As construction continues, the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is quickly taking shape. When we last checked in, the tower, which now stands at seven stories tall, stood at just six and the central section was significantly shorter. Let’s take a closer look! The Latest as Construction Continues at Disney’s … Read more
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
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
Aloha from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’re starting our day here to grab some breakfast and Kona coffee. Then we plan on hopping on the monorail and heading to Magic Kingdom. We plan on doing some shopping, checking on construction updates and riding some rides. As always we will be sure to report all the … Read more
Good morning! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend here at Walt Disney World. Today we will be spending the day at Magic Kingdom. We will be checking on construction updates and doing some shopping. As always we will share all the new things we find today. Let’s get started! On our way to Magic … Read more
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
Construction is picking up on the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which replaces the Spirit of Aloha building that was demolished last year. Near the edge of the construction site, a blue pipe sits in a trench that was carved into the dirt. Dozens more blue and green pipes are … Read more
Good morning from Magic Kingdom. We have a big day planned with stops at Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. We will be checking on construction updates and doing some shopping today. As always we will share all the new things we find, so let’s get started! In … Read more
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
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
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 Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Piling continues and concrete pumping has begun at the construction site of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which replaces the demolished Spirit of Aloha building. The tall construction vehicles are pile drivers, used for foundational piling. Pilings are often used for foundations, especially in areas where the water table … Read more
The Lava Pool slide at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is now closed for refurbishment, while the pool itself remains open. The bottom of the slide is blocked with a blue panel. The slide goes under a bridge, which is also closed during the refurbishment. Sections of the 142-foot slide have been removed for replacement. The … Read more
For you polar bears out there headed to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort next year, you might want to rethink some of your plans. Starting in early January, the Lava Pool water slide will be closed to guests for routine maintenance. The refurbishment kicks off on January 3, 2023. Disney has stated that the Lava Pool … Read more
Following the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building, Disney is constructing a new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Foundation work has begun on the new building and dirt piles have been moved around the construction site. Construction is taking place right next to another Polynesian building, with a tarp-covered fence separating … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been decorated for the 2022 holidays with garland, wreaths, and Christmas trees. The decorations begin at the port-cochère, with several wreaths and garland hanging across the front. The themed decorations are filled with fake flowers, nets, beads, and more. The colorful balls hanging from the wreaths match those in nets … Read more