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Walk Around Disneyland Shows Progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and More!

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, August 24, 2018. A view of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure Crews working on installing scaffolding and on the wire mesh for the background spires. Not a lot of visible progress on … Continue reading "Walk Around Disneyland Shows Progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and More!"
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2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 4 – Dining

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
During our three days at Disneyland for the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, we tried a few different dining options. We (gasp!) did not have any meals at our usual pre-race favorite, Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta! Friday evening we were tired after a long week at work, driving in traffic to Anaheim, visiting the Expo, … Continue reading "2016 Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – Part 4 – Dining"
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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Now Soft Open at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is the latest addition to the newly reimagined Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Located off the Great Ceremonial House, the themed lounge will serve exotic drinks and small plates, while offering scenic views of the marina and Seven Seas Lagoon. Founded by Adventureland’s famous “head” salesman, Trader … Continue reading "Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Now Soft Open at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort"
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Polynesian Reverts to Original Name; Gets New Look, Lounge

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Polynesian Resort will revert to its original 1971 name, The Polynesian Village Resort Hotel, as it continues a multi-year re-imagining with the renovation of its guest rooms, the resort's feature pool and its centerpiece Great Ceremonial House. The "Poly" also plans to add Trader Sam's Grog Grotto with a highly themed lounge area featuring tiki cocktails and Polynesia-themed small plates. It will be based on the popular themed lounge at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif.
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Disneyland Half Marathon 2012 – Part 3, The Food

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Friday night we had dinner at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney. We don't eat here very often, and I don't really know why, because we always look at the menu and have a hard time choosing - there are so many things that look good! I had made a priority seating for 8:00, and we were quickly seated at an outdoor table on the ground floor right against the railing, so we had a great spot to people-watch those going by.
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Disneyland Hotel Updates – New Restaurants and Pool

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
The Disneyland Hotel has been undergoing extensive renovation for a while now. Major facelifts to the three towers, as well as the construction of a new pool area and restaurant complex. The two new restaurants opened last week, and the pool area opened on Sunday, May 29, so I wanted to share some photos from … Continue reading "Disneyland Hotel Updates – New Restaurants and Pool"
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