Post #756389 by Hurricane Hayward on Thu, Dec 24, 2015 12:28 AM

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Torch lighting returns to Polynesian Village Resort, construction continues

There have been many milestones in the massive renovation of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort over the past two years: the unveiling of the new lobby at the Great Ceremonial House, the opening of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, and the launch of the Bora Bora Bungalows and new Disney Vacation Club timeshare units. But perhaps the most symbolic moment occurred in November with the return of the resort’s ceremonial torch-lighting ceremony.

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Construction continues on a new pool and surrounding buildings at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. (Photo by Hurricane Hayward, December 2015)

Disney is continuing work on revamping the resort’s second pool to serve the DVC guests. The Oasis Pool is not expected to open until spring 2016.

One of the A-framed buildings under construction will be a bar and grill, according to Polynesian Resort expert Steve “Tikiman” Seifert. This will bring the number of bars at the Polynesian to four, joining Trader Sam’s, the main pool’s Barefoot Bar, and the resort’s original watering hole, Tambu Lounge. Early birds note that the Tambu is now open and serving its full drink menu at 9 a.m. Seifert posted on his site that this appears to be a test, but it may become permanent. Food won’t be served there until 5 p.m., and closing time remains midnight. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and the outdoor Tiki Terrace continue to open at 4, but new closing hours have been in effect since November: 1 a.m. on Sundays-Thursdays and 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Seifert reports on his Polynesian Resort website that maintenance work is also ongoing on the exterior of the longhouses, many of which date back to 1971. They all received an extensive interior refurbishment prior to the resort’s overhaul. More from Tikiman:
http://www.tikimanpages.com/poly/news/item/227-holiday-report-2015