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
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
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 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
New merchandise featuring Aulani’s beloved ‘Olu Mel has arrived at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
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
Two new rugs adorn the lobby of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Not all of the old rugs have been replaced, but the new ones are in the front left corner, near BouTiki. They are more blue than the old rugs, with large leaf and flower designs. They have an artificial … 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
Following the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building, Disney is constructing a new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Piling is underway at the construction site as crews continue working on the new building’s foundation. Disney Vacation Club Wing Construction We’ve been watching dirt piles move around the site for several weeks. The land has … 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
A new traffic ramp along Floridian Way has opened up, easing travel near the Magic Kingdom Parking Lots, Walt Disney World Car Care Center, and Disney’s Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Resorts. If you find yourself behind the wheel, here’s a look at what you can expect during your next car commute along World Drive … 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. Actual construction hasn’t begun as crews continue to clear rubble and trees from the area. A pile of trees and branches was at the construction site this morning, ready to be removed … Read more
Since the Spirit of Aloha building was completely demolished at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, rubble has been cleared from the construction site to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club wing. The site is surrounded by temporary fencing that runs right up to Polynesian Village Resort buildings. For now, there isn’t much to see … Read more
The surfboard sign for Disney’s Spirit of Aloha dinner show has been removed amidst demolition of the building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Here is what the surfboard sign looked like a few months ago, when it was announced that the show was permanently closed. The Spirit of Aloha building is being demolished to make … Read more
Disney Vacation Club has announced plans to develop new villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, scheduled to open in late 2024. This announcement comes after the news that Spirit of Aloha was permanently closed, likely to make room for the new wing. The design, as seen in the concept art below, is reminiscent of the … Read more
Cast Members of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort have been told that the Spirit of Aloha dinner show is closed permanently. Spirit of Aloha closed in March 2020 with the rest of Walt Disney World Resort due to COVID-19 and never reopened. It has been rumored since last year that the show would never return but … Read more