News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

Animaniac93-98

Animaniac93-98

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Disney Analyst said:
Should I care about a pavilion a tiny percent of people get to utilize? Regardless of your thoughts on this new tower, it has for more reach, appeal, and accessibility than that wedding pavilion.
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Buildings at WDW don't exist in a vacuum. Their visual and spatial relation to each other is critical in establishing each's setting and purpose and upholding the overall harmony of their surroundings.

It doesn't matter what the building is used for, or who uses it, visitors can see them from many angles and having wildly different architecture and mass so close to each other goes against the meticulous look of the resort.

Sightlines are important outside of the park too. That's why Walt bought all that land to begin with, to control the total environment, not just own the buildings on it.
 
Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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Animaniac93-98 said:
Buildings at WDW don't exist in a vacuum. Their visual and spatial relation to each other is critical in establishing each's setting and purpose and upholding the overall harmony of their surroundings.

It doesn't matter what the building is used for, or who uses it, visitors can see them from many angles and having wildly different architecture and mass so close to each other goes against the meticulous look of the resort.

Sightlines are important outside of the park too. That's why Walt bought all that land to begin with, to control the total environment, not just own the buildings on it.
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I get it but also… meh? It’s the prime area surrounding the world’s premiere theme park. It’s going to become built up, that’s life. That’s capitalism babeh!
 
freediverdude

freediverdude

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This building looks like it will absolutely tower over the existing Poly. And if I'm counting the stories correctly, 8? 9? It looks like it will even tower over the existing 6 story GF DVC building as well. What were they thinking? The original Poly as built followed traditional Polynesian building styles, hence no balconies on the second floor for example. Yes, I know, the DVC buildings got them, but had to be extensively rehabbed to support those extra balconies. This just doesn't go with the original resort, or the GF next door. Like they built a tower just for the sake of building a tower to get a lot of units. At least BLT sort of mirrors the original tower aesthetic only curved, and similar height to the original tower. But this....
 
Tuvalu

Tuvalu

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freediverdude said:
The original Poly as built followed traditional Polynesian building styles, hence no balconies on the second floor for example. Yes, I know, the DVC buildings got them, but had to be extensively rehabbed to support those extra balconies.
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When three new longhouses were added to the Poly circa 1985, all three floors had balconies. These longhouses (Tokelau, Moorea, Pago Pago) were the ones converted to DVC. No extra exterior support was required.
 
freediverdude

freediverdude

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Tuvalu said:
When three new longhouses were added to the Poly circa 1985, all three floors had balconies. These longhouses (Tokelau, Moorea, Pago Pago) were the ones converted to DVC. No extra exterior support was required.
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Well, if we are going to get picky, Tokelau was built in 1978, not 1985, and I do distinctly remember Tikiman's page describing how the exterior wood supports needed replacing, but as to the balconies, we would have to check with him, as I couldn't find any info about that anymore.
 
Tuvalu

Tuvalu

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freediverdude said:
Well, if we are going to get picky, Tokelau was built in 1978, not 1985, and I do distinctly remember Tikiman's page describing how the exterior wood supports needed replacing, but as to the balconies, we would have to check with him, as I couldn't find any info about that anymore.
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“Circa” means around, not exactly.

I stayed in those longhouses many times prior to the DVC conversion. And I was present during the refurbishment to DVC. I don’t feel the need to check with Tikiman about the presence of second floor balconies. I used them.

I wouldn’t have commented on your post at all if not for your “to support those extra balconies” statement.

And I am in complete agreement with you about the hideous, poorly placed and designed DVC tower.
 
freediverdude

freediverdude

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Tuvalu said:
“Circa” means around, not exactly.

I stayed in those longhouses many times prior to the DVC conversion. And I was present during the refurbishment to DVC. I don’t feel the need to check with Tikiman about the presence of second floor balconies. I used them.

I wouldn’t have commented on your post at all if not for your “to support those extra balconies” statement.

And I am in complete agreement with you about the hideous, poorly placed and designed DVC tower.
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Right, if they had just made 3 more longhouses with differing villa types instead of the tower, everybody would be excited. Or even if they made the tower look similar to Aulani or something. But it's looking like a generic hotel plopped next to the Poly and calling it part of the Poly. I don't understand....
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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I am sure they will add some detailing... but the structure just doesn't seem to jive with the rest of the resort... They could have designed the building to match and in some way feel part of the rest of the resort.... Similar rooflines? similar overall design themes....that would have helped...I would have preferred all of this on the TTC end of the resort...at least it would not become a jumble close to the GF and Wedding Pavilions.... But what is done is done so to speak...Hopefully the decor, landscape and finishing will help.
 
JD80

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Are there any views of the new Poly tower from the Wedding Pavilion that you would be taking pictures of? Most of the shots are away from it.
 
Bocabear

Bocabear

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ChrisFL said:
IMO they need to move the wedding pavilion somewhere more secluded now that two DVC towers are hovering right above it...maybe one of the islands in the middle?
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The old Treasure Island.... Relatively quiet over there by the camp ground....though harder to get to, and not too luxe...has also been abandoned for decades.
They should build small wedding pavilions at each of the signature resorts in the style of the resort...for small weddings... and something beautifully themed to match...
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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JD80 said:
Are there any views of the new Poly tower from the Wedding Pavilion that you would be taking pictures of? Most of the shots are away from it.
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I think the Wedding Pavilion issues are more about potential noise pollution than any visual intrusion on an actual ceremony, other than when arriving/entering.
 
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JoeCamel

JoeCamel

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Bocabear said:
The old Treasure Island.... Relatively quiet over there by the camp ground....though harder to get to, and not too luxe...has also been abandoned for decades.
They should build small wedding pavilions at each of the signature resorts in the style of the resort...for small weddings... and something beautifully themed to match...
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The money shot is the MK in the background
 
BrianLo

BrianLo

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yensidtlaw1969 said:
Am I misremembering? I thought something was announced to be up there, with fireworks viewing of some sort - I haven't been following this closely so it's very possible I'm wrong, but if so that would be a HUGE miss.
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Unfortunately. The consensus from the Dis folks who are more obsessive about these things are no top level dining, grand villas only up there. More Disneyland tower and less RIV. There is quick service / table adjacent dining on the main level and likely a pool bar snack option.

But ultimately a missed table service up top is a wasted opportunity. Poly seems to need more dining and this won’t help move that needle.
 

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