In an effort to continually enhance the Guest experience here at Walt Disney World Resort, we refresh our offerings from time to time.
The high Rock Springs Pool and On the Rocks Pool Bar at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be unavailable from January through late March 2023 while the pool undergoes refurbishment. The Paddock Pool and other leisure pools will remain open and available to Guests throughout this refurbishment.
The lobby at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will undergo a refurbishment from mid-April through late May 2022. During this time, the lobby will remain operational and Cast Members will be present to help direct Guests to the check-in location.
During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9 a.m.
Disney has just announced a new expansion at the Polynesian Village Resort near Magic Kingdom!
Lots of changes, upgrades, additions, and reimaginings have been taking place at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels recently, and the news just keeps coming!
We first learned that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would be getting new theming in some of its rooms; this time, Moana would join the line-up. Then Disney reimagined some of the Guest rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort so that everyone’s favorite family of supers could be a part of the fun! The Grand Floridian Resort is currently undergoing a transformation with its Disney Vacation Club rooms, and we just learned that the Boardwalk Inn near EPCOT will be getting its very own upgrades!
Today we have learned that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will get yet another surprise, and it’s a big one! The Resort Hotel will be getting a brand-new addition, which is slated to be completed sometime in late 2024. It will be an expansion of the Disney Vacation Club at the Polynesian Village Resort and will include brand-new Guest rooms, new offerings in Guest recreation, new dining locations, and more!
We’re gearing up to make a seaside splash at Disney’s BoardWalk! Over the next few years, we’ll be bringing new enhancements and offerings to life along this beloved, turn-of-the-century promenade – from a charming new lobby design and nearby coffee bar to delectable dining options, refreshed guest rooms and other special touches.
Waterside strolls will be extra special with storybook sweet treats and dreamy desserts at The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, a new table service restaurant and bakery that’s sure to delight. Expected to open in 2023, this restaurant will offer both savory and dessert menus, along with afternoon tea service, in a whimsical atmosphere that complements the magic of the idyllic charm of Disney’s BoardWalk that Guests know and love.
And with this new sweet spot on the horizon, the BoardWalk Bakery will become a new sandwich shop for Guests to enjoy a bite along the water’s edge, joining other current food and beverage locations like BoardWalk Ice Cream.
Through the doors of Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, light and airy touches will reinvigorate the lobby, lounge and guest rooms, carrying the seaside breeze right inside. Just off the lobby, a new coffee bar with artisanal beverages and quick bites will be available to-go or in newly refreshed seating spaces inside or outdoors.
The Disney Resort hotel experience is a special part of what makes each Walt Disney World vacation truly memorable. As one of 31 themed resorts in the Disney Resorts Collection, Disney’s BoardWalk offers something for everyone – from shopping and dining to entertainment and recreation. We look forward to sharing new details about these enhancements at the resort as they become available.
Beginning March 26, 2022, the State of Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels program will conclude, and passengers arriving from domestic points of origin will no longer have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-travel negative test result upon arrival to Hawai’i in order to avoid quarantine. International passengers must continue to follow the travel requirements put in place by the federal government. Government requirements are subject to change, and we encourage Guests to continue to stay updated on any travel requirements leading up to their planned stay.
In addition, the City & County of Honolulu’s Safe Access O‘ahu has also expired, and Guests are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to dine on property.
As a reminder, the State of Hawai‘i maintains a face covering mandate for all indoor locations. At Aulani Resort, face coverings are required for each Guest age 2 and up, and must be worn in all indoor locations, including Laniwai – A Disney Spa, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and maintaining appropriate physical distancing. Face coverings are optional in outdoor common areas at Aulani Resort.
New on sale dates have been released for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Beginning Thursday, March 3, Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders are eligible to book Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser reservations for dates October through December 2022.
Availability for all other Guests will open on Friday, March 4, 2022. Additional information about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser sailings can be found here.
