We Just Realized Something HUGE is Missing From Disney World's New Hotel Expansion

We Just Realized Something HUGE is Missing From Disney World’s New Hotel Expansion

Disney World’s newest hotel tower, Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, opens in just a few days, but we recently got a chance to see it EARLY.

Island Tower

We had the opportunity to step inside the hotel and check out its gorgeous lobby, as well as visit a variety of room types. We also spent some time chilling out in the Terrace Gardens, as well as check out some of the food from the tower’s new restaurant, Wailulu Bar & Grill. But there was one thing that struck us as odd when we first stepped inside the new expansion: something BIG is missing from this hotel.

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The One Rule We Wish Disney World Hotels Would Actually Enforce

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When you stay at a Disney World hotel, there are quite a few RULES in place that you might not realize!

Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

From “quiet hours” to safety procedures (like no running on the pool deck!) there are quite a few rules that guests have to follow. But on the other hand, there are also hotel rules that Disney has to follow. They have specific cancelation policies, safety regulations, and more. But there’s one hotel rule that we wish Disney would ACTUALLY enforce.

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A Game Changing Hotel Perk Debuts in 18 Days at Disney World

By Robin Burks 1 Comment

Big changes are coming to Disney World in 2025.

Disney’s Grand Floridian

We’re about to see a lot of construction as EPCOT finishes up its reimagining of Test Track and Magic Kingdom starts work on its Cars expansion and Villains land. Hollywood Studios will be building a Monsters, Inc. land, while Animal Kingdom will be transforming Dinoland, U.S.A. into Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical Americas-themed land. However, something ELSE is coming to Disney World, too, on January 1st — and it’s going to be a game-changer for folks staying at Disney World hotels.

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NEW RULES for Tower of Terror That Disney Adults Are Begging For

By Jesus Garcia 1 Comment

When you’re choosing a Disney World park to go to based on the rides alone, you really can’t go wrong with going to Hollywood Studios.

Hollywood Tower Hotel

You’ve got some of the top rides at this park – Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster, Tower of Terror, and the list keeps on going. Speaking of the Tower of Terror, we think there’s a couple of new rules that could be added to this ride, so let’s go over them!

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People Waited for a Steep 53 Minutes ON AVERAGE for One Magic Kingdom Ride This Week

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

Magic Kingdom

Disney World’s average wait times were pretty stable this week, but there was a new wait times champion as Avatar: Flight of Passage retook it’s familiar spot at the top of the leaderboard. But that wasn’t all: one Magic Kingdom attraction reported a 53-minute average wait time. YIKES!

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FIRST LOOK Inside Wailulu Bar & Grill at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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The opening of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is finally here!

Island Tower

We’ve been so excited for about ever since it was announced, and now we’re finally getting a chance to step inside for the first time. While this is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) tower, anyone can book a stay here, and there are tons of new amenities to explore, like the new Wailulu Bar & Grill! Come with us to take a look inside this new restaurant for the first time!

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

By Brian Delpozo 1 Comment

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.

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FIRST LOOK at Terrace Gardens with FIREWORKS VIEWS in the NEW Island Tower Hotel at Disney World

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Everyone stay calm, it is finally happening! After watching construction progress next to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for what feels like forever, we are FINALLY getting to step foot inside the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Island Tower

While the brand-new hotel doesn’t officially open until December 17th, 2024, we are getting a sneak peek inside this new hotel. We will be checking out some of the new rooms and exploring the SKY TERRACES.

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We Know When Lightning Lane Premier Pass Prices Will Drop in 2025

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The new year is coming up FAST!

Cinderella Castle

We’re about halfway through December, and Christmas is coming up in just a few short days, which means 2025 is just around the corner. If you’re celebrating at Disney World, we hope you’re prepared for some major crowds, as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day are some of the busiest days at the parks. When it’s busy, grabbing Lightning Lanes can be a great way to skip the long lines, and Disney’s new Lightning Lane Premier Pass is one of the three options for doing that. So, as 2025 approaches, let’s take a look at which days SO FAR will be the cheapest to purchase this new Lightning Lane pass!

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Yep, We’re Actually Celebrating the Return of a TREEHOUSE in Magic Kingdom

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Everything is worth celebrating in Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

Big and small occasions are worthy of being celebrated if you’re at Disney World. Disney hands out “I’m Celebrating” pins to guests for pretty much any reason, and this week, we’re going to have to grab one to celebrate this small update at Magic Kingdom! Will you also be celebrating the return of a special treehouse at the Most Magical Place on Earth? Catch us climbing all over this tree this week.

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