Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Refurbishment Continues at Great Ceremonial House, Wailulu Bar, and More

Ongoing refurbishment work at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort includes construction activity on the Great Ceremonial House, guest room buildings, and Wailulu Bar & Grill. Polynesian Village Resort Construction Crews continue to work on the Great Ceremonial House — the resort’s lobby. A few weeks ago, the exterior vertical beams were repainted. Other elements have been replaced. … Read more

Bus Depot Getting Finishing Touches at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The bus loop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been almost ready since early May. Now the finishing touches, including benches and touch-up painting, indicate that it should be in operation soon. Bus Depot On our May 28 visit to the resort, we spotted crews at work painting the new bus depot at Disney’s Polynesian … Read more

REMINDER: Polynesian Village Resort's Boat Dock Temporarily Closed at Disney World

A waterfront building with a red roof and balconies, surrounded by a wooden fence. A small boat is docked nearby. The sky is partially cloudy.

Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World are currently unable to use the boat dock for transportation across the lagoon. Polynesian Village Resort’s Boat Dock Temporarily Closed The boat dock is closed for routine refurbishment through Friday, June 5. Guests will still be able to use alternative transportation, like bus, monorail, … Read more

Bus Loop at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Almost Complete

The new bus loop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is almost ready. Planters have been removed from the nearby walkways, revealing the refreshed roadway and new bus station. The work follows the update to the resort’s entrance, moving it from Seven Seas Drive to Floridian Way. The old bus stop was demolished and a new … Read more

Update on the New Bus Depot Coming to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The new themed depot – coming to the resort sometime this year – appears to be nearing a structurally complete state. Polynesian Bus Stop Approaching Structural Completion Construction continues on the new bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with the latest visible work focused around the roofline of the depot’s shelter structures. In the … Read more

Aerial Photo of Bus Depot Construction at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

A new aerial photo shared by photographer bioreconstruct over the weekend shows the construction progress of the bus depot at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Bus Depot Construction In our last update near the beginning of April, crews were installing weather sheathing on the bus depot roof. Now it appears the roof … Read more

Scaffolding Installed Around Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace During Refurbishment

Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace, the outdoor patio bar next to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, is currently closed for refurbishment at Walt Disney World. Scaffolding has been installed around the area. Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Scaffolding Scaffolding has been installed around the Tiki Terrace not long after it closed for refurbishment. No reopening date is currently … Read more

Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace Closed for Refurbishment at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace, the outdoor patio bar next to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, is currently closed for refurbishment at Walt Disney World. Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Closed for Refurbishment The refurbishment is listed on the Walt Disney World website. No reopening date is currently known. Fortunately, the nearby Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto opens at … Read more

Polynesian Village Resort's Boat Dock Temporarily Closing Starting in May

Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World will temporarily be unable to use the boat dock for transportation across the lagoon. Polynesian Village Resort’s Boat Dock Temporarily Closing The boat dock will be closed for routine refurbishment from Monday, May 11 through Friday, June 5. Guests will still be able to … Read more