PHOTOS: Significant Painting Progress on DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Light brown paint on DVC tower

We’ve seen significantly more paint work on the new DVC tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since our last construction update, when painting had just begun on the side of the tower facing the Monorail track. DVC Tower Construction The new tower will be part of the same condo association as the current Disney Vacation … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Tower Takes Shape at Polynesian Village Resort

polynesian dvc construction 6816

The new Disney Vacation Club tower is coming together at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with the structure starting to look like an actual building. New Disney Vacation Club Tower There are now eight distinct floors visible on the right side of the structure, when viewing it from across the water. There are about six floors … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Tower Progresses Quickly at the Polynesian Village Resort

Polynesian construction moves along at a rapid pace.

Construction has continued at a rapid pace as crews continue to erect the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. More floors have been added around the elevator shafts as rooms begin to take shape. Polynesian Construction Progressing Quickly The core of the building has grown to six stories tall. Part of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort Gets Taller as Construction Adds New Stories

dvc polynesian march 2023 construction 0010

The new Disney Vacation Club wing under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting taller. The first vertical structure was erected a few weeks ago, with multiple elevator shafts soon becoming clear. We can now see the windows of future guest rooms lining the side of the structure facing the lagoon. A crane towers … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/2/23 (Disney100 Vera Bradley Collection, New Pandora Charms, Interactive Effect Broken in Haunted Mansion Finale, & More)

PHOTO REPORT 322343

Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’re starting our day here to grab some breakfast and Kona coffee. Then we plan on hopping on the monorail and heading to Magic Kingdom. We plan on doing some shopping, checking on construction updates and riding some rides. As always we will be sure to report all the … Read more

Elevator Shafts Take Shape For New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

dvc polynesian construction feb 2023 5479

Vertical construction of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has continued, with elevator shafts taking shape. The Spirit of Aloha dinner show closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19 and never reopened. Disney eventually announced it was permanently closed and Luau Cove, home to the show, was demolished to make … Read more

Construction Goes Vertical on New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

polynesian Disney Vacation Club wing construction feb 2023 4430

Construction has gone vertical on construction of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is being built on the old site of the Spirit of Aloha dinner show. Luau Cove, home to Spirit of Aloha, was demolished last summer, clearing space for the new Disney Vacation Club building. Near the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

polynesian dvc wing aerial 1

Construction is picking up on the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which replaces the Spirit of Aloha building that was demolished last year. Near the edge of the construction site, a blue pipe sits in a trench that was carved into the dirt. Dozens more blue and green pipes are … Read more

Foundation Expands for New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

dvc wing construction polynesian 7987

Now that foundation pouring is underway for the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, more visible construction is taking place and construction materials have moved into the site. There are still multiple diggers at the construction site to move dirt around, in addition to the tall piling vehicles. There are now … Read more

Foundation Pouring Begins for Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

polynesian dvc wing construction 5838

Piling continues and concrete pumping has begun at the construction site of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which replaces the demolished Spirit of Aloha building. The tall construction vehicles are pile drivers, used for foundational piling. Pilings are often used for foundations, especially in areas where the water table … Read more

Piling Continues for Foundation of New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

spirit of aloha dvc wing polynesian construction jan 2023 4101

Following the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building, Disney is constructing a new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Piling is underway at the construction site as crews continue working on the new building’s foundation. Disney Vacation Club Wing Construction We’ve been watching dirt piles move around the site for several weeks. The land has … Read more

Dirt Moved During Construction of Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

polynesian dvc wing construction dec 2022 9931

Following the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building, Disney is constructing a new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Foundation work has begun on the new building and dirt piles have been moved around the construction site. Construction is taking place right next to another Polynesian building, with a tarp-covered fence separating … Read more

Foundation Work Underway for New Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Poly DVC construction 9

Enjoying a ride on the “Highway in the Sky,” we checked out how construction was progressing on Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s vacation club wing. This past spring, when Disney announced the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show would permanently close, many fans were not happy. Some were even less than thrilled when they found out a … Read more

Trees Cleared at Disney Vacation Club Wing Construction Site at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

spirit of aloha dvc oct 2022 0977 scaled

Following the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building, Disney is constructing a new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Actual construction hasn’t begun as crews continue to clear rubble and trees from the area. A pile of trees and branches was at the construction site this morning, ready to be removed … Read more

Scaffolding Erected in Disney Vacation Club Construction Site at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

spirit of aloha site oct 2022 5509 scaled

Since the Spirit of Aloha building was completely demolished at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, rubble has been cleared from the construction site to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. The site is surrounded by temporary fencing that runs right up to Polynesian Village Resort buildings. For now, there isn’t much to see … Read more