Walt Disney World shared a sneak peek on the completely different visitor rooms varieties and introduced the opening date of the Island Tower on the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This shares a glance inside the varied villas and different particulars concerning the upcoming addition to the Poly–which can open virtually precisely 5 years after DVC’s final WDW resort!
Positioned on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom monorail line, the Island Tower on the Poly replaces the Spirit of Aloha luau. The brand new Disney Trip Membership tower is principally between the present Polynesian Village Resort and Marriage ceremony Pavilion, which itself is adjoining to the Grand Floridian.
This high-profile Magic Kingdom resort space has already turn out to be overcrowded in recent times with the addition of the Villas on the Grand Floridian. A brand new tower will solely exacerbate that, and will find yourself placing undue pressure on infrastructure such because the monorail. It’ll be fascinating to see how the monorail handles the elevated visitors (or doesn’t) and whether or not Walt Disney World must put extra resort restrictions in place. However that’s one other matter for an additional day.
In response to Disney, the brand new 10-story Island Tower’s structure pulls inspiration from early idea artwork of the enduring property by Walt Disney Imagineering, additionally in accordance with Disney. There will probably be a ceiling artwork set up within the tower’s foyer impressed by the South Pacific Islands and showcasing a wide range of native wildlife.
Different artwork will exist within the foyer, from sculptures crafted from recycled fishing nets to chandeliers constructed of residing moss crops. Walt Disney Imagineering has partnered with numerous artists to create artwork influenced by the heritage of Polynesia and the spirit of conservation, together with Disney references.
The Island Tower will function a wide range of room varieties that can sleep from two to 9 friends, comparable to duo studios, spacious one and two-bedroom villas, and brand-new two-bedroom penthouse villas. The tower can even embrace deluxe studio rooms, including to the deluxe studio rooms already accessible on the Poly Villas.
The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is projected to open on December 17, 2024, which is 5 years after Disney’s Riviera Resort opened on December 16, 2019. The brand new Poly tower will provide villas brimming with unique paintings impressed by the Polynesian Islands, wayfinding and the pure parts: earth, water, wind and sky. Every visitor room can even function customized items impressed by Walt Disney Animation Studios movie, “Moana.”
Above is a have a look at the duo studios, which is a polarizing room sort that debuted at Disney’s Riviera Resort and continued with the Villas at Disneyland Resort. We have been huge followers of this as a pair, and it labored properly for us when visiting with a new child. Jury’s nonetheless out–for us at the very least–on the way it works out with a child throughout an extended keep. Guess we’ll discover out!
In response to Disney: With inspiration from the celebrities and the sky that the wayfinders used for celestial navigation, the intense and ethereal duo studios will provide the proper retreat for 2.
Celebrating the plush wildlife of the islands, the deluxe studios will sleep as much as 4 and embrace a first-of-its-kind function for Disney Trip Membership deluxe studios: a dishwasher! The deluxe studios within the Island Tower could have a brand new format, together with a comfortable seating space throughout from the kitchenette.
I’m actually intrigued by this new format. The brand new seating space strikes me as factor, however the desk there seems to be moderately small and impractical. Undoubtedly will withhold judgment on this, although. Particularly since–if I’m being trustworthy–I don’t fairly know what our wants appear like with regard to seating, storage, and ground area. I used to be shocked at simply how a lot the additional sq. footage on the Up to date got here in useful throughout our first journey with a child.
I’m positive different DVC members could have some very robust opinions concerning the modifications. Off the highest of my head, I assume I do have one–I want the dishwasher have been a washer and dryer (for garments) as an alternative. Zero need or must do dishes–particularly with solely a kitchenette and paper merchandise stocked–however would love the power to do laundry in-room. Guessing there’s not fairly sufficient area for that, although. And it’s in all probability additionally a distinguishing issue they need to keep for the 1-BR and bigger villas!
Talking of which, your loved ones and mates will have the ability to unfold out in a one- or two-bedroom villa, sleeping as much as 5 and 9, respectively. By distinctive paintings, every villa will showcase a voyager’s journey each on land and underneath the ocean. Embracing the fantastic thing about water or earth, these areas will function a kitchen with full-size home equipment, a eating space, a washer and dryer, and an out of doors patio space.
It’s tough to get learn on these rooms primarily based on the primary look pictures shared by Disney Trip Membership, however the view is definitely spectacular! I don’t doubt for a second that the rooms will probably be well-received by DVC members. Disney has been doing a fantastic job with the brand new and reimagined rooms on the villas for the final 5 years. There’s no motive to consider that’ll change with the Island Tower on the Poly.
I’m not a fan of the Island Tower, however expectations concerning the visitor rooms aren’t a part of that criticism. Past the dishwasher vs. laundry machines quibble above, my solely concern at this level is that the rooms like overly beige and ‘earthy.’ Given its mid-century and Polynesian roots, I hoped for lots extra shade. These are a bit on the tasteless facet, which is smart at Saratoga, however much less so on the Poly.
(I actually don’t need to beat a lifeless horse since I’ve already yammered on concerning the constructing’s exterior at size within the commentary to our predominant put up concerning the Poly Tower…and it’s actually not related right here, anyway, since it is a put up providing a primary look inside.)
Disney Trip Membership will introduce a brand-new sort of lodging in Island Tower: two-bedroom penthouse villas. Themed after the calming steadiness between water and the islands, the gorgeous villas will sleep as much as eight and boast a spacious lounge, and spectacular views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom from an expansive patio balcony.
Identical story right here. I hate how the tower seems to be from the surface, however similar to Riviera and Gran Destino earlier than it, the ugly and undercooked tower must be nice when you’re inside and having fun with views from it moderately than of it. Besides on this case, the Island Tower will provide huge views of Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon, so it’ll be even higher.
I’m a realist. It’s an eyesore and a blight on the monorail loop ‘skyline,’ however individuals are going to like the Island Tower. I’ve little question about that. It combines two issues that rating rather well with friends–towers and the brand new kinds of rooms. (These two issues could not fee extremely with you personally, however they do with friends as an entire.)
Right here’s a full room tour that Walt Disney World has launched:
In response to Disney, a number of options inside visitor rooms contribute to the Island Tower’s sustainable design, in step with Disney’s 2030 environmental targets. For instance, along with the comfort that comes with the first-ever dishwashers within the tower’s studios, additionally they contribute to the purpose of minimizing waste by lowering the necessity for plastic utensils and single-use dishware.
You may additionally be shocked to know the plush rugs and carpets inside visitor rooms are comprised of principally recycled plastic bottles woven into high-quality yarn that appears like silk.
The best way to Guide Your Keep on the Island Tower
- June 4, 2024: Starting as we speak, Disney Trip Membership members could make rental reservations by contacting Member Providers at (800) 800-9800. Notice that that is for bookings with money, which means that members can pay the common rack fee for the Deluxe Villas, which can undoubtedly be astronomical. Disney Trip Membership members will have the ability to make points-based reservations at a later date.
- June 5, 2024: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can begin reserving rental reservations by contacting (407) 934-7639.
- June 6, 2024: All friends could make reservations on-line or by contacting (407) 934-7639
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YOUR THOUGHTS
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