For those eagerly planning their next Disney vacation or just keeping up with the latest Polynesian news, there’s a significant update that was just announced regarding the resort’s construction timeline! Disney has announced that construction and ongoing work at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will extend throughout 2026. This news has raised some questions about what this means for the new DVC Island Tower, so let’s explore what’s happening and what it means for your upcoming stays!
Construction Timeline
Disney’s official announcement states, “Now through 2026, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views from several places within the Resort hotel property. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier than 9:00 AM. Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.”
Is the Island Tower DVC Addition Delayed?
Despite the extended construction timeline, all signs point toward the Island Tower opening as planned on December 17th.
What Is the Additional Construction About?
The extended construction is primarily focused on enhancing the main entrance of the Polynesian Village Resort. This includes reworking the current main entrance to incorporate the new Island Tower, improving the Disney bus pick-up area, and making multiple parking lot enhancements. Blog Mickey has compiled some great details overviewing these changes.
If you’ve visited this part of Walt Disney World recently, you might have noticed some transportation congestion. The reworking of these areas aims to alleviate these bottlenecks, ensuring smoother access for guests arriving by car or bus.
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