Temporary Boat Dock Closure Announced for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Walt Disney World has announced a temporary boat dock closure for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The resort’s boat dock will temporarily close for routine maintenance starting this May. Per the announcement, the resort’s boat service will be suspended between May 11th and June 5th. Work is expected to continue through late June. Here is the updated refurbishment announcement for the Polynesian that includes the new details:

Through 2026, some areas of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows are being refurbished. This work includes the reconfiguration of the front entrance roadway and bus area. All Resort dining, pools and most amenities will remain available. Additionally, some views of the theme parks and other surrounding areas may be impacted. From May 11 through late June, the boat dock at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will undergo routine maintenance. The dock will be closed and boat transportation to suspended from May 11-June 5.

While construction activity will be noticeable during daytime hours, efforts will be made to minimize disruptions. Please allow for extra travel time when arriving at or leaving the Resort.

Posted Notice by Walt Disney World

a boat docked at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

For reference, this boat service typically runs from the Polynesian to the Magic Kingdom. It then travels back to the Grand Floridian before returning to the Polynesian. During the boat service closure, guests will have the option to walk or take the monorail to the Grand Floridian and the Magic Kingdom. If you desire to take the boat, you should also be able to walk to the Grand Floridian and take their resort boat service to and from the Magic Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about getting to and from the Polynesian, see our transportation guide for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. For more resort refurbishments across the Walt Disney World Resort, see our guide below:

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