PHOTOS, VIDEO: 2-Bedroom Villa Tour, Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Decorative wall art and a framed painting are showcased alongside text: "2-Bedroom Villa Full Tour" at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, nestled near the enchanting Island Tower.

Today marks the grand opening of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and we were lucky enough to be staying in a 2-bedroom lock off villa with a theme park view. Let’s take a look around what is sure to be one of the most popular hotel rooms in all of the Walt … Read more

REVIEW: Trader Sam’s Holiday Rum Barrel Tiki Mug Brings Two New Seasonal Beverages

Three exotic drinks rest on a wooden table. A decorative Trader Sam's mug takes center stage, flanked by two refreshing iced beverages in plastic cups. A backdrop of lush greenery completes the scene.

The Rum Barrel Tiki Mug – Holiday Edition is now available at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and is served with a choice of two new beverages – ‘Olu’olu or Barela Lā Hoʻomaha. We purchased the mug and tried both drinks. Holiday Rum Barrel Tiki Mug – 2nd … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Preview Center Open at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Two children are in a hotel lobby area; one is sitting on a wooden bench writing, and the other is standing nearby. The lobby has stone flooring and a painting of a boat on the left wall.

The Disney Vacation Club Preview Center opened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort revealing details on the new Island Tower opening soon. Disney Vacation Club Preview Center Recently Disney opened their Disney Vacation Club preview center in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The DVC preview center is located in the Polynesian’s Grand Ceremonial House lobby. For the … Read more

PHOTOS: Pool, Restaurant, & More Get Updates at Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Collage of three images showing different stages of the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian near a waterfront. The images include a partially built building, scaffolding, and various construction materials and equipment.

Construction continues on the DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Construction Update During our recent visit, we could see that, from the lagoon sign, the large square opening on the building has been given a coat of bright white primer. Disney recently revealed that the … Read more

NEW Loungefly Aulani Ear Headband Arrives at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Loungefly Aulani ear headband

Say “aloha” to a new tropical Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa ear headband available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Aulani Ear Headband – $50 We found the new ears at BouTiki, the resort’s main gift shop. The ears are made of layered materials to look like a collection of different leaves. The headband itself … Read more

New Disney Visa Card Discount at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge & More: Daily Recap (2/24/24)

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A new Disney Visa discount for lightsabers at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the voice of Rod Serling from Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Returns, new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind merchandise — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 24, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Gets First Coat of Paint

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With a year left for the projected late 2024 opening, crew members working on the new Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have laid down the first coat of paint. Disney Vacation Club Tower Gets First Coat of Paint On our previous visit, we noticed that nearly all of the glass sliding … Read more

PHOTOS: Blue Ursula Tiki Mug Debuts at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Walt Disney World Resort

Blue Ursula Tiki Mug

You won’t be a poor unfortunate soul if you can get your hands on this new blue Ursula Tiki Mug, available for a limited time at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Blue Ursula Tiki Mug – $75 The blue Ursula tiki mug is meant to look like the sea witch’s cauldron … Read more

PHOTOS: Interior Walls Take Shape on New Disney Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

While work continues on the exterior of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we’re also seeing progress inside the tower. DVC Tower Construction The tower sits on the edge of the Seven Seas Lagoon, so about half the rooms will have a lagoon view while the other half will face … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Disney Vacation Club Tower Balconies at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

A new Disney Vacation Club tower is under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. So far, we’ve seen the center of the structure come together, but concrete walls continue to be added, creating guest room balconies. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction Some of the tower’s windows are covered in blue tarps as construction work begins … 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: First Guest Rooms Visible at New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

Work on the first structure continues to grow for the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Last month we saw construction go vertical, with elevator shafts taking shape. The construction has now started to fill in horizontally around those vertical elevator shafts, with what looks to be the exterior front wall … Read more

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

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

PHOTOS: Another New Rug Added to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby

A third new floral rug has been added to the lobby of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. There was no active construction in the lobby, but crews weren’t done positioning furniture on the rug, so a sign warned guests of refurbishment in the area. The rug is right outside BouTiki. Like … Read more

Lava Pool Waterslide Reopens Following Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

After closing for refurbishment in early January, the Lava Pool waterslide at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has reopened. The Lava Pool at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort features a towering volcano, a waterfall, and zero-depth entry, but its biggest draw is the 142-foot waterslide. While the slide was refurbished, the rest of the pool remained open. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/23 (Lightning Lane Signage Finally Added to Ariel’s Grotto, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Update, Splash Mountain’s Final Days, & More)

Good morning and Happy Friday! Join us around Magic Kingdom as we check in on TRON Lightcycle Run, visit Splash Mountain during its final days, and more. We hopped aboard the Resort Monorail this morning to take a closer look at the ongoing construction of Disney’s Vacation Club Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Slowly … Read more