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What To Do If You Were Booked at a Disney World Hotel and It’s Not Opening

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This week is off to a busy start, with the MAJOR announcement that the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be delayed until 2021 for refurbishment. With the popular Monorail resort not reopening for Guests until summer 2021, that leaves many travelers with upcoming reservations without a resort to stay at.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

So, what exactly happens when you are booked at a Disney World Resort hotel that doesn’t open? Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time Disney has had to deal with this sort of situation in 2020, and who knows if this is the last time they’ll make this sort of announcement this year! This is 2020, after all, and anything can happen!

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News! The Monorail Station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Will Be Closing Temporarily Later This Year!

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We’ve seen lots of news related to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort announced lately.

Coconut Mug

Earlier today, we shared that the resort would remain closed until 2021. We also learned that the Polynesian’s guest rooms will soon be receiving a Moana-inspired makeover. Now, we’ve got some news about the monorail station at the Polynesian.

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News! Guest Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Will Be Getting a Moana-Inspired Makeover!

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Earlier today, we shared with you that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be delaying its reopening until 2021.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

We also learned that the reopening was delayed to create an opportunity to finish some refurbishment work at Polynesian. Now, we’ve got some more details on a whole new theme that will be coming to the Polynesian as part of the refurbishment.

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Three Surprising Restaurants We’re Shocked Aren’t Open Yet in Disney World!

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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!

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No Reservations? No Problem! Two More Restaurants Added to the New Dining Feature on My Disney Experience!

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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.

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REVIEW! Capt. Cook’s Brings It — Pandemic Style — At Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

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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… .

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This NEW Disney Resort Mug Is Sure to Make You Go cocoNUTS!

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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… .

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NEWS! Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Is Set to Reopen Soon!

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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!

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Pulled Pork Nachos are BACK at Captain Cooks in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

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There are a few signature dishes at Captain Cooks in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort that are worth a trip on the monorail to enjoy. In the morning, it’s all about the Tonga Toast, but in the afternoon, the pulled pork nachos are what we’re after!

Captain Cook’s

On our visit to the Polynesian today, we swung by Captain Cooks and FREAKED when we noticed that we could order the pulled pork nachos once again!

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Nine 😄Bizarre😄 Things You Never Knew You Could Do at Disney World

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When people come up with their absolute “must do” activities at Disney World, most travelers think of things like riding Space Mountain, watching the fireworks, and enjoying a delicious Dole Whip.

Dole Whip from Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs

But in addition to these fan-favorite attractions and activities, there’s an entire world of unique and perhaps a bit bizarre things you can do at Disney World! Follow along for 10 of the best!

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