Polynesian Resort’s New Wailulu Bar & Grill Added to Walt Disney World Website

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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

Moana Splash Pad at Disney Vacation Club Island Tower Revealed

A statue of a female character with long hair holds a sail amidst an outdoor setting, evoking the spirit of Moana. Surrounded by palm trees and set against a clear blue sky, the scene invites imagination and adventure near the vibrant splash pad.

Disney unveiled the Moana splash pad at Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Moana Splash Pad Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Vacation Club, and Disney Parks shared the video below of Construction Manager Anna showing off the new Moana splash pad. A life-size Moana sculpture is featured on her outrigger, which … Read more

Hidden Details in NEW Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Rooms Revealed

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Disney Vacation Club has released a video breaking down the hidden details of the sculpted manta ray that will hang in rooms of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Polynesian Village Resort Island Tower Manta Ray The sculpted manta ray will hang above the dining table in the tower’s 1- and 2-bedroom … Read more

DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Gets Garden Mural

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Since our last update, more balconies and paint have been added to Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows in Walt Disney World. DVC Island Tower at Polynesian Construction For the first time since construction began, we noticed that the lighting fixtures on part of the Island Tower are illuminated. You … Read more

Lights Installed on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The first lights have been installed on the exterior of the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, a new Disney Vacation Club destination. Island Tower at Polynesian Construction Crews have installed tall brown sconces on some of the columns between balconies. Brown paneling has also been added along the top of the tower’s … Read more

More Trees, Paint, and Roofing on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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With just over three months until opening, crews are adding the final details to Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Construction of Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort The staging area in a Polynesian parking lot only expands as construction nears its end. Materials and construction equipment wait here … Read more

Terrace Gardens Revealed for DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

A modern, tropical-themed room with wicker furniture, plants, large colorful mural, and a view of a waterfront at sunset. People are present, some taking photos near the balcony.

Disney Vacation Club announced that Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will feature terrace gardens. Island Tower Terrace Gardens Disney Vacation Club shared concept art of one terrace garden. These are the large open squares we’ve seen on the tower during our construction updates. The pictured terrace has a set of curved benches … Read more

Moana Splash Pad and Wailulu Bar Officially Announced for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

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After we got a glimpse at concept art during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney has officially announced the Moana splash pad and Wailulu Bar & Grill coming to Disney Vacation Club’s Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Moana’s Voyage Splash Pad Moana’s Voyage is a new splash pad area with a … Read more

Moana’s Outrigger Boat Spotted at DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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With only four months to go until the opening of Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, we spotted Moana’s outrigger boat in what will be a splash pad inspired by the animated film. DVC Island Tower Construction We spotted crews working on the balcony railings on the far right … Read more

New Supports & Frames Installed on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

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With five months to go until the opening of Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, the tower is getting new details. Island Tower Construction Scaffolding is gone from the retaining wall on the Monorail side of the Island Tower. The wall hasn’t been completely painted, but the remaining gray … Read more

More Balcony Railings Installed on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Since our last look at the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, crews have created a concrete path next to the tower and added more balcony railings. The new DVC destination is called the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. DVC Island Tower Construction On the Monorail side of … Read more

Most Scaffolding Removed, Balcony Railings & Pool Tiles Installed on DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Most scaffolding has been removed from Disney Vacation Club’s new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows since our last construction update. Island Tower Monorail Side From the Walt Disney World Monorail, we saw work on a foundation in the ground next to the Aotearoa building. Crews have carved a rectangular ditch out of … Read more

Opening Date and Booking Dates Announced for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Artist's rendering of a modern, multi-story beachfront resort with outdoor seating areas, palm trees, and people enjoying the amenities at sunset. Projected to open in 2024 as part of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, featuring a stunning new DVC tower.

In a room reveal for the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, an opening date and booking dates were also announced. DVC Island Tower Opening & Booking Dates The Island Tower is projected to open on December 17, 2024. Beginning on Tuesday, June 4, Disney Vacation Club members can make rental reservations by … Read more

FIRST LOOK Inside Guest Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort DVC Island Tower

A modern hotel room with two double beds, a flat-screen TV, decorative wall lights, and a large window overlooking a balcony with an outdoor view.

Walt Disney World has shared the first look inside the guest rooms at the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. DVC Island Tower Guest Rooms The 10-story tower will feature a variety of room types decorated with original artwork inspired by the Polynesian Islands, wayfinding, and the natural elements of earth, water, … Read more

PHOTOS: Pool, Restaurant, & More Get Updates at Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

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Construction continues on the DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Construction Update During our recent visit, we could see that, from the lagoon sign, the large square opening on the building has been given a coat of bright white primer. Disney recently revealed that the … Read more

More Sheathing Added to Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Other Resort Buildings Repainted

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As construction continues on Walt Disney World’s new Disney Vacation Club tower — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows — crews are also adding new decorative elements to nearby Polynesian Village Resort buildings. Island Tower Construction During a recent boat ride across Seven Seas Lagoon, we saw a crane and lift raised next to the … Read more