Disney's Polynesian - Island Tower
Resort Amenities
About this place
A modern and vibrant oasis across the Seven Seas Lagoon from Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Polynesian - Island Tower brings the captivating stories and bold spirit of the islands to life. Discover the art of wayfinding through the murals and gardens that pay homage to the culture and history of Polynesia with a classic Disney flair. Villas range from intimate Duo Studios to 2-Bedroom Penthouses, making the Island Tower a perfect starting point for all of your Disney adventures.
What Makes This Stay Unique
Guests staying at the Island Tower have access to all of the amenities at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, including easy access to the Great Ceremonial House monorail station to Magic Kingdom!
The Island Tower is home to Wailulu Bar & Grill, inspired by natural lava-rock formations. Over at the main resort, quick-service American favorites are served at Capt. Cook’s, while an onstage sushi kitchen provides asian-fusion delights at Kona Café. Meet Lilo & Stitch for breakfast at ‘Ohana, and at night enjoy a family-style Polynesian dinner. Adults can visit the famous and exclusive Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, a whimsical, vibrant tiki bar atmosphere full of the romance of the South Seas, or relax on the Tiki Terrace for live music and tropical cocktails. Tambu Lounge offers an outdoor, laid-back environment for drinks and light bites, and Pineapple Lanai is the one-stop-shop for all things Dole Whip!
Little ones can splash and play at Moana’s Voyage splash pad, and Cove Pool offers a place to cool off from the island sun. Guests staying at the Island Tower can use all of the pools at the Polynesian Villas & Bungalows including the Oasis Pool and the feature Lava Pool, home to a towering volcano waterslide and waterfall!
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Duo Studio
Sleeps up to 2
1 queen-size pull down bed, 1 full bath, and a kitchenette.
Deluxe Studio
Sleeps up to 4
1 queen-size bed and 1 queen-size pull-down bed. Full bath and kitchenette..
One Bedroom
Sleeps up to 5
King size bed in the master bedroom. Full kitchen. 2 Full baths and in suite laundry. Living room with 1 queen-size pull-down bed, and 1 pull-down bunk-size bed.
Two Bedroom
Sleeps up to 9
Two Bedroom Penthouse
Sleeps up to 8
King size bed in the master bedroom. Full kitchen. 3 full baths and in suite laundry. Living room with 1 queen-size pull-down bed. Second bedroom with 2 queen beds.
How difficult is it to book Disney's Polynesian - Island Tower?
We've analyzed DVC availability to show how hard it can be to book Disney's Polynesian - Island Tower at different time frames. Booking early gives you the best chance to get your preferred room type and dates!
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Bottom Line
Disney's Polynesian - Island Tower is a competitive Disney Vacation Club resort to book, especially with its new inventory, monorail location, and strong Magic Kingdom-area demand. Deluxe Studios, One Bedroom Villas, and Two Bedroom Villas offer the strongest booking opportunities when requested early, while Duo Studios and Two Bedroom Penthouses can be more limited. Availability can change, and it is always worth checking. If the Island Tower is not available, our team can help explore other Magic Kingdom-area DVC resorts
Disney's Polynesian - Island Tower view types explained
Resort View
Resort View rooms look out over Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows – Island Tower in its everyday setting. Views may include no view, obstructed views, or areas such as parking or service locations
Preferred View
Preferred View rooms feel connected to the resort’s waterways, greenery, and open landscapes. These rooms include at least partial views of lakes, pools, golf-course areas, or landscaped resort spaces, where water, greenery, and open resort views may appear depending on room location.
Premium View
A calm stretch of Seven Seas Lagoon unfolds outside your window at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows – Island Tower, where water and surrounding shoreline may be visible depending on room location. These rooms include views of Seven Seas Lagoon.
