Poly DVC expansion coming 2024!

[zavandor]

Probably. And you have to book your ride 4 months in advance.

No, too much planning. You'll have to wake up at 5am on the day you want to ride.

 

[legler2250]

Time will tell how this plays out. It was a whole lot of fun reading through 16 pages of comments about this. I felt my opinion swayed back and forth a few times about how the new artistic rendering of the new building might look but I choose to be super excited about this new addition!

 

[Sandisw]

How will they screw with point charts then though? hahahaha

Because they make the dual studios a booking category that can’t be booked individually!!!!

So, instead of a 1 bedroom, they are listed as connecting studios!!! Points would be the similar to a a 1 bedroom unit.

All the other studios would not connect so you’d be forced to book it over regular ones and simply request.

 

[Jwaire]

Interesting to see all the negative reaction on social media from mostly non-DVC people, complaining about everything from the general look of the resort and the loss of spirit of aloha, to money grab/Chapek out and the need for a 5th gate with more lodging capacity. I don't really care about any of that though, I'm super excited about this!

DIS Twitter is always an echo chamber. The Spirit of Aloha show has been going downhill for years. I hate to lose live entertainment, but the show was dated, it was not authentic, the food was mediocre and the venue was run down. Last time I was there, we paid $60 per person for cold food and to watch other people's kids dance. The fire dancers were entertaining, but that's about it.

 

[sethschroeder]

DIS Twitter is always an echo chamber. The Spirit of Aloha show has been going downhill for years. I hate to lose live entertainment, but the show was dated, it was not authentic, the food was mediocre and the venue was run down.

So?

Then update it? Get performers from Aulani and offer them a chance to live in Florida for a while? Bring some of that show to WDW.

Some people might be update over updates but I think the bigger issue is a complete loss of a dinner theatre offering.

 

[Jwaire]

Then update it? Get performers from Aulani and offer them a chance to live in Florida for a while? Bring some of that show to WDW.

I don't think the demand was there. When they built this show, Walt Disney World was 1 park, tiki culture was very popular and there was no nightlife options. That's changed. It's been years, but the last time we went the vast majority of the seating wasn't even full. There's just too many other things to do at Walt Disney World now than attend a 70's-style luau for the cost of a dinner at California Grill.

Some people might be update over updates but I think the bigger issue is a complete loss of a dinner theatre offering.

There's still Hoop-de-doo Revue and I guess Mickey's Backyard BBQ sort of qualifies.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Time to start a rumored sales start date thread for Poly 2!!!

Absolutely!!!!

 

[RoseGold]

Can someone buying after this announcement find the boilerplate about Reflections? In the current documentation it specifically says that you should not expect to be able to stay at DL Tower or Reflections, RIP. It singles those out because they were advertised as part of DVC, but may or may not ever happen or be part of DVC.

VGF wasn't in that boilerplate, maybe because it was O14. It will be interesting to see the new boilerplate.

 

[Jwaire]

Time to start a rumored sales start date thread for Poly 2!!!

I think it's going to be a while. Unlike GFV, I bet they continue selling PVB (assuming the same association) until the expansion's opening date is clearer. There's a lot of work to be done yet.

 

[Marionnette]

Does anyone else think that a late 2024 opening date is a little ambitious for a ground up build? I'm thinking that the supply of building materials alone could severely impact the timetable. This is why, while I'm happy to see a new building, I'm surprised that the next DVC at WDW is not another resort room flip of some sort.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

And a lot of time to increase that opening price. We probably won’t have any type of concrete info until around 18 months from opening. Again, watch DLT. That will give us clues.

 

[sethschroeder]

I don't think the demand was there. When they built this show, Walt Disney World was 1 park, tiki culture was very popular and there was no nightlife options. That's changed. It's been years, but the last time we went the vast majority of the seating wasn't even full. There's just too many other things to do at Walt Disney World now than attend a 70's-style luau for the cost of a dinner at California Grill.

Again so update it? It doesn't need to be 70's style luau....

still Hoop-de-doo Revue

Killed off to possibly become a bluegrass music revue

Mickey's Backyard BBQ

Killed off

 

[sethschroeder]

Does anyone else think that a late 2024 opening date is a little ambitious for a ground up build? I'm thinking that the supply of building materials alone could severely impact the timetable. This is why, while I'm happy to see a new building, I'm surprised that the next DVC at WDW is not another resort room flip of some sort.

I suspect they already have a good amount on order. I mean we are talking about almost 3 years. Its also not a massive location like you would have had with Reflections. Plus its already developed land so not like they are starting from a decaying water park.

 

[wilkydelts]

Hoop-de-doo Revue has not been killed off. People shouldnt spread such rumors.

Even the article directly says,
"UPDATE as of 4:30 p.m.: A Walt Disney World representative has reached out to WDWNT stating that this rumor is not true. Avery Maehrer of the Walt Disney World Communications team contacted us directly to let us know that Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue will allegedly not be replaced. When asked if Disney wanted to make a further statement about what the future holds in terms of the fan-favorite show, Maehrer had no further comment."

 

[Wendysofftoneverland]

I don't think the demand was there. When they built this show, Walt Disney World was 1 park, tiki culture was very popular and there was no nightlife options. That's changed. It's been years, but the last time we went the vast majority of the seating wasn't even full. There's just too many other things to do at Walt Disney World now than attend a 70's-style luau for the cost of a dinner at California Grill.



There's still Hoop-de-doo Revue and I guess Mickey's Backyard BBQ sort of qualifies.

Mickey's Backyard BBQ was discontinued due to the building of Reflections. So now what will happen with the Reflections land? Sit idle but still mean the path between WL and Ft. Wilderness is closed until 2024 or later?

 

[Marionnette]

I suspect they already have a good amount on order. I mean we are talking about almost 3 years. Its also not a massive location like you would have had with Reflections. Plus its already developed land so not like they are starting from a decaying water park.

I suppose that these would be materials that were already on hand when Reflections got mothballed. That would be a good reason why we're seeing a building that looks like Polyflections.

 

[RoseGold]

I suppose that these would be materials that were already on hand when Reflections got mothballed. That would be a good reason why we're seeing a building that looks like Polyflections.

YOU CRACKED THE CODE.

 

[EM Lawrence]

Another forum I read has a more high definition picture of the artist's rendering, and I think it looks much better on closer inspection. There is texture and decorative elements on the outside walls and roof overhangs. There is a waterfall and what appears to be green space built into the building. (I wonder what will go there??) The only thing that confuses me is the flat roofline, which seems out of place both with Poly and with the GF right next door. But regardless, I'm super excited about this. I really hope it is part of the existing association. But if it is not, and it turns out to be appealing when it is built, I would totally sell my current resale contract and get one direct. I'm happy to have more dining options in the area too. I'd love a bar that features hula dancers and fire dancers near the pool area, like you would see at a resort in Waikiki. That would help to pay homage to the Spirit of Aloha dinner that has been cancelled.

 

[zavandor]

I suppose that these would be materials that were already on hand when Reflections got mothballed. That would be a good reason why we're seeing a building that looks like Polyflections.

I like Polyflections, I think I'll call it that

 

[DaveNan]

When do we think they will break ground on this project? Going to be a lot of construction noise for those who have trips planned. I hope Disney gives ample notice so we can change resorts if need be.

For me, one of the biggest things I fear is the walking path from Poly to GF (and thus MK) will be closed for most, if not all, of the construction period. I realize there is the monorail, but I just prefer walking... plus no security check point between the resorts if you walk.

Plus..... If I was paying top dollar for the wedding pavilion at GF, that tower is very close by.....