Walt Disney World shared a sneak peek on the totally different visitor rooms sorts and introduced the opening date of the Island Tower on the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. This shares a glance inside the assorted villas and different particulars in regards to the upcoming addition to the Poly–which is able to open nearly precisely 5 years after DVC’s final WDW resort!
Situated 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 prevailing Polynesian Village Resort and Marriage ceremony Pavilion, which itself is adjoining to the Grand Floridian.
This high-profile Magic Kingdom resort space has already develop into 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 subject for one more day.
In accordance with 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 line with Disney. There can be a ceiling artwork set up within the tower’s foyer impressed by the South Pacific Islands and showcasing quite a lot of native wildlife.
Different artwork will exist within the foyer, from sculptures crafted from recycled fishing nets to chandeliers constructed of dwelling moss vegetation. Walt Disney Imagineering has partnered with varied artists to create artwork influenced by the heritage of Polynesia and the spirit of conservation, together with Disney references.
The Island Tower will function quite a lot of room sorts that may sleep from two to 9 friends, corresponding 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 obtainable 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 supply villas brimming with unique art work 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 Lodge. We had been massive followers of this as a pair, and it labored nicely 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 accordance with Disney: With inspiration from the celebrities and the sky that the wayfinders used for celestial navigation, the brilliant and ethereal duo studios will supply the proper retreat for 2.
Celebrating the plush natural world 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 can have a brand new structure, together with a comfy seating space throughout from the kitchenette.
I’m actually intrigued by this new structure. The brand new seating space strikes me as factor, however the desk there seems quite small and impractical. Undoubtedly will withhold judgment on this, although. Particularly since–if I’m being sincere–I don’t fairly know what our wants appear to be with regard to seating, storage, and flooring area. I used to be shocked at simply how a lot the additional sq. footage on the Modern got here in helpful throughout our first journey with a child.
I’m positive different DVC members can have some very robust opinions in regards to the adjustments. Off the highest of my head, I assume I do have one–I want the dishwasher had been a washer and dryer (for garments) as a substitute. 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 preserve for the 1-BR and bigger villas!
Talking of which, your loved ones and buddies will have the ability to unfold out in a one- or two-bedroom villa, sleeping as much as 5 and 9, respectively. By way of distinctive art work, every villa will showcase a voyager’s journey each on land and below 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 based mostly on the primary look photographs shared by Disney Trip Membership, however the view is actually spectacular! I don’t doubt for a second that the rooms can be well-received by DVC members. Disney has been doing an ideal job with the brand new and reimagined rooms on the villas for the final 5 years. There’s no motive to imagine that’ll change with the Island Tower on the Poly.
I’m not a fan of the Island Tower, however expectations in regards to the visitor rooms should not 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 coloration. These are a bit on the tasteless facet, which is sensible at Saratoga, however much less so on the Poly.
(I actually don’t need to beat a useless horse since I’ve already yammered on in regards to the constructing’s exterior at size within the commentary to our major put up in regards to the Poly Tower…and it’s actually not related right here, anyway, since this can be 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 beautiful villas will sleep as much as eight and boast a spacious front room, 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 from the skin, however identical to Riviera and Gran Destino earlier than it, the ugly and undercooked tower ought to be nice when you’re inside and having fun with views from it quite than of it. Besides on this case, the Island Tower will supply massive 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 persons are going to like the Island Tower. I’ve little question about that. It combines two issues that rating very well with friends–towers and the brand new types of rooms. (These two issues might 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 accordance with Disney, a number of options inside visitor rooms contribute to the Island Tower’s sustainable design, consistent with Disney’s 2030 environmental objectives. For instance, along with the comfort that comes with the first-ever dishwashers within the tower’s studios, in addition they contribute to the aim of minimizing waste by decreasing the necessity for plastic utensils and single-use dishware.
You may also be shocked to know the plush rugs and carpets inside visitor rooms are created from principally recycled plastic bottles woven into fantastic yarn that looks like silk.
Learn how to Ebook Your Keep on the Island Tower
- June 4, 2024: Starting in the present day, Disney Trip Membership members could make rental reservations by contacting Member Companies at (800) 800-9800. Be aware that that is for bookings with money, which means that members pays the common rack fee for the Deluxe Villas, which is able to 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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