There’s a LOT going on in Disney World — and we’re not just talking about in the theme parks.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
You might be SHOCKED at the number of food, construction, and merchandise updates we spot at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. Don’t worry though, we’re taking you through EVERYTHING NEW we’ve spotted over the last few days!
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Food Updates
Over at All-Star Movies, there’s a stellar new breakfast offering, and it’s inspired by Encanto! We KNOW you were jealous of the Madrigal family when they got to snag a bite of Julieta’s arepas.
A fun way to start your day!
Well, now you can try out Chorizo Arepas at World Premiere Food Court!
Click here for our FULL REVIEW of the Chorizo Arepas!
Also at this spot, they celebrated the lucky holiday with a St. Patrick’s Day Mickey Mousse treat.
St. Patrick’s Day Mickey
If this one is still around, you’ll find it for $5.99.
Want to see more of this treat? Click here!
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Food Updates
Nearby, Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music ALSO had the St. Patrick’s Day Mickey Mousse treat.
Mickey hats ARE fun
Construction Updates
A few spots of construction were taking place at All-Star Music with some concrete replacement on the walkway near Calypso Pool and some pressure washing in this section as well.
Power Washing
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Food Updates
Heading over to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Landscape of Flavors had the Luck of the Green St. Patrick’s Day dessert for $5.79.
Luck of the Green
Warning, this DID dye our tongues green.
To see what we thought of this treat, click here!
Construction Updates
There were a few construction updates here as well, including some painting at the Righteous Reef Playground and the floors getting refinished in the main lobby.
Playground Construction
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort
Merchandise Updates
Thimbles & Threads had some merchandise from the VERY high-demand Lily Pulitzer and Disney collab.
Lilly Pulitzer for Disney Apparel in Disney Springs
Looks like you can still find some pieces of this collection if you know where to find them! We also spotted some items from the collab at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom, Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs, Curiouser Clothiers at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa, and Buena Vista Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Click here to see more of the Lily Pulitzer collection!
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Food Updates
We’ve got ANOTHER green treat at Caribbean Beach Resort’s Centertown Market.
Lots of green minty things this week!
We tried out the Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake for $5.49.
Want to see the review of this treat? Click here!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Food Updates
We hope you’re not tired of the St. Patrick’s Day treats yet! For $5.99, you can pick up the St. Patrick’s Day Vanilla Cupcake at Contemporary Resort if it’s stuck around after the holiday.
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake from Contempo Cafe
Just head on over to Contempo Cafe to snag it.
To see more of this treat, click here!
A smaller but still exciting food update: Bayview Gifts has started selling packaged Butter Bars!
Construction Updates
There is still some construction going on around the front desk on the first floor of Contemporary, so we checked in on the progress.
Front Desk
We also spotted that this resort has a Herstory photo backdrop set up for Women’s History Month. Similar backdrops were found at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and more.
Herstory photo backdrop
Merchandise Updates
Bay View Gifts still had much of the Lily Pulitzer collection, including leggings, dresses, shorts, and a v-neck.
Lily Pulitzer collection
And another POPULAR merchandise collection is available here too.
Mickey Mouse The Main Attraction Space Mountain collection
That’s right, it’s the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain collection!
Want to see more of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction series? Click here!
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Food Updates
During our stop at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, we had a meal at Crockett’s Tavern, so keep an eye out for a REVIEW of the snacks and drinks we tried!
Crockett’s Tavern
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Food Updates
Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, the Grand Cottage Easter treats stand was getting set up in the lobby.
Grand Cottage
Spoiler alert! It’s now open!
To see more of the Grand Cottage, click here!
Construction Updates
This resort still has some construction walls around the outer building, near the main pool.
Grand Floridian Construction
Merchandise Updates
The Basin location at Grand Floridian has lots of St. Patrick’s Day and Easter specials like we’ve spotted in Disney Springs!
Basin
Curiouser Clothiers, another shop in this hotel, only had the Lily Pulitzer leggings left of that collection, and a Cast Member said there was a line of people waiting for them at 6AM!
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Food Updates
There’s been a BIG change to the Gurgling Suitcase menu at Old Key West Resort.
Are they as good as their predecessor?
The classic Conch Fritters have been replaced with SHRIMP FRITTERS…and they were pretty delicious.
Click here to see our review of the Shrimp Fritters!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Food Updates
You thought we were done with lucky green treats? Not quite.
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake
Some locations at Polynesian Village Resort had their own version of a St. Patrick’s Cupcake for $5.99.
Want to see more of this cupcake? Click here!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Construction Updates
There’s a bit of construction going on in the walkways at Pop Century Resort.
Pop Century Pathways
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort
Construction Updates
The Kids’ Splash Play Area has been closed for a while at Wilderness Lodge, but it’s reopened now!
Kids Play Area
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort
Food Updates
And our last stop is the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, where the Beach Club Marketplace and The Market at Ale & Compass had a Bailey’s Chocolate Cupcake that they break out for fun holidays!
Bailey’s Chocolate Cupcake
Construction Updates
There’s still a bit of construction going on near the Stormalong Bay pool, and some of the windows were getting some TLC on the Yacht Club side.
Construction
And that’s all of the latest updates from the Disney World hotels! As always, keep an eye on DFB so you don’t miss ANY Disney World news!
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