Disney's Polynesian Resort News

4 days ago · Sep 08, 2026 | 12:04pm ET

Could Tangaroa Terrace at Disney's Polynesian Resort Return to Guest Use? New Permit Filed

A new permit filed for Tangaroa Terrace at the Polynesian Village Resort runs until December 2027, raising questions about whether the former restaurant could return to guest use.

2 months ago · Jul 13, 2026 | 10:45am ET

New Bus Stop Now Open at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The Polynesian Village Resort's new bus stop opened July 13, completing a transport reconfiguration that moves buses away from the main Port Cochere to a dedicated facility with three pick-up points.

3 months ago · Jun 05, 2026 | 1:21pm ET

New Bus Stop at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Is Complete and Ready to Open

New bus stop at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is finished and ready to open, with buses still using the main Port Cochere until the switch happens, expected any day.

5 months ago · Apr 10, 2026 | 6:00pm ET

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Boat Dock Closing in May 2026 for Maintenance

Disney has updated the refurbishment notice for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, with the boat dock set to close for routine maintenance beginning May 11. The dock will be…

7 months ago · Feb 11, 2026 | 11:25am ET

Disney World Landscaping Cleanup Underway After Historic Cold Outbreak

Disney World horticulture teams are cutting back extensive freeze-damaged landscaping across the property following the late January cold outbreak . Disney's Polynesian Village…

9 months ago · Dec 18, 2025 | 8:30am ET

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Opens Reconfigured Entrance Road for Guests Arriving By Car

Disney has officially opened the new entrance road at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, shifting how guests arrive by car at the Magic Kingdom-area hotel . All vehicle traffic…

1 year ago · Jun 16, 2025 | 6:25am ET

Disney Clearing Polynesian Parking Lot for New Guest Entrance Road

A section of the parking lot at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is being cleared to make way for a new vehicle entrance to the resort . The project is part of Disney’s larger…

1 year ago · Jan 21, 2025 | 10:42am ET

Kiki Tiki's Water Playground Closed for Refurbishment at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Kiki Tiki's Water Playground at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is currently closed for refurbishment. The play area, located near the Lava Pool, is undergoing maintenance…

2 years ago · Dec 10, 2024 | 12:55pm ET

Wailulu Bar and Grill Full Menu and Prices Revealed at Disney's Polynesian Resort

The complete menu with pricing for Wailulu Bar & Grill, a casual poolside dining spot set to open on December 17, 2024, is now available. This new Walt Disney World restaurant…

2 years ago · Dec 05, 2024 | 11:!1am ET

First Look: Wailulu Bar and Grill's Polynesian-Inspired Menu in The New Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort

The Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will soon welcome Wailulu Bar & Grill, a casual poolside spot opening December 17, 2024. This walk-up bar and grill will…

2 years ago · Aug 08, 2024 | 9:50am ET

Construction Walls Up Inside Disney's Polynesian Resort Lobby

Construction walls have gone up inside the Great Ceremonial House lobby of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. The walls surround the Disney Vacation Club sales center, which is…

3 years ago · Mar 08, 2023 | 10:26am Et

More colorful updates come to the lobby at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney continues to refresh the lobby at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with new fabrics throughout the seating areas. The previously solid orange seating covers have been…

3 years ago · Feb 08, 2023 | 11:11am ET

Lobby at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort gets an update with new soft goods

Disney is continuing to update the lobby at Disney's Polynesian Resort with a refresh of some of the soft goods. Over the last week, several new brightly-colored rugs have been…

4 years ago · Dec 20, 2022 | 11:17am ET

Parking to be restricted at Walt Disney World resort hotels

As the peak holiday period nears, Walt Disney World Resort hotels will restrict guest parking availability effective today. Parking at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels will…

4 years ago · Apr 01, 2022 | 9:30am ET

More details come to the Porte Cochere at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney isn't quite finished with the new-look entrance area at the Polynesian Resort.

5 years ago · Dec 01, 2021 | 7:33am ET

New main entrance holiday decor at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The recently remodeled Polynesian Resort is now decorated for the holidays.

5 years ago · Nov 01, 2021 | 1:49pm ET

Dates announced for Club Level reopenings at Disney's Polynesian, Yacht Club and Beach Club resort hotels

Disney has today announced reopening dates for three more of its resort hotel club levels. Disney's Yacht Club Resort club level will reopen January 20 2022, followed by Disney's…

5 years ago · Sep 17, 2021 | 2:19pm ET

A look at the recently reopened main entrance at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The gardens, ponds and monorail station are all back open again for guests at the popular Walt Disney World hotel.

5 years ago · Aug 30, 2021 | 8:53am ET

Construction update from the Great Ceremonial House and monorail station at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Work on the monorail station and arrival area at Disney's Polynesian Resort continues, installing more finishing details at the main entrance. The colored panels surrounding the…

5 years ago · Jul 14, 2021 | 5:22pm ET

Disney's Polynesian Resort monorail station looks set for a mid-August reopening

Guests may soon be able to take the monorail from the Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.

5 years ago · Jul 14, 2021 | 12:36pm ET

Thatched roof takes shape on the new porte-cochere at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

The new main arrival area at Disney's Polynesian Resort continues to progress but will not be ready for the hotels reopening next week.

5 years ago · Jul 14, 2021 | 8:08am ET

New-look walkway between Disney's Grand Floridian and Disney's Polynesian Resort reopens

Guests can once again walk from the Magic Kingdom to the Polynesian Resort.

5 years ago · Jun 28, 2021 | 1:33pm ET

Reopening date set for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World

Disney's Polynesian Resort will reopen to guests on July 19 2021 following a major refurbishment of the Great Ceremonial House and the guest rooms. Although the Polynesian will…

5 years ago · Jun 14, 2021 | 10:14am ET

Walkway between Disney's Grand Floridian and Disney's Polynesian Resort currently closed

Work is taking place on the walkway near to the Polynesian Resort beach.

5 years ago · Jun 14, 2021 | 9:54am ET

New Porte-cochere craned into position at the front of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Crews have reached a major milestone today with the new porte-cochère installed in position.

5 years ago · May 21, 2021 | 10:35am ET

Construction moving quickly at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort as the new main entrance and monorail station move into the final stages

See the latest developments at the Polynesian Resort.

5 years ago · May 13, 2021 | 8:45am ET

A look at construction of the new monorail station and arrival area at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Latest pictures of the progress on the Great Ceremonial House changes.

5 years ago · Apr 21, 2021 | 3:30pm ET

More construction walls up behind Disney's Polynesian Resort Great Ceremonial House

Work is continuing on the redevelopment of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

5 years ago · Apr 20, 2021 | 2:!5pm ET

New auto bridge for Cast Members will link Polynesian Village Resort to Transportation and Ticket Center parking lot

Improved parking access for Cast Members is coming alongside the modifications to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

5 years ago · Apr 16, 2021 | 9:04am ET

New Monorail station taking shape at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

See the latest progress on the new monorail station and front of the Great Ceremonial House.