News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[Beacon Joe]

Permits 2023

Been away on vacation so this is a larger then usual list of permits... 7/10/2023 BLIZZARD BEACH 1570 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD BEACH DOUBLE DIPPER WATER SLIDE) - General Construction 1588 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD BEACH SLUSH GUSHER) - General Construction 1574 W BUENA VISTA DR(BLIZZARD...

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Post has a link to download PDF file.
Skip to page 21 for image of Seven Seas meets Floridian Way.
Skip to page 73 for images of Floridian way from Seven Seas to north of Grand Floridian resort.
The PDF cover page gives a date of March 15, 2023 so some changes may have been made but that is core of what road construction you are seeing.

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[DCBaker]

Photos of these images were shared earlier from the display at D23, but here are the concept renderings for what is being referred to as Moana's Voyage and Wailulu Bar & Grill outdoor dining:

 

[Bocabear]

The restaurant is pretty... I like the woodwork and the fish and the vibrant colors...

 

[akileese]

Is that supposed to be a Moana splash pad? Isn't the point of the splash pad to, ya know, splash? That has some real "graphic design is my passion" energy.

The restaurant looks absolutely lovely though. The colors are great and I really love the over table lighting.

 

[peter11435]

Is that supposed to be a Moana splash pad? Isn't the point of the splash pad to, ya know, splash? That has some real "graphic design is my passion" energy.

I’m honestly not really sure what your complaint is here

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I’m honestly not really sure what your complaint is here

I'm a big defender of this project overall but the giant plastic cartoon character feels very "Art of Animation" to me.

 

[peter11435]

I'm a big defender of this project overall but the giant plastic cartoon character feels very "Art of Animation" to me.

I don’t disagree with that. I think overall this would be significantly better if they just removed the Moana figure.

 

[Marriedatdisney]

The real question is how hard will it be to get a reservation for the restaurant. Nothing worse than staying at a resort and being unable to eat there.

 

[DisneyHead123]

I’m honestly not really sure what your complaint is here

I assume this poster is referencing the lack of fun features seen at many splash pads (slides, water buckets, water cannons, etc.)

That said, if I remember correctly the Bay Lake “splash pad” was similar to this. Hit or miss for kids (sometimes they might find great fun in water fountains, sometimes kids above toddler age totally ignore them,) but in keeping with what that DVC offers by way of splash pad. If I were paying Poly DVC prices I’d want at least a slide, but that’s just me.

 

[BrianLo]

Photos of these images were shared earlier from the display at D23, but here are the concept renderings for what is being referred to as Moana's Voyage and Wailulu Bar & Grill outdoor dining:

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You can also see in the concept image there is going to be essentially an infinity water feature built into the restaurant. Guests are sitting below the water line.

It seems there is growing consensus the restaurant is at least a success.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Photos of these images were shared earlier from the display at D23, but here are the concept renderings for what is being referred to as Moana's Voyage and Wailulu Bar & Grill outdoor dining:

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That restaurant looks so romantic and lovely.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

You can also see in the concept image there is going to be essentially an infinity water feature built into the restaurant. Guests are sitting below the water line.

It seems there is growing consensus the restaurant is at least a success.

Yes, the restaurant looks like it could be one of the nicer ones on property in terms of design.

 

[C33Mom]

I assume this poster is referencing the lack of fun features seen at many splash pads (slides, water buckets, water cannons, etc.)

That said, if I remember correctly the Bay Lake “splash pad” was similar to this. Hit or miss for kids (sometimes they might find great fun in water fountains, sometimes kids above toddler age totally ignore them,) but in keeping with what that DVC offers by way of splash pad. If I were paying Poly DVC prices I’d want at least a slide, but that’s just me.

My kids have (thankfully) outgrown splash pad age, but my concern is that in addition to a lack of slides, buckets, cannons, etc, there are things that look like attractive hazards— you have a big slippery surface and then some poles and ropes that bored kids may try to climb, hang from, etc. — where are the lawyers and the insurance adjusters on this one?

 

[Bocabear]

Waterfalls....everyone loves waterfalls.... A Polynesian pool with no waterfall is a letdown... even for a kids play area.... I like the infinity edge on the restaurant, but I miss the old Poly before they ripped out the back water features for a useless "Event Lawn"...Disney used to do beautiful running streams and creeks as part of area theming...Even Frontierland had one next to the Shooting Gallery... It would have been nice to have seen some "natural" water features built into this new addition....From what I have seen the pl for the tower will just be a pool...nothing special or interesting....

 

[John park hopper]

Running water cost Disney money ---pumps, water chemicals, etc and they are not making Disney $$$$$

 

[JD80]

Running water cost Disney money ---pumps, water chemicals, etc and they are not making Disney $$$$$

So Disney should ignore operational costs? Or Disney should put in additional unnecessary features so it gives the fans something to complain about in a few years when they don't work.

(This post is an attempt at humor)

 

[castlecake2.0]

You can also see in the concept image there is going to be essentially an infinity water feature built into the restaurant. Guests are sitting below the water line.

It seems there is growing consensus the restaurant is at least a success.

Just came here to say this. The restaurant looks really nice even if I’m mad about the overall actual hotel monstrosity

 

[easyrowrdw]

I assume this poster is referencing the lack of fun features seen at many splash pads (slides, water buckets, water cannons, etc.)

That said, if I remember correctly the Bay Lake “splash pad” was similar to this. Hit or miss for kids (sometimes they might find great fun in water fountains, sometimes kids above toddler age totally ignore them,) but in keeping with what that DVC offers by way of splash pad. If I were paying Poly DVC prices I’d want at least a slide, but that’s just me.

The splash pad (a term that doesn’t really do it justice) at the main pool is great. Seems like we’ll be sticking with that.

 

[Ayla]

So half the restaurant will be unusable 6 months out of the year. No one is going to eat outside in August.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Running water cost Disney money ---pumps, water chemicals, etc and they are not making Disney $$$$$

Is this why they are getting rid of all the water features (except Moana) ?