This Iconic Disney Resort in Florida Is Getting a New Tower Resort With Magic Kingdom Park Views and Penthouse Villas

The “Most Magical Place on Earth” is about to be on island time. Walt Disney World introduced that its latest lodge tower is projected to open in December 2024. Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is a Disney Trip Membership property that may bridge Disney’s distinct model of magic with the spirit of Polynesia. And Disney has now launched a never-before-seen take a look at what visitors can anticipate.

The waterfront lodge is positioned alongside Seven Seas Lagoon with views of Magic Kingdom and Cinderella Citadel. It’s going to “immerse visitors within the appeal of the South Pacific islands” and maintain with the prevailing theme of the resort, Disney shared. The tower will be a part of the property’s different lodging, which embrace over-the-water bungalows.

Bookings will open early to Disney Trip Membership members on June 4 and to Annual Passholders on June 5. Normal public reservations will start on June 6.

“With beautiful views of Magic Kingdom Park and exquisite interiors that convey you into the storytelling of the South Pacific Islands, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will likely be a spectacular addition to Walt Disney World Resort proper within the coronary heart of the magic,” Invoice Diercksen, senior vp and normal supervisor of Disney Trip Membership, stated in a press launch shared with Journey + Leisure.

Island Tower will function quite a lot of lodging sorts, which may sleep from two to 9 visitors, together with duo studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, and brand-new two-bedroom penthouse villas. Consistent with different Disney Trip Membership properties, rooms will function just-like-home facilities, with some housing full kitchens and eating areas.

When visitors enter the 10-story tower they are going to be engulfed within the resort’s Polynesian theme from a ceiling artwork set up impressed by South Pacific Islands and the native wildlife of the area. The resort guarantees to honor the “spirit of Polynesian Storytelling” and draw inspiration from Walt Disney Imagineering’s early idea artwork for the long-lasting property. The corporate additionally shared that Walt Disney Imagineering has partnered with numerous artists to tastefully rejoice the heritage of Polynesia whereas weaving its signature Disney magic all through.

“Our fundamental story narrative focuses on celebrating Polynesian wayfinding and the pure parts of water, earth, wind, and fireplace,” Madeline Day, a Walt Disney Imagineer, stated in a press release. “In the course of the paintings improvement, we centered on three guiding rules: Polynesian tales, sustainability tales, and Disney tales. This new tower options works created by modern Polynesian artists in addition to paintings that includes refined nods to ‘Moana’ and Disney Legend Mary Blair.”

Sustainability can also be on the forefront of the property, retaining in step with Disney’s 2030 environmental objectives. Disney anticipates that the Island Tower will use roughly 30 % much less vitality than a regular resort of comparable measurement. This can even mark Walt Disney World’s first all-electric kitchen within the tower’s restaurant. The tower will likely be a part of the Florida Division of Environmental Safety’s Inexperienced Lodging program.

Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort joins different Disney Trip Membership properties at Walt Disney World, together with Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Outdated Key West Resort. Disney Trip Membership operates over a dozen resorts, spanning a number of resort places, together with its latest property, The Villas At Disneyland Resort.