Poly DVC expansion coming 2024!

[tjkraz]

Sure looks like a generic building. If you told me that was a Tampa Hyatt, I would believe you.

Poly looks a little nicer IMO. But that's just me.

 

[thank_the_phoenicians88]

Regardless of whether you prefer PVB or GFV, I love all of the changes Disney is brining to the monorail resort area. While the PVB2 tower itself may not match the aesthetics everyone is wanting, they are building up an cool experience for those staying on the monorail. I assume it will have a restaurant and bar + shops.

I love that whole area. Whether I'm staying at GFV or PVB, I love that I can easily walk to Magic Kingdom or walk to TTC and hop on a direct monorail to Epcot. And I never really care if I end up at PVB or GFV. I know people wish they could have the 1-bedroom option at PVB. But I always just book two studios...sleeps 10, costs 292 points total for when I go, and I save 8 points or so from the one bedroom cost at GFV. I don't need a kitchen, but I love having four showers and 6 beds (albeit two of those beds are twins!).

 

[Sandisw]

https://www.dvcnews.com/resorts/polynesian/news/5255-early-look-at-polynesian-villas-expansion
So if this article is correct about the mix of rooms (below), any guesses on new association or the same based on the number of studios vs 1 beds vs 2 beds?

Applying this logic to the full artwork--which is difficult in some areas due to building angles and obstructions--we estimate the following:

• Dedicated Studio: 42
• Dedicated One Bedroom: 24
• Two Bedroom (type undetermined): 40

We are also guessing there are three Grand Villas on the top floor, one facing directly at Seven Seas Lagoon with two others bracketing it on either side. That gives us a total of 109 villas visible in the concept. That represents only one side of the bulding, most of which could be labeled Theme Park View. There are almost certainly some rooms on the other side of the building, perhaps with wings which extend perpendicular to this structure more than doubling the room count. Our educated guess is that there will be about 200-250 villas in the new building.

Adding more studios to the resort thst is already 95% studios already. Why would that be needed if it was not going to be a new resort?

I think it supports the new resort and association concept.

 

[scoobdoo]

I get a Waikiki vibe from it. It is nice and modern. I just worry about the height and it taking away the feel of the OG Poly. Shops in the bottom floors would be nice. Would alleviate some of the traffic from the lobby of the og poly

Exactly right! I wonder of some of these complainers have actually been to Hawaii in the 21st Century. The stereotype of the Poly doesn't exist.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Exactly right! I wonder of some of these complainers have actually been to Hawaii in the 21st Century. The stereotype of the Poly doesn't exist.

Listen, bub. I watched a documentary on Imagineering once and I know that Joe Rohde would never approve a hotel design unless the rooms were small, dark, cramped, and smelled vaguely of mold. And they can't just smell vaguely of mold, they have to look like they smell vaguely of mold. Oh and there absolutely must be gaudy patterned comforters on the bed that never get washed. Because theming.

 

[davidl81]

It’s clearly going to be the first $300+pp DVC resort

 

[thank_the_phoenicians88]

Adding more studios to the resort thst is already 95% studios already. Why would that be needed if it was not going to be a new resort?

I think it supports the new resort and association concept.

I would expect studios, all or most with a lock out so that they have flexibility to accommodate any type of request.

 

[Sandisw]

I would expect studios, all or most with a lock out so that they have flexibility to accommodate any type of request.

Except they already have a ton so if it’s all one Resort, people have plenty of studio options.

I just think it’s a piece of info that leads me to new association. But who knows because we are all trying to ready the cryptic announcement for clues!!! Lol

 

[Epcot Forever Forever]

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.

No that timeline seems right to me. 2 and a half years is an absurdly long time to build a single hotel. A Marriott goes up in like 9 months.

 

[Royal Consort]

Exactly right! I wonder of some of these complainers have actually been to Hawaii in the 21st Century. The stereotype of the Poly doesn't exist.

It never did! The Poly is themed to the commercialisation of post-war Tiki culture and the California Beachcomber era.

 

[Marionnette]

No that timeline seems right to me. 2 and a half years is an absurdly long time to build a single hotel. A Marriott goes up in like 9 months.

How long did the Swan Reserve take? That seemed to be forever between breaking ground and grand opening.

 

[RoseGold]

How long did the Swan Reserve take? That seemed to be forever between breaking ground and grand opening.

Started early 2019 and opened late 2021. Obviously, some issues in that time period.

 

[Nickel78]

yeah, that’s a good point, it will probably close and that’s too bad, it’s a really nice walk

 

[tjkraz]

No that timeline seems right to me. 2 and a half years is an absurdly long time to build a single hotel. A Marriott goes up in like 9 months.

Two thoughts:

- Construction isn’t going to begin tomorrow. Since it’s along the waterway, the south florida water management district will have some oversight, and I haven’t seen anything hit their site yet.

- If we don’t want Marriott quality, we shouldn’t expect Marriott timelines.

2.5 years is pretty typically for a DVC project. Demolition at CBR started around June 2017 and Riviera opened in December 2019. (Permits were spotted almost 6 months before the demo.) They could surely get it done sooner if desired. With Riviera and GF available now and DLH next year, I doubt there is much urgency.

 

[princesscinderella]

I don’t think the rooms can be labeled theme park view there’s too many buildings in way (GF) to see the castle from the tower with probably the exception of the top floor. It will actually be looking at the contemporary and transportation and ticket center and seven seas lagoon. So I think there will be a standard and preferred view option like RIV. I think the fireworks will not easily be seen from that location so the upcharge in points will be for lake/pool view.

 

[tjkraz]

I don’t think the rooms can be labeled theme park view there’s too many buildings in way (GF) to see the castle from the tower with probably the exception of the top floor. It will actually be looking at the contemporary and transportation and ticket center and seven seas lagoon. So I think there will be a standard and preferred view option like RIV. I think the fireworks will not easily be seen from that location so the upcharge in points will be for lake/pool view.

Grand Floridian won’t be in the way. One of those little islands may be, but that’s nothing a little dynamite won’t take care of. (kidding)

Everything about the concept art screams “fireworks viewing.” The way chairs are positioned on the beach. The apparent public balconies. Infinity pool. Elevated lounge and open air restaurant. I expect they have something in mind.

Edit: Tikiman’s resort map calls Tuvalu the best theme park view rooms in the hotel. That’s the small waterfront building closest to the new DVC site. The DVC tower should have better views than Tuvalu.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I don’t think the rooms can be labeled theme park view there’s too many buildings in way (GF) to see the castle from the tower with probably the exception of the top floor. It will actually be looking at the contemporary and transportation and ticket center and seven seas lagoon. So I think there will be a standard and preferred view option like RIV. I think the fireworks will not easily be seen from that location so the upcharge in points will be for lake/pool view.

The beach just to the west/NW has great views of MK and is my go to spot if staying at VGF or PVB. This new building should be excellent as well.

 

[DonMacGregor]

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.

32 months is extremely doable.

 

[WeDontTalkAboutBruno]

So exciting!!

 

[DonMacGregor]

No that timeline seems right to me. 2 and a half years is an absurdly long time to build a single hotel. A Marriott goes up in like 9 months.

It will take them 9 months just to complete their underground and advancing any caissons or piles they need (I haven’t seen any work out there that doesn’t need to go down a bit to find adequate bearing capacity) and to place a structural mat slab. Once they go vertical, 8 to 10 floors of structural work should go pretty quickly. 24 to 30 months is reasonable.