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.
Projectedto 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 reservationsonlineor by contacting (407) 934-7639.
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Sectorkeeper717 hours ago
When me and my wife bought our house a year and a half ago, the living room and 2 of the 3 bedrooms had this old, disgusting carpet in them that we promptly tore up. The smell was…..something
CastAStone7 hours ago
They should, they tossed all of those in I think February of this year. There were posts on the Disboards with pictures of dozens of boxes mini-fridges stacked outside the entrance being wheeled in 2 at a time.
John park hopper8 hours ago
We had wall to wall carpeting in my kids room and our bed room -when the kids moved out I ripped out the carpet. OMG the sand the stains was disgusting put all hard wood floors in --then proceeded to rip out the master bed room carpet same thing. Will never have wall to wall carpet again not matter how much you vacuum or clean it still is nasty. Glad to see Disney is getting rid of it
rowrbazzle8 hours ago
Thanks. On the room reservation pages, the Resort Studios are the only studios that list beverage coolers. They should really correct that. I don’t think we’ve ever had a beverage cooler in a DVC room so I guess we just got lucky. Or maybe I just forgot lolThe fridges are so much better than the coolers. I like the separate freezer too so I’m glad if they’re going that direction.
CastAStone9 hours ago
No.VGF, Poly Tower, BWV, and VDH all are guaranteed to have mini fridges. Anything else will have a mix of beverage coolers and mini fridges.For many years Disney only did Mini Fridges, then they switched to only beverage coolers, so as mini fridges needed to be replaced in individual rooms (or resorts were refurbished), beverage coolers went in. Now they’ve switched back to mini fridges again.Which for a resort like BLT or VGC that hasn’t been renovated in nearly a decade, when they were still using mini fridges the first time, means it’s a total crap shoot what you’ll get, since so many of them have failed in the last several years and been replaced with beverage coolers.The really interesting mini fridges they’re putting into some rooms now that actually have a totally distinct freezer compartment, which makes the fridge area smaller, but will be awesome for someone like me who wants to keep their insulin in the fridge without worrying it might accidentally freeze.Photo credit Tidefan on Disboards
Disstevefan19 hours ago
I will say I am so glad they moved away from wall to wall carpet. There should be NO wall to wall carpet in any WDW resort. Its not a matter if it will mildew its a matter of when it will mildew.
John park hopper9 hours ago
Is this just a black and white photo
rowrbazzle9 hours ago
Among DVC rooms is it only the VGF Resort Studios that have beverage coolers? That was what I thought at least. Glad to hear they’re ditching them. They’re clearly a downgrade.
Ayla9 hours ago
That makes my eyes hurt...and it's in black and white. I can't imagine what the color photo looks like!
Communicora9 hours ago
The color in that video was off. I don't know if it was just the lighting or a bad attempt at color grading, but it made everything appear more grey.
Bocabear10 hours ago
well the 80s was kind of a down time for all kinds of design....while the arts seemed to explode... The previous rooms at the Poly were beautiful...not so thematic but very nicely done... The rooms in the 90s went very thematic with lots of details.
ToTBellHop10 hours ago
I can still smell those comforters.
MisterPenguin10 hours ago
I'll have you know that that is authentic Tiki quilting!!
ToTBellHop10 hours ago
Good. Those beverage coolers are terrible. Especially in a DVC room where members are encouraged to bring their own food.
