In the last few weeks, since the announcement that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would undergo an extensive renovation and remain closed until next summer, preparations have begun in earnest.
The check-in area has now been relocated from the Great Ceremonial House to the Pago Pago building and fences have now been erected around the porte cochere. According to WDWNT.com, the Great Ceremonial House is completely closed and will only be used as an emergency exit. They are also reporting that guest pick up and drop for Disney’s Magical Express has also been relocated.
Originally, Disney has stated that monorail service at the Polynesian Village Resort would be suspended in early October, however now Disney has pushed that back to 2 November 2020.
According to the Walt Disney World website, “Due to upcoming refurbishment work at the Great Ceremonial House, monorail service to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be temporarily suspended beginning November 2, 2020.”
Note: Due to Resort refurbishments, transportation offerings will be modified beginning November 2, 2020. See details below.
The following offerings and experiences are currently available at this Disney Resort hotel. Hours of operation will be provided during your stay.
Dining
Shops
- Moana Mercantile
- Bou-tiki
Activities
- Pools
- Poolside Activities
- Oasis Patio Rentals
- Movies Under the Stars
- Fishing Excursions
Transportation
- Bus transportation is available from this Disney Resort hotel to EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Disney Springs area; bus transportation will be available to Magic Kingdom park beginning November 2, 2020
- Water taxis are not available from this Disney Resort hotel to Magic Kingdom park
- Monorail transportation is available between the Great Ceremonial House and Magic Kingdom park until November 2, 2020—see details below; the walkway to the Transportation and Ticket Center will remain open, where Guests may access the monorail and ferry boats to Magic Kingdom park
- Monorail transportation is not available for EPCOT
Resort Refurbishment
Due to upcoming refurbishment work at the Great Ceremonial House, monorail service to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be temporarily suspended beginning November 2, 2020.
More Information
Learn more about Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
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