Wailulu Bar and Grill and Moana Splash Area Coming to Disney's Polynesian Villas Island Tower

Aug 22, 2024 in "Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows"

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Posted: Thursday August 22, 2024 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Vacation Club has revealed new details about the Island Tower, set to welcome guests in December 2024 at Disney's Polynesian Resort in Walt Disney World.

Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows concept art

Wailulu Bar & Grill

Wailulu Bar and Grill

A highlight of the new tower is the Wailulu Bar & Grill, designed to immerse guests in the natural beauty of the islands. The restaurant features banquette seating surrounded by flowing water, creating a serene dining atmosphere. The lava rock-inspired bar offers guests stunning views of Seven Seas Lagoon and, beyond that, the iconic Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The Wailulu Bar & Grill caters to all-day dining needs with an on-the-go breakfast menu and a full lunch and dinner selection.

Wailulu Bar

The center of the dining room will showcase an abstract Polynesian Stick Chart, an ancient navigation tool used to traverse the seas. Moana, will be featured in a painting on display in Wailulu Bar & Grill.

For those looking to unwind poolside, the walk-up pool bar and grill will offer a convenient option to grab a bite or a refreshing drink.

Wailulu Bar and Grill Outdoor Dining

Cove Pool and Fitness Center

The Island Tower addition will also feature a new fitness center and pool area designed to offer both relaxation and fun. The Cove Pool, a centerpiece of the courtyard, is surrounded by a sandy beach area and includes a whirlpool spa, all offering picturesque views of the Seven Seas Lagoon. This area is designed to be a haven for guests seeking a peaceful retreat while enjoying the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Moana's Voyage Splash Area

For younger guests, the Moana's Voyage splash area brings an element of adventure. This interactive space is themed around Moana and her iconic outrigger canoe. The splash area features a figure of Moana and includes various water elements that promise to keep children entertained while staying true to the Polynesian theme of the resort.

Moana's Voyage splash area

The new Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is set to open on December 17, 2024, and reservations are now open for all guests.

Pricing during the opening week for arrival on December 18, range from $826 per night for the Duo Studio with a Standard View to $5,016 per night for the 2 Bedroom Penthouse with a Theme Park View. Note that discounts may be available for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Florida Residents.

Deluxe Studio

Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows concept art

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Tha Realest13 hours ago

I used a Time Machine to go back to Epcot in 2000 and you could barely see the Millennium Wand while you were in the queues for most of the attractions

Adventureland Veranda15 hours ago

You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to only try to view the tower from the monorail.

Communicora1 day ago

I just watched a video featuring the tattoo artist who designed them. He also worked on Kona Cafe.

Haymarket20082 days ago

When you walk outside from the Great Ceremonial House and out over the lawn, it is towering over the whole sightline on the left.

DCBaker2 days ago

A few photos from the monorail earlier today: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54159804626_4ceffcb94f_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54160075513_408e4b8251_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54160111899_9381aa96c0_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54160111924_dd3c87bfe3_k.jpg

Disney Analyst6 days ago

Those palms trees are blocking my view of the Grand Flo 😤

cookiee_munster6 days ago

😆😆😆

Andrew C6 days ago

Dang...so ugly... Sad that they just don't care anymore.

JD806 days ago

The Grand Floridian is such a distraction and a stain on the horizon. All that giant un-adorned white should just be burned to the ground obviously to preserve Walt's original vision of never putting hotels near the Resort Kingdom of the World.

MisterPenguin6 days ago

You're doing it wrong. You're supposed to use a telephoto lens to exaggerate its looming presence. Photos that replicate what one would see in real life are just so uneditorial.

JD806 days ago

Few More - Ferry to WL If I had to guess, this tower is visable in some way or another from these locations at the monorail: Otherwise it's not very visable at the Poly or the Grand Flo unless you're in certain rooms. Bonus shot of a rainbow above Space Mountain:

JD806 days ago

These were taken 2 weeks ago, just to give everyone an idea of view. From the monorail leaving the Contemporary. From Trader Sams Tiki Terrace On the Monorail to Grand Flo - you can't see the building until this point: From the Monorail going in to Magic Kingdom. You can't see the building until this point coming from Grand Flo Example, here is the view from the Monorail heading to MK (this is from a video, excuse the resolution) 826187826188 Here you finally see the top: 826189 Walking from the buses to MK, it becomes more visable as you get in front of the train station. 826190