Do you have a favorite Disney World hotel?
The pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
We spend a lot of time at Disney World hotels, checking in shops, restaurants, bakeries, and more to see what’s new. So, if you’re keeping up with all those updates, too — we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything new we’ve found at Disney World hotels this week!
Art of Animation Merchandise Updates
Ink & Paint Shop
First up we’re stopping by Ink & Paint Shop at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort where there’s a new Art of Animation Rashguard for $49.99
Rashguard
We also found a Kids Little Mermaid Swimsuit with Rashguard for $49.99.
Ariel!
If you’ve got a kid that loves frilly ruffles, they will love this Minnie Mouse Dress for $44.99.
So frilly
There’s also a Baby Minnie Mouse Dress with a Matching Headband for $34.99.
Isn’t this precious?
Check out this Toy Story Sensory Friendly Sweatshirt for Kids for $29.99.
Sensory friendly shirt!
We found a couple of cool new Art of Animation items, including a Tie Dye T-Shirt for $25…
Tie Dye is SO in.
…a blue Dip Dye T-Shirt for $25
Fun Art of Animation shirt
…and a Mug.
Who doesn’t need more mugs?
The mug is $14.
Check Out The Art of Animation Minnie Ears
Art of Animation Food Updates
The Drop Off Pool Bar
We got to sip on a St. Patrick’s Day-themed drink called the Good Luck Charm. It’s made with Svedka Vodka and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, blended with vanilla ice cream, and topped with fresh whipped cream and cookie ears for $14.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Let’s just say that this drink made us forget that the Shamrock Shake ever existed. We are in LOVE.
Read Our Full Review Here!
Art of Animation Construction Updates
If you’re hoping to spend some time at the pool when you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation, you’re in luck! The Schoolyard Splashground has reopened after being closed for refurbishment.
It’s open!
However, over in the Cars-themed section of the hotel, the Cozy Cone Pool has closed for refurbishment. This pool is set to be closed through mid-April 2022.
It’s NOT open
Squirt’s Righteous Reef is also closed right now, so you’ll want to keep that in mind if you’re staying here anytime soon!
Everything You Want To Know About Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Pop Century Resort Merchandise Updates
Everything POP
Over at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, we stopped into Everything POP to do some shopping and found a new colorful To The Max Pop Century Resort Tee!
COLORFUL
This t-shirt is $25.
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Caribbean Beach Merchandise Updates
Calypso Trading Post
At Calypso Trading Post in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, we found a new Caribbean Beach Resort Mug.
Island vibes
This mug is $14.
Learn More About Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort!
Caribbean Beach Construction Updates
Construction is impacting the pool over at this hotel too! Right now, the Martinique Pool is closed for refurbishment. It is also expected to reopen in mid-April 2022.
Another closed pool
It’s also important to note that the Fuentes del Morro Play Area is closed at this time and is set to reopen at the end of this month.
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Riviera Merchandise Updates
La Boutique
Time to head over to Disney’s Riviera Resort! Need a suitcase? We found this large Riviera Suitcase!
Rep the Riviera while you travel.
The other side has a huge Riviera logo on it.
ICONIC logo
The suitcase is $200.
Learn More About Disney’s Riviera Resort
All-Star Movies Food Updates
World Premiere Food Court
Who’s up for some Encanto-inspired treats? We ARE! There’s a Mirabel Cupcake, which is a Cinnamon cupcake stuffed with custard and topped with coconut buttercream and toasted coconut, and Mirabel-inspired fondant garnishes for $5.79. It’s super delicious and kinda’ reminded us of coffee cake!
Mirabel Cupcake
There’s also a Luisa Push-Up Cake Pop made with layers of vanilla cake and tres leches pastry cream, all topped with a donut “boulder.” This treat, which costs, $5.29, was delicious, but it’s kinda weird in push-up cake form. Kids will love it, though!
Luisa Push-Up Cake Pop
Finally, we tried the Encanto Cholado for $6.99. This treat is made with Crushed ice topped with sliced fresh fruit, sweetened condensed milk, and shredded coconut. It’s VERY refreshing AND it looks really cool. See?
Encanto Cholado
All of these treats are available for a limited time RIGHT NOW, so be sure to check them out!
Read Our Full Review of These Snacks Here!
Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates
Bayview Gifts
In Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we found this cool new Joy Mug that we previously only saw at Disneyland here! It’s $19.99
How about a cup of Joy?
And, if you love Chef Mickey’s, you’ll want to get this Chef Mickey’s Hat ASAP. Just look at it with its Mickey ears!
Chef Mickey Hat
Grab this awesome hat for $19.99.
Click Here To See More Photos of This Hat
Polynesian Merchandise Updates
Moana Mercantile
There is a TON of new Aulani merchandise available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, including a Sunset Wonders Mug…
Hawaii vibes
…and a Colorful Friendship Mug. The mugs are $18 each.
Colorful Friendship
We also found an Aulani Phone Case for $30…
Cutest phone case ever?
…an Aulani Phone Dock for $30…
Fun phone dock!
…an Aulani Pen Set for $20…
Pens!
…an Aulani Notebook for $20…
Sunny Days are what it’s all about
…and an Aulani Luggage Tag for $10.
Luggage tag
We also saw these items at the BouTiki store!
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Beach Club Merchandise Update
Beach Club Marketplace
At Disney’s Beach Club, there’s a new Believe In Magic Sweatshirt.
We DO Believe in Magic
The sweatshirt is $30.
Learn More About Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Thimbles & Threads
And, in another store at the resort, you can find the Alex and Ani Cinderella Castle Earrings.
It’s the castle!
The earrings are $30.
Check Out Our Review Of A Cupcake We Had at Beach Club
Coronado Springs Merchandise Update
Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries
We found some new souvenirs in Panchito’s, including a Coronado Springs Magnet for $9.99…
New Magnet!
…a Villa Del Lago T-Shirt for $24.99…
Villa Del Lago Tee
.. and a Villa Del Lago Wine Glass.
Wine glass
The wine glass is $14.99.
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Grand Floridian Food Updates
Gasparilla Island Grill
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we’re trying out all the green treats at Disney World, including one shaped like a Hat from Gasparilla Island Grill! The St. Patty’s Day Hat is made with a shortbread cookie topped with a hat made from Caramel-Irish Cream mousse and chocolate cake, covered in milk chocolate with a white chocolate ribbon and shamrock!
So Fun!
Not only is it adorable, but it’s also quite delicious — try it for yourself for $7.99.
Read Our Full Review Here
Those are all the updates we have for now, but we’ll be back soon with more, so stay tuned to DFB!
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