Reservations now open for new Polynesian Island Tower opening at Walt Disney World in December
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If you’re like me and think nothing screams “vacation” more than a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World, then I have some great news.
The new Island Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian on the side of the resort nearest Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now projected to open to guests in December 2024, and you can make your reservations now.
Disney Vacation Club members can book by calling member services at 1-800-800-9800. Annual passholders and all other guests can call 1-407-934-7639 for reservations.
Along with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the new cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort coming this summer, the new Island Tower is one of the biggest additions to Walt Disney World this year.
As with all DVC resorts, you don’t have to book a stay with DVC points that you own (or rent); you can also book stays with cash just like you would for Disney’s other resort hotels. In fact, in a somewhat unusual order of events, at least at first, only cash stays will be bookable to DVC members and nonmembers alike.
This new 10-story tower will not only open up more rooms for guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but it’ll also introduce, for the first time, some additional room sizes and types. Similar to many of the other recent DVC developments, including The Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Riviera Resort, the new tower will offer small duo studios for just two guests, deluxe studios (most similar in size to the existing rooms), one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom villas and two-bedroom penthouse villas that sleep up to nine guests.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will continue to offer two-bedroom overwater bungalows that are also bookable with (a lot) of cash or DVC points.
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When it comes to styling, the new development appears to have a somewhat distinct look and feel from the existing Polynesian structures. For starters, it is one large hotel building rather than the multiple smaller longhouses that the Polynesian has traditionally used.
Beyond that, Disney shared that the architecture draws inspiration from the property’s early concept art; in regard to the design and feel of the resort, it references the thrill of exploration and the beauty of the natural world.
More specifically, the tower’s lobby features a ceiling art installation inspired by South Pacific islands that highlights a variety of native wildlife. Each animal symbolizes a connection to the islands as well as the values important to the people of the region.
Additionally, Disney shared that it leaned into Polynesian wayfinding and the natural elements of water, earth, wind and fire when styling the new tower. It will feature artwork from contemporary Polynesian artists, along with some art that gives subtle nods to both “Moana” (which is also true of the existing Polynesian rooms) and Disney’s iconic artist, Mary Blair, whose work is also prominent in the lobby mural of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort purists may have some feelings about the departure from the traditional architecture and styling at the resort. However, others are likely excited about the diverse accommodation size options and the ability to book modern, all-new rooms at one of the most popular monorail resorts at Walt Disney World.
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