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Disney Announces 2 New Hotel Additions for 2025

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Disney has been busy making exciting new announcements of additions coming to Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

New lands, new attractions, new entertainment, and much more are coming to the resort, and we can’t wait! Some of these new offerings will be available in 2025, while others will be coming further down the road as Disney works to create magic. The four theme parks are definitely getting the love, but there have been several announcements for Disney World Resort hotels as well. Let’s take a look at what’s coming to the hotels in 2025 and beyond!

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Why Disney Fans Are So Mad About the Changes at the Polynesian Village Resort

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One of Disney World’s most iconic hotels is getting a major new addition — but some fans have a few reservations about the expansion!

Polynesian Village Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is about to have a brand new set of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) rooms! Construction is well underway at the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. In fact, it’s currently set to open next month! But, as exciting as it is to have something new to experience at Disney World, some fans have a few concerns about what changes the Island Tower might bring.

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LOOK INSIDE the NEW Restaurant Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Okay, so there is a LOT of new stuff coming to Disney World, and we’re honestly having a time keeping up with EVERYTHING.

Island Tower construction

We’re getting a new expansion and land in Magic Kingdom. We’re getting a new land and a new show in Hollywood Studios. We’re getting a new land in Animal Kingdom. EPCOT is getting an updated ride. IT IS SO MUCH. However, something else that’s new that’s coming SOON is the Polynesian Village Resort’s new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tower, Island Tower. Island Tower will feature a new restaurant, Wailulu Bar & Grill, and now we’ve got another look inside that dining spot.

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FULL LIST of What’s OPENING in Disney World in 2025

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Okay, so if you’re planning a Disney World trip in 2025, well, you’ve got a LOT to look forward to, and that includes a lot of NEW things.

Magic Kingdom

If you haven’t been to Disney World in the past year or so, you’ve got some new restaurants to check out (like The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers and Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs). Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom is still also pretty new. We’ve seen new shops open up in Disney Springs recently, as well. However, a LOT of NEW things will be opening for the FIRST TIME EVER in Disney World in 2025.

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Boma, California Grill, and 41 OTHER Restaurants Changed in Disney World This Week

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Happy Holidays from DFB. The holiday season is officially in FULL swing at Disney World now that the holiday decorations are up, the hotel gingerbread displays are ready, and the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom has happened.

Mickey Linzer cookie

We’ve been busy checking out all the holiday snacks around Disney World, too. BUT we’re doing our weekly thing where we take a look at Disney World restaurant menus to see what’s changed — and we’ve got some updates to share with you this week.

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The Worst Disney World Hotels for 2025

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With less than two months in 2024, you can basically count down the days until your 2025 Disney World trip!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With such little time left for all the preparations, we wanted to offer a helping hand! If you’re still trying to figure out which Disney World you want to book a stay at in 2025, you’ll want to know about the ones that you’ll want to stay clear of. Let’s dive right in!

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3 Disney World Hotels Will Have BRAND NEW ROOMS in December

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Disney World has been a constant hive of activity for a while now.

Walt Disney World Swan

We’ve seen attractions open, a bunch of major park expansions coming over the next few years, and even new hotel additions. So, needless to say, there are a whole host of things to look forward to on your next trip to Disney World. Speaking of something to look forward to, if you’re going to be staying at a Disney World hotel in December, you’re in luck because there are 3 hotels that will have brand new rooms you can stay in!

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Seriously, WHY Do These 3 Things Even Exist at Disney World?!

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Magical, luxurious… creepy?

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There are many words one can use to describe Disney World’s hotels. The near-30 resorts that dot the resort’s property have themes ranging from a Polynesian resort to bygone New Orleans to a turn-of-the-19th-century Florida beach resort. However, some of them have an… unintentional theme of being downright creepy thanks to some head-scratching additions.

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The Bottom Line Is That You’re Doing Disney World Hotels WRONG

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Are you making the most of Disney World’s hotels?

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Ever since the Polynesian Village and Contemporary resorts opened along with Disney World in October of 1971, hotels have been an integral part of the resort experience. Over the last 50+ years, nearly 30 resorts have opened across the property, while several more have been left unbuilt. However, many guests aren’t taking advantage of everything Disney World has to offer.

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A NEW Haunted Mansion Tiki Mug Has Arrived at Disney World!

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Attention ghouls, Disney has conjured a new Tiki mug!

Grog Grotto

The latest mug to honor the Haunted Mansion’s resident mystic Madame Leota has debuted at Trader Sam’s east coast outpost the Grog Grotto at the Polynesian Resort.

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