The Spirit of Aloha building at the Polynesian Village Resort is now completely demolished. The demolition began in March and was completed last week. Guests can now see Disney is gearing up for the construction of the new Disney Vacation Club tower, which is scheduled to open in late 2024, from the resort monorail.
A Major Addition To Disney’s Polynesian Resort
The resort has undergone several major renovations over the years, but this is the first time that such as extensive addition has been made to this popular DVC resort. The new DVC wing is rumored to feature a more varied assortment of room types, as currently the Polynesian Resort only offers studios or 2 bedroom bungalows to DVC members. The new villas contained within the new DVC wing would be a welcome addition for guests looking for a room that accommodates more guests than the existing studios, but costs fewer vacation points than the currently offered bungalows.
Room Types Currently Offered At Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Studio
The studios at Disney’s Polynesian Resort rank as the second largest studios throughout all DVC properties by square footage, coming in at 447 square feet. They offer a maximum occupancy of 5 guests, and feature 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen Sofa, 1 Single Pull Down sleeper.
2 Bedroom Bunaglow
The bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort rank as the eleventh largest 2 bedrooms throughout all DVC properties by square footage, coming in at 1093 square feet. They offer a maximum occupancy of 8 guests, and feature 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 Queen Sofa, 2 Pull Down sleepers.
We’ve compiled multiple comparison charts to help you compare and contrast the sizes of each unit type for each DVC resort, which you can find in our in-depth article here: DVC Room Size Comparison Charts | Which DVC Resort Has The Most Spacious Villas?
Learn More About 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!
If you’re interested in becoming a member, and joining the DVC family, you can save thousands by shopping from our current resale listings for Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
What Are Your Thoughts On The New DVC Wing?
Are you excited to see additional DVC rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Resort? Are the artist renderings looking impressive to you? Are you sad to see the demolition of the Spirit of Aloha building?
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.
