Disney+ will premiere a brand new documentary taking viewers behind the scenes at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Specifically, it will highlight the development of the Island Tower.
As a note, a Disney+ subscription is required to watch.
The Documentary

It debuts on June 10, 2026.
Titled The Magic Behind Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, this documentary will walk you through how Walt Disney Imagineers took the ideas for the new Island Tower and created something rooted in culture and Disney imagination.

According to Disney, the documentary is:
A behind-the-scenes look at the artists and Imagineers whose craft and creativity shaped Disney’s newest addition, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific at this oasis of tropical palms, lush vegetation and much more through unique perspectives and storytelling from those who brought this newest offering to life. Discover a tropical escape, nestled in the midst of the magic with tropical terrace gardens that pay homage to the islands of Bora Bora, Hawaii, Samoa and Fiji.
If you want to see one of the Island Tower rooms for yourself, check out our room tour below:
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