What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: New Walkway is Open, Holiday Treats, and MORE!

Disney World’s resorts have been prepped and are ready for the holidays!

Grand Floridian Lobby

We hopped on Disney World’s monorail (and even took a walk) to check out what’s new at the Contemporary Resort, the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!

What’s New at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates

We found some new hand sanitizers at both Buena Vista Gifts and Fantasia Market for $9.99 each. These designs feature Minnie Mouse, It’s a Small World, and the Little Mermaid!

New hand sanitizers

There’s even a design that looks pretty similar to a Mickey Balloon!

New Mickey hand sanitizer

This bright teal color is really eye-catching!

Mickey hand sanitizer

These are some fun, new designs if you need to spruce up your boring hand sanitizer bottle!

New hand sanitizers

Fantasia Market was also offering some cool pins! This pin featuring Dante from Coco was spotted on display.

Dante pin

They’re also offering the Contemporary’s 2020 Limited Edition Monorail Resort Pin!

Contemporary pin

The pin opens up to a scene with some characters from Cinderella with the Contemporary’s iconic gingerbread castle in the background! While the castle may not be out this year, we can reminisce with this pin.

Cinderella gingerbread pin

This Cinderella Pin comes in its own charming packaging! It says “Birds help me get dressed in the morning.”

Cinderella Pin

We wish birds helped us get dressed in the morning, too! This pin is $15.99.

Check out more limited-edition pins here!

What’s New at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Grand Floridian Resort Food Updates

It’s not news that Disney has been giving us plenty of options for holiday treats, and that includes the resorts! Gasparilla Island Grill is serving up some really cute and tasty snacks that are perfect for the holidays!

Holiday treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

We tried these adorable and yummy Mickey Gingerbread Cookies!

Mickey Gingerbread Cookie

Not only does this cookie look good, but it tastes good, too! And of course, how could we say no to anything Mickey-shaped?

Check out our gingerbread cookie review here!

Grand Floridian Resort Merchandise Updates

We also spotted some hours posted outside one of the resort’s shopping locations, Curiouser Clothiers.

Curiouser Clothiers

The hours currently posted are 12PM-8PM and Disney’s website reflects these hours for the upcoming weeks, as well.

Curiouser Clothiers Hours

This shop offers Disney-inspired designer clothes for some more upscale shopping!

Check out ALL of the holiday merchandise

Grand Floridian Resort Construction Updates

The new walkway connecting the Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom is finally open!

Grand Floridian Walkway

After months of construction, we’re so excited to finally be able to use this convenient path! This walk is about fifteen to twenty minutes long.

Grand Floridian walkway

This walkway gives guests an additional option to get to the Magic Kingdom besides the monorail.

See photos and videos of the new walkway HERE!

Grand Floridian Resort Holiday Updates

The Grand Floridian has gotten its holiday makeover and this gigantic tree in the lobby adds to its charm and beauty!

Grand Floridian Lobby

We just needed to take a minute to appreciate it.

See all the Grand Floridian holiday decorations here!

What’s New at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Polynesian Village Resort Holiday Updates

We may not be able to celebrate a white Christmas at the Polynesian Resort, but a tropical Christmas is just as fun! This resort has gotten its holiday makeover with trees, wreaths, and garland!

Polynesian Christmas decorations

The Christmas tree is filled with tropical touches, like these bright flowers and a PINEAPPLE!

Christmas tree close-up

These ornaments really tie in with the theme of the resort.

Christmas tree decoration

This snowflake ornament is accented with little seashells on the edges!

Tree ornament

All the decorations come together to put guests in the holiday spirit!

See all of the holiday decor at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

Polynesian Resort Merchandise Updates

We also found some fun holiday pins at Boutiki!

Polynesian holiday pin

This ornament-themed pin opens up to show Moana and Hei-Hei!

Inside of Polynesian holiday pin

They also had the holiday pin for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

Wilderness Lodge Pin

This pin opens up to show a cute Christmas scene with an adorable bear.

Inside of Wilderness Lodge pin

These pins are limited edition so grab them fast!

Check out these new Disney pins

That’s what we found around the monorail loop! Check back with us for the updates we find on our next trip around the Seven Seas Lagoon!

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