Luau Cove demolition progressing at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to clear land for new Disney Vacation Club tower

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Luau Cove area prior to demolition - June 14 2022

Posted: Tuesday June 14, 2022 10:33am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Demolition is continuing at Disney's Polynesian Resort to clear land for the construction of the new Disney Vacation Club tower.

Luau Cove area prior to demolition - June 14 2022

The walkway from the Polynesian Resort to the Grand Floridian is currently still open, with a new fence installed blocking the demolition work.

Luau Cove area prior to demolition - June 14 2022

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.

New Disney Vacation Club Villas tower 2024

Polynesian Village Resort Disney Vacation Club Villas tower plans

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JIMMYEDDIE8 hours ago

Or the space.......One thing those all had was plenty of land

JIMMYEDDIE9 hours ago

I love it

LSLS3 days ago

So, calling people who enjoy gym time raving lunatics and make some insinuation about liking non-descript hotels is not an insult, but saying that you called people weird because they like something you don't, or giving an explanation as to why some people prefer it is an insult. Personally we have chosen the Coronado before specifically for the gym. As someone who enjoys lifting (not just walking), it's a big plus for me. I'm up before everyone else in my family, so rather than sit on my phone, I prefer getting up and go throw weights around. And judging by my experiences in the gym (or going around larger resorts), I'm far from alone.

nickys3 days ago

It does now. But as to why not before, no idea.

JoeCamel3 days ago

I'm sure they will adjust the price point accordingly......

Comped3 days ago

Why doesn't Poly have a gym?

MisterPenguin3 days ago

Per Perplexity.... Also, Swolphin, which is considered deluxe, also has a gym. Having a gym, high end retail and restaurants, a plussed pool, club level rooms, activities and events (e.g., tennis court, boating), a spa are also typical of deluxe accommodations.

Animaniac93-984 days ago

It's a standard amenity at many hotels, not just "deluxe" ones. Even Universal's lowest tier hotels have decent gyms. Hotel "gyms" can range from a broom closet with one treadmill and/or one elliptical to large facilities that could rival your local club, but it's increasingly expected and common for hotels to have them. They offer the convenience of on site equipment without the need to drive to or pay and sign up for one near where you're staying. Even if people don't go as hard on vacation, having an indoor, air-conditioned space to exercise is a nice benefit. Polynesian finally having one is good for its guests, and for what they're paying, should not have to walk to GF to use one.

Sir_Cliff4 days ago

These posts don't seem in good faith, so I probably shouldn't respond. However, the fact that the other deluxe Disney resorts include gyms suggests that, whether you personally use them or not, they are an expected amenity in hotels of a certain level. You can also find lists of jogging and running trails at Walt Disney World on their website which I'm sure are of no interest to you, but are obviously of interest to someone.

FiestaFunKid4 days ago

an exaggeration to make a point on the importance of gym in a disney resort, not an insult - guess you decided to take it at face value and it went over your head - and then started in on the insults instead which was a very insightful point (hint - don't take that at face value)

Prince-14 days ago

You do realize your posts are filled with insults. 😂 And you seemingly missed the point of my post but that’s ok…you be you.

FiestaFunKid4 days ago

Wow, never knew gym rats were so soft and defensive......Yes - we all have different opinions - and it's ok to state them without insulting people. I re-state, when logging 15k steps a day, a morning on the stair climber wouldn't be my priority - and if it's yours, god bless you - I suppose you could have worse obsessions.

celluloid4 days ago

For some reason it annoys me less than the magic band era.

Comped4 days ago

Just got the promotional button for the new villas. It's mostly a Moana 2 promotional button (even with an Only in Theaters bit)- with the title of the resort relegated to a small portion of it. Very odd choice considering that Grand Floridian villas got a much more timeless button. I still like it for my collection though.