First Look: Wailulu Bar and Grill's Polynesian-Inspired Menu in The New Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Dec 05, 2024 in "Wailulu Bar and Grill"

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Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Posted: Thursday December 5, 2024 11:!1am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will soon welcome Wailulu Bar & Grill, a casual poolside spot opening December 17, 2024.

Wailulu Bar and Grill Concept Art

This walk-up bar and grill will serve up Polynesian-inspired dishes, desserts, and beverages while offering views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Here is a look at the full menu and some of the dishes on offer.

Wailulu Bar & Grill Menu

Food Items

Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Sweet Potato Hummus, crispy chickpeas, espelette pepper dust, and breadfruit tostones
Ahi Tuna Crisps: Marinated ahi tuna, crispy fried wontons, avocado crema, sriracha-aioli, and soy glaze
Grilled Shrimp, smoked paprika, black garlic emulsion, garlic-lemon butter, and crispy garlic
Spiced Ham Musubi with glazed spam seasoned with traditional furikake and served with crispy rice pearls
Crispy Chicken Wings: Adobo-marinated, soy glaze, and tomato-fresno pepper relish
Wayfinder Burger: Two pressed patties, American cheese, onion jam, volcano sauce, and sweet bun served with mac salad or sweet potato fries
Beef Short Rib Loco Moco: Shiitake mushroom gravy, crispy rice cake, and fried egg
Grilled Fish of the Day: Green curry broth, jasmine rice, chickpeas, and sweet potato
Poke Bowl: Sushi-style rice, pickled cucumbers, vegetables, spicy poke sauce, and macadamia nuts with choice of ahi tuna, grilled teriyaki chicken, or grilled tofu
Chow Mein Salad: Charred cabbage, shishito peppers, hearts of palm, pickled sweet potato, and sunflower butter dressing with choice of sauteed shrimp, grilled teriyaki chicken, or grilled tofu
Sticky Pork Ribs, salt-cured green cabbage, jicama slaw, and pineapple chips

Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Kids Meals

White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Desserts

DOLE Whip Sundae with hibiscus meringue and passion fruit crispies
Chocolate Cake with salted caramel ganache and Chantilly cream infused with the essence of Kona coffee

Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Breakfast

Pineapple-Coconut Bread (Available for breakfast only)

Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Beverages

Wailulu Bar and Grill Food and Drink

Hibiscus Tea: Hibiscus flower-infused tea with lime and agave nectar (Non-alcoholic beverage)
Kula Strawberry Sake: Wildflowers Junmai Sake, Campari Liqueur, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, and wild strawberry
Passionfruit and Pineapple Daiquiri: Ten to One Caribbean White Rum, Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, pineapple, and lime
Pandan Gin Gin Mule: Pandan-infused Fords Gin, lime juice, and ginger beer

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OG Runner21 days ago

What you don't like Chinese food? 🤣🤣🤣

FiestaFunKid22 days ago

Stole this pic from Twitter/X - I know we all have a bad side but ouch...Almost looks like an 1970s chinese restaurant that moved into an abandoned factory....

JIMMYEDDIEDec 30, 2024

Or the space.......One thing those all had was plenty of land

JIMMYEDDIEDec 30, 2024

I love it

LSLSDec 27, 2024

So, calling people who enjoy gym time raving lunatics and make some insinuation about liking non-descript hotels is not an insult, but saying that you called people weird because they like something you don't, or giving an explanation as to why some people prefer it is an insult. Personally we have chosen the Coronado before specifically for the gym. As someone who enjoys lifting (not just walking), it's a big plus for me. I'm up before everyone else in my family, so rather than sit on my phone, I prefer getting up and go throw weights around. And judging by my experiences in the gym (or going around larger resorts), I'm far from alone.

nickysDec 27, 2024

It does now. But as to why not before, no idea.

JoeCamelDec 27, 2024

I'm sure they will adjust the price point accordingly......

CompedDec 27, 2024

Why doesn't Poly have a gym?

MisterPenguinDec 27, 2024

Per Perplexity.... Also, Swolphin, which is considered deluxe, also has a gym. Having a gym, high end retail and restaurants, a plussed pool, club level rooms, activities and events (e.g., tennis court, boating), a spa are also typical of deluxe accommodations.

Animaniac93-98Dec 27, 2024

It's a standard amenity at many hotels, not just "deluxe" ones. Even Universal's lowest tier hotels have decent gyms. Hotel "gyms" can range from a broom closet with one treadmill and/or one elliptical to large facilities that could rival your local club, but it's increasingly expected and common for hotels to have them. They offer the convenience of on site equipment without the need to drive to or pay and sign up for one near where you're staying. Even if people don't go as hard on vacation, having an indoor, air-conditioned space to exercise is a nice benefit. Polynesian finally having one is good for its guests, and for what they're paying, should not have to walk to GF to use one.

Sir_CliffDec 27, 2024

These posts don't seem in good faith, so I probably shouldn't respond. However, the fact that the other deluxe Disney resorts include gyms suggests that, whether you personally use them or not, they are an expected amenity in hotels of a certain level. You can also find lists of jogging and running trails at Walt Disney World on their website which I'm sure are of no interest to you, but are obviously of interest to someone.

FiestaFunKidDec 26, 2024

an exaggeration to make a point on the importance of gym in a disney resort, not an insult - guess you decided to take it at face value and it went over your head - and then started in on the insults instead which was a very insightful point (hint - don't take that at face value)