Walt Disney World Releases First Official Rendering of Updated Polynesian Village Lobby
Earlier today, the Walt Disney World Resort shared more details about the exciting changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A favorite destination of Guests since its opening on Oct. 1, 1971, this beloved resort hotel immerses everyone in an oasis straight out of the South Seas with a sense of aloha that embraces Guests from the moment they arrive.
That arrival experience is about to take on a whole new look with an enhanced entryway that will debut just in time for the resort hotel’s 50th anniversary.
One of the biggest changes will greet you right up front—a new porte-cochère will showcase the iconic mid-20th century architecture the Polynesian is famous for. The teams from Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney World have crafted a design inspired by colors, patterns and textures found throughout the resort.
This new entry features a high-pitched, open-truss roof covered in a thatch style. There’s also a bold façade that features pops of color complementing the Longhouses found throughout the resort. Along the monorail station, bold new wooden screens will be covered with geometric patterns in bright, tropical colors that complete an exciting new composition that will greet you when you arrive.
This new entry features a high-pitched, open-truss roof covered in a thatch style. There’s also a bold façade that features pops of color complementing the Longhouses found throughout the resort. Along the monorail station, bold new wooden screens will be covered with geometric patterns in bright, tropical colors that complete an exciting new composition that will greet you when you arrive.
Enhancements will also be made to the lush gardens and fountains that have welcomed Guests to the resort since opening day.
The open and airy design of the entryway will feature dramatic lighting elements, including beautiful chandeliers inspired by glass floats, fishing nets and oversized bamboo elements. The new chandeliers will match the existing grand chandelier in the resort lobby, artfully bridging interior and exterior spaces.
While work is underway, Guests can still enjoy access to the Great Ceremonial House and its operating dining and merchandise locations. The new arrival experience is just the beginning of what Guests will discover when the resort reopens in summer 2021. All of the resort’s Guest rooms are being beautifully redone too.
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