food IS a theme park
We’ve seen lots of spots reopening around Walt Disney World lately.
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But others are still closed. We’ve even seen some spots open, close, and then reopen. But we’re particularly surprised that three fan-favorite restaurants have not yet reopened!
A new feature suddenly (or, since this is Disney we’re talking about, perhaps we should say magically) appeared on the My Disney Experience app for Walt Disney World guests recently: Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist!
Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
This feature allows guests to find out with a tap on their phone which Table Service restaurants have available seating for walk-up guests. (You can see how it works here.) And the list of restaurants in Walt Disney World that offer this new feature just keeps growing… and growing! [Read more…]
Whether you’re looking to drink a delicious Lapu Lapu or enjoy some chicken nugget sushi (YES! This is a REAL thing!), Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has some seriously delicious options.
Kids’ Sushi
Well, now, you may be able to experience Kona Cafe and another Disney resort restaurant with a little less advance planning thanks to a special option on the My Disney Experience App.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has no shortage of great places to eat! And with Tambu Lounge officially reopened, guests now have even more options when choosing where to eat at the Poly.
Capt. Cook’s
But this trip, we’re scoping out Capt. Cook’s — the resort’s resident quick-service option. This spot offers up standard burgers, breakfast fare (we see you, Tonga Toast!), flatbreads, late-night snacks, and more — as well as more unique island-inspired dishes! We already swung (ok, more like RAN) by when we noticed that Pulled Pork Nachos were back on their menu! We wondered what other surprises would be in store for us this time… .
As Disney World continues to reopen its dining locations around the parks, we’ve seen a few changes in different restaurants.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
While the parks will be reducing their hours even further (though a few dining locations will remain open after the daily closures!), the actual experiences IN restaurants are somewhat different with the latest health and safety regulations. Although there are limited menus, distanced seating, and other updated measures in restaurants, there have also been modifications to bars around Disney World. And now, another Disney Worl bar has reopened.
Yep, we think we’ll be hanging on to this pin!
Trader Sam’s Menu
Is anyone else missing Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as much as we are?? If so, we found a tiny trinket to give you a little touch of tiki in your life!
Who’s thirsty for some Lapu Lapus, Backscratchers, and Puka Punch?
Lapu Lapu at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
It’s OFFICIAL! Tambu Lounge is set to reopen this Sunday! According to Disney World’s website, the bar which sits adjacent to ‘Ohana on the upper level of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s lobby will be open from 4PM to 11PM daily beginning August 16th!
We can’t be in a Disney park all the time, so we love to use Disney mugs at home to remind us of some of our favorite “magical” locales!
Rainbow Disney Mug
Whatever your chosen beverage (no judgment), it’s definitely more magical to drink it out of a Disney-themed mug (like one of these featuring the Fab Five)! Or perhaps you’d prefer to add a little Hocus Pocus to your morning beverage. And have you seen this adorable Baby Yoda tiki mug? It is perfect! We have spoken. But no matter how full our cupboards get, there is always room for another Disney mug… .
As Walt Disney World has gradually reopened, so have some of the restaurants in the parks and resorts!
Mickey Plates
Although there have been some adjustments to ensure social distancing and other safety measures are carried out, spots like California Grill and Biergarten Restaurant have reopened with some delicious items for guests to enjoy. Now, we’ve gotten word that a LOUNGE at one of the Disney resorts may be reopening soon and we’re incredibly excited!
Good news, pin collectors! It’s time to get our luau on!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
We were checking out the sights and sounds of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort when we found something pretty exciting — and no, we’re not talking about the Pulled Pork Nachos (although those WERE exciting!).
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