Some very noticeable changes have happened amidst the construction of the new Monorail station and porte-cochère at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since our last check-in. Construction platforms have been removed from atop the porte-cochère pillars. The pillars and connecting beams have all been encased in concrete. As for the Monorail station, it’s hard to miss … Read more
Guests at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort can splash the day away again as the Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area reopens. While most of the resort is still closed as the rooms are themed to Moana, the Polynesian Villas and Bungalows are still open. The Kiki Tikis underwent a refurbishment beginning in February. While Disney’s official … Read more
Thanks to a Walt Disney World Cast Member, we can show you yet another sneak peek into the new Moana rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Matt Kowaleski shared the photos on his Facebook page after attending an “Open Mouse” where Disney let Cast Members preview the room. Last month, Disney gave a sneak peek … Read more
As the completion date of Summer 2021 looms closer, the refurbishment of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is showing more and more progress as the days go on. As we reported last month, Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area is currently undergoing its own refurbishment. Rumors swirled of a possible Moana-themed overlay coming to Kiki Tikis Splash … Read more
We are continuing to monitor the progress of the reimagined Great Ceremonial House entrance and Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which is currently under refurbishment for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, we noticed the new Monorail station is starting to take shape since our last visit. Several additional platforms have been constructed … Read more
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of a grand refurbishment just in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. Brand new Moana-themed resort rooms, as well as a reimagined Great Ceremonial House entrance and monorail station are some of the many updates in progress at the resort this year. … Read more
Cast Members who work at the Disney World resort hotel pool bars are starting to sport new costumes. The version at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort features an unmarked sport polo in a solid color with striped sleeves. The shirt color is different for each resort. For instance, bartenders at Disney’s Polynesian Village will wear a … Read more
Earlier this week, construction began on the new Monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We catalogued the dismantling of the old Monorail station and are now watching the new one take shape. There are still only eight pillar structures on the front side of the Monorail station. The base of the platform beneath the … Read more
Hello from the perfect start to a holiday weekend! We had another perfect weather day today as the first of the travelers arrived for the long weekend. We spent our day at the Magic Kingdom seeing what new things we could find there. Let’s get started! Monorail Red has returned to service after refurbishment, with … Read more
The Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has closed for refurbishment and possibly Moana re-theming. The play area is adjacent to the Lava Pool and will be closed through March 2021, according to the Walt Disney World website. All water has been drained from the splash area and construction walls are … Read more
After the roof of the Monorail station and the platform were completely removed, the stairs and some supports have also been dismantled at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The bridge connecting the Monorail station and the Great Ceremonial House is gone, leaving doors to nowhere. Of course, the doors are blocked off, as well as several … Read more
While we wait for more glimpses of the Moana-themed rooms coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, refurbishment of the Great Ceremonial House and the resort’s Monorail station continues. The entire roof of the Monorail station is now gone and some supports have been removed. Some of the roof supports from the left are gone and … Read more
