Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Archives

PHOTOS: Construction Quickly Advances on New Monorail Station Roof and Reimagined Entrance at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 17, 2021

Since our previous update of the roof support installation just a few days ago, construction has quickly advanced on the new Monorail station and reimagined entrance, which includes a new porte-cochére, at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Additional trusses and crossbeams have since been added to the roof of the new Monorail station. With these latest … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Roof Support Added as Work Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney's Polynesian Resort

April 12, 2021

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Just Friday, work started on the roof of the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Resort as part of the resort’s transformation. The beginning trusses were added to the roof installation and now another truss has been put in place. There are now three trusses currently lining the upcoming Monorail station. As more trusses are … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Installation Begins at New Monorail Station for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 9, 2021

The beginnings of a roof were installed overnight at the new Monorail station of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The collection of beams crosses over the Monorail track, connected to the concrete pillars on either side. Construction workers were on the platform this morning. We even saw a Monorail go through the station. There are two … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/2/21 (Construction Wall Placed Behind Cinderella Castle, Refurbishment Begins On Cool Ship, Mr. and Mr. Easter Bunny Surprise Guests, and More)

April 4, 2021

Hello from a downright chilly Magic Kingdom! We know we said we were looking forward to this break in the record heat we’ve been having here in Central Florida, but we would have been happy with something a little less extreme than the drop to the fifties that we got. Nevertheless, we bundled up and … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/3/21): First Look of Remodeled Rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Concept Art for New Jungle Cruise Scene, New Disney Parks MouseWares Home Items at Walt Disney World, New Tropical Floral Disney Shirts at EPCOT, and More

April 3, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, April 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: First Concrete Pillars Set on New Monorail Station Platform at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 4, 2021April 3, 2021

Work is progressing on the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The platform and its surrounding pillars are coming together around the track. As we rode the Monorail through the resort station today, we saw that most of the columns next to the track have been covered in concrete since our visit last … Read more

REVIEW: Limited Time Marshmallow Soft Serve Ice Cream Available at Pineapple Lanai in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 2, 2021

The arrival of Easter weekend is bursting with surprises. Just this morning, we spotted Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny at the Magic Kingdom, and now this delicious treat has arrived at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Easter Marshmallow Soft Serve – $4.99 The pastel pink ice cream is surprisingly pleasing. The marshmallow flavor … Read more

REVIEW: Adorable Easter Bunny Dome Cake Arrives at Captain Cook's at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Between the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort and the Easter holiday coming up, there is plenty to celebrate at Walt Disney World. Last month we had a taste of the Easter offerings at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Today we swung by Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trader Sam's Grog Grotto Camp Shirt Served Up at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

March 29, 2021

Missing your favorite tropical libations from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto? Bring a little of the island life into your wardrobe with this tiki-tastic new shirt. You can pick one up at BouTiki inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Trader Sam’s Camp Shirt – $74.99 This bowling-style shirt is a sandy beige featuring Trader Sam’s motifs in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Monorail Station Platform Taking Shape at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021

We have been keeping a close eye on the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Magic Kingdom area resort has many changes coming down the pipeline including Moana-themed rooms, a new Great Ceremonial House, and a new Monorail station. We swung by the tropical oasis to take a peek at the latest progress … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/21/21): Walt Disney World Under for Denying Access to Rapper’s Autistic Cousin Without Face Mask, Work Continues on Moana – Journey of Water, MouseGear, and New Restaurants at EPCOT, Disney Parks Guest Satisfaction is Higher Than Before Pandemic, and More

March 21, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, March 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Monorail Platform Installation Underway at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

March 21, 2021

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will soon have a brand new Monorail station and porte-cochere, thanks to an extensive refurbishment. Columns for the Monorail station have been erected and prepped to receive platforms — which bases for have been installed since our last check-in. A platform base has been installed along the sides of the Monorail … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Station Platform Work Continues at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

March 20, 2021

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of a major refurbishment. In addition to Moana-themed rooms, the resort will soon have a brand new Monorail station and porte-cochere. Columns for the Monorail station have been erected and work began on the platform last month. We checked in on this project and others around the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/16/21): Signs Limiting Four Guests Per Distancing Marker Already Removed, Shouting Must Be Limited at California Theme Parks, Discount Announced for Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, and More

March 16, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: First Pillars Connecting to the Great Ceremonial House Erected as Construction Continues on New Monorail Station at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

March 16, 2021

Our last update from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort provided a close look at the construction progress made on the Monorail station. In midst of the resort’s transformation, today we bring you a new look at what has been added to the platform — and also a glimpse of something new happening on the ground. The … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/13/21): Disney MagicMobile Services Begin Rolling Out, Disney Cruise Line Auditioning Character Performers, “Avatar” is Highest-Grossing Film of All Time Worldwide Again, “Country Bear Jamboree” MagicBand Debuts, and More

March 13, 2021