See the plans filed for the new DVC tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Apr 13, 2022 in "Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows"

Posted: Wednesday April 13, 2022 10:50am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

New permit filings show more details of what we can expect at the new Disney Vacation Club villas at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

 

The plans pictured above show the pool area, splash pad, building layout and parking. Also confirmed by the plans is that there will be no monorail station specifically for the tower.

Thanks to @danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums for locating the plans.

This composite image below by @trainplane3 shows the plans overlaid on a satellite view of the existing Luau Cove and surrounding area.

The new tower will be built on the site of the former Spirit of Aloha Dinner show at the Luau Cove with a planned opening in 2024.

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Chef idea Mickey`=7 minutes ago

For that price I'll do a Disney Buffet than one entree!

MisterPenguin2 days ago

I always appreciate a $60 table service gourmet meal within a ten minute walk from my tent.

Chef idea Mickey`=3 days ago

Restaurants for sure

peter114353 days ago

There will be a few new dining venues as part of Lakeside Lodge.

Chef idea Mickey`=3 days ago

This begs to question how the new Lakeside Lodge will effect Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness etc.. it seems Disney is only implementing a new quick service when the new DVC resort is a stand alone new DVC resort. None of additions to existing resorts has received a new additional quick service offering. Does it not matter for Grand Floridian Villas and Bay Lake Tower? so ironically Polynesian doesn't need one either and maybe so with Lakeside Lodge if that thing is just an addition of..

Bocabear3 days ago

This was after the new building opened...in April....Looked much busier than I remember it... We had diner at the new place in the tower...they were also very crowded...there was an hour plus wait for the outdoor seating... We all agreed it looked nice but didn't feel like the Polynesian... Not a total pan...there are some nice elements here and there, but as an addition to a very beloved and well known resort, it missed the mark.

easyrowrdw3 days ago

Was this after the new building opened? We’ve stayed many times and though Cooks is almost always busy the waits have typically felt reasonable to us. It would be disappointing if the new addition has changed that. Like the other poster said, Poly seems to attract a lot of outside guests so Disney should account for that

Chef idea Mickey`=4 days ago

Mes Oui! 😉 Bravo a Vous! Geniale! 👏🇫🇷 💯

Chef idea Mickey`=4 days ago

If Polynesian had one it would end up falling in the same standards as California Grill. I'm not for sure it's for a beginning grand opening period but this tower you only access the elevators if you happen to have a room. California Grill you need to ask, check in and be escorted with someone or permission to go on the elevator even say if you went there for the bar. Riviera you do not and runs just like Gran Destino Tower, both have amazing views but the views themselves aren't the signature view that certain Dreamer's would say is a dream about California Grill or The Polynesian would bring. I'm not even sure if anyone can go visit one of the boxed terraces at the tower just by asking.

MisterPenguin4 days ago

prix fixe 🇫🇷🥐🍟🥖👨‍🍳

Chef idea Mickey`=4 days ago

Pre fix sucks only if it's the only option. You save more than paying a drink, entree, dessert, soup, salad or appetizer if you did it all separate.

Bocabear4 days ago

I am not sure about that....California Grill is an awfully busy venue...as is the restaurant they built at the Riviera and the lounge on top of BLT... People love to have a wonderful view and are happy to pay for it. When we stay at BLT we always try to end each evening at the Top Of The World for a few cocktails... We have done the same at the Riviera...

JD804 days ago

Pre fix sucks everywhere. Outside of character meals I refuse to eat there for the most part.

Bocabear4 days ago

Yes I have, and I believe I just said so in my remark that you responded to...