First Look Inside New Island Tower Guest Rooms at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

Jun 04, 2024 in "Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows"

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Inside the Rooms of the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows

Posted: Tuesday June 4, 2024 8:09am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has today shared a first look inside the new Island Tower Guest rooms, which will open later this year at Disney's Polyesian Resort.

Projected to open on December 17, 2024, the 10-story tower will feature a variety of room types, complete with original artwork inspired by the Polynesian Islands, wayfinding and the natural elements – earth, water, wind and sky.

Each guest room will also feature custom pieces inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios film, "Moana."

Duo Studios

With inspiration from the stars and the sky that the wayfinders used for celestial navigation, the bright and airy duo studios will offer the perfect retreat for two.

Duo Studio

Studios for Families of Four

Celebrating the lush flora and fauna of the islands, the deluxe studios will sleep up to four and include a first-of-its-kind feature for Disney Vacation Club deluxe studios – a dishwasher. The deluxe studios in the Island Tower will have a new layout, including a cozy seating area across from the kitchenette.

Deluxe Studio

One- & Two-Bedroom Villas for the Entire Family

You and your family and friends will be able to spread out in a one- or two-bedroom villa, sleeping up to five and nine, respectively. Through unique artwork, each villa will showcase a voyager's journey both on land and under the sea. Embracing the beauty of water or earth, these spaces will feature a kitchen with full-size appliances, a dining area, a washer and dryer, and an outdoor patio area.

NEW Two-Bedroom Penthouse Villas

2 Bedroom Penthouse

Disney Vacation Club will introduce a brand-new type of accommodation in Island Tower: two-bedroom penthouse villas. Themed after the calming balance between water and the islands, the villas will sleep up to eight and boast a spacious living room, and spectacular views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom Park from an expansive patio balcony.

2 Bedroom Penthouse

Sustainable Design Details at the Island Tower

Several features within guest rooms contribute to the Island Tower's sustainable design, in line with Disney's 2030 environmental goals. For example, in addition to the convenience that comes with the first-ever dishwashers in the tower's studios, they also contribute to Disney's goal of minimizing waste by reducing the need for plastic utensils and single-use dishware. The plush rugs and carpets inside guest rooms are made from mostly recycled plastic bottles woven into fine yarn that feels like silk.

How to Book Your Stay at the Island Tower

June 4: Beginning today, Disney Vacation Club members can make rental reservations by contacting Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Members will be able to make points-based reservations at a later date.
June 5: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can start booking rental reservations by contacting (407) 934-7639.
June 6: All guests can make reservations online or by contacting (407) 934-7639.

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Bocabear38 minutes ago

well that is your opinion....I think the Big Gray Box ( which is now beige and brown) could and should have been styled to fit and match the resort... to look cohesive with the feel... It could have been done with the styling of the box instead of the weird modern building we see. a big part of what I have always loved about the Poly was the look of the resort as a whole... the intimate island village feel... Once you drop a very tall very modern building into the mix, the feel of the whole changes... it did with the over-water bungalows and is changing again. Which matters to me...as a fan, as a guest, as a DVC owner.

MickMinn221 hour ago

I’ve invested in DVC because I love all it has to offer. The resorts feel like a getaway themselves especially since my trips are no longer parks every day from open to close. I enjoy the size of the rooms and the amenities in them (kitchens, laundry,etc). I enjoy the grounds, pools and restaurants/dining options. I do not go to a hotel to walk 100 yards away from it, turn around, and complain how it looks as an overall structure. Also I personally enjoy the tower type resorts as opposed to the sprawling multiple buildings. Saratoga and old key west are too big in my mind. You get a bad room and you are very far from pools, food, bus stops. I get Disney is different especially with the bar that has been set with previous resorts. But the spaces in the resort you actually use when you go there (rooms, restaurants, pools) look beautiful for this resort. I could not care less about the “gray box” or odd shaped roof or glued on windows.

Chef idea Mickey`=2 hours ago

This angle is odd and annoying from the two square back part sticking out rising higher than the front tower's roof. From the back you can see a window as if it's a hallway?. I don't know why this is needed or necessary!

easyrowrdw2 hours ago

It's just the angles. If you're on the beach looking over toward the new building you will see it. But if you're just about anywhere between the pool and the TTC you don't see much, if any, of the building. Even sitting at the pool, the volcano hides a lot of it. I also rarely find myself looking that direction when I'm at the resort. I'm far more likely to be looking at the lake, castle, boats, or grounds. It's not about looking away for me, but rather the resort itself doesn't seem to draw me that direction. I would've still preferred a different style for the new building though.

Tha Realest2 hours ago

Imagine if @Mr. Sullivan was a young imagineer and said such a thing to John Hench.

spresso813 hours ago

I am honestly shocked that they put this tower so close to the wedding pavilion. I thought they generated a ton of income from weddings held there from the venue, party and associated hotel stays for weddings. Having this hulking tower over the venue should really impact the allure of having a wedding there.....I would think.....

mysto3 hours ago

I stayed on the garden side of Tuvalu long ago and it felt like being in a jungle by a river dock. Now it looks like an urban jungle. The tictok vids will be majestic. Best is something of a matter of taste. To me the wilderness feel at a resort destination was the best. The bubble. A quiet reprieve from the bustle of the parks.

Doberge4 hours ago

View from 3rd floor of Tokelau, obviously before painting would have have blended into skyline better than gray.

Ayla4 hours ago

Right? 🙄

Epcot81Fan5 hours ago

“We know it’s hideous and out of place, but just look the other way” - WDI 2024 Motto

rle4lunch5 hours ago

Regardless of the hate, we're still booking it on Oct 15th with our points. I hope it's a pleasant surprise. We've made it a goal to stay at all DVC resorts. We did have 3 left, now we have 4. And I agree with the opinions on Rivera being kinda dull and sterile, but the rooms are good sized and nearly on par with GF. We own at Poly, but the existing DVC rooms are kinda dark and still feel like their styling is from the late 70's early 80's, which is fine, but a lighter color change in the rooms will be a welcome sight for us. I'm hoping that Kidanis updates next year will lighten them too. The dark orange hues make them feel dated...

Bocabear5 hours ago

Looking across the property from the BLT it is a huge sore thumb... A modern Marriott hotel jutting up next to the Polynesian village... It looks terrible and spoils the skyline... Seriously.... bad.