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Polynesian’s Tambu Lounge Closed for Refurbishment (And Where You Can Still Get Your Lapu Lapu!)

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We have known for some time now that the Polynesian Village Resort’s Tambu Lounge would be closing for a refurbishment. However, the exact date of the closure (originally slated to begin in July) kept changing.

Tambu Lounge

We can now report that the Tambu Lounge is closed (for at least a few months). But there are two temporary locations set up during the refurbishment where you can still order up some Polynesian beverage favorites!

The first temporary location is located by the Monorail doors. This location opens at 9:30am. No specific closing time is set for this location, but on the day of our visit it closed at 5:00 pm. [Read more…]

What’s New at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Resorts and All-Star Sports Resort: July 15, 2018

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Hello from the Monorail Resorts! Nothing makes us happier than boarding the Monorail on our way to the Magic Kingdom!

Monorail and Space Mountain

This time we stopped at each resort along the way and collected a bunch of updates for you! [Read more…]

Disney Food News This Week: June 3, 2018

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Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week!

"No Capes, Just Crepes" Crepe Sundae

“No Capes, Just Crepes” Crepe Sundae

Pixar Fest is ON at Disneyland Resort! This fun festival runs through September 3! Click here to get a checklist for ALL the food at Pixar Fest and see our review!

And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

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Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. [Read more…]

Tambu Lounge in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Closing This Summer

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The Tambu Lounge in Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort is a well-loved spot. Known for cocktails like the Lapu Lapu (served in a pineapple) and the Backscratcher as well as single servings of ‘Ohana’s famous Bread Pudding, it’s not a Disney vacation for many guests without a stop at this little cove.

Tambu Lounge

Tambu Lounge

But change is coming to Tambu Lounge. According to Tikiman’s Unofficial Polynesian Resort Pages on Facebook, Tambu will close after the 4th of July and will remain closed for about two months. This temporary closure will result in an expansion to the lounge to add another well for a barterer, and also add a side station for a cocktail server.

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The 7 Must-Eat Disney World Snacks You Can Get WITHOUT a Park Ticket

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There are so many amazing snacks to enjoy within the parks of Walt Disney World! We can all rattle them off — school bread in Epcot, killer mac and cheese in Animal Kingdom, cupcakes everywhere — and so on, and so on.

But what happens if you want to get some crazy good Disney treats — but you don’t have a park ticket? Maybe you’ve gotten to town late, and you don’t want to burn a park day. Or maybe you’re between renewal dates for your pass. Or maybe you’re just wondering about some great treats you haven’t tried yet.

We’re here to help! Because some of our all-time, must-have, super-crave-worthy treats can be found outside of the parks. How amazing is that? And if you love the great suggestions we’re sharing here, be sure to check out the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World  Dining for even more great snacking tips!

Join us as we check out this latest installment of our favorite Walt Disney World Treats You Can Enjoy — No Park Ticket Needed!

Dole Whip (Outside of Magic Kingdom!)

Who doesn’t love Dole Whip? That’s right. Nobody. So we start with the Quintessential Disney Treat — and tell you where to get it outside of Magic Kingdom (and the other parks at which it’s lately started to appear).

Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl Dole Whip in Souvenir Tiki Bowl at Pineapple Lanai

Pineapple and Vanilla Swirl Dole Whip in Souvenir Tiki Bowl at Pineapple Lanai

Of course, one of your options is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. [Read more…]

New DFB Video: Join Us For the Monorail Crawl!

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We have another fun adventure today, coming to you via our DFB YouTube Video series!

Have you ever completed it? I’m talking about the most famous Disney Crawl of Them All — the Monorail Crawl!

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It’s super easy — and fun! Because who doesn’t love a trip anywhere via Monorail? [Read more…]

Tips from the DFB Guide: Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Walt Disney World

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The BIG GAME is almost here. We’re of course talking about Super Bowl Sunday!! There’s only one little problem, though: you’re in Walt Disney World. Now, normally, that would be all kinds of awesome. But when it’s Super Bowl Sunday, we’re betting that there will be lots of you looking to find a TV in time to catch the game.

Football field at Disney[‘s All-Star Sports Resort

But where? Lucky for you, we’re huge football fans too! So we’ve done our research to figure out where the best places to catch the Super Bowl — or any big game, really — are throughout Walt Disney World. And today, we’re here to share them with YOU, just in time for kickoff! [Read more…]

New DFB Video: ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at The Polynesian Village Resort’s Tambu Lounge

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Hey There Hi There! We have another must-see DFB Video to share with you today. And this time, we’re coming to you from Tambu Lounge in Walt Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort!

We have lots of favorites at this spot. But tops on our list is ‘Ohana Bread Pudding!

'Ohana Bread Pudding

‘Ohana Bread Pudding

Wait! What? ‘Ohana Bread Pudding is available at Tambu Lounge? (And why isn’t it called Tambu Lounge Bread Pudding?)

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Tips from the DFB Guide: Must-Eat Snacks at Disney World Resort Hotels

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Did you know, did you know? We love some Disney snacks around here. 🙂

And part of the reason that we love them so much is that we know that you do, too! In fact, I’m 100% confident that I could spend an entire vacation in the ‘World and sustain myself on snacks alone.

And that’s why I dedicate a lot of real estate in the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining to offering you pictures and details about snacks in all four corners of Walt Disney World.

And if that’s not enough for you, I’ve also written guides dedicated to the snacks in each Park as well as special events happening throughout the year — which, believe it or not, usher forth their own seasonally-themed treats. You can discover it all in our DFB Guide Everything Bundle.

But more about that in a minute. Right now, let’s look at one of my favorite lists: Must-Eat Snacks in Walt Disney World Resort Hotels. The list comes to you courtesy of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. And if you like what you see, check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 Second Edition. With more than 650 pages of information, we leave no Disney Food topic uncovered!

But let’s get back to that list. 🙂 Time to check ’em out!

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Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 3, 2016

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Happy New Year! We hope you had a great time ringing in 2016! We just know this year is going to be the best one yet!

Star Wars Desserts at Hollywood and Vine

Star Wars Desserts at Hollywood and Vine

Last year was full of Disney food news and we saw the opening of several great new restaurants at Disney Springs and the Magic Kingdom.

But this year is going to be even more amazing with the opening of more new spots at Disney Springs including STK Orlando, The Edison, and Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza!

We’re also looking forward to Tiffin’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’ll admit we can’t wait to see what happens with Toy Story Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

We have a lot to share, so let’s jump right in…

Disney Food News

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