New Moana-Themed Rooms Now Available at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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After months long closure due to COVID, the resort is officially reopening to ALL resort guests. While previously, Disney Vacation Club resort guests were able to enjoy the resort, it’s fantastic now having the resort fully open! Disney has shared the exciting news that Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is reopening, plus a tasty limited-time Dole Whip has launched at the resort. And now, Disney has also shared that the new Moana-themed rooms are ready for guests!

As shared by Disney: “Today’s reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort also includes new, beautifully reimagined guest rooms inspired by the Pacific Ocean and its many islands. Reimagined rooms include details, patterns and textures from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.” We recently shared a look inside.”

New Dooney & Bourke “Moana” Collection At Disney Springs

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Like Moana, the sea is calling you… to Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories in Town Center at Disney Springs. The brand new Moana collection from Dooney & Bourke has shored up. Earlier today, we found a matching Dooney & Bourke Moana MagicBand in the parks, and we expect to see the rest of the collection there soon.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Satchel Bag – $268

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The satchel bag is an aqua blue with the symbol of the Heart of Te Fiti, and Gramma Tala’s manta ray spirit splashed across it. Moana, Maui, Hei Hei, Pua, and a Kakamora can all be found in the pattern.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Crossbody Bag – $198

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The crossbody bag shares the same pattern as the satchel and has a zippered pocket on the front.

Dooney & Bourke Moana Tote Bag – $298

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The tote bag shakes things up with a large graphic on the front of Moana and Pua beside Moana’s shell. In the background, Maui, Hei Hei, and two Kakamora are on Moana’s canoe.

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The satchel bag, crossbody bag, and MagicBand can also be found on ShopDisney.

Limited Release Dooney & Bourke “Moana” MagicBand

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As part of the new Dooney & Bourke Moana collection, a limited release MagicBand featuring the Wayfinder herself.

Dooney & Bourke Moana MagicBand – $48

The box features Moana, Pua, Maui, Hei Hei, and two Kakamora on the ocean. Te Fiti’s flowers and Gramma Tala’s manta ray spirit can be seen in the background of this art piece.

The MagicBand logo is in shades of blue and cream with the sea behind it.

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Moana, Mulan & Mira Join Character Appearances at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

The month of May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Disney is celebrating with character appearances, as well as special food and drinks. We’re ecstatic Walt Disney World has welcomed back Moana, Mulan, and Mira to the parks!

As shared by Disney: At Magic Kingdom Park, Moana and Mulan have recently joined other favorite characters in appearances on character cavalcades and the upper level of the Main Street Railroad Station to interact with guests throughout the day.

Mulan is also visiting EPCOT once again, where you may see her welcoming guests to World Showcase as part of the Princess Processional.

Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mira, the royal detective from India, has joined the Disney Junior Motorcade.

We’re thrilled that Moana and Mulan will continue to make character appearances even after Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is over. You’ll only be able to see Mira through the end of June however, so be sure to snap a photo of her while you can! You can check out all of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations via DisneyParksBlog.

“Moana” Themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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New details have surfaced regarding the extended closure and refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World, including a resort-wide retheme to the popular animated film, Moana.

In a statement to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney has confirmed the changes taking place inside guest rooms, including a new color palette and more:

A Disney World spokeswoman on Monday said changes to the rooms will include a move to a Pacific Ocean-inspired color palette as well as details, patterns and textures from Disney’s “Moana,” an animated film that takes place on the Polynesian island of Motunui.

Just earlier this year, the resort’s popular ‘Ohana restaurant debuted new carpeting featuring characters from Moana alongside Polynesian-inspired design.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is scheduled to remain closed through Summer 2021, with its Monorail station temporarily closing in October of this year.