Island Tower Opens at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
The Island Tower addition at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opened December 17, 2024, delivering over 260 newly designed rooms — including a debut two-bedroom penthouse villa category — along with a new pool complex, splash area, and the all-day dining venue Wailulu Bar & Grill. Located along Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World, the tower celebrates the spirit of the Polynesian Islands and the story of Moana. Disney Vacation Club members and all guests can book the new accommodations.
The Island Tower addition at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opened on December 17, 2024, bringing over 260 new rooms, a new pool area, and the resort's first casual dining venue to the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon. The tower celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Polynesian Islands and the story of Moana, debuting a new accommodation type — two-bedroom penthouse villas — alongside studios and standard villas. It marks the latest expansion of the Disney Vacation Club resort collection at Walt Disney World.
Key Details
- Opening Date: December 17, 2024
- Resort: Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows – Island Tower, Walt Disney World
- New Room Types: Duo studio (2 guests), deluxe studio (4), one-bedroom villa (5), two-bedroom villa (9), two-bedroom penthouse villa (8)
- New Dining: Wailulu Bar & Grill – all-day Polynesian-inspired casual dining
- New Recreation: Cove Pool (zero-entry), Moana's Voyage splash area, resort's first fitness center
- Views: Magic Kingdom fireworks, Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney golf courses
Accommodation Options for Groups of All Sizes
The Island Tower introduces a tiered selection of villa accommodations. Smaller parties can book a duo studio sleeping two or a deluxe studio sleeping up to four. Families needing more space have access to one-bedroom villas (five guests) and two-bedroom villas (nine guests), each featuring a full kitchen, living area, outdoor patio, and washer/dryer.
A new accommodation type debuts with the tower: the two-bedroom penthouse villa, sleeping up to eight guests. These spaces feature a spacious living room, dining room, and sweeping views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom Park, or Disney's Oak Trail and Magnolia Golf Courses from the other orientation.
Exclusive Terrace Gardens with Unobstructed Views
Four tropical garden hideaways, reserved exclusively for Island Tower guests and members, offer an outdoor retreat inspired by the lush beauty of the Polynesian Islands. Two of the Terrace Gardens face Magic Kingdom Park, giving guests a prime vantage point for the nightly fireworks. The other two gardens provide sunset views over Disney's scenic golf courses.
New Recreation: Cove Pool, Moana's Voyage, and a Fitness Center
The tower brings significant new recreational infrastructure to the resort. Guests can relax at the new Cove Pool, a zero-entry swimming pool, or let children explore Moana's Voyage — a dedicated splash area featuring life-size sculptures of Moana and her iconic canoe. The tower also houses the resort's first and only fitness center, complementing the existing recreation offerings included with all member and guest stays.
Wailulu Bar and Grill: Polynesian Flavors All Day
The tower's new casual dining venue, Wailulu Bar & Grill, draws inspiration from the flavors of the Polynesian islands. The all-day menu features signature dishes including spiced ham musubi and beef short rib loco moco. Wailulu's location offers sweeping views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and serves as a front-row seat for the Magic Kingdom fireworks each evening.
The resort team for the tower launch includes nearly 1,600 cast members, among them several who originally joined the Polynesian Village Resort in the 1970s.
What This Means for Walt Disney World Guests
The Island Tower adds a highly competitive new resort option within Walt Disney World's portfolio of more than 25 on-site hotels. Its penthouse villas, direct fireworks sightlines, Moana theming, and the new Wailulu dining experience make it a compelling choice for families and DVC members alike. Guests can learn more and book stays at DisneyVacationClub.com.