Leading up to the Fourth of July fireworks at Walt Disney World on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, the Magic Kingdom area resort hotels have shared their fireworks viewing procedures and restrictions for this year. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Fireworks Viewing For Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, wristbands will not be needed for fireworks … Read more
The new Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center, including a model room, is now open in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT. Chateau de Voyage DVC Welcome Home Center Now Open The top level of the Canada Pavilion has been closed off for construction for several months. Walls have come down, opening up the stairs leading … Read more
The holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort and Christmas decorations have arrived at the new DVC Island Tower. DVC Island Tower Christmas Decorations The decorations begin outside the lobby with several garlands hanging from the roof above the doors. The themed garlands are filled with ornaments, beads, flowers, and more. … Read more
The new Disney Vacation Club Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (as part of the larger DVC Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows) is now open. We were able to try out Wailulu Bar & Grill at both the media preview and our own visit. Of course, we decided to review the entire menu so … Read more
The smallest Disney Vacation Club room type, the Duo Studio, is among the many room types available at the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Introduced in 2019 at Disney’s Riviera Resort, these “closet rooms” are designed for just two guests. Island Tower Duo Studio The vanity is to the right immediately … Read more
A new Pineapple-Coconut Bread is available at the DVC Island Tower and we were there to give it a try. The Pineapple-Coconut Bread is available for purchase during breakfast hours at Wailulu Bar & Grill at the DVC Island Tower. Pineapple-Coconut Bread – $4.79 The Pineapple-Coconut Bread is a Hawaiian sweet bread made with pineapple … Read more
The walkway connecting the DVC Island Tower and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now open to guests. New DVC Island Tower Walkway Now Open This new walkway will allow guests to travel between the DVC Island Tower and the Grand Floridian. Guests could even continue to Magic Kingdom by taking the walkway connecting … Read more
Today marks the grand opening of the new DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, and with it comes a small new merchandise collection commemorating the tower. DVC Island Tower Merchandise These items can be found in BouTiki at the Great Ceremonial House of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. T-Shirt – $34.99 This blue-gray … Read more
We stayed in a one-bedroom villa at the newest Disney Vacation Club destination — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. A one-bedroom villa sleeps five. Guests can choose a Preferred View with views of the pool or golf courses, or a Theme Park View, looking out at Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom. Island Tower … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has introduced a new penthouse accommodation style with the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Penthouse Suite About There are two penthouse options, both of which are two-bedroom. One is the Preferred View which has views of the pool or fairway and starts at 86 points per night. The other … Read more
The newest Disney Vacation Club venue at Walt Disney World, Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, will open on December 17. Disney describes the Island Tower as “Brimming with themed spaces that bring the adventurous spirit of Polynesia to life” and says it “will immerse you in the captivating stories and unique cultures … Read more
The new Disney Vacation Club Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is complete. We have a first look at the tower’s pool, “Moana” splash pad, and more exterior offerings. Island Tower Exterior The exterior of the building features a light cream and brown color scheme. There are tall sea turtle and manta ray … Read more
Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows features the first-ever fitness center at the resort. Island Tower Fitness Center The fitness center is accessible via doors on the outside of the Island Tower. There is a wall of windows around the doors. Inside, next to the door, is a counter … Read more
With just a few weeks to go before Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens to guests, crews are working quickly to complete final touches. DVC Island Tower Construction The staging area in the parking lot of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort hasn’t changed much. There are large storage containers … Read more
Wailulu Bar & Grill, the new restaurant at the Disney Vacation Club Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, now has a page on the Walt Disney World website. Wailulu Bar & Grill The Wailulu Bar & Grill page describes it as “a tropical getaway when you indulge in delicious flavors inspired by cuisine … Read more
With just over a month until Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens, crews are adding final details to the building. Island Tower Construction We previously shared that a turtle mural on the south end of the building was complete. There is still plywood around the balconies at this end. … Read more