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[GADisneyDad14]

I don’t recall this being noted yet (sorry it if I missed it), but WBG is now listed in MDE and online: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/polynesian-resort/wailulu-bar-grill/

 

[Einstein509]

I don’t recall this being noted yet (sorry it if I missed it), but WBG is now listed in MDE and online: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/polynesian-resort/wailulu-bar-grill/

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I looked and I don't see it in the MDE app. The online website does not have menus yet which is a bummer. Still not sure if this will be QS or if you need reservations.

 

[eticketplease]

I looked and I don't see it in the MDE app. The online website does not have menus yet which is a bummer. Still not sure if this will be QS or if you need reservations.

It is a Table Service so I would think reservations will be needed but I’m not sure as other TS locations don’t give an option for reservations. At least TS indicated by Disney as I don’t think of Bar Riva as a TS

 

[jcolvin5]

Has to be a TS, I'd imagine. Would be really cool if it were a setup like Geyser Pt. A hybrid model to support the pool, yet swanky enough for a sit down.

I wonder what the chances are that it's open on Dec 17th? Not sure if any of that information has been released or not?

EDITED:

Found it in another thread, but here is a quick article from DFB...

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wail...d-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort/
"Service: Casual Walk-up Pool Bar & Grill"

 

[Sandisw]

Has to be a TS, I'd imagine. Would be really cool if it were a setup like Geyser Pt. A hybrid model to support the pool, yet swanky enough for a sit down.

I wonder what the chances are that it's open on Dec 17th? Not sure if any of that information has been released or not?

It has been posted on WDW website it opens Dec 17th. The information out there seems that it will be a walk up location. Now maybe it will be sit down for dinner? No idea but does seem like it’s more in line with a pool bar and grill.

 

[marmentrout85]

Has to be a TS, I'd imagine. Would be really cool if it were a setup like Geyser Pt. A hybrid model to support the pool, yet swanky enough for a sit down.

I wonder what the chances are that it's open on Dec 17th? Not sure if any of that information has been released or not?

I think that's exactly what they're going for; I've heard/seen the term "walk-up pool bar and grill" used in a handful of articles/YT videos when describing it.

 

[jcolvin5]

I think that's exactly what they're going for; I've heard/seen the term "walk-up pool bar and grill" used in a handful of articles/YT videos when describing it.

I really hope so. To me, it would be a missed opportunity not to have a legit TS in this building. Would prefer a top floor type along the lines of RR and Contemporary, but I guess that wouldn't quite match the vibe they are looking for. But maybe that's just me...my expectations are usually unrealistic

 

[SugarSweetLee]

Has to be a TS, I'd imagine. Would be really cool if it were a setup like Geyser Pt. A hybrid model to support the pool, yet swanky enough for a sit down.

I wonder what the chances are that it's open on Dec 17th? Not sure if any of that information has been released or not?

EDITED:

Found it in another thread, but here is a quick article from DFB...

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wail...d-tower-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort/
"Service: Casual Walk-up Pool Bar & Grill"

Looks like Three Bridges and Geyser Point to me. I think casual sit-down, walkups/no reservations.

 

[tjkraz]

Looks like Three Bridges and Geyser Point to me. I think casual sit-down, walkups/no reservations.

IMO, the walk-up policy "works" at Three Bridges and Geyser Point because those two resorts are relatively isolated. Neither is very accessible to non-guests, catering mostly to the limited audience staying at their respective resorts.

Thanks to the walking paths, boats and monorail, Wailulu will be accessible to a much, much larger audience. Not only does poly have around 1000 rooms, but Grand Floridian is a short walk away, Contemporary a short ride, plus tens-of-thousands more passing thru from MK.

Despite the frustration often voiced over 60 day ADRs, not sure that a walk-up-only policy would play well in this location.

 

[ehh]

IMO, the walk-up policy "works" at Three Bridges and Geyser Point because those two resorts are relatively isolated. Neither is very accessible to non-guests, catering mostly to the limited audience staying at their respective resorts.

Thanks to the walking paths, boats and monorail, Wailulu will be accessible to a much, much larger audience. Not only does poly have around 1000 rooms, but Grand Floridian is a short walk away, Contemporary a short ride, plus tens-of-thousands more passing thru from MK.

Despite the frustration often voiced over 60 day ADRs, not sure that a walk-up-only policy would play well in this location.

To balance the demand, they could just make the food and service mediocre with high prices. Problem solved.

(sarcasm)

 

[jcolvin5]

IMO, the walk-up policy "works" at Three Bridges and Geyser Point because those two resorts are relatively isolated. Neither is very accessible to non-guests, catering mostly to the limited audience staying at their respective resorts.

Thanks to the walking paths, boats and monorail, Wailulu will be accessible to a much, much larger audience. Not only does poly have around 1000 rooms, but Grand Floridian is a short walk away, Contemporary a short ride, plus tens-of-thousands more passing thru from MK.

Despite the frustration often voiced over 60 day ADRs, not sure that a walk-up-only policy would play well in this location.

I completely agree with that. It's going to be a very popular place.

I like the way you can order QS at Geyser Point, but not take up space in the "dining room". Those being set aside for TS requiring ADRs.

 

[Phatscott25]

My guess is they'll do a hybrid approach. As in, the outdoor bar will definitely be a walk-up/pool bar type but if you want a table inside the restaurant, you'll need an ADR.

 

[disneylandtour]

I don’t recall this being noted yet (sorry it if I missed it), but WBG is now listed in MDE and online: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/polynesian-resort/wailulu-bar-grill/

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It's a on-credit meal on the Dining Plan, which means table service and likely ADRs. The only table service, one-credit option without ADRs (that I can think of) is Geyser Point. Maybe it's that. But the Geyser Point model is a deep outlier in the one-credit options.

 

[maui22]

My guess is they'll do a hybrid approach. As in, the outdoor bar will definitely be a walk-up/pool bar type but if you want a table inside the restaurant, you'll need an ADR.

For the bar area, it might work similar to Tambu Lounge. 1 line to wait for a seat at the bar and a second line to order a drink and take it away.

Because Wailulu outside and bar areas will likely be able to see fireworks, this is likely to be a very popular location. (Honestly, I look forward to the bar area seating more than the terrace gardens because we can get food/drink and sit). Already planning to have a long wait when we are there the opening days of Island Tower.

When we travel with family and friends with children, we will recommend the grassy area near GCH. Movies, dance party, etc location. Children will be able to run around and burn off some energy. (Oh to be young again and have that energy). You can still get beverages and food (Capt Cooks, lava pool bar, Trader Sam's outside area), easily get to the beach, and see fireworks.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

More recent monorail side construction photos. More palm trees and tattoos by the day…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1856705885290021038

 

[jcolvin5]

More recent monorail side construction photos. More palm trees and tattoos by the day…

https://twitter.com/x/status/1856705885290021038

This looks like a lot of progress and I like how these tattoos soften the larger areas of the resort. Visited in Oct and excited to see what it looks like in Feb!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I'm curious what the large form is for, and whatever that is wrapped next to it. I'm assuming an Island Tower sign of some sort. This is on the wedding chapel side, so sort of the entrance/transition to Poly when taking the path. Photo capture from one of blogmickey.com's photos.

 

[mkatsy]

BLT refurb photos are up on Facebook. It looks like there has been a twin Murphy bed pull down added. That would bump the room capacity to five, leaving Island Tower as the only four on the monorail.

 

[SugarSweetLee]

BLT refurb photos are up on Facebook. It looks like there has been a twin Murphy bed pull down added. That would bump the room capacity to five, leaving Island Tower as the only four on the monorail.

Which group did you see that in?

 

[tjkraz]

BLT refurb photos are up on Facebook. It looks like there has been a twin Murphy bed pull down added. That would bump the room capacity to five, leaving Island Tower as the only four on the monorail.

Are you sure the Studio rooms have a twin pull-down? The twin has definitely replaced the sleeper chair in 1B/2B units. Haven’t seen any definitive evidence of them being added to Studios.