Aloha Jeanette,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! February at
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort sounds completely perfect to me – nothing beats the midwinter blues like flower leis, tropical beverages, and island theming. I’m feeling relaxed just thinking about your vacation!
You’re right that your
Studio room in Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will feature a dorm sized refrigerator that does not have a freezer compartment. My family always brings or orders groceries for breakfast and snacks, which we store in our room’s refrigerator and then bring in to the theme parks in a small cooler in our backpack. The best option is to bring a box of small resealable bags, which you can fill with ice at the ice machine and pack in your cooler. Note that the
Walt Disney World Resort Park Rules prohibit loose ice in coolers, so keeping the ice in resealable bags is your best option. You’ll be able to request fresh ice (and ice water) at Quick Service dining locations in the theme parks.
Since you're asking about snack logistics, I have to tell you about a few of my favorite food items that you can find at your resort.
Kona Island, located right by the monorail entrance, has Kona coffee and pastries in the morning, along with some innovative snacks in the afternoon, including delicious sushi options. If you're looking for an iconic cocktail, don't miss the Lapu Lapu, which comes
served in a pineapple from
Tambu Lounge. I also love the Pulled Pork Nachos from
Capt. Cook's, or try their Tonga Toast for breakfast.
Jeanette, I hope you enjoy your stay at the gorgeous, relaxing, and lovely Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. One of my favorite things to do there is to pick up a
Dole Whip from Pineapple Lanai and watch the
Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular from the beach area (they even pipe the music in). Be sure to hang around afterward to watch the delightful
Electrical Water Pageant wind its way through Bay Lake – it’s the kind of retro magic that Walt Disney World does so, so well. Enjoy!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Robyn