Disney's Polynesian Resort Issues Warning to Guests

Guests staying at Disney's Polynesian Resort are being notified of some big changes. Find out how this may affect your next stay.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is a deluxe Magic Kingdom Area resort in Walt Disney World. The last few years have featured a great deal of change at the Polynesian, one of Walt Disney World's flagship resorts.

We have seen a Moana room makeover, DVC room refreshes, club level enhancements, a new entrance and monorail platform, and the announcement of a DVC expansion at the resort.

Now, Disney's Polynesian Village will begin a new refurbishment affecting Guest transportation.

Disney's Polynesian Resort Refurbishment

Earlier, Disney alerted guests driving to Disney's Polynesian Resort that the previous entrance is now reserved for bus transportation.

All Resort Guests in their own vehicles are now routed to the new entrance. This new entrance aims to help improve guest traffic flow for this resort.

Bus transportation was also relocated to the Porte Cochere. While construction work extended to the designated bus stop locations.

Disney Transportation Closure

Disney now posted a warning that beginning May 11, 2026, the boat dock at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort will undergo routine maintenance.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort's boat transportation closes May 11, 2026.

The boat dock and boat transportation will be closed from May 11 until June 5, 2026. At that time, boat transportation will resume. Work will continue on the boat dock through late June.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!