Refurbishment work on BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has moved from one side of the store to the other. BouTiki Refurbishment Construction began on Monday, June 2. The right side of the store was blocked off for refurbishment first. That side is now open, and the left side is closed. The reopened side of … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World is getting a new roadway entrance. Disney’s Polynesian Village Entrance Construction Construction is visible in front of the resort’s Great Ceremonial House as crews clear a section of parking lot that will become roadways. The new entrance will be off Floridian Way instead of Seven Seas Drive. … Read more
BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a refurbishment this month. BouTiki Refurbishment The maintenance project began on Monday, June 2, and is expected to be complete by the end of June. During the refurbishment, half of the store will be closed, but the other half will remain open. Disney said that “maintenance may … Read more
Another piece of ‘Olu Mel merchandise has made the trek from Aulani to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. This ‘Olu Mel plush magnet joins the Spirit Jersey, ukulele, and more released at BouTiki earlier this year. ‘Olu Mel Plush Magnet – $15 This is a small plush version of ‘Olu Mel with … Read more
One of the only places in Walt Disney World where guests can find Aulani-branded merchandise is BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and we just found this new ‘Olu Mel merchandise fresh from Hawaii. Aulani Spirit Jersey – $90 This new Spirit Jersey is a white-to-blue ombre color. A small Aulani logo is placed on … Read more
Crews have torn up a sidewalk next to the marina of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Polynesian Village Resort Marina Construction Crews have been working on refurbishing the walkways around the marina for a few months now. Green barriers currently block the walkway that runs between the water and the Great Ceremonial House. This walkway continues … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opened 10 years ago in 2015. Walt Disney World is marking the occasion with a new limited-release pin featuring Moana. Limited Release Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows 10th Anniversary Moana Pin – $19.99 The pin is available from Moana Mercantile in the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. … 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
While the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is about to celebrate its grand opening, the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is literally falling apart. A WDWNT employee witnessed a ceiling tile fall in the resort lobby, narrowly missing a guest. Polynesian Ceiling Tile Falls The tile was near the … 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
Only a few weeks remain until the DVC Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens. The mural work on the exterior has expanded, and even patio furniture has been set up in the balconies. DVC Island Tower Construction Painters are still working on the mural at the far-right the entrance to the Island … Read more
Mele Kalikimaka from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! The Great Ceremonial House at the resort is now decorated for Christmas. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Christmas Decorations The Great Ceremonial House is home to the resort’s lobby, Monorail station, and restaurants. The porte-cochère, which was newly constructed in 2021, is lined in green garlands for the holidays. … 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