The first lights have been installed on the exterior of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, a new Disney Vacation Club destination.
Island Tower at Polynesian Construction
Crews have installed tall brown sconces on some of the columns between balconies. Brown paneling has also been added along the top of the tower’s lower wall on this end.
When we passed by on the Monorail, crew members in a cherry picker were working along a column that was partially painted dark brown.
More crew members in cherry pickers were working near the top of the building. They have installed new lights beneath the overhang on the center of the building. More paneling is atop the port-cochère, almost completely covering the roof.
A walkway has been paved leading towards the port-cochère.
There are more sconces on this end of the building. They’re only along the top floor of each wing.
We didn’t see any sconces on the other side of the building. But crew members were working on the other overhang.
The large square openings in the building will be terrace gardens. One is filled with scaffolding and a crew member was actively working there.
A light-colored column at the bottom of the tower is now wrapped in a decorative brown frame.
The slanted columns beneath this overhang have been enclosed with sheathing and concrete. When we last checked in, they were still exposed steel frames.
The other terrace garden has visible plants. The space isn’t done yet — the walls are still gray and a wire was hanging from the ceiling.
The restaurant and bar on the first floor of Island Tower is Wailulu Bar and Grill. The columns of the round outdoor bar area have been covered in plywood. More paneling has been installed on the roof.
We saw several crew members in discussion near the pool.
Short wood walls outline an extension to the pool patio.
As we previously reported, Moana’s outrigger boat is in place to be the centerpiece of a splash pad.
There are some tall black poles in planters around the pool.
This section of the tower is still unfinished. It has yet to be painted and no permanent railings have been installed. But the windows looking out on the balconies look complete.
The sidewalk on this side of the building has been extended further.
The sail of Moana’s boat is partially wrapped in a tarp. A Moana figure will also stand on the boat.
The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open on December 17, 2024. It will take guests on a “storytelling journey that brings to life the spirit of Polynesia.” Check out some guest room concept art and take virtual tours of three room types.
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