Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Debuts Redesigned Lobby

The renovation of the lobby at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is complete and the new space gives the resort a fresh, new, and modern vibe while staying true to the original vision of the hotel. The waterfall feature (and its very distinct smell) might be gone but what is in its place is rather stunning.

All-new lobby debuts at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort


The new lobby is open and spacious and features a lot of new seating areas for guests with new couches and chairs. And unlike the original lobby, you can actually see all the way to the back of the lobby now that the waterfall has been removed.

This new lobby has a lot more beautiful natural light than the original, and it gives guests a sense of being in a tropical paradise.


Seating area in the redesigned Polynesian lobby


Speaking of lighting make sure to look up when you're in the lobby. The new light fixture hanging above the lobby is pretty incredible. The glass globes look like oversize glass fishing floats, while the other fixtures look like lanterns.


Lights in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort lobby


As lovely as the lights are when you look up from the first floor, we suggest heading up to the second floor and getting a closer look at the lights. They really are a perfect centerpiece for this redesigned lobby.


View of lights from the second floor


And of course you can't forget about the Hidden Mickeys when you're at Walt Disney World. Make sure you look down while you're walking through the lobby.


Hidden Mickey at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort


This is just the start of new things at Disney's Polynesian Village! What do you think of the redesigned lobby? Do you miss the waterfall or are you happy to see it go?