You may want to avoid this hotel for the foreseeable future.Â
Polynesian Village Resort
The Polynesian Village Resort is one of the most iconic at Walt Disney World. One of two original hotels to open with the complex in 1971 — the other being the Contemporary Resort — the resort has long been a jewel of the resort, often hailed by many as the epitome of Disney theming. However, you may want to steer clear of it for the next couple of years.Â
The Polynesian has seen its fair share of construction, refurbishments, and changes over the years. However, there’s currently a confluence of projects at the hotel that all-told will keep the hotel essentially under some degree of construction for the next two years!
Polynesian Village Resort lobby
According to Disney, “Now through 2026, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views of the theme park and other surrounding areas. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier than 9:00AM. Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.”
Yes, you read that right: If you want to stay at the Polynesian without ANY type of construction happening, you’ll likely need to wait until 2027!
One of those construction projects is the Disney Vacation Club Island Tower. According to Disney, the tower’s design represents a desire to “complete the vision created by Disney Imagineers decades ago while embracing the rich culture from the Polynesian Islands.” However, unfortunately for Disney, many fans don’t see it that way.Â
Island Tower under construction.
Instead, many believe that the new tower embraces modern hotel design principles and aesthetics at the expense of the intricate theming and sense of place that the original Polynesian Resort embodies so well. Of course, like any Disney construction project, it’s best to wait until the tower is fully open and operational before judging either way.Â
This construction has years left…
The Polynesian Village Resort is one of Walt Disney World’s most famous and beloved resorts. However, given the amount of construction happening over the next several years, it may be best to skip over the resort until 2027! Stay tuned to DFB for further updates on on-going Walt Disney World construction projects.Â
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This new addition is not attractive. They should have left in along as it does not tie in with the theme “Polynesian Village” It is so sad!
Bill is correct. Being a DVC member I had considered staying there for something new but after seeing this ugly high rise, no thanks.
Maybe Disney is planning on a new area with this high rise hotel,….like New York Land or Los Angeles Kingdom.
Such an abomination. A new tower should have matched the existing resort esthetic even a little.