Welcome back to Disney World’s Hotels!
A lot changes at the Disney hotels every week — we recently found out that a new hotel has secret Mickey Waffles and a few resorts have added pickleball as a complimentary activity for guests! But that’s not all. Come with us to see what else has changed this week!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Merchandise Updates — Zawadi
The Animal Kingdom Lodge Polo for $44.99 has made a return…
…and so has the Animal Kingdom Lodge Pullover Jacket for $59.99.
You can also grab a new National Geographic Colorful Elephant Print Button-Up Shirt for $70…
…a National Geographic Elephant Print Shirt for $45…
…a National Geographic Black Giraffe Shirt for $45…
…a National Geographic Lion Print Shirt for $45…
…and a National Geographic Tote Bag for $44.99.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Food Updates — Contempo Cafe
We spotted the Madame Leota Cake for $6.29.
Want to see what we thought of this treat? Check out our review from last year!
Merchandise Updates — Fantasia
You can grab a set of Munchling Pens for $29.99…
…and a Munchling Notebook for $19.99.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Construction Updates
Construction on the new DVC building is still coming along VERY well.
It amazes us that every time we ride past this site, it seems another wall is up.
Recently, a new building started to go up close to the main one.
Want to learn more? Click here to learn everything we know about these new hotel rooms!
Merchandise Updates — Boutiki
We spotted an Enchanted Tiki Room Birds of a Feather Shirt for $39.99…
…and a Moana Button Down Shirt for $59.99.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Construction Updates
Speaking of construction, progress continues over at the Grand Floridian, so if you’re staying there soon, keep that in mind!
You may see and hear some construction work in certain parts of the resort.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
General Updates
While we were driving to Coronado Springs, we noticed new digital road signs on Western Way.
These digital signs make it much easier for the company to change any travel information if needed, which can help assist the flow of traffic.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
General Updates
We just wanted to send you all a reminder that some of the buses to and from this resort have USB ports underneath the seats!
It’s a great way to keep your phone plugged in on the way to the parks or give it a little extra juice on your way back.
Construction Updates
We also noticed that the Jamaica rooms are being worked on and refurbished!
It’s hard to see, but there is activity going on inside the rooms.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Merchandise Updates — La Boutique
We spotted a Seeing Double Peter Millar Polo for $110.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Merchandise Updates — Ink and Paint Shop
We found a new Lion King Simba Water Bottle for $29.99.
You can also grab a Hades Pin for $14.99.
There’s also a new Little Mermaid Live-Action Movie Singing Seashell Necklace for $11.99…
…and a Little Mermaid Live-Action Movie Pillow and Blanket Set for $39.99.
You can also grab a set of Cars Dinoland Swim Trunks for $24.99.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Merchandise Updates — Everything POP!
Lastly, we found a Toy Story Summer Chillin and Grillin Reversible Bucket Hat for $34.99.
What better hat to wear into the parks, right?
And that’s everything new from the hotels! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news.
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