2. A major step in the Polynesian Village Resort refurbishment is complete

Over the past few weeks, we mentioned that the Great Ceremonial House refurbishment was nearing completion. The lobby has now been completed with all walls and curtains removed. Of course now that the center of the Great Ceremonial House is complete, work may begin on the shops and restaurants, although there is no timeline as of yet. Images below are from WDW News Today.

I know the Polynesian waterfall was nostalgic, but I enjoy the new look. It’s open and bright, and the new light fixtures fill the space nicely. The tiki icon that will sit atop of the miniature waterfall is not yet complete and will be installed at a later date. A new and much more impressive waterfall is being built by the entrance of the resort. That is "supposed" to be the replacement of the old waterfall.

There are also rumors that Disney will announce pricing and begin sales for the Polynesian Disney Vacation Club in January with bookings starting in April.

3. Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be home to a new Starbucks

Following in the footsteps of the Fountain View at Epcot, the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom, and Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood Studios, Creature Comforts will make way for a new Starbucks.

Expected to close on January 5, 2015, Creature Comforts is a merchandise location that specializes in plush toys and also serves as a MyMagic+ station. It will converted to a Starbucks during a 5 month refurbishment and is expected to open sometime in June.

This will complete the addition of a Starbucks at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.