Construction update from Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

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Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows construction - May 5 2024
Posted: Friday May 10, 2024 10:32am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Here is the latest update on construction progress on the new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World.





The 10-story tower, which will overlook the Seven Seas Lagoon, is projected to open in December 2024.


Reservation openings are scheduled for June 2024, starting with Disney Vacation Club members.

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BrianLo13 hours ago

Nothing to wait for - there's no rooftop dining. Which is a missed opportunity. Just a pool bar spot that probably shares the kitchen with whatever the dining (?table service/quick service) will be on the main floor.

JoeCamel16 hours ago

You see the big open skyliner launch points? Imagine tables and cupcakes in those.....

CastAStone16 hours ago

Considering bookings open Tuesday I’m guessing we will learn a tremendous amount of detail on Monday.

MagicHappens197117 hours ago

Hmm. If there isn't a rooftop lounge/restaurant that was a huge miss as well. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

pdude8117 hours ago

Concept art has shown one restaurant at minimum, and I've seen some pictures recently that look like the pool bar at Boardwalk, which I expect you can order food from as well. I don't think any of us know 100% at this point

MagicHappens197117 hours ago

I've been following, but am still confused. Does this new tower not have Food & Beverage offerings? If not that seems like a total miss.

Tha Realest4 days ago

New restaurant = less room for DVCs, more overhead.

pdude814 days ago

You can also order food at the pool bar, though there is not a ton of seating. Aside from Sanaa to go.

nickys4 days ago

Sanaa does a QS breakfast option, where you can get what you want and either sit in the restaurant to eat or take it with you. The gift shop also has some grab and go items for breakfast.

Dayma4 days ago

We love the Polly but I am a little worried about where all these extra folks are going to go for food. Capt. Cooks is always slammed at lunch and we rarely find a place to sit. :( I actually like the way the pool is looking so far...

Disstevefan14 days ago

I hope its a restaurant. Gotta throw a bone to the DVCers...

Bocabear4 days ago

it sure does look like a restaurant/bar....too big to just be a pool bar. I am hoping they add some features to the final version of the pool...not just a plain pool....if anything it should be more over-the-top than the other pool considering the building is so lightly themed...

donaldtoo4 days ago

They’re straws to be offered up to the giant tiki gods so they can drink from Seven Seas Lagoon for good luck.

MisterPenguin5 days ago

It's a traditional Tiki arcade.