food IS a theme park
A BRAND NEW hotel has opened in Disney World, but is this luxurious tropical-inspired getaway worth the price tag? Or are you better off spending your money somewhere else?
You had us at Nachos
We’re taking you inside the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Aloha! The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows has officially opened!
Island Tower
Disney World’s newest resort is a new Disney Vacation Club addition next to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Previously, it was home to the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, which closed in March of 2020. This new hotel is home to stunning views of Seven Seas Lagoon, has a Moana-themed splash pad, and a brand new restaurant! While all of this is super exciting, unfortunately, this new hotel is not all that it seems, as we have some bad news about the Island Tower.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World’s average wait times were surprisingly low this week (considering we’re so close to Christmas), though the Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle / Run topped the list with the highest average wait at the resort. This was one of the (shockingly) few instances where the wait time averaged over an hour.
We are still finding new details on the newest Disney Cruise ship!
Aladdin and Jasmine on the Disney Treasure
The Disney Treasure recently had its first sailing, and we were lucky enough to hop on board! There were so many amazing dining options, specialty bars, and Disney pals on board. We have found so many little things we have loved on board, but this subtle detail surprised us.
It might be winter in Florida, but we’re celebrating the reopening of a pool at Disney World!
Port Orleans — French Quarter
A pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort—French Quarter briefly closed, but it is once again open to hotel guests! Not too many people might be going swimming in December, but it’s still good to see these refurbishments come to an end.
This is a special time to be visiting Disney World.
Animal Kingdom
We’ve already told you how incredible the holiday season can be here, after all, what with the decorations, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights, and the holiday snacks (the best part, IMHO). We also love visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom this time of year because we get to see the Merry Menagerie. However, there’s also a special nighttime show that gets a holiday update, but this year, ANOTHER update was added to the show (hint: it might have you working on your roar).
Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because it has dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!
Cinderella Castle
I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on another CLOSURE announced for a Magic Kingdom attraction, a NEW food booth coming to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of The Arts, and the opening of a NEW hotel! Let’s check it out.
We spend a lot of time talking about Disney World restaurants…but what about the snack stands?!
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
There are seemingly hundreds of little snack stands throughout the parks, each with a different menu and theme. Some of them harbor secretly delicious treats, while others are home to just the basics. And recently, I visited one of Disney World’s most classic snack spots to do a full review!
Disney Springs is seriously underrated.
Disney Springs
From shopping and dining to entertainment, there is so much to do and see in Disney’s shopping and dining district! We have our favorites, but it seems like one of Disney’s newer restaurants might have gotten even better.
The holiday season isn’t just one of the busiest seasons in Disney World. It’s also one of the busiest seasons at Orlando International Airport (with a lot of those folks coming TO Disney World).
Orlando International Airport
Now, flying during the holidays comes with its own share of challenges, including dealing with crowds and making sure you get to where you’re going when winter weather takes a turn for the worst. Well, if you’re flying into or out of Orlando International Airport today, you might find yourself spending more time at the airport than you had hoped for: over 230 flights are currently delayed.
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