Disney's Polynesian Village Resort children's activity center to be renamed this week

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Posted: Monday November 24, 2014 9:45am EST by WDWMAGIC Staff

The 'Club Disney' children's activity center at Disney's Polynesian Resort will be renamed to 'Lilo's Playhouse' later this week on November 26.

The activity center was previously known as 'The Never Land Club,' and was renamed to 'Club Disney' when it was refurbished and reopened in June 2014.

The activity center is inspired by classic Disney Little Golden Books where children are able to take part in crafts, dress-up and story time.

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Next Big ThingNov 27, 2014

That's likely the reason for the change. It does sound like a possible adult area.

Kman101Nov 26, 2014

"Club Disney" "Disney Club" (or whatever) was just too generic. It sounds like a bar. Lilo's Playhouse at least implies a kids area IMO.

Sage of TimeNov 26, 2014

Attendance must have REALLY dropped off. Amusing. Don't fix what ain't broken!

doctornickNov 24, 2014

Well "Lilo's Playhouse" is certainly more in keeping with the theme of the resort, though it is a less beloved franchise compared to Peter Pan. Will the decor match the name?

wdwmagicNov 24, 2014

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort children's activity center to be renamed this week

stevehousseMay 16, 2014

That's sadthey didn't go all out in the themeing of the new redesigned club...

PolydwellerMay 15, 2014

Lou Mongello has just posted a video on WDWradio site that includes video of the new Disney Club. Frankly, it's a very sterile space that really looks like it was done for as little money as they could get away with. Mostly flat paintings on walls with flat screen TVs on one wall and several little stools in front of them. A small castle facade is there but it's not like a playhouse. No Polynesian theme at all. It's way less than the Neverland Club. The only people at the presentation the also describes redesign of the grounds are Tom Wolber SVP of Resorts and Transportation and Debbie Peterson the Imagineer. Notably missing is Norm Noble the resort's manager or any other Poly people at all. Certainly fits what I've heard that all of this is being forced on the Poly rather than something they wanted. Certainly does not bode well for the resort.

stevehousseMay 15, 2014

R they gonna end up overhauling the resort to look more like Aulani? That's the impression I'm getting...

PolydwellerMay 15, 2014

I really don't know how accurate what I'm hearing is. What I get can be somewhat off. Some things will be improvement and I do like the lobby changes but I'm not as optimistic about the Poly as a whole.

PolydwellerMay 15, 2014

Looks like it. I heard from a contact today that the Hawaiian/Polynesian theme is gone or at least very downplayed.

stevehousseMay 15, 2014

I will agree that I do like the new pool area they just announced! Im just sad the fountains will b gone!

DougKMay 15, 2014

I hope you are right Steve.

Dawnh16May 15, 2014

I just booked it today for August. I am a little bummed it not The Neverland Club anymore. I already hyped the Peter Pan aspect up to my son and nephew. Oh well, hopefully it will still be entertaining to two 7 year olds.