If you’ve been to Disney World, it’s likely you have a favorite hotel.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
It might just be your favorite hotel to visit on a resort day, or your favorite to stay in, you might have a preference based on budget. There are a LOT of Disney World hotels, and each offers something a little different to guests! We often visit hotels, too, to get the latest updates, so let’s check on what’s new!
Contemporary Merchandise Updates
BVG Gifts
The Spartina 499 Florida Collection is available now. This collection includes a Tote for $128…
We’re getting beach vibes
…a Wristlet for $54…
Florida!
…a Scarf for $48…
Pretty scarf
…and a Beach Towel.
A beachy towel for the beach!
The Beach Towel is $44.
Tour a Fireworks View Room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Fantasia
The Haunted Mansion Bride Desk Sign is available here.
She really is…
The sign is $14.99.
See The TWO New Pairs of Haunted Mansion Ears That Have Arrived in Disney World!
Grand Floridian Food Updates
Gasparilla Island Grill
We got to try a few new things at Gasparilla Island Grill. First up, the Chicken and Brie Sandwich for $11.99 turned out to be a very satisfying lunch! It’s made with Grilled Chicken, Ham, Spinach, Raspberry Mustard, and Mayonnaise on a Brioche Bun and served with French Fries or House Made Chips.
Chicken and Brie sandwich
We also found the almost PERFECT Perfectly Princess Cupcake for $5.99. It’s a Vanilla Sponge Cupcake with pink Buttercream Ruffles, white Nonpareil Sprinkles, and a Princess White Chocolate Coin.Â
Perfectly Princess Cupcake
Not only is this cupcake gorgeous, but it’s also delicious!
Read Our Full Review of the Cupcake
Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates
Basin
The Halloween bath bombs, soaps, and body butters have arrived! There’s a Monster Mash Bath Bomb for $8.99…
It’s looking at us!
…a Pumpkin Spice Latte Bath Bomb for $7.99…
Pumpkin Spice Latte? Yes, please.
…a Mickey Jack-o’-lantern Soap for $5.99…
Fun Halloween soap
…a Skull Bath Bomb for $6.99…
Spooky skull
…Pumpkin Body Butter for $17.99…
This stuff smells AMAZING
…and a Candy Corn Bath Bomb for $5.99.
For you Candy Corn fans
Both the Pumpkin Body Butter and Candy Corn Bath Bomb are returning items!
Tour the NEW Resort Studios at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort With Us!
Polynesian Construction Update
Construction on the new DVC villas is still going on at the Polynesian — here’s the latest photo update:
The latest
We’ll continue to keep an eye on construction!
Here’s More On The EXPANSION Planned for Disney World’s Polynesian Resort
Are you worried about construction and refurbishments potentially affecting your Disney World stay? We do our best to keep you updated on all construction and refurbishment projects, and it’s best to stay informed so you can adjust your plans accordingly.
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Thanks for the video! If you get a club level fireworks view at the Polynesian, are there rooms that actually have an obstructed view? Someone told me that these are all on the third level – is that true?