Now that Hurricane Milton has come and gone, and the Walt Disney World theme parks have reopened, we stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to check out the damage caused by the storm — specifically a peeled-back roof on one of the resort buildings. Hurricane Milton Damage at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Aotearoa building … Read more
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
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
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
New virtual tours are now available of three different room types at the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opening later this year at Walt Disney World. DVC Island Tower Villas Virtual Tour The website Matterport Discover, per DVC News, offers three room tours for the DVC Island Tower Villas: Deluxe Studio, … Read more
Refurbishment on the exterior of Dinsey’s Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows has begun, as the entire resort is refreshed for the eventual opening of the new DVC Island Tower. Polynesian Village Resort Bungalows Scaffolding now surrounds the exteriors of these first two bungalows at the Polynesian. The bungalows are one of the most expensive and luxurious … Read more
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
Today is Magic Kingdom day! I found new exciting merchandise, took in the beauty of Magic Kingdom, and finished the day at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Magic Kingdom Nothing is more magical than a morning at the Magic Kingdom before the Halloween Party in the evening. Crowds are lower and the weather wasn’t too hot … Read more
The weather on my visit on August 23 was much more pleasant than the thunderstorms I encountered on August 22. I got off to an early start, arriving at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort before sunrise. I then took a boat to Magic Kingdom before heading over to Disney Springs to be one of the first … Read more
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
A series of new MagicBand+ inspired by Mickey Mouse, “Star Wars,” Marvel, Disney Princesses, and more arrived at Walt Disney World this week. We found most of these bands in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the R2-D2 band in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. R2-D2 MagicBand+ – $44.99 This band is mainly dark … Read more
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
Walt Disney World has several new Pandora jewelry charms inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. These charms are available exclusively at their respective resort gift shops. ‘The Incredibles’ Contemporary Resort Pandora Charm – $75 The … Read more
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
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
Disney has announced the official name of the new DVC tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, as well as an opening window and other important dates. They also released new concept art. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The tower is named the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Disney says it … Read more