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WDW Resorts Reopening Thread
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vikescaper
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"Disney has just announced that they plan on keeping Disney’s Polynesian Resort closed until Summer 2021 as they complete refurbishment work."
"As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next summer. This schedule adjustment also allows us to complete some refurbishment work at the Resort hotel, including enhancements to the Great Ceremonial House and Guest rooms. We expect work to begin in early October and look forward to sharing more about these changes in the future. The Villas and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will remain open during this refurbishment."
BREAKING: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to Remain Closed Until Summer 2021
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My family and I usually stay at Shades of Green and are currently there so we walk over to the Polynesian frequently. We went over there the other night and it was really eerie how quiet the resort is on the non DVC side.
DVCakaCarlF
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I’m disappointed, but also excited to see them spending some money. There are some “tired” parts to that resort.
DVCakaCarlF
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I would expect GF to open up, considering the new pathway was just finished.
DVCakaCarlF
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Curious as to the updates on the ceremonial house...I guess we will wait on the permits.
DVCakaCarlF
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Though small, there is one, already.
CastAStone
5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
Not for the rooms. 2013?
I know that more IP will excite you all so I'll remind you that they did Moana test rooms last year....
What happened then?
DznyGrlSD
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so DVC will have to take busses? ew.
I'm holding out for the Incredirooms in Contemporary!
And how.
GoofGoof
Premium Member
They are bringing back the water feature
. Either that or a new DVC kiosk.
CastAStone
5th gate? Just build a new resort Bob.
LOL. I like the IP rooms personally (especially at the Contemporary which I think desperately needs a theme upgrade from "1960s vision of 2000 that we have stomped on the authenticity of 100 times already"), but I know they'll go over with lead balloons on this forum.
If a hint of a Moana theme helps keep the Poly's rooms from becoming effectively unthemed like so many other resorts, small price to pay. The kids will love it.
easyrowrdw
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Haha The TTC is a short walk from the Poly DVC buildings. Maybe they'll put in a security check-point on the side for the Poly guests.
Haha The TTC is a short walk from the Poly DVC buildings. Maybe they'll put in a security check-point on the side for the Poly guests.
And with the new GF walkway, Poly DVC can walk to the MK!!
"Disney has just announced that they plan on keeping Disney’s Polynesian Resort closed until Summer 2021 as they complete refurbishment work."
"As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next summer. This schedule adjustment also allows us to complete some refurbishment work at the Resort hotel, including enhancements to the Great Ceremonial House and Guest rooms. We expect work to begin in early October and look forward to sharing more about these changes in the future. The Villas and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will remain open during this refurbishment."
BREAKING: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to Remain Closed Until Summer 2021
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I don't know how you spin this as anything other than what it is, it's not because they want to leave the place shut down for a refurb. This is the Poly. It's a core deluxe property. They bent over backwards just a few years ago to keep it online with massive renovations.
This isn't at all like 2002 when Port Orleans was taken off-line, or like in 2008 when there were systemic 'refurbs' to portions of resorts around property to close-off buildings. This is the Poly. I mean, wow. This is perhaps one of the most mind-blowing indicators yet to me that TWDC's read on future bookings is nothing short of dire.
easyrowrdw
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The Lilo and Stitch bed in the DVC room is a huge hit with my kids. I think it's the only IP in the room and you only see it when the bed is folded out.
I wouldn't mind seeing something Moana-related at the resort. It's certainly appropriate to the setting.