News New Polynesian Resort DVC villas building to open 2024

[correcaminos]

If it's the 9-10 stories that the concept art suggests, I think it will be visible from almost everywhere.

Consolation is that the entire building doesn't seem to be 9 floors. It tapers down at least. Not sure how visible it will be...

Still super excited by the location lol

 

[zapple]

So it appears from the drawing that the beach over there will be gone. That’s disappointing.

And now all those rooms on one side of those 3 longhouses will be jammed up against the new pool and will no longer be peaceful rooms. That’s a shame. It’s really going to change the vibe of the resort.

 

[Skywise]

I think the problem is twofold: (1) height and (2) roof. If it had a few less floors and the roofline was more complimentary, then, I think, it might be more palatable.

The height is certainly an issue, no argument there. But for me the real issue is the destruction of all the greenery - y'know, that thing that makes you actually feel you're in "Polynesia" and not at a "polynesian themed" resort. Which seems to be where they're going these days.

 

[Skywise]

Why not build a LARGER building across the street on part of the golf course? Admittedly it wouldn't be on the lake but they could make a larger pool area and more dining/shops (and more rooms) and the rooms could be high enough to still have a view of Cinderella's castle.

 

[UNCgolf]

Why not build a LARGER building across the street on part of the golf course? Admittedly it wouldn't be on the lake but they could make a larger pool area and more dining/shops (and more rooms) and the rooms could be high enough to still have a view of Cinderella's castle.

Because then they'd have to close the golf course (or significantly reroute it)? I don't think they'd want to do that; I'm pretty sure those courses do good business.

 

[Tuvalu]

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Can't even spell Tuvalu correctly.

 

[Skywise]

Because then they'd have to close the golf course (or significantly reroute it)? I don't think they'd want to do that; I'm pretty sure those courses do good business.

Not as much business as 400 more rooms, half of which have a theme park view!

 

[JaxFLBear]

Because then they'd have to close the golf course (or significantly reroute it)? I don't think they'd want to do that; I'm pretty sure those courses do good business.

They will already be taking a small part of the golf course to reroute part of Floridian Way near the entrance to the Grand.

 

[correcaminos]

Can't even spell Tuvalu correctly.

Yeah I caught that too. Sadly one site reporting it misspelled it too in their write up!

 

[TikibirdLand]

The height is certainly an issue, no argument there. But for me the real issue is the destruction of all the greenery - y'know, that thing that makes you actually feel you're in "Polynesia" and not at a "polynesian themed" resort. Which seems to be where they're going these days.

Well, the good news is that you won't need sunscreen while laying out by the pool; that massive building will block any light filtering down to the pool.

There's a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow
Shining at the end of every Day
Just a Dream away!

 

[correcaminos]

Well, the good news is that you won't need sunscreen while laying out by the pool; that massive building will block any light filtering down to the pool.

There's a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow
Shining at the end of every Day
Just a Dream away!

Pssst Aotearoa is only 3 stories tall and the edge buildings will not be that tall as the light fades to the west...

 

[UNCgolf]

Not as much business as 400 more rooms, half of which have a theme park view!

Eh, it depends. The golf course itself likely doesn't make the profit a resort would, but offering golf as an amenity probably attracts extra guests. It's also another way to make money from people who aren't actually visiting Disney, because I'm sure Orlando locals play there.

Plus, at least one of the courses is a certified wildlife sanctuary. Not that that would stop them from closing it if they wanted to.

Also, would they have a theme park view? Seems like they'd be mostly blocked by the Grand Floridian, unless it was a huge tower and then it would ruin views from other locations (potentially even from inside the Magic Kingdom).

They will already be taking a small part of the golf course to reroute part of Floridian Way near the entrance to the Grand.

Which means it's even less likely they'd want to reroute again -- there's only so much you can take away from a golf course before it's ruined. And that's likely a much smaller change than building a whole resort would require.

 

[nickys]

@danlb_2000 , you must be in someone’s good books. TC has once again credited you with finding the plans filed for this. I’m glad at least he is finally showing you the courtesy you deserve.

 

[matt9112]

I don't see any reason why they'd do a new association with no restrictions. Adding restrictions is the only benefit Disney would get from making this standalone. They'd much rather sell 42 year contracts than 50 year contracts.

Wait so Rivera is not only no point movement elsewhere but fundamentally shorter contracts?

 

[matt9112]

MFs are so exaggerated. The difference between a "good" MF resort and a "bad" MF resort is like $200 per year (setting aside the beach properties). It's such a piddly consideration, I don't know why people get so worked up over it.

I agree...at the prices your paying to be in the "club" what's 200 bucks?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yep! This third pool is needed IMO. Part of why they restricted use like 7+ years ago too. It's tight there. Though definitely livable. I do prefer the Oasis pool for more relaxing swims.

A third pool comes with about 400 more occupants

 

[correcaminos]

A third pool comes with about 400 more occupants

I'm aware

 

[flynnibus]

Eh, it depends. The golf course itself likely doesn't make the profit a resort would, but offering golf as an amenity probably attracts extra guests. It's also another way to make money from people who aren't actually visiting Disney, because I'm sure Orlando locals play there.

It does so good that Disney outsourced it all to not have to deal with it anymore... take that as you will

 

[danlb_2000]

@danlb_2000 , you must be in someone’s good books. TC has once again credited you with finding the plans filed for this. I’m glad at least he is finally showing you the courtesy you deserve.

I am more surprised that they mention this site by name.

 

[UNCgolf]

It does so good that Disney outsourced it all to not have to deal with it anymore... take that as you will

That's not really unusual for golf courses. It's easier to let a management company with expertise run them then try to do it yourself.

It doesn't mean they aren't making money off of them (it doesn't mean they are, either).