News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[Anteater]

No ladders be reported- just signage, so we are in a holding pattern.

OK. I just scrolled up to look at the signs. They're not even Polynesian themed. I can't believe it! That must mean they're not really for the DVC tower. River Country rebuild confirmed!

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Yeah it sucks for that 10yo kid that was killed by an alligator because he was able to wade into that same lake. I would go ahead and complain to Poly management about how those rocks are ruining your vacation. I am sure they will be sympathetic.

It was actually a 2 year old.

 

[JoeCamel]

No ladders be reported- just signage, so we are in a holding pattern.

Ladder is on a journey with Moana, he will be along after that....

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I just can't get past the fence and rocks by the water. I wonder if they'll keep that "feature" as the new tower is built? I guess they must to keep us safe from that terribly dangerous lake. They could make the fence taller I suppose, add some razor wire. Maybe they could put up some lcd screens showing the old beach at the waters edge.

I’m always shocked when we go to Europe to see how little “bubble wrap” they have to save people from themselves. Disneyland Paris has a lake in the middle of their 3 moderate resorts and it doesn’t even have a fence around it to prevent people from falling in, that would never fly in litigious America. Their rooftops aren’t surrounded in railings on the off chance a worker has to go up there. There aren’t signs every 10 feet warning about potentially cancerous materials in everything you see and touch.

I’m all for change when theres a legitimate safety hazard but so much of what we do here is safety theater now, the idea we can “accident proof” the world is pipe dream.

 

[JoeCamel]

I’m always shocked when we go to Europe to see how little “bubble wrap” they have to save people from themselves. Disneyland Paris has a lake in the middle of their 3 moderate resorts and it doesn’t even have a fence around it to prevent people from falling in, that would never fly in litigious America. Their rooftops aren’t surrounded in railings on the off chance a worker has to go up there. There aren’t signs every 10 feet warning about potentially cancerous materials in everything you see and touch.

I’m all for change when theres a legitimate safety hazard but so much of what we do here is safety theater now, the idea we can “accident proof” the world is pipe dream.

That's because French lawyers knock off at 2 in the afternoon to make love and drink wine. No time for frivolity oui oui

 

[networkpro]

There have been photos posted today of a fenced off area and “no photography” signs.

They were already gutting the buildings two weeks ago for anything not structural.

 

[Fido Chuckwagon]

I’m always shocked when we go to Europe to see how little “bubble wrap” they have to save people from themselves. Disneyland Paris has a lake in the middle of their 3 moderate resorts and it doesn’t even have a fence around it to prevent people from falling in, that would never fly in litigious America. Their rooftops aren’t surrounded in railings on the off chance a worker has to go up there. There aren’t signs every 10 feet warning about potentially cancerous materials in everything you see and touch.

I’m all for change when theres a legitimate safety hazard but so much of what we do here is safety theater now, the idea we can “accident proof” the world is pipe dream.

Come on… a toddler was eaten by a freaking alligator. This isn’t “fencing to prevent people from falling.” Disney is a resort that caters to families with young children. Putting up fencing to prevent more 2 year olds from being eaten by alligators is just common freaking sense. Are there a lot of alligators in Disneyland Paris???

 

[Anteater]

Come on… a toddler was eaten by a freaking alligator. This isn’t “fencing to prevent people from falling.” Disney is a resort that caters to families with young children. Putting up fencing to prevent more 2 year olds from being eaten by alligators is just common freaking sense. Are there a lot of alligators in Disneyland Paris???

Strangely, there was no fencing for more than 25 years. Yet, no children were harmed. Why was that?

I would argue that removing water sports from the lake did the most harm in making this place unsafe for children. Alligators are not fond of turbulent water. Making the lake quieter made it much more attractive for them. It didn't help that we have people feeding the occasional alligator from the pier of the bungalows. Disney needed to do a better job of patrolling the waterways and removing these nuisances. It's gotten so bad that alligators have shown up near Splash Mountain.

 

[correcaminos]

Strangely, there was no fencing for more than 25 years. Yet, no children were harmed. Why was that?

I would argue that removing water sports from the lake did the most harm in making this place unsafe for children. Alligators are not fond of turbulent water. Making the lake quieter made it much more attractive for them. It didn't help that we have people feeding the occasional alligator from the pier of the bungalows. Disney needed to do a better job of patrolling the waterways and removing these nuisances. It's gotten so bad that alligators have shown up near Splash Mountain.

Water sports were at Bay Lake still. Just as they had been for a long time. Pontoon boats and water sprites were still for rent at all of the monorail resorts. So why are you still pushing this. The lake/lagoon were not silent as you keep implying. Alligators have been seen at MK for a long time. If you were a Floridian you'd understand that one must assume all bodies of water you cannot see into house alligators. Because they pretty much do.

Lane was 2. They were playing at water's edge at night which is when alligators feed. The family from Nebraska was clueless about how dangerous this is. This also was not the first alligator attack on property. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-by-an-alligator-at-disney-here-is-his-story/

 

[Anteater]

Water sports were at Bay Lake still. Just as they had been for a long time. Pontoon boats and water sprites were still for rent at all of the monorail resorts. So why are you still pushing this. The lake/lagoon were not silent as you keep implying. Alligators have been seen at MK for a long time. If you were a Floridian you'd understand that one must assume all bodies of water you cannot see into house alligators. Because they pretty much do.

Lane was 2. They were playing at water's edge at night which is when alligators feed. The family from Nebraska was clueless about how dangerous this is. This also was not the first alligator attack on property. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-by-an-alligator-at-disney-here-is-his-story/

I'm pushing it because you know that it's not the same as it was even in the 80's. There was sailing and people playing in the water back then. It was noisy during the day. There were more of the small water craft on the lake, including sailboats and water skiing. I believe you said you were around back then. You should notice the difference.

I grew up around bodies of water with alligators. Florida isn't unique to that. This is a direct result of removing the majority of activities from the lake and putting in private piers for people to feed the wildlife. It does take vigilance of Disney staff to keep an eye on the wildlife and make sure they have proper procedures to handle this. Stop giving Disney a break on their lame answer to this issue. Putting a fence up isn't the right answer to this.

 

[wdwmagic]

Demolition crews onsite at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to clear land for new Disney Vacation Club tower​

Demolition crews onsite at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to clear land for new Disney Vacation Club tower

Luau Cove is now being demolished to clear land for the new DVC tower expansion at the Polynesian.

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[monothingie]

Demolition crews onsite at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to clear land for new Disney Vacation Club tower​

Demolition crews onsite at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to clear land for new Disney Vacation Club tower

Luau Cove is now being demolished to clear land for the new DVC tower expansion at the Polynesian.

www.wdwmagic.com

Memo to Bob Chapek.

Disney could make a lot of money by staging creative demolition explosions/implosions of their old buildings. Dismantling and demolishing things piece by piece is boring and slow.

For example, they could go with a Volcano themed explosion of the building and sell premium experience seating and dining packages. Just add lots of pyro and let the guest keep any chunks of building that may haphazardly fly in their direction. For guests concerned about their safety (losers), they can charge extra for themed limited edition personal protective equipment.

 

[junglecruise93]

Memo to Bob Chapek.

Disney could make a lot of money by staging creative demolition explosions/implosions of their old buildings. Dismantling and demolishing things piece by piece is boring and slow.

For example, they could go with a Volcano themed explosion of the building and sell premium experience seating and dining packages. Just add lots of pyro and let the guest keep any chunks of building that may haphazardly fly in their direction. For guests concerned about their safety (losers), they can charge extra for themed limited edition personal protective equipment.

I would strongly suggest a cupcake be included in this experience.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I'm pretty bad with maps and I'm not intimately familiar with Poly anyways... is it fair to say that this project should be fairly invisible from the east side of the existing resort?

 

[prberk]

I know that some will immediately disagree, but I still find this immensely sad. The luau was beautifully themed and a perfect concept for a Polynesian themed resort. This monstrosity breaks that and does not belong there. Sad to see.

 

[correcaminos]

I'm pretty bad with maps and I'm not intimately familiar with Poly anyways... is it fair to say that this project should be fairly invisible from the east side of the existing resort?

You might see the top of the building. Sightlines there though are pretty hidden as a whole though.

 

[monothingie]

I know that some will immediately disagree, but I still find this immensely sad. The luau was beautifully themed and a perfect concept for a Polynesian themed resort. This monstrosity breaks that and does not belong there. Sad to see.

Things change and I get that. If the replacement was worthwhile and fitting I would have very little problem. Simply installing a generic minimally themed building no better than an Embassy Suites is not a worthwhile or fitting replacement.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Ugh…I was hoping they were kidding/forgot

 

[Tha Realest]

Is the walkway to GF still open with this next phase of construction

 

[pdude81]

Is the walkway to GF still open with this next phase of construction

This doesn't answer your question as I don't know what's open now, but it's going to have to close soon enough, as I believe the shoreline was going to move out somewhat to accommodate the construction. I can't find the picture from the planning docs we likely got from danlb2000, but I remember seeing a new bump out on the shoreline to SSL.