Wailulu Bar and Grill and Moana Splash Area Coming to Disney's Polynesian Villas Island Tower

Aug 22, 2024 in "Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows"

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Posted: Thursday August 22, 2024 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Vacation Club has revealed new details about the Island Tower, set to welcome guests in December 2024 at Disney's Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World.

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

Wailulu Bar & Grill

Wailulu Bar and Grill

A highlight of the new tower is the Wailulu Bar & Grill, designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of the islands. The restaurant features banquette seating surrounded by flowing water, creating a serene dining atmosphere. The lava rock-inspired bar offers guests stunning views of Seven Seas Lagoon and, beyond that, the iconic Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The Wailulu Bar & Grill caters to all-day dining needs with an on-the-go breakfast menu and a full lunch and dinner selection.

Wailulu Bar

The center of the dining room will showcase an abstract Polynesian Stick Chart, an ancient navigation tool used to traverse the seas. Moana, will be featured in a painting on display in Wailulu Bar & Grill.

For those looking to unwind poolside, the walk-up pool bar and grill will offer a convenient option to grab a bite or a refreshing drink.

Wailulu Bar and Grill Outdoor Dining

Cove Pool and Fitness Center

The Island Tower addition will also feature a new fitness center and pool area designed to offer both relaxation and fun. The Cove Pool, a centerpiece of the courtyard, is surrounded by a sandy beach area and includes a whirlpool spa, all offering picturesque views of the Seven Seas Lagoon. This area is designed to be a haven for guests seeking a peaceful retreat while enjoying the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Moana's Voyage Splash Area

For younger guests, the Moana's Voyage splash area brings an element of adventure. This interactive space is themed around Moana and her iconic outrigger canoe. The splash area features a figure of Moana and includes various water elements that promise to keep children entertained while staying true to the Polynesian theme of the resort.

Moana's Voyage splash area

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.

Deluxe Studio

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

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Fido Chuckwagon1 day ago

True, now people just book it for breakfast and park at poly all day while they’re in the Magic Kingdom.

Beacon Joe1 day ago

Wait until you see the "beach" and other waterfront, uh, decor afterthoughts. 😧 And the hanging green things that immediately bring to mind the aesthetics of the interior of an automated car wash combined with a cat tower/cat condo/scratching post. 🧐 Also willing to bet you'll lower your score for the pool after seeing its wonders in person. 😴 And also after visiting the pool area, I imagine you'll also lower your score re: scale/integration with the Poly. 🤢 The feature restaurant is nice though. I called it a long time ago. Walking around the property, the whole place would feel very much at home in Virginia Beach. On the higher end, north side of town, where the Cavalier, Embassy Suites, and Marriott are. In fact, the feeling I got at the Polyday Inn? Gave me a similar vibe as the VB Marriott. Which is a nice hotel I really like and frequent. But not a vibe that I'd ever want at WDW. YMMV. Will be interesting once real reviews start pouring in as opposed to the Sam Chui-style crop of Vloggers running around the place, gushing about what is very, very much non gush-worthy.

Beacon Joe1 day ago

Fortuitous business trip gave me a few hours to drive onto property and see this. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Chef idea Mickey`=2 days ago

And Plus+ You get to stare at Moana while your at it! 🤣

Chef idea Mickey`=2 days ago

Haha Love This! 😁

Disneylover692 days ago

Then tell the military people that it’s for their safety 🤣

cranbiz2 days ago

By removing the walkway and not building a bridge for them. 😆

Disney Analyst2 days ago

I literally just sobered up today after all that the other day! UGH. Sigh. (takes another shot)

Disneylover692 days ago

I do actually feel better about myself now that you mention it but wanna know what really makes me feel better? Knowing the riff raff from SoG can’t easily walk over to poly anymore 🤣 /s/

FiestaFunKid2 days ago

Hey! I was exaggerating to make a point on how gym time seems like a weird priority on a Disney trip....but I hope you feel so much better about yourself now that you put me down!

BrianLo2 days ago

Actually not the best and I think that’s for very structural DVC related reasons. The pricing is gouging, the points chart sucks and new buyers respond to pricing. Riviera actually outsold its first month this October, but to be fair that was a half month of posted new member sales versus wide open RIV. RIV (on sale 27th of the prior month) 59k* / 129k / 114k VGF2 (on sale the 3rd of the month/March 31 new members) 115k / 175k / 100k VDH (on sale the 2nd of the month/30th new members) 145k / 162k / 94k PIT (on sale 1st of the month/29th new members) 73k / 89k / December sales pending *Note 169k of copper creek was also sold in the opening month of RIV, again showing the power of pricing. Now longer term trends will probably tell a different story. Disneyland and Grand Floridian sort of fall down a cliff and Riviera actually was outpacing the lot through the start of the pandemic. I’d expect Poly will medium term do better than Disneyland hotel, but worse than Grand Floridian. I’d actually expect Riviera will be outselling Poly again in a couple months.

Disneylover692 days ago

🤣 haha some people just gotta put others down to feel better about themselves

DonaldDoleWhip2 days ago

Weird leap to “raving lunatic,” but ok - FWIW I hate the look of these tower monstrosities but would be happy to do some strength training in that fitness room.