Construction update from Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Apr 02, 2021 in "Disney's Polynesian Resort"

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Posted: Friday April 2, 2021 8:32am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The all new monorail station at Disney's Polynesian Resort is really starting to take shape this week with the concrete platform now clearly visible.

Polynesian Village Resort construction - March 29 2021

Moving beyond the Great Ceremonial House work is still underway on the interior room renovations, with multiple buildings being worked on at the same time.

Polynesian Village Resort construction - March 29 2021

On the grounds, a lot of utility work is taking place, with new pipes being laid between buildings.

Polynesian Village Resort construction - March 29 2021

The work is planned to be complete for a late July 2021 reopening of the resort - read more about the details here.

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Ayla29 days ago

I'd hate to have to try and navigate that in the dark.

monothingie30 days ago

Important to note: The road signage for the Poly on World Drive is wrong. It directs guests down Floridian Way and then east along 7 Seas Drive. The new entrance is only accessible from 7 Seas Drive WEST, meaning people would have to make an illegal U-Turn in the old entrance which is blocked off. Once the final construction of Floridian Way and 7 Seas Drive is complete, there will be a roundabout and new intersection to directly connect the new entrance.

DCBaker31 days ago

The new entrance is now in use:

BocabearOct 19, 2025

Looks like a huge project, but necessary....that entrance into the resort being shared by busses and all other transportaion was always a cluster... This will simplify it and make it a lot nicer... I am hoping the arrivel experience will be better.

James AlucobondOct 19, 2025

If I recall correctly, the old main entrance becomes the bus-only entrance with an isolated loop near the stop. The new entrance, shown partially complete above, will be for other traffic, with parking and porte-cochere access.

SirwalterraleighOct 19, 2025

So what’s going on over there? 🤔

DCBakerOct 19, 2025

Here's a look at paving and landscaping in progress - aerial photo from today via bioreconstruct:

DCBakerAug 30, 2025

Photos from today: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54754545301_b139063394_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54753695887_545f5b942e_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54754788879_13dd93f001_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54754879085_0827ddaf9f_k.jpg

Epcot82GuyAug 18, 2025

Nah. There are water features right next door at the Grand Floridian and the main entry. There is no need for a fountain here. (Seriously, though - I do hope they add some water and foliage to make some separation, to the extent possible.)

Smiley/OCDAug 18, 2025

Nope, just large puddles from the uneven paving…

JoeCamelAug 18, 2025

I hope there will be water..... Maybe a fountain to welcome you home?

Epcot82GuyAug 18, 2025

It's a concrete-based activation inspired by Moana's bravery journeying from the hum drum of her existing life and entering the personal adventure that only an authentically Disney Polynesian experience could create. So, yes.