Another new trash can-inspired novelty candy container is available at Magic Kingdom. Based on the trash cans of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, it joins the Fantasyland trash can container released last year. Polynesian Novelty Candy Container – $14.99 The container is brown with orange, blue, and cream designs on the sides. The lid is removable … Read more
Tables have been removed from outside Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort due to ongoing construction work. Polynesian Resort Construction The tables used to be along this walkway, where there are now temporary yellow squares. The quick-service restaurant remains open with seating indoors. The yellow squares cover small holes in the ground where the … Read more
Following the reconfiguration of the roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, crews have demolished the former entrance’s guard shack and installed framing for new bus stops. Polynesian Resort Construction The guard shack and its surrounding flowerbeds are completely gone, leaving only a long patch of dirt. We saw crews preparing for demolition a few … Read more
It looks like the old guard shack at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be demolished any day now. A new roadway entrance opened at the resort in December, and the old entrance will be converted into a bus-only entrance. Polynesian Resort Construction The old entrance is blocked by fencing and demolition work began earlier this … Read more
Work has continued at the old entrance of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort after the new roadway entrance opened late last year. The old entrance will be converted into a bus entrance, and work is well underway. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Update From the monorail, we can see numerous fenced-off areas in the parking lot, … Read more
Our reporter found the new dated for 2026 crewneck in BouTiki at the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, after our West Coast reporter found it first a few days ago at at the Disneyland Resort. DVC Member 2026 Crewneck – $59.99 This DVC exclusive crewneck features an emblem on the front, with a larger graphic on … Read more
Since our last update at the Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the exterior staircase refurbishment of the Aotearoa building is being finished with the addition of lights. Meanwhile at the Pago Pago building, progress has been made with multiple wooden beams going vertical. Aotearoa Staircase Lights Roofwork appears completely finished on the building, while new lights … Read more
As part of the ongoing resort and infrastructure developments around Disney’s Polynesian Village resort, a new guard shack has completed construction and is now fully operational for guests entering the resort parking lot.
Landscaping is complete or almost done in the new grassy area directly in front of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The former parking lot has been transformed into a new roadway entrance for the resort connected to Floridian Way instead of Seven Seas Drive. New Polynesian Resort Entrance A week ago, … Read more
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will now open at 11 a.m. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto The bar has historically opened at 3 p.m., but the calendar on the Walt Disney World website now lists operating hours beginning at 11 a.m. daily. It is still scheduled to close at midnight every day. … Read more
When we last checked on construction of the new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, a sidewalk had recently been paved. Crews have now planted fresh grass, trees, and foliage. Polynesian Village Resort Construction The new sidewalk is on the left when facing the new entrance from The Great Ceremonial House. It connects to … Read more
A new Figment bus wrap was spotted at Disney World leaving Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort on its way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Figment Bus Wrap This wrap shares more similarities with the wrap that first appeared last year than the one that was first spotted six years ago. The color scheme at the bottom is … Read more
During construction of the new roadway entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, crew members have paved a new sidewalk. Polynesian Entrance Construction Concrete has been poured, creating a curving sidewalk to the side of the new roadway. At one end, it connects to a pre-existing sidewalk. The other end meets a crosswalk. There is framework … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has released their points charts for 2027, with notable changes for two resorts. 2027 DVC Points Charts As outlined in DVC Fan’s analysis, most of the points charts are comparable to 2026, but Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have some interesting updates. DVC has adjusted points at Disney’s … Read more
Work continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort entrance and Aotearoa building. Construction on the new Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort entrance began in May 2025 and will continue into 2026. Entrance Construction The main update since we last reported on the construction is the new pavement being laid near the entrance. We can see this new pavement between the entrance … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World is now decorated for the holiday season. Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths are throughout the Great Ceremonial House (the resort’s lobby building). Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Christmas Decorations Pillars of the Monorail station have garland decorations hanging from bamboo sticks. They are strung with yellow-gold lights and … Read more
