about it!
It’s a big day! We’re getting a chance to explore Disney’s newest hotel tower ahead of its grand opening.
Island Tower
In case you missed it, Island Tower is the newest addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property offers several different room types to sleep anywhere from two to nine people. It opened on December 17th, and sits on Seven Seas Lagoon, where it offers great views of Magic Kingdom. Just how great are those views? Well, we’re about to find out if you can watch fireworks from Island Tower!
Disney World’s NEW Island Tower at the Polynesian Village Resort hotel is officially OPEN!
Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
As of December 17th, this hotel expansion is now welcoming guests so you know we had to be there to check it all out. The Island Tower is home to brand-new hotel rooms, a new pool and splash pad, gorgeous terrace gardens, and an all-new restaurant — Wailulu Bar & Grill. We had our sights set on this menu for a while, and now it’s time to finally dig in!
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