Month: May 2024

PHOTOS: Pool, Restaurant, & More Get Updates at Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows

Construction continues on the DVC Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World.

Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Construction Update

A partly constructed Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian building and small white building beside water under a cloudy sky.

During our recent visit, we could see that, from the lagoon sign, the large square opening on the building has been given a coat of bright white primer. Disney recently revealed that the tower will be called Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The new 10-story addition is set to open in December 2024. Disney Vacation Club members can begin to make reservations on June 4, with Annual Passholders able to book the following day, and all guests the day after that.

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What appears to be white debris chutes can be seen coming down from the roof on this side of the building.

Construction workers on scaffolding are working on the exterior of a high-rise building that is partially covered with scaffolding. The building has windows and is painted white and brown.

On the far right side of the building, crew members were painting the underside of the overhangs so that they match the roof on the rest of the building.

A construction site with multiple cranes, scaffolding, building materials, and partially built structures. Several workers are seen attending to different construction tasks.

Over at the Island Tower’s future restaurant location, concrete has been poured to enforce the structure of the outdoor bar area.

A construction site with a telescopic boom lift, scaffolding, building materials, and partially constructed buildings. Workers and equipment are present, and the area is surrounded by safety barriers.

Crew members were actively working on the roof when we passed by.

A construction site in front of a multi-story building with scaffolding, a large orange lift, and various construction equipment. The ground is cleared with some barriers and a sandy area nearby.

Concrete has also been added to the pillars holding up the overhang. Beneath it, wooden structures can be seen on the floor.

Construction site of a new water park featuring partially constructed water slides, with workers and machinery present. A large building and scaffolding are visible in the background.

Moving to the site of the future pool area, a blue lining of paint has been added around the inground pool.

Construction site with building scaffolding. A small loader operates near a partially built pool surrounded by construction materials and equipment. Various pipes and cables are visible on the ground.

The lining can be seen in what will likely be a hot tub, as well.

A large building under construction with scaffolding and construction equipment around. Workers are present on the site, and construction materials are stacked in the foreground.

Finally, over on the east side of the tower, seen while riding the Monorail, scaffolding has come down from the front of the building that was there on our previous visit, where we also noted the addition of the porte-cochère.

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ESPN Andscape’s New Documentary “Breakin’ On the Ones” Coming to Hulu

ESPN’s Andscape has announced a new documentary, Breakin’ On the One, set to debut on Hulu on Monday, June 24th. What’s Happening: On August 15th, 1981 when a large, excited crowd gathered at the plaza of Lincoln Center in Manhattan for the Out-of-Doors Festival. The highlight of the event was a breaking battle between the Rocksteady […]

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ESPN Deportes Announces New Documentary “Las Amazonas De Yaxunah”

ESPN Deportes has announced their new documentary, Las Amazonas de Yaxunah. What’s Happening: ESPN Deportes has announced their newest documentary in honor of the network’s 20th anniversary. Las Amazonas de Yaxunah highlights the remarkable spirit and determination of a Mayan women’s softball team from the Yucatán region of Mexico. The film follows the team, made up of […]

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“Deadpool & Wolverine” Collector’s Glass Revealed by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema with Advance Ticket Orders

We’re still a couple months away from the big team-up (or is it showdown?) between the “Merc with a Mouth” and Logan in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, but with advance tickets having gone on sale for the movie this morning, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has revealed a pretty sweet new Collector’s Glass themed to the highly anticipated […]

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Photos: Fun And Adventure In Second Day of 2024 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise

It’s the second day of the 2024 Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise, allowing those DVC members aboard the Disney Dream to experience the ultimate Member Cruise as it sails in Europe for the first time ever. This is the first sea day of the seven-night voyage, so DVC Members aboard will have a plethora of […]

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Jerry Bruckheimer Shares Update on Future of “Pirates of the Caribbean”

Jerry Bruckheimer has shared details about the often discussed continuations of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. What’s Happening: Deadline has shared interviews with Jerry Bruckheimer, executive producer of the Pirates films, discussing this future of the franchise. Two films remain in the works, with Jeff Nathanson writing a proper reboot and Christina Hodson working on a Margot Robbie-led […]

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Three Donald Duck Shorts Coming to Disney+ for His 90th Anniversary

One mystery and two classic Donald Duck shorts will be making their way onto Disney+ next month. What’s Happening: In celebration of the irritable duck’s 90th anniversary, three classic Donald Duck shorts are coming to Disney+ on Sunday, June 9th. The three shorts set to arrive on the streaming platform are: Crazy Over Daisy (1950) Out on […]

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Video: “The Acolyte” Star Amandla Stenberg Plays John Williams’s Iconic “Star Wars” Score On Solo Violin

With the debut of Lucasfilm’s new live-action Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte just a couple weeks away, the official Star Wars website and YouTube channel released a new video showcasing a different talent of one of the show’s main cast members, Amandla Stenberg. What’s happening: A new video was released on the official Star Wars […]

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Disneyland’s Cultivating the Magic Tour Explores the Park’s Various Plants (And Pays Off a Long-Time Jungle Cruise Gag)

Disneyland’s Cultivating the Magic Tour brings you the history of Disneyland’s landscaping designs. Tour groups gather at a gazebo just beyond the west (left as you enter) tunnels to Disneyland’s Main Street USA where you receive an audio receiver and earpiece enabling you to clearly hear your guide even in the busiest parts of the park. […]

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