Doors that will eventually open to a balcony and a scenic view of the Monorail have been installed as construction on the Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort continues. We have seen one set of doors installed previously, but the tempo seems to be increasing as the project rolls along.
Sliding Glass Balcony Doors Installed at DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
We first noticed doors being installed in select sections of the tower on September 2, with this set being the largest installation yet. Eight sliding doors were installed in this round of installation.
The doors are rather standard and contemporary in appearance. They each have sleek dark frames on the outside and match the planned modern look and feel of the tower.
Carved rectangles where doors or windows will ultimately be installed are seen throughout the in-progress tower; they’re all blocked off by wooden boards, blue tarp, or both. The blue tarps were initially added to many of the balcony and window openings in June.
Work continues on other parts of the tower, as crew members can be seen on various floors. An aerial work platform is seen lifting crew to a room in the above photo, providing access as work on balconies and windows continues around the tower.
Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
The installation of sliding doors, while far from a finishing touch, does indicate progress. The Disney Vacation Club tower addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was announced in March 2022 and will bring a more modern aesthetic to the Polynesian-themed resort. The above concept art was released at the time of the announcement; like all concept art, it may not be completely reflective of the final product.
Construction began a few months after the initial announcement, with foundational work commencing in December 2022. The project went vertical in early 2023, and today, the bones of the project appear to be very much in place. The tower will sit on the edge of Seven Seas Lagoon and have its own beach and pool. It is projected to open in late 2024
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of Walt Disney World’s original hotels, opening alongside the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort on October 1, 1971. It’s situated on the Monorail loop that connects the Magic Kingdom to the hotels surrounding the Seven Seas Lagoon, and, like all hotels on the loop, is classified as a deluxe resort.
The resort underwent a refurbishment in 2021, with the standard rooms receiving “Moana” theming and the Disney Vacation Club Studios receiving “soft goods” refurbishments (the upholstery, art, and related accompaniments were the only elements updated). The Kona Cafe opened after extensive renovations in late 2022, with upholstery and rugs being updated in the lobby of the resort’s Great Ceremonial House a few months later.
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