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

Aug 30, 2021 in "Disney's Polynesian Resort"

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

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Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

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Posted: Monday August 30, 2021 8:53am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

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

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

The colored panels surrounding the new porte-cochere are nearing completion, bringing a pop of color to the entrance area.

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

Work looks to be wrapping up on the monorail station, with most of the structure in place and much of the scaffolding removed.

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

Finally, good news for fans of the original gardens at the entrance. We can see some of the landscaping lava rocks in position.

Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021
Polynesian Village Resort Great Ceremonial House construction - August 25 2021

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AylaDec 19, 2025

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

monothingieDec 18, 2025

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.

DCBakerDec 18, 2025

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.

JoeCamelAug 18, 2025

So years to create a road into a monorail resort?

jmuboyAug 18, 2025

Yikes Hope I nice lush berm returns to hide the hotel from the road!
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