PHOTOS: More Crossbeams Removed During Refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Shannen Ace

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PHOTOS: More Crossbeams Removed During Refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is receiving a makeover, currently focused on the Great Ceremonial House. Yesterday, crossbeams from the iconic roof began to disappear, and today even more are gone.

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The structure looks odd right now as crossbeams have only been removed from one side.

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As seen in concept art for the refurbished resort, the roof will still feature some crossbeams. Disney is aiming for a cleaner design:

The Great Ceremonial House will continue to include the architectural detail of the crossbeams, though fans who look closely will notice fewer beams, creating a more sophisticated, cleaner design.

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The monorail station is still operational, but will close temporarily beginning next month. Monorails will still go through the station but will not stop.

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There’s a crane parked out front for removing the crossbeams.

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In addition to the refreshed Great Ceremonial House, the resort will get Moana-themed rooms before it reopens next summer, though we likely won’t get a look at those for some time.

Are you excited for the refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Let us know in the comments.

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