Large banyan tree being relocated from the Polynesian Village Resort DVC tower construction site

Aug 16, 2022 in "Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows"

Posted: Tuesday August 16, 2022 9:55am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Work continues clearing the land for the upcoming Disney Vacation Club tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

This week, crews are preparing a large mature banyan tree to be moved to another area of Walt Disney World property. The work entails placing a box around the tree's root structure and using a crane to lift the entire tree onto a flatbed truck.

Disney has previously moved large trees, most recently around the Transportation and Ticket Center for new roadways. Those trees were relocated near the new approach road to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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    Disney Analyst17 days ago

    JIMMYEDDIE18 days ago

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

    JIMMYEDDIE18 days ago

    I love it

    LSLS21 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.

    nickys22 days ago

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

    JoeCamel22 days ago

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

    Comped22 days ago

    Why doesn't Poly have a gym?

    MisterPenguin22 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.

    Animaniac93-9822 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_Cliff22 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.

    FiestaFunKid22 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-122 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.

    FiestaFunKid22 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.

    celluloid22 days ago

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