As Orlando gets ready to become Frozen with a two week run at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this week, I had the opportunity to speak with F. Michael Haynie who brings Olaf to life on stage. As no stranger to iconic characters, Haynie has brought the munchkin Boq in Wicked, candy-obsessed Augustus […]
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Join us for a room tour of a stunning Bora Bora Bungalow at the Disney Vacation Club at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are part of the mid-century tropical resort, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary alongside Walt Disney World. The bungalows are available only as part of the Disney Vacation Club, and with so few, they are a rare find. We were lucky enough to stay in one and have a full photo and video tour to share.
If you have seen inside these Bungalows before, you will notice they have been updated relatively recently.
In the entryway, there is a nice wooden table with a catch-all bowl and an occupied sign for the door. The blue accent colors with the darker wood encapture the tropical aesthetic.
Above the table is a beautiful art piece featuring the bungalows and a ship sailing in the water. The end table and ceiling lamp demonstrate how the bungalows artfully capture the mix of mid-century and Polynesian styles.
A ceiling lamp lights up the hallway leading to the rest of the bungalow.
The bungalow has a lighting control pad near the door. You can change the brightness of the lights or simply turn them on and off.
The first door to the left is one of the bedrooms.
This one has a queen bed. The carpeting is brand new. And much more color was added to the decor.
The first thing that catches your eye is this beautiful headboard, made out of three surfboards from the “7 Seas Surf Company.”
On the left side of the bed is one of the nightstands, with plenty of USB outlets available on the wall and the alarm clock.
This bedroom boasts a great view of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
There is a sunshade and black-out curtains. The cushioned window seat has drawers beneath it for extra storage.
These windows can be opened outward and face away from the lake.
Across from the queen bed, you’ll find a television above a pull-down bed.
It is a single sleeper with a light that can be turned on with a switch.
If you look closely, you can see Lilo and Stitch asleep on a hammock.
The end tables have colorful drawers, bringing a little joy into the room.
The closet in this secondary bedroom offers quite a bit of space. There are shelves and drawers in the center, with hanger rods on the sides.
If you’re wishing for more closet space, don’t worry — the neighboring bathroom also has a closet before it.
This closet has a safe, laundry basket, and iron, along with extra linens and pillows.
You’ll also find a luggage rack.
Behind the door directly across from that closet is a washer and dryer for laundry.
This basic G.E. model is seen in many Disney Vacation Club rooms.
Next, we have the bathroom. There’s one room with a toilet and sink, and another with a tub and shower.
On a shelf, we have a large conch shell and a hula dancer figurine.
A few framed pictures are on the wall, all featuring tropical Disney themes. As our regular readers know, we here at WDWNT love good, themed bathroom art, so let’s take a closer look.
The small, thick frame has an image of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from the 1937 cartoon short, “Hawaiian Holiday.”
There’s also cover art from Mickey Mouse Club Alum Annette Funicello’s 1960 album, “Hawaiiannette.”
When the attraction we know today as “Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room” first opened at Magic Kingdom, it was called “Tropical Serenade,” and poster art can be seen here.
The sink has some storage space underneath for extra towels.
The shower room is through a sliding door. There’s also another sink in here.
Lanterns are hanging on each side of the mirror.
The bungalows have more vanity products than other rooms, including a shower cap, dental kit, vanity kit, and shaving kit.
There’s storage space beneath the sink, and the hairdryer can be found here.
The bottom half of the walls are covered in light blue tile, which then extends to the entire shower.
An extra stripe of tiles in several shades of blue runs down the shower.
The curtain is made up of diamond shapes in similar shades of blue.
In the hallway are three reproductions of original Enchanted Tiki Room artwork.
Next up is the primary bedroom. The carpet in this room is new as well.
Like most other modern Disney Resort updates, the bed has space underneath intended for storing luggage or other large items.
Above the bed is a long piece of art with images from various Polynesian-inspired attractions, buildings, and restaurants at Disney Parks over the years.
Across from the bed is a desk.
These Maui lamps are also sold at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
There are outlets sitting on the desk.
The end tables have drawers.
One end table has a phone while the other has an alarm clock.
There are narrow windows with shades next to the end tables.
A door leads out onto the deck.
There’s a sleek wooden ceiling fan.
This room has its own thermostat.
It also has a spacious closet.
The primary bathroom is behind a sliding door.
It has small square windows above the mirror and a tall window above the tub.
This bathroom has blue-gray tile on the walls.
There’s a shower separate from the tub, behind a glass door.
It has a rainfall showerhead and a wall-mounted showerhead that can be removed and used as a handheld shower as well.
Disney’s H20+ line is mounted on the shower wall for easy access.
The stall has a pebble-style tile floor.
Another door inside the bathroom leads to the toilet.
The artwork here is of the “Peter Pan” mermaids.
The tub has black marble around the edge of it.
A carved piece of woodwork featuring tropical flowers hangs above the tub.
The windows in here have frosted glass.
There are controls in the tub.
The vanity is framed with lanterns.
There are two sinks. Baskets for storage are beneath them.
This remote controls a TV hidden inside the mirror.
At the end of the hallway are the living, dining, and kitchen spaces.
Above the couch is some “Lilo & Stitch” artwork.
A small table is next to the couch with a phone.
A bed folds down over the couch.
It doesn’t take up too much space in the living room if you prefer to leave it down during your stay.
There’s more storage here.
The painting on this wall features a Jungle Cruise boat.
Another small bed folds down beneath the TV.
We love the artwork above this sleeper, which features several floats in the Electrical Water Pageant. The Polynesian can be seen in the background.
There are two armchairs, with another small table between them and a coffee table in front of them.
There’s a long oval dining table with eight chairs around it.
The chairs have teal blue seats and patterned backs.
The kitchen backsplash is teal blue tile.
It has black marble countertops. There are an array of appliances, including a stovetop and oven.
There’s a toaster.
A microwave is mounted over the stovetop.
In the cabinets, you’ll find wine glasses and baking dishes.
There are plates, mugs, bowls, and standard glasses.
Above the kitchen are more merchandise items on display.
And some non-merchandise themed display crates.
The drawers hold silverware.
And pots and pans are in a bottom cabinet.
The kitchen trash can is tucked away in a sliding cabinet.
There’s a window with shade above the sink.
A coffee maker and all the supplies you need for your morning cup.
The bungalows are currently stocked with the 50th anniversary Joffrey’s blend.
There’s a dishwasher.
And a full-size fridge and freezer.
There are a few more thin sliding cabinets next to the fridge. This one had extra coffee supplies.
This room also has lighting controls.
Now let’s step out onto the back deck and take a look at the main feature that makes the bungalows truly unique.
There are signs with the balcony rules.
Polynesian music plays out here and can be controlled with this knob.
A safety gate separates the rest of the deck from the plunge pool. The fencing resembles bamboo.
Each bungalow has a small, personal plunge pool through the sliding glass doors of the living room.
This pool has a railing and steps/seats inside it.
We got a good view of one of the Magic Kingdom ferryboats going by.
There’s a small table with four chairs, and then two cushioned deck chairs that can lay flat.
There are lots of fun, colorful lanterns hanging in macrame and wooden shades.
Around the corner are a pair of hanging wicker chairs.
They have blue cushioned seats.
A small orange table sits between them.
The door next to them leads into the primary bedroom.
The window across from them is above the sink.
Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain are visible from these decks.
We returned to the deck at night to hang out in the pool and watch “Disney Enchantment.”
Check out the incredible view.
The music for the show is played on the deck as well.
We also got a great view of the Electrical Water Pageant.
Watch our full walk-through of the Bungalow below:
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Creators of the Starcruiser experience tell us amazing details on how technology and storytelling are linked to create this one-of-a-kind trip! Disney Imagineers Three people helped create this bold new adventure in a galaxy far, far. Portfolio Creative Executive Scott Trowbridge and Creative Director Cory Rouse from Walt Disney Imagineering along with Mikhael Tara Garver, […]
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A new collection of apparel inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle is now available at Disneyland Resort. These items match the ear headband we shared earlier. We found the shirt in the Emporium and the socks and pants in Disney Clothiers.
The tee is black with the Disneyland “D” logo on the front left.
The full “Disneyland” logo is on the back with the outline of Sleeping Beauty Castle in gold.
The socks are also black with the castle in gold, but with some extra teal and pink touches.
The pants are black with gold stripes at the waistband.
Sleeping Beauty Castle and “Disneyland” are in gold down one leg.
Will you be putting together a castle-inspired outfit with these items? Let us know in the comments.
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It’s not often that a sequel is better than the original film…but Disney has succeeded several times!
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Many people argue, for example, that Frozen II is better than the original, but…what do our readers think? We asked DFB readers to vote on 10 different Disney sequels, and one came out as the clear winner. Find out the ultimate Disney sequel here!
We reached out to our readers on Instagram and Facebook (give us a follow on either platform if you want to share your thoughts in the future!) and over 40,000 readers voted for their favorite Disney sequel. Do you agree with this list?
When it comes to these sequels, 11,000 readers were SURE that An Extremely Goofy Movie, the sequel to A Goofy Movie, is superior to The Emperor’s New Groove sequel, Kronk’s New Groove.
Which sequel wins?
These sequels were direct-to-video movies, but they’ve both had followings due to the popularity of characters like Kronk, the henchman of Yzma in The Emperor’s New Groove, as well as Goofy and his son Max. Still, it looks like Goofy and Max take the win!
Both Disney classic films Aladdin and The Lion King received sequels, and 13,000 readers voted for The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride over The Return of Jafar. Both of these sequels were released direct-to-video, and interestingly The Return of Jafar still remains one of the best-selling movies on home video ever.
The lions win!
Lion King II introduced the characters of Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, and Kovu, her Romeo and Juliet-type love interest, while The Return of Jafar tells the story of, well, Jafar returning from exile. Although The Return of Jafar was very successful, our readers can get enough of the bad boy lion Kovu!
13,000 readers voted for Frozen 2 over The Incredibles 2, though technically The Incredibles 2 received much better reviews than Frozen 2! Still, many readers argue that the music and the story of Frozen 2 are WAY better than Frozen. Who doesn’t love singing, “Into the unknowwwwwwwwn!”
Frozen 2 wins!
Of course, this doesn’t mean that The Incredibles 2 isn’t also, well, an incredible sequel. And both movies have girl power superhero vibes, with Elsa striking out on her own to learn the truth about her powers in Frozen II, and The Incredibles 2 sees Elastigirl step back into her superhero role.
In a head-to-head battle between Ralph Breaks the Internet, sequel to Wreck-In Ralph, and Finding Dory, the Dory-centric sequel to Finding Nemo, almost 14,000 readers voted for Finding Dory! While Ralph Breaks the Internet dives into Ralph and Vanellope’s complicated friendship, Finding Dory is the touching story of Dory trying to find her parents.
Dory! You won!
On Rotten Tomatoes, Ralph is scored at 88%, whereas Finding Dory is scored at 94%, so it seems like even the critics agree with you. You might, however, agree with some of our readers that these are two well-done sequels!
And the ultimate winner of Disney sequels, with over 14,000 votes, is…Toy Story 2! When put head to head with Monsters University, the Toy Story sequel is the crowned leader of Disney sequels. Widely considered one of the best sequels of all time, Toy Story 2 has a score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
And the ultimate winner is…
Monsters University tells the origin story of Monsters, Inc. friends Mike and Sulley, while Toy Story 2 introduced fan-favorite Toy Story characters like Jessie, Bullseye the horse, and even Tour Guide Barbie!
So what do you think — do you agree that Toy Story 2 is the BEST Disney sequel of all time? Keep reading DFB for more Disney news!
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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
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Welcome back to Barely Necessities: The Disney Merchandise Show! As Disney fans, we know there is so much Disney-themed merchandise out there that it’s impossible to sort through it all. But fear not fellow Disney lovers, we’re doing the searching so you don’t have to! (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will […]
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A new version of the mobile game Disney Sorcerer’s Arena is coming soon to fans, this time as a tabletop game! The OP has opened pre-order for the player-versus-play adventure that features characters from Disney movies and TV shows. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us a small commission, […]
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What does it mean that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a first-of-its-kind immersive experience?
Here to answer that question are three people who helped create this bold new adventure in a galaxy far, far away: Portfolio Creative Executive Scott Trowbridge and Creative Director Cory Rouse from Walt Disney Imagineering, and Mikhael Tara Garver, director of immersive experiences for this audacious project. Check out the new video below to hear them discuss the development of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and what makes this vacation experience such a big leap forward in immersive storytelling.
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Close your eyes and think about the smell of Main Street Confectionery at Disney World…
Seasonal Apples
We bet the memory of that smell comes so easily, too! Part of that smell is from those iconic Disney candy apples that can be made to celebrate holidays, resemble villains, and even look like Mickey! You might have even stopped and watched the Disney candy makers create these wonderful concoctions!
But even if you’ve never seen a Disney candy maker work that magic, here’s how those Disney Cast Members work that magic on the Apple Pie Candy Apple — and it all starts with dipping the apple in some gooey caramel. YUM.
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Then it gets a pair of Marshmallow Mickey Ears.
Mickey’s ears are marshmallows
Then the apple gets another dip in White Chocolate — the excess is shaken off.
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The bottom takes a roll in Graham Cracker Crumbs.
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The top gets sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar and VOILA! You have a Disney Apple Pie Candy Apple.
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Watch the full video of the apple’s making here:
@disneyparks We’re so rumbly in our tumbly
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We’ll let you know about other fun Disney food videos, so stay tuned for more!
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With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.
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