Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has released a new Nature Guide with activities for kids and families. The guide mentions the historic kukui nut tree that was cut down a few weeks ago. Polynesian Village Resort Nature Guide The guide is available with a pack of crayons at the check-in desk inside the Great Ceremonial House. … Read more
The brand new bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is now open at Walt Disney World. Bus Stop Opens During our visit this morning, July 13, the bus stop officially opened for guests. Several guests were there waiting to head to the parks. We announced today’s opening yesterday after guests received notification from the … Read more
The new bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort officially opens tomorrow, July 13, according to a notification guests received. Opening Letter Guests visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will soon be able to use the new bus stop on the property. Per a letter they received from general manager Lauren Gossett, which we cite above … Read more
The intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way outside Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian will close permanently next week, and guests are now receiving emails regarding the new traffic pattern. Seven Seas Drive & Floridian Way Intersection The intersection is located between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center parking lots, … Read more
Beach barriers installed at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are restricting access to the area for anyone who isn’t a guest at the hotel. Hotel guests are receiving wristbands for access, seemingly for the 4th of July weekend. Beach Barriers During our visit today, July 3, we were informed that wristbands are being placed in guest … Read more
During our visit today, July 1, we saw a series of black barriers installed along the beach at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Beach Barriers Barriers are being installed along the beach line at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. As of today, they are only blocking a section of the beach access to the left of the … Read more
The intersection of Seven Seas Drive and Floridian Way outside Magic Kingdom will close permanently in two weeks. Seven Seas Drive & Floridian Way Intersection The intersection is located between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center parking lots, at the red marker in our Google Maps screenshot above. It will close … Read 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
Construction is seemingly complete on the new bus depot being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, though it’s not open yet. Bus Depot Construction Update We got a look at the construction changes during our June 5, 2026 visit to the resort. The new depot sits beneath the Walt Disney World Monorail beam, near the … Read more
Boat service to and from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has resumed following an almost month-long refurbishment. Polynesian Dock Refurbishment The dock is at one of the resort’s beaches at the end of a concrete sidewalk. It transitions to wood planks, which have all been replaced. The railings and netting were likely refurbished, too. There are … Read more
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
The new bus stop is almost complete at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort while other construction projects continue. Bus Stop The bus stop now has lanterns hanging at each end. The lanterns consist of lights inside glass balls wrapped in twine. The lights were illuminated, which means electricity is running to the structure now. A crew … Read more
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
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
The ongoing window work at Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows appears to be very nearly complete. Windows & Door Work Approaching Completion for Polynesian Tower In our latest visit to the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, it appears the bulk of the recent window work in the lobby is now complete. … Read more
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
