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UPDATES:<\/strong> Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village<\/a> (May 2014)
\nRefurb schedule announced, but no word on Trader Sam’s<\/a> (February 2014)
\nTrader Sam’s could be key part of Polynesian refurbishment<\/A> (August 2013)
\nTrader Sam’s one of many changes likely at Polynesian Resort<\/A> (July 2013)<\/p>\n

Rumors have swirled for years about the future of Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the 40-year-old iconic hotel and one of the Magic Kingdom’s two original resorts.<\/p>\n

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The entrance to the Great Ceremonial House at Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, May 2011)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Affectionately known as “The Poly,” this sprawling 39-acre homage to the South Seas was one of the original two hotels built on the monorail line before the Magic Kingdom’s opening on Oct. 1, 1971. It was actually the first to open, beating the flagship Contemporary Resort by hours and hosting the press on opening day.<\/p>\n

Like the Magic Kingdom, the Polynesian has remained true to Walt’s original vision (he was a fan of mid-century Tiki culture and explored the Pacific on vacations). Unlike the Contemporary, it has remained essentially the same stylistically, but with many upgrades to infrastructure and amenities over the years to keep it modern and comfortable.<\/p>\n

But times are changing. Two major factors may be pushing massive renovations onto the Polynesian, though Disney officially remains tight-lipped on any speculation.<\/p>\n

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The first is the inevitable expansion of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) timeshare properties. Nearly every one of Disney World’s park-adjacent “deluxe” resorts has a DVC building either completed or under construction. On the monorail line, the Contemporary has the recently opened Bay Lake Tower, and a DVC wing is currently being built at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, right next door to the Polynesian. Also, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, just a short boat ride away, has a Villas section for DVC members.<\/p>\n

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A view from Seven Seas Lagoon of the beachfront longhouses at Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, November 2011)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So it’s hard to believe that the Polynesian won’t be reconfigured to accommodate vacation club members. It’s just a matter of when, where and how. Speculation has ranged from building a new tower to converting as many as half of the resort’s 11 traditional longhouses, which contain nearly 850 rooms. The latter scenario seems most likely.<\/p>\n

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Inside the Great Ceremonial House at Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, May 2011)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But the most troubling rumor, which has been circulating for several years, is that asbestos used in the original construction of the massive Great Ceremonial House, the centerpiece of the resort, could force it to be demolished and replaced. This would be a great shame since this beautiful two-story structure, an iconic visual element, also serves as the lobby\/check-in area of the resort and features a classic Polynesian bar and restaurants, shops, and some of the best classic mid-century Tiki architecture and decor in Florida.<\/p>\n

Recently, these rumors have been clarified and fine-tuned by the most authoritative source of news about the Polynesian Resort outside of the Disney company. Steve Seifert, aka Tikiman, reported on his Unofficial Polynesian Resort Site<\/A> on June 1 that indeed rooms are most likely already being prepared for future DVC members. <\/p>\n

Along with normal maintenance, he reports, new rooms are being designed in a test building with all new carpet, lighting and doors. He says he expects the new designs to start appearing in the longhouses next year and spreading to all of them over the course of a few years. But more telling is this quote: “Just in time to start the DVC expansion (yes it is not a rumor). I believe the first major change we will see will be the hot tub addition starting later this year.”<\/p>\n

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A view of the rear of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney's Polynesian Resort. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, January 2012)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In that same report, Tikiman says that the longhouse refurbishment has nothing to do with “the major Great Ceremonial House work that will be coming … who knows when. Could be 2013 or could be 2018. Leave it to Disney to not give any good dates, but then again we probably are not supposed to know they are going to gut the GCH.” He concludes his report with: “Soon to come, some big changes for my site and for the resort.”<\/p>\n

If that’s not enough of a confirmation that these rumors may be true, Tikiman posted on his Facebook page<\/A> on May 30 that “we are in for some changes!!! I can’t tell you right now any details but a little Mouse told me what is going to happen to the Polynesian in the next several years. There will be a few different stages and those that want the resort to remain the same and those that want something totally new will get a little bit of both, but Disney has some huge surprises for everyone.”<\/p>\n

This all seems to confirm the plans to turn many of the longhouses into DVC rooms, and also major construction on the Great Ceremonial House. But I’m a bit heartened with Tikiman’s caveat that those who want the resort to remain the same will not be too disappointed. This probably means no new buildings, but the total renovation of the Great Ceremonial House. Will it keep the same basic design? Let’s hope so.<\/p>\n

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The Tambu Lounge on the second floor of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney's Polynesian Resort. The future site of Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar? (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, January 2012)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How this can be accomplished with the resort staying open remains to be seen, but Disney has been known to work wonders. And his reference to changes in different stages points to this happening slowly of the course of several years. But we strongly urge you to visit the Polynesian sooner rather than later to see it while you still can in all its vintage glory. <\/p>\n

And if we’re lucky, the renovations will include the addition of an East Coast version of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar,<\/A> an amazing animatronic lounge recently built at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. We speculated on this back in our report on Disney World’s 40th anniversary,<\/a> and at the time Disney artist Kevin Kidney told us that the Poly would be the logical spot for such an oasis and that Disney knows this. If that’s the plan, we’re indeed torn between mourning the loss of the classic and welcoming the new and unknown. In true Disney fashion, all we can do now is dream.<\/p>\n

Related links<\/B>
\n* Disney World’s Polynesian Resort site<\/a> | Disney Parks Blog: Polynesian Resort history<\/A>
\n* Tikiman’s Unofficial Polynesian Resort Site<\/A> | Critiki review, photos<\/A><\/p>\n

More on The Atomic Grog<\/B>
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\n* Artists shine amid copious crowds at Walt Disney World\u2019s 40th birthday party<\/A>
\n* Disney World is still cool at 40 thanks to retro artists Shag, Kevin & Jody<\/A>
\n* All our Disney World posts<\/A><\/p>\n

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