Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower To Offer Casual Walk-Up Restaurant and Pool Bar
Walt Disney World has announced that the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas will offer a casual walk-up poolside bar and grill called Wailulu Bar & Grill. For breakfast, this dining option will offer specialty coffee along with grab-and-go items. During lunch and dinner, they will serve a regular menu with appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts, and similar items. For reference, the new Island Tower is scheduled to open on December 17, 2024. Here’s a look at concept art for the new restaurant.
Here is the official announcement from the Disney Parks Blog:
Get ready to indulge in the delicious flavors of Polynesia at the Wailulu Bar & Grill. “Wailulu” gets its name from the Hawaiian words “wai,” which means water, and “lulu,” which means calm, which is very fitting as this unique restaurant will boast breathtaking views of the Seven Seas Lagoon.
Wailulu Bar & Grill will feature spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas and a spectacular bar space with views of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. This casual walk-up pool bar will feature an all-day menu for lunch and dinner that is influenced by the Polynesian Islands’ local and indigenous ingredients. Specialty coffee and on-the-go morning pastries will be available for breakfast.
The dining room will be adorned with dazzling Polynesian-inspired artwork, created exclusively for the space, including floating tropical fish sculptures crafted from recycled materials and reclaimed fishing nets. The fish will be “swimming” throughout the space, leading to a grand textile piece featured in the bar area, representing a colorful coral reef.
The center of the dining room will showcase an abstract Polynesian Stick Chart, an ancient navigation tool used to traverse the seas. A vibrant centerpiece composed of beautiful shades of blue, teal, and green faux stained-glass will create an ambiance to dive in and explore the mouthwatering menu!
Speaking of exploration, our favorite wayfinding princess, Moana, will be featured in a painting on display in Wailulu Bar & Grill.
Just outside the pool area, little ones can enjoy Moana’s Voyage, an aquatic play area. Here’s more straight from Disney:
Little ones can embrace their inner wayfinder at Moana’s Voyage, a whimsical new splash area that will feature life-size sculptures of Moana and her iconic canoe from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film.
The tower will also be home to Cove Pool, a brand-new zero-entry pool offering even more opportunities to relax. Both Disney Vacation Club members and guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be able to experience these new aquatic features.
Disney Vacation Club also offers this additional information about the pool area.
The tower addition will include a new fitness center and pool area. Offering both aquatic fun and a relaxing escape, the new Cove Pool has a courtyard with a sandy beach area, whirlpool spa and magnificent views of Seven Seas Lagoon. Little ones can discover Moana’s Voyage—a new splash area with a figure of Moana and her iconic outrigger canoe, plus fun water features.
You may remember we previewed details of the Moana sculpture coming to the splash pad in a separate post. The tower will also feature four terrace gardens exclusive to resort guests.
Since the publication date, Disney has also released a menu preview for the casual restaurant. For more on the upcoming hotel, you might like to preview our timeline of Island Tower Construction Updates. Or you can learn more about Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
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