The reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been pushed backed to the summer 2021 and the resort will received a make-over inspired by the recent Disney hit Moana.
The extended closure is not only due to the coronavirus pandemic as the company will use the time to complete an extensive refurbishment to the resort in order to complete the re-theming.
A Disney World spokeswoman on Monday said changes to the rooms will include a move to a Pacific Ocean-inspired color palette as well as details, patterns and textures from Disney’s “Moana,” an animated film that takes place partly on the Polynesian island of Motunui. Take a look at the release from Disney below:
As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next summer. This schedule adjustment also allows us to complete some refurbishment work at the Resort hotel, including enhancements to the Great Ceremonial House and Guest rooms. We expect work to begin in early October and look forward to sharing more about these changes in the future. The Villas and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will remain open during this refurbishment.
The hotel, along with others on Disney property, has been closed since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Disney Vacation Club units at the Polynesian, including the on-water bungalows and villas, will remain open.