The Polynesian Village Resort is making significant strides in its expansion project, with the construction of the new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) wing progressing steadily. This addition will provide a much-needed increase in available accommodations for DVC members, simplifying the process of booking stays at this highly sought-after resort located on the monorail line.
Rewinding to our last update in April, the new DVC tower had almost fully emerged from the ground, exterior paneling was being installed, and construction crews had all but finished the construction of the elevator shafts. Fast forward to today, and we can clearly see the transformation that has taken place. The tower is now taking on a definitive shape, with multiple additional structures also under development. Let’s delve into the progress since then!
Tower Construction Photos At Polynesian Resort – July 2023
The recent progress on the tower from the outside has been mostly in the width of the building. It seems as though the final height of the main building was reached back in April, and now we are seeing crews build additional connected building outward from the main initial tower.
In this side view we can really start to see how these once separate buildings are being tied together to form the final tower. Based on the artist rendering that Disney previously provided, the building on the left that is angled away from the rest of the structure will most likely double in width.
Also, on the opposite side of the construction site, we should see this building expanded outward to further wrap around the lagoon or lake that is shown in the rendering.
With a targeted opening date of late 2024, it looks like the construction on this project is making great progress, but of course there is still an long way to go until DVC owners and renters will be able to enjoy these new villas.
New Room Types Rumored
There is a popular notion that the new wing of DVC will have a wider range of room options. DVC members can only choose between studios or 2 bedroom bungalows at the Polynesian Resort at the moment. The new DVC wing is rumored to have villas that are suitable for guests who want a room to fit more people than the studios available now, but cost fewer vacation points than the bungalows that are currently available.
Learn More About Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, adjacent to Magic Kingdom Park. The resort is home to two pools, including the newly reimagined Tangaroa Terrace pool and hot tub area. Guests can also enjoy dining at Ohana, Kona Cafe, Tambu Lounge, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Captain Cook’s. The resort is a Disney Deluxe Villa Resort and is a part of Disney’s Vacation Club.
If you’d like to view confirmed reservations for rent at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, you can experience Disney’s Deluxe resorts for less, even without being a DVC member!
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Stay tuned into the DVC Shop Blog for updates on the official opening dates, and all other developments for Disney parks and DVC resorts.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
