Proposed Disney Vacation Club Tower for Disney’s Polynesian Villas
The Disney Vacation Club recently announced a new proposed expansion for Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. This new expansion, the Island Tower, will be located along the walkway between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Unfortunately, this news means the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show will remain permanently closed. Below is the rendering for this new project.
Unfortunately, we don’t have any more details about the expansion at this time. However, the news appears to divide many Polynesian fans. Long-time fans fear this contemporary-looking structure will ruin the resort’s overall look and vibe. At the same time, many DVC members are hopeful that one, two, and three-bedroom villas will be added to the mix. Currently, the Polynesian Villas only offers deluxe studio villas and the two-bedroom Bora Bora Bungalows that sit out over the water. You may remember we recently previewed the remodeled deluxe studios at the Polynesian.
As for me, one sentence of the press release stood out more than any other:
“Proposed plans would offer additional rooms, new recreation offerings, and dining options.“
New dining and recreation are needed at the Polynesian. While I love the resort, the lounges, restaurants, and pools are nearly always packed. Of course, with this addition comes more rooms, which will mean more guests. Those, along with many other answers, remain unknown at this time. So make sure to check back as we follow the progression of the new villa resort at Disney’s Polynesian.
In the meantime, you might enjoy these other articles related to the resort:
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort Review
- Restaurants at Disney’s Polynesian
- The Pools at Disney’s Polynesian
- Transportation Options at the Polynesian
Update: The Island Tower has been fully erected since this article was written. You might enjoy taking a first look at what to expect.
Take a First Look at the Finished Disney’s Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows!
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