Disney World is always changing, growing, and evolving into something else, and that means there is almost always some kind of construction going on.

The Polynesian is such a beautiful resort

We’re still following the progress of the upcoming Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction at EPCOT, as well as keeping an eye on when Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom will close for its retheming. We’ve also been following along with the progress of the new DVC villas coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and now we’ve got some photos to share with you as part of the latest update. Let’s take a few minutes and see what this area looks like now.

The first update we have to share is what the construction site looked after Disney World reopened after Hurricane Ian came through Florida. Part of the site was flooded, as you can see in this photo.

Lots of water on the site

However, most of that water disappeared this week, and we got a look at the progress being made. It looks like some concrete barriers have been put around certain areas. 

Some activity going on

We also saw quite a few vehicles on the site.

More vehicles around

However, there are still little pools of standing water in areas of the construction site. We also saw something that seems to be some kind of pile of debris.

Some water still around

We also noticed a few concrete barriers in a recessed area around the construction site in the spot nearest the lake.

More barriers

Overall, we’re seeing action taking place here but it seems like it still has a long way to go before it becomes the new DVC expansion it is meant to be. The villas haven’t yet taken shape, but it does look like construction work is progressing, although the water left behind by Hurricane Ian probably did affect some of that progress.

©Disney | Polynesian Village Resort concept art

We’ve also got an update about Kona Cafe, which has been closed for refurbishment. Kona Cafe will reopen on November 1st with an “enhanced table-service experience.” Disney has not elaborated on what that “enhanced table-service experience” will involve, but we’ll be on the lookout for details. Reservations are now open.

Kona Cafe construction

We’ll continue to keep an eye on it and let you know about any other updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more!

Are you worried about construction updates affecting your next Disney World trip, we’ll continue to keep you informed about all the construction happening at the resort, and even in the parks.

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