Bar Installed, Beach Chairs Arrive, and More Work on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Construction workers in safety gear install a large circular structure under a thatched roof. Tools and equipment are scattered around the site.

With just a few weeks to go before Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens to guests, crews are working quickly to complete final touches. DVC Island Tower Construction The staging area in the parking lot of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort hasn’t changed much. There are large storage containers … Read more

Moana Splash Pad at Disney Vacation Club Island Tower Revealed

A statue of a female character with long hair holds a sail amidst an outdoor setting, evoking the spirit of Moana. Surrounded by palm trees and set against a clear blue sky, the scene invites imagination and adventure near the vibrant splash pad.

Disney unveiled the Moana splash pad at Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Moana Splash Pad Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Vacation Club, and Disney Parks shared the video below of Construction Manager Anna showing off the new Moana splash pad. A life-size Moana sculpture is featured on her outrigger, which … Read more

Lights Installed on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Construction site of a multi-story building with heavy machinery, workers, and equipment visible; cloudy sky overhead.

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 … Read more

More Trees, Paint, and Roofing on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

A construction worker on a lift working on the exterior of a multi-story building, with a large opening under construction.

With just over three months until opening, crews are adding the final details to Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Construction of Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort The staging area in a Polynesian parking lot only expands as construction nears its end. Materials and construction equipment wait here … Read more

Most Scaffolding Removed, Balcony Railings & Pool Tiles Installed on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

A close-up view of a modern multi-story building under construction, showing several balconies and rows of windows, with protective coverings and construction materials visible.

Most scaffolding has been removed from Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows since our last construction update. Island Tower Monorail Side From the Walt Disney World Monorail, we saw work on a foundation in the ground next to the Aotearoa building. Crews have carved a rectangular ditch out of … Read more

BREAKING: Official Name, Opening Window, and New Concept Art for DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Luxurious resort with a multi-story building and balconies illuminated at dusk, surrounded by palm trees, a pool, and a tranquil lake.

Disney has announced the official name of the new DVC tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, as well as an opening window and other important dates. They also released new concept art. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The tower is named the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Disney says it … Read more