Disney's Polynesian Island Tower: Latest Construction Progress

Jul 19, 2024 in "Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows"

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Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows construction - July 18 2024

Posted: Friday July 19, 2024 9:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Here is a quick update on the latest construction progress at the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World.

Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows construction - July 18 2024

The new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is set to open on December 17, 2024, and reservations are now open for all guests.

Pricing during the opening week for arrival on December 18, range from $826 per night for the Duo Studio with a Standard View to $5,016 per night for the 2 Bedroom Penthouse with a Theme Park View. Note that discounts may be available for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Florida Residents.

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Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows concept art

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James Alucobond2 days ago

While rooftop dining would have been nice, they don’t lack for space that could be used for dining if they wanted to, so it’s not like it was a singular golden opportunity. Heck, Tangaroa Terrace could be converted back to dining at any time if there was a desire.

pvtim2 days ago

Grand Flo- Narcooses, Citricos, Victoria & Alberts, Gasparilla Island Grill Contemporary- Chef Mickey, California Grill, Steakhouse 71, Contempo Cafe Poly - Ohana, Kona Cafe, Captain Cooks Poly is just as popular and has only 2 Sit Downs with one quick Serve - No Fine Dining while the other 2 have 3 Sit Downs and 1 quick serve - both including a Fine Dining option. A Fine dining option at the top would have rounded it out but what they went with spreads already super popular options even thinner! That is the problem here (I purposely left off coffee bars, pool bars and lounges to see the deeper concern with this lack of foresight), it is hard enough staying at the Poly as is and getting a reservation without fighting an extra 250+ rooms worth of guests.

Chef idea Mickey`=8 days ago

It looks crazy because The Polynesian seems a more popular location to visit. To me I love the three equally but Ohana, Trader Sam's, the place itself, dole whip, The Poly is an attraction of it's own to majority of people. The only closest thing to that is Steakhouse 71 and say California Grill.

easyrowrdw8 days ago

Yeah, that's true. Grand Villas are a lot smaller, but I guess Bay Lake is pretty big. I hadn't thought of that. Okay, maybe it's not crazy lol

Chef idea Mickey`=8 days ago

Bay Lake Tower and Villas at Grand doesn't have a bar or restaurant so for Polynesian Tower to at least get a bar and one restaurant is something itself! 😎

easyrowrdw8 days ago

That's crazy. Cooks is fine and I've never really had issues with excessive waits. But you're adding a ton more people to the resort and only one dining option?!

DCBaker8 days ago

You can see some progress in one of the latest photos from bioreconstruct:

Chef idea Mickey`=8 days ago

Yes, but it wouldn't be like it was before. It's even possible there's two paths one from the backside since that looks like is where the main entrance would be.

Batman'sParents8 days ago

Now for the one million dollar question: Will you still be able to walk from the Poly to Magic Kingdom again?

Chef idea Mickey`=8 days ago

I believe so.... it's that pool bar and grill. They showed concept art of a garden view on a higher level. It didn't mention a quick service.

mattpeto8 days ago

So we think there is only one restaurant coming to this location? The pool bar hybrid?

rle4lunch9 days ago

If any are able to appease me and let me know a rough estimate of when they'll be letting POLY owners book with points that'd be great. Thx in advance!

Chef idea Mickey`=9 days ago

But the concept art doesn't show the beige boxed sides which is making the building uglier than this concept art view. It's as if the closer you'll stand to it will it be hidden from your view. What a smart angle to concept art so we don't see the rough patch!

Chef idea Mickey`=9 days ago

The Villas at Grand Floridian is so beautiful.. What I seem to not stand with The Polynesian Tower is the beige top part it's fat, it's boxy and I don't know why it or that's needed. Had the rest of the brown sections been there and you just added a large roofs just like the old Polynesian flathouses to make it look Poly. Grand Floridian went with similar architecture, Bay Lake Tower went it's own version but it compliments itself with the Contemporary. Here is a jumbo of no elephant roof monster.