Disney4me Posted April 16, 2023 Report Posted April 16, 2023 It’s been a busy spring at Disney World. Disney’s Riviera Resort TRON Lightcycle / Run has opened in Magic Kingdom. Roundup Rodeo BBQ has opened in Hollywood Studios. There’s all kinds of construction still going on over at EPCOT. Disney World hotels are also staying busy right now — so let’s go on a trip around the World’s hotels to see what’s new. Resortwide There’s a new, and safer, walkway open now between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The new walkway no longer requires visitors to cross a busy street. New walkway So keep that in mind if you’re visiting those resorts and want to walk between them. Of course, you can also just take the Monorail to travel between resorts. Learn more about this walkway Saratoga Springs Merchandise Updates The Artist’s Palette Make writing fun with this Minnie Mouse Pen. It’s so cute The pen is $12.99. Here’s A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World Hotels Port Orleans — French Quarter Merchandise Updates Jackson Square We also found a Disney Munchlings Specialty Treats Mystery Pack for $34.99. Which one will you get? Carry Minnie around with you all day with the Minnie Mouse Plush Keychain. Minnie! The keychain is $14.99. Is Club Level Worth It in Disney World Hotels? Old Key West Food Updates Good’s Food To Go You can get a Blood Orange Martini at Good’s Food To Go for $15.50. It’s made with Skyy Infusions Blood Orange Vodka and orange juice topped with Ruffino Prosecco and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel. Blood Orange Martini This is a limited-time drink and will only be available through May 31st. Old Key West Merchandise Updates Conch Flats General Store We found a new Tommy Bahama Port Orleans Pullover for $115. Pullover Plus, how sweet is this Princess Onesie for $19.99? Onesie There’s also this Kid’s Princess Shirt. The princesses This shirt is $26.99. Why You’ll Regret Staying At These Disney World Hotels in 2023 BoardWalk Merchandise Updates Pressed Penny Machines New Pressed Penny alert! You can now get some new Disney100 Pressed Pennies. There’s Rapunzel… Rapunzel! …and Vanellope. Vanellope These are such great and inexpensive souvenirs. The CHEAP 100th Anniversary Souvenir You Didn’t Realize You Could Get in Disney World BoardWalk Construction Updates Bathrooms We learned that about half of the rooms at the BoardWalk Resort are completed (the ones on the farthest side). Disney hopes to have everything done by June and start refurbishing the villas after that. The lobby bathroom is also still under refurbishment. Refurbishment Also, here’s the latest photo of construction on the new Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers coming to the BoardWalk. Cake Bake Shop progress We are SO ready for this location to open! Learn more about The Cake Bake Shop Caribbean Beach Merchandise Updates Calypso Trading Post A new Nike Disney100 Polo Shirt is available for $80. New Disney100 shirt alert We also found this cool Star Wars Pin Set for $21.99.’ Star Wars prequels, originals, and sequels pins! PLUS you can get Minnie’s Bake Shop Character Cookies. Each box is $4.99. Cookies! How fun is this Stitch Skyliner Mug? We love this mug Here’s what the side looks like… Silly Stitch …and the back! The back The mug is $19.99. FIRST LOOK at ‘Little Mermaid’-Themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Riviera Merchandise Updates La Boutique Some new Peter Millar Polo Shirts have arrived. There’s a Pink one for $100… Pink …a Dark Blue one with Leaves for $115… Dark Blue …and a Light Blue One. Light Blue This one is $110. See How Refillable Mugs Have CHANGED in Disney World Hotels! Art of Animation Merchandise Updates Ink and Paint Gift Shop You can now get Winnie the Pooh, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck Rubiks Cubes on sale for $10 each. On sale! If you love Mickey light-up balloons, you need this Light-Up Balloon Keychain for $14.99. Carry a Mickey balloon with you everywhere! Here’s a fun new Mickey and Friends Shirt for $29.99. Mickey and the whole gang We also got to see some fun Cast Member Easter Egg displays. Check out this Encanto-themed one. It’s the Madrigal Familiy! Cast Members are SO creative! The Cheapest Hotels In Disney World in 2023 — Where To Stay on a Budget! Pop Century Food Updates Petals Pool Bar The Celebrate Earth Month Drink is a Cucumber Gimlet for $5.99. New drink alert! It’s made with Muddled Cucumber, Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup topped with Soda Water with a Chili-Lime Rim and Cucumber Garnish. Read up on MORE Earth Month Snacks Coming to Disney World Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything POP There’s a new Kid’s Mickey & Co. Shirt for $31.99. Mickey! We also found a Spider-Man Shirt for $24.99. With great power comes great responsibility We found another new Disney100 Pressed Penny — this one is Black Panther! Black Panther! There was a Cast Member Easter Egg display here. The custodial crew put together this castle display. SO creative Again, these folks are SO talented. Which Disney World Resort Hotel is Best for YOU? Polynesian Village Food Updates Pineapple Lanai We had the Easter Soft-Serve for $4.99. It’s pink vanilla soft-serve with toasted marshmallow flavors and topped with Easter sprinkles. Easter Soft-Serve It’s delicious AND adorable, and no longer available. Read a full review of this snack ‘Ohana The Springtime Sips cocktail at ‘Ohana is also the Blood Orange Martini for $15.50. Blood Orange Martini here, too This one is also only available through May 31st. Check out our reviews of ALL the Disney World spring snacks Polynesian Village Merchandise Updates BouTiki You can find the Dole Whip-inspired Enchanted Tiki Room Ears here! Dole Whip AND our favorite Tiki Room friends?! We also found an ‘Olu Mel Ornament for $22… ‘Olu Mel …and an ‘Olu Mel Luggage Tag for $15. For your luggage Okay, we found even MORE Disney100 Pressed Pennies — a whole machine full of them! Disney100 pennies Plus ANOTHER machine with different Disney100 designs. Even MORE! Can you collect them all? Tour the Moana Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Polynesian Village Construction Updates DVC Tower Here’s what things are looking like on the DVC villas being constructed at the Polynesian. New DVC building As you can see, the building is coming right along! See more photos of the latest construction progress Grand Floridian Merchandise Updates Basin We found some new Daisy Bath Bombs. There’s an Almond, Lavender, and Vanilla Bath Bomb… Almond, Lavender, and Vanilla …an Orange Blossoms and Fresh Yuzu Bath Bomb… Orange Blossoms and Fresh Yuzu …and a Pomegranate, Guava, and Grapefruit Bath Bomb. Pomegranate, Guava, and Grapefruit These smell SO good, y’all. They’re $6.99 each. Here’s The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort M. Mouse Mercantile There’s a new Kimono-Style Swimsuit Cover-Up available. New swimsuit cover-up It has Minnie Mouse on the back. Minnie Mouse! The cover-up is $49.99. PHOTOS: Tour Disney’s NEW Grand Floridian Hotel 2-Bedroom Villas With Us Whew — that is a LOT. We’ve got a little fun break for you now – check out all the new, fun Disney-themed graphic tees and more in our merch store by clicking here! Disney Files 3 Permits that Signal Major Hotel CHANGES — Learn More Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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