News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[fgmnt]

Where would it in theory be built? Remove other buildings or expand the resort?

I believe it’s mentioned in the article. On top of Luau Cove.

 

[UNCgolf]

I actually think it’s very likely that it will look nice in high resolution. It lacks any depth or texture in this 600 pixel rendering.

It's not really about whether it looks nice or not, though. It's the overall style.

 

[dreday3]

uh-ohhh Here we go with another Marriott-style common hotel building in a themed resort... Boo!

So far I don't think it looks that common. I understand that argument with the structure of Gran Destino or Riviera, but this seems to have more character. If you zoom in, there's an open space with vines or trees?

 

[monothingie]

I presume something like
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Just like they did with the Floridian Villas, expect they’ll add fill and expand into the SSL.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

A Tiki version of Reflections? Seriously did they save on the plans?
Anyway, I assume this is a way to address the issue of a DVC at Poly that does not have one beds and full kitchens.
I hate towers though....

 

[ToTBellHop]

Just like they did with the Floridian Villas, expect they’ll add fill and expand into the SSL.

Better start now if they want this done in 2 years!

 

[Prince-1]

It's not really about whether it looks nice or not, though. It's the overall style.

And the overall style looks very nice.

 

[monothingie]

Given the narrowness between the shore and monorail, the concept art seems to indicate only premium water view accommodations only.

 

[UNCgolf]

So far I don't think it looks that common. I understand that argument with the structure of Gran Destino or Riviera, but this seems to have more character?

I definitely think it has more character than the Riviera, but it also looks like it will stand out (and not in a good way) compared to the rest of the resort. It looks more like current upscale hotel design than something really connected to the rest of the resort's aesthetic.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

Better start now if they want this done in 2 years!

Will the Disney Railroad be running by then lol.

 

[monothingie]

Better start now if they want this done in 2 years!

Tikiman was showing pictures with utility markouts already done.

 

[UNCgolf]

And the over style looks very nice.

Sure, if you put it in the middle of a city or a beachside resort that isn't supposed to be themed. It doesn't look anything like the rest of the Polynesian.

It reminds me of the concept art for the cancelled Reflections.

 

[mgf]

Uninspired design. Not even swinging for the outfield anymore. Forget the fences.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I believe it’s mentioned in the article. On top of Luau Cove.

So taking away an attraction(the dinner show) and putting in more rooms.

 

[monothingie]

Honestly 2 years is doable, it’s a relatively simple building. Nothing out of the ordinary.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I definitely think it has more character than the Riviera, but it also looks like it will stand out (and not in a good way) compared to the rest of the resort. It looks more like current upscale hotel design than something really connected to the rest of the resort's aesthetic.

I hate it when they add barely-themed towers to their best-themed resorts. This just looks awful to me. And getting rid of the signature show at Polynesian for this? It's so typical of Disney these days [sigh].

 

[Bocabear]

So far I don't think it looks that common. I understand that argument with the structure of Gran Destino or Riviera, but this seems to have more character. If you zoom in, there's an open space with vines or trees?

It looks like a nice modern resort...there is nothing in that design that says "Polynesian"...there is nothing that looks evocative of the South Pacific... And yeah, it looks like Reflections...Probably the same architectural firm.

 

[surfsupdon]

Aren't the services at the resort already overcrowded??? Dining, monorail useage, bussing, it's all so overwhelmed as it is. I know we will get more capacity, but man.

Glad my parents had the foresight not to buy into DVC and be trapped as our vacation needs have certainly changed.

 

[monothingie]

Well at least they didn’t plaster it with IP…..yet?

 

[Prince-1]

Sure, if you put it in the middle of a city or a beachside resort that isn't supposed to be themed.

It reminds me of the concept art for the cancelled Reflections.

That's the thing with opinions.....you have yours and I have mine. It looks like it is going to fit very nice at the Poly.