Ah, a reopened Disney World. It’s weird to be back, but we’re excited to show you the NEW stuff we’ve spotted.
Monorail
We took a cruise around to all three of the monorail loop resorts to see if there’s anything interesting to tell you guys about. Without further ado, here are all of the updates in food, construction, and merch at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
Food Updates
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
There weren’t any new treats at the Contemporary, but we did swing by Contempo Cafe to see what the current cupcake stock looks like! Right now you can snag the Monorail Cupcake and the Cinderella Cupcake!
Monorail Cupcake
Hint: Our pick of the two is the Monorail Cupcake!
Click here for our REVIEW of the Monorail Cupcake!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Similarly, there weren’t any exciting new eats at Polynesian Village, but we’re checking in on what’s available! At Captain Cook’s, you can currently grab the Welcome Back Aloha Cupcake or the Moana Cupcake!
Welcome Back Cupcake
We’re not sure we’ve EVER SEEN a prettier cupcake than this Aloha one!
Want to learn more about the Welcome Back Aloha Cupcake? Click here!
Note that Pineapple Lanai is now open, but has a limited menu. The only Dole Whip flavors available are pineapple and vanilla.
Pineapple Dole Whip
We also checked in on the not-new-but-good-to-know drink specials at Barefoot Pool Bar.
Dole Whip Lime Margarita
For your poolside sippin’, you can opt for the Dole Whip Lime Margarita or the Rose Gold Margarita.Â
Click here to learn more about the Dole Whip Marg!
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Don’t worry, we did find SOME new stuff though! At Gasparilla Island Grill in Grand Floridian, we spotted this yummy looking new Cinnamon Eclair. A Cast Member told us it tastes kind of like a churro!
Cinnamon Eclair
And we got a hold of the oh-so-cute new Summer Fun Cupcake Trio for $5.49. This cute set of treats is TOTALLY edible — except for the umbrella, of course!
Summer Fun Cupcakes
If you love a classic fudge-y cupcake, then you might want to hightail it on over to Gasparilla Island Grill!
To see our REVIEW of the Summer Fun Cupcake Trio, click here!
Construction Updates
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The wackiest construction update that we spotted was just across the Big Blue Wall separating the NBA section of Grand Floridian from the rest of the resort.
NBA Barbershop Beyond the Big Blue Wall
That’s right, the players are getting their own schmancy NBA Barbershop!
Click here to learn more about the NBA Barbershop!
Speaking of the NBA, there have been some changes inside Grand Floridian to keep guests from being able to see into the NBA areas. Citricos and Victoria & Albert’s are blocked off.
Blocked Off
And the windows in Enchanted Rose Lounge have all been frosted over so that you can’t peer down over the Big Blue Wall.
Frosted Windows
Guess you’ll have to tune in to a game if you want to spot the NBA players in Disney World.
Merchandise Updates
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
At Bayview Gifts in the Contemporary, we spotted this totally adorable Cupcake Swimsuit for girls!
Cupcake Swimsuit
It comes with these cute swim shorts too. You can snag the set for $24.99!
Cupcake Swimsuit
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
And last but certainly not least we spotted a totally gorgeous new Grand Floridian collection at Sandy Cove Gifts featuring characters from Beauty and the Beast and more! This new Ladies’ Grand Floridian T-shirt will run you $34.99.
Ladies’ Grand Floridian Shirt
This sweet new-to-us Pink Top is $39.99!
Ladies’ Grand Floridian Shirt
We think these “stacked” teacup mugs are so cute so we’re loving the new Beauty and the Beast Mug for $22.99.
Beauty and the Beast Teacup
Or there’s a Mickey and Minnie Mug for the same price!
Mickey and Minnie Teacup
We’re freaking out over how cute this Grand Floridian Ornament is for $21.99.
Teacup Ornament
And you WILL catch us sippin’ out of this Beauty and the Beast Tumbler! It’s $19.99 and sooo sparkly!
Beauty and the Beast Tumbler
Last, but certainly not least is this pretty Enchanted Rose Pin.
Grand Floridian Pin
Add it to your collection for $12.99!
Click here for MORE pics of the new collection!
There you have it! That’s ALL the new stuff at the monorail loop resorts! See ya next time!
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So, can we go to other resorts without having an ADR now?
Carol, officially, you must have an ADR or Resort reservation. Disney transportation is running to all the Resorts, so it is still possible to access the Resorts.