FIRST LOOK at a Brand-New Hotel POOL at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

After a long day in the Disney World theme parks, you deserve a break. What better place to relax than the pool?

Welcome to Disney’s NEW Island Tower!

One of the biggest perks of staying at a Disney World hotel is the access to the amazing POOLS at each resort. Speaking of hotels, one of Disney World’s newest — and arguably most controversial — hotels is about to open. The new DVC Island Tower at the Polynesian Village Resort has received mixed responses from many Disney fans due to its modern design. However, there’s one part of the new hotel that’s received near-universal praise ever since the planning stages: the pool! Join us as we take a look at the brand-new pool area at Disney’s Island Tower Resort.

This new hotel addition features both a kids’ area and a large pool. Moana’s Voyage Splash Pad is a children’s play area that features massive sculptures of the heroine and her iconic canoe.

Moana’s Voyage Splash Pad

Here’s a closer look at the Moana figure — she’s beautiful! This will be a great little area for children to play in the summertime. It’s a little chilly right now, but by July, we just KNOW this will be the place to be.

This looks like so much fun!

Now, let’s head over to the main pool, called the Cove Pool. First of all, let’s take a moment to appreciate the view.

Cove Pool

Yep. That’s right. That is a ZERO-ENTRY pool. We love those.

How fancy!

The pool area also has plenty of seating…

These chairs all have umbrellas, too!

…a towel return area…

That way you don’t have to carry a wet towel!

…and some fun tropical decorations!

How cute!

There is also a hot tub, and it’s pretty big. This spa fits ten people — impressive!

Hot Tub!

Moana’s Voyage seems destined to become a favorite of young Disney World guests for YEARS to come! Stay tuned to DFB for more on the NEW Island Tower’s offerings.

NO SPOILERS: Moana Delivers Great Family Fun, But Has One Glaring Issue

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