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Polynesian

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is an original 1971 resort that opened as part of the Walt Disney World. The Polynesian Villas and Bungalows are the Disney Vacation Club section of the resort. A new Disney Vacation Club Tower, the Island Tower, is being built next to the resort.

BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian To Undergo Refurbishment in June 2025

BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian To Undergo Refurbishment in June 2025

Disney has announced that BouTiki, the lower-level gift shop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, is currently under refurbishment and is expected to undergo maintenance work…

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The Best Brews at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: A Coffee Guide

Most guests have a favorite coffee spot at Disney. For many, that spot is a small coffee stand that serves a Hawaiian blend at Disney’s…

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Getting To and From Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (A Mini-Pocket Guide)

Getting To and From Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (A Mini-Pocket Guide)

When planning a Disney World vacation, it can be challenging to remember everything. Figuring out which route to take to each destination and how to…

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Video Room Tours: Disney’s Island Tower at Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

Video Room Tours: Disney’s Island Tower at Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

If you’re planning or considering planning a stay at the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you might want to preview a video…

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Take a First Look at the Finished Disney’s Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows!

Take a First Look at the Finished Disney’s Island Tower at the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows!

Disney’s Island Tower, the newest expansion of Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, will open on December 17, 2024. Disney has shared a first look at…

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Take a Sneak Peek of The Menu at Wailulu Bar & Grill at the New Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

Take a Sneak Peek of The Menu at Wailulu Bar & Grill at the New Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

With the new Island Tower opening at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows right around the corner, we have a sneak peek of what to expect…

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Resorts Gal Routes: Disney’s Polynesian to Magic Kingdom (With Time Comparison)

Resorts Gal Routes: Disney’s Polynesian to Magic Kingdom (With Time Comparison)

If you’re staying at or visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you’ll want to know the options for traveling between the resort and the Magic Kingdom….

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Bus Travel Times (How Long Does it Take?)

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s Bus Travel Times (How Long Does it Take?)

As you plan your Disney World vacation, you’ll want to be aware of the many benefits available to resort guests. One of the most significant…

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Disney Reveals Moana Sculpture at the New Island Tower Splash Pad at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

Disney Reveals Moana Sculpture at the New Island Tower Splash Pad at Disney’s Polynesian Villas

Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a video of a life-size Moana sculpture that’s part of the splash pad at the new Island Tower Hotel at…

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Magic Kingdom Resort Boat Service

These 4 Disney World Resorts Offer Boat Transportation to Magic Kingdom

Sailing across Seven Seas Lagoon is the perfect way to travel between your resort and the Magic Kingdom. We’ve had a good deal of coverage…

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13 Hidden Details Found in One Piece of Artwork at the New Polynesian Island Tower

13 Hidden Details Found in One Piece of Artwork at the New Polynesian Island Tower

Disney Vacation Club has released a video featuring artwork in the new Island Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. The video focuses…

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Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower (Sale Date, 2024-2025 Points Chart, and Virtual Tours Released)

Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower (Sale Date, 2024-2025 Points Chart, and Virtual Tours Released)

Disney has released new information about the Island Tower coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The announcements include the initial sales dates for existing DVC…

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4 New (EXCLUSIVE) Terrace Gardens Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower

4 New (EXCLUSIVE) Terrace Gardens Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower

Disney released a few significant updates regarding the new Polynesian Island Tower scheduled to open this December. We’ve already discussed the Moana-themed splash pad and…

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Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower To Offer Casual Walk-Up Restaurant and Pool Bar

Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower To Offer Casual Walk-Up Restaurant and Pool Bar

Earlier today, Disney announced that the new Polynesian Island Tower will offer a casual walk-up poolside bar and grill called Wailulu Bar & Grill. This…

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Why We Love Mobile Ordering From Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian

Why We Love Mobile Ordering From Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian

What do you do when you find yourself exhausted, hungry, and in need of a break from a busy Magic Kingdom? You hop on the…

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How to Get to 'Ohana

RG Routes: How To Get to ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian (With Resort Transfers)

One struggle comes to mind when dining at a Walt Disney World Resort (other than the one you’re staying at). How are you going to…

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Walking Between the Polynesian and the TTC

Walking Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Transportation and Ticket Center

If you’re staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or visiting as a day guest, you’ll want to be aware of the walkway between the resort…

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New Island Tower Rooms Photos at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

New Island Tower Rooms Photos at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

Disney has released photos of the rooms that will debut with the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows, a Disney Vacation Club….

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Disney Polynesian DVC Tower Construction Updates 2024

2024 Construction at Disney’s Polynesian Resort (DVC Island Tower Updates)

This timeline shares construction updates for the new Disney Vacation Club Tower being built at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The construction of the Island Tower…

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Disney’s Polynesian Transportation Map (with Destinations)

Disney’s Polynesian Transportation Map (with Destinations)

When planning a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you’ll want to have a map to reference for a couple of things. One of those…

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A wreath hanging in the lobby of the Polynesian at Christmas.

Mele Kalikimaka! A Christmas Tour of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in 2023

Mele Kalikimaka, or better yet, Aloha, from Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Christmas is already in full swing at the Polynesian this holiday season, and we’re always…

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'Ohana

‘Ohana Dinner Review (Does this Fan Favorite Meal Meet Expectations?)

In this article, we review dinner at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’ll discuss the evening meal period in detail, including reservations, what to…

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Merchandise Report Late Fall 2023: Moana Mercantile at Disney’s Polynesian

Merchandise Report Late Fall 2023: Moana Mercantile at Disney’s Polynesian

We visited Moana Mercantile at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in late 2023 to check out merchandise offerings. This post features photos of resort-themed items, seasonal…

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Merchandise Report 2024: BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Merchandise Report 2024: BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

We visited BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in 2024 to check out merchandise offerings. This post features photos of resort-themed items, seasonal collections, and…

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New Walkway between Grand Floridan and Polynesian

The Construction Path Between Disney’s Polynesian and Grand Floridian (While the Island Tower is Built)

Do you remember the pleasant walkway between Disney’s Polynesian and Grand Floridian? Unfortunately, it closed to make way for a significant construction project that will…

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Capt. Cook's Review

Captain Cook’s Review at Disney’s Polynesian

This article provides a review of Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Below, we’ll preview the menu, hours of operation, and other items we’ve…

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Proposed Disney Vacation Club Tower for Disney’s Polynesian Villas

Proposed Disney Vacation Club Tower for Disney’s Polynesian Villas

The Disney Vacation Club recently announced a new proposed expansion for Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows. This new expansion, the Island Tower, will be located…

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Laundry at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Laundry at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Are you thinking about doing a little laundry during your stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort? I don’t blame you. I would take every opportunity I…

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A Dose of Nostalgia: The Former Walking Path Between Disney’s Polynesian and Grand Floridian

A Dose of Nostalgia: The Former Walking Path Between Disney’s Polynesian and Grand Floridian

Before the Island Tower was built between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, a small walking path allowed guests to…

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Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace

Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Review

Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace is a popular watering hole at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It is opposite Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, the Polynesian’s famous indoor…

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