PHOTOS: Disney Vacation Club Tower Reaches Nine Floors Tall at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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We took a look across Seven Seas Lagoon at the construction progress of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction Right now, there are two separate structures under construction, although they will eventually be connected if concept art is to be believed. Vertical construction began with … Read more

REVIEW: Millennium Falcon Soft-Serve Sundae Returns for One Day Only at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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If you’re visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort today, May 4, make sure to pick up the Millennium Falcon Soft-Serve Sundae from Pineapple Lanai. The returning Star Wars Day treat is only available today. Millennium Falcon Star Wars Soft-serve Sundae – $6.29 Galactic gray vanilla soft-serve with mint flavor, chocolate cream cookie crumbles, chocolate drizzle, white … Read more

Florida Senate Passes Bill for State Inspections of Walt Disney World Monorails, Peyton Manning & Phil Simms Ride in Cavalcade at Magic Kingdom & More: Daily Recap (5/2/23)

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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, May 2, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: New ‘Moana’ Heart of Te Fiti Mochi Dole Whip Arrives at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A new Heart of Te Fiti Mochi Dole Whip has debuted at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Walt Disney World will be celebrating “A World of Voices” this Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with several different offerings. Check out our full guide of the Asian-inspired food and beverage items available for May at … Read more

PHOTOS: Balconies Added to Disney Vacation Club Tower at Polynesian Village Resort

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Construction has begun on part of a structure that will eventually be part of the larger Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney Vacation Club Tower Construction A piledriver is working on the foundation of another section of the tower, which is outlined with small wooden walls. The original structure for the … Read more

PHOTOS: Strolling Along the Walkway from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Take advantage of the great weather outside by walking the walkway from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Walkway from Polynesian Village Resort to Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Did you know there’s a walking path that leads you from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Tower Takes Shape at Polynesian Village Resort

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The new Disney Vacation Club tower is coming together at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, with the structure starting to look like an actual building. New Disney Vacation Club Tower There are now eight distinct floors visible on the right side of the structure, when viewing it from across the water. There are about six floors … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Tower Progresses Quickly at the Polynesian Village Resort

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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

PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort Gets Taller as Construction Adds New Stories

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The new Disney Vacation Club wing under construction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting taller. The first vertical structure was erected a few weeks ago, with multiple elevator shafts soon becoming clear. We can now see the windows of future guest rooms lining the side of the structure facing the lagoon. A crane towers … Read more

PHOTOS: Seating Receives Colorful Reupholstery in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby

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Couch and bench cushions in the lobby of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have been reupholstered, soon after all new rugs were placed in the lobby. Previously, these built-in benches around planters had red upholstery. The seats are now tan, while the back cushions are covered in an abstract all-over pattern. The cushions of this bench … Read more

Elevator Shafts Take Shape For New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

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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 Goes Vertical on New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Construction has gone vertical on construction of the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is being built on the old site of the Spirit of Aloha dinner show. Luau Cove, home to Spirit of Aloha, was demolished last summer, clearing space for the new Disney Vacation Club building. Near the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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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

All Rugs Replaced in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby

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All of the rugs in the lobby of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have been replaced with new blue and orange floral rugs. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been undergoing a refurbishment and reimagining over the past few years, with a new Monorail station, updated Disney Vacation Club deluxe studios, “Moana”-themed rooms, and updated main … Read more

PHOTOS: Another New Rug Added to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby

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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

Lava Pool Waterslide Reopens Following Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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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