Staying in a Disney World hotel means you’re getting so much more than a place to sleep.
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You’re getting fun Disney-themed activities (including many you might not even know about), Disney food (which you KNOW we love), Disney theming, Disney shopping, and more! So what’s been going on with Disney World hotels recently? Let’s find out!
Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates
Kona Cafe
We tried an OUTRAGEOUS snack at Kona Cafe. It’s the Dad’s Favorite Snacks Tart, which is a Chocolate Tart with Coconut Macadamia Topping, Dad’s Favorite Snacks (Potato Chips, Snickers, Popcorn, and M&M’S), Rum Chocolate Caramel Sauce, and a Chocolate-Dipped Bacon piece on top. Yeah, there was a lot going on there.
Dad’s Favorite Snacks Tart
But regardless of all that stuff on the tart, it was absolutely delicious! It had all the makings of a classic sweet and salty snack. It’s no longer available, but it was $6.29 — maybe they’ll bring it back for Father’s Day next year!
Read Our Full Review
Polynesian Resort Other Updates
Check out this cool PhotoPass 50th Anniversary sign — you can get your photo with it at the Polynesian!
Fun Photo Op!
Also, we asked about housekeeping at the resorts. For the suites, housekeeping is now being done every day, while it’s every other day for all other rooms.
You can read more about the current state of housekeeping in Disney World here!
Grand Floridian Food Updates
Enchanted Rose Lounge
For the moment, both Amor and Envy are off the menu because Disney can’t get the alcohol from the distributor.
Current menu
The good news is that new menu items will be coming soon!
Read Our Latest Review Of Enchanted Rose Lounge!
Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates
Basin
There’s a new bath bomb in town, it’s the North Shore Bath Bomb and it’s almost too pretty to use.
Isn’t it pretty?
This bath bomb is $8.99.
Read This Before You Stay at a Disney World Hotel in 2022
Grand Floridian Other Updates
We attended a media event to celebrate the grand opening of the new Disney Vacation Club Villas and Resort Studios at the Grand Floridian! We checked out the new rooms and everything!
Housekeeping is now being done every day at the Grand Floridian
We asked about housekeeping at the Grand Floridian, too. Housekeeping is now being done every day at the hotel.
See More Photos Of The NEW Rooms
Contemporary Cafe Food Updates
Contempo Cafe
Contempo Cafe has a special menu item for Pride Month: Chef Gina’s Lemon Grass Chicken Banh Mi.
Sounds yummy!
It’s a Toasted Baguette with Lemon Grass Chicken, Sriracha Aioli, Pickled Carrots, Daikon, Jalapeno, and Cilantro served with Cucumber Ribbons and Edible Flowers for $11.99.
Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates
BVG Gifts
There’s a new 50th Anniversary Contemporary Resort Pin available for $12.99.
Pin collector alert!
We also found a Blue Long Sleeve Disney Magic Shirt.
Disney MAGIC
This shirt is $39.99.
Tour A Fireworks View Room at the Contemporary!
Fantasia
There’s a cute new Stitch Backpack here.
For you Stitch fans!
The backpack is $29.99.
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If you haven’t been to Disney World in a while, you also might want to read this before you book your next trip — a LOT has changed and things that were once free with hotel stays are no longer free (like MagicBands).
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Pop Century. Great bus service does not share with other hotels. We only sleep and shower there, no need to spend a stupid amount of money at a moderate or premium hotel. However, even the value resorts are getting out of hand on their pricing.