Full Room Tour: Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | Disney Files On Demand

Step inside the new Island Tower addition at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows with a first look at the resort’s room type accommodations, including its spacious one-bedroom villa and uniquely-themed deluxe studio.

Here to reveal the theming behind this island-inspired adventure is Interior Designer Madeleine Day, one of the many Walt Disney Imagineers responsible for creating the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, scheduled to open December 17, 2024.

Celebrating the art and tradition of Polynesian way-finding, the way-finders and the natural elements of earth, water, wind and sky, WDI collaborated with over a dozen artists from around the world to embody the beautiful Polynesian Islands. From original artwork inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Moana, to plush rugs made from recycled plastic bottles, the new addition at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is (sustainably) designed to bring the spirit of Polynesia and Disney magic to life.

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[Anthonyyyyyg]

I love beige. Nothing else but beige. Beige is life. Nothing represents the colorful polynesian like beige.

[lcarnl]

Disney is killing it and not in a good way.

[mrcranpro]

The room is so neutral, she’s blending in.

[Coolbeansztm]

Nothing about this FEELS Disney. It feels like I’m at a work conference in my beige mom aesthetic motel room

[dynamicmediacurations]

I didn’t know a presentation could make me physically feel beige, but wow, you made it work.

Also the tower is such an eyesore.

[FunAtDisney]

The team that did all the interior design work for the Aulani should have done this. Nice….but oh so bland. Same is true of the entire design of this tower compared to Aulani.
Disney had a template to follow that would have worked so well for this tower standing next to the wonderful Poly, but for some reason chose not to use it. For some reason they seem to think DVC members want bland resorts that look like they could be anywhere but at a Disney resort.
And Mary Blair was all about COLOR - Not beige!

[Sirkalot]

Are you guys hiring for your marketing department? I have absolutely no experience at all, but I think i could help.

[jasonrussell]

This is what we got for losing the luau? Not a fair trade.

[jeffnally]

So, when I stay at a Disney Resort or DVC, I want it to LOOK and FEEL like DISNEY, not the Hyatt or Hilton down the street. Good lord, Disney, stop trying to be like everyone else in the hotel industry. BE DISNEY!

[JM-rncb]

As colorful and imaginative as a bowl of oatmeal

[MrG]

Her favorite color is beige. She is blending in with the background lol

[harmonysaolgra]

Jesus this is such a boring looking room, why are all the redesigns taking any theming away?

[dennywordkiller]

The tower being tagged as "at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows" has been done so for a reason. It's AT Disney's Polynesian Villas and Bungalows and the resort itself will not now be known as "Disney’s Polynesian Villas, Bungalows, and Tower." A stay at the Island Tower means staying Polynesian adjacent, not at the Polynesian itself, in a tower that in no way resembles or echoes any of the elements of the original resort at which it resides. 

Because the exterior was not designed to organically blend as an extension of the original resort, within a decade's time the Tower itself will likely look like a product of the era in which it was designed and conceived. It won't be an eyesore but it may give off a vibe of being seemingly out of place, sandwiched between the distinctive designs of the Polynesian and Grand Floridian.

[TheBellababa]

I think it's beautiful. We will be traveling there for our wedding next year, and despite being disney fans, we tend to gravitate away from the over the top themeing found at MANY OTHER of the resorts. It's adding some variety and some people do desire a cleaner slate for their stay. It's okay some of yall don't like it, there are plenty of other colorful options.

[roxannesimpson]

I definitely won't feel bad about not staying here.

[edwindrood]

Not bad for a Marriott in Des Moines...

[vcarter]

idk why people are talking about the lack of theming, there is a very clear and concise theme…..IKEA

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[biangs]

what an absolute shame and an eyesore of a building

[christinasporer]

The reason why I was ok spending more to stay on property is because Disney used to take the time to make everything extra special. I can get this look anywhere. The Boardwalk, Animal Kingdom lodge and AOA suites are bucket list hotels. This building is forgettable. Disney, I hope you can go back to designing dynamic and interesting properties.

[Bellanoctar]

should've called the family that does renovation aloha on HGTV! this is very beige! The islands are gorgeous and colorful!